United States Department of Veterans Affairs

W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center - Salisbury, NC

OEF/OIF/OND Information

Returning Combat Veterans!

Operations Enduring Freedom and Iragi Freedom imageThe Hefner VAMC values you and your family's service. Now it's our turn to serve YOU!

You have 5 years from your date of discharge to receive free health care for any condition that may be related to combat service. Whether or not you choose to use VA health care after separation, you must enroll with the VA within 5 years to get health care benefits later on.

All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. To begin the process, please complete an Application for health care benefits.                            

 

           Points of Contact for Returning Combat Veterans

If you have served in Operations Enduring & Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF), please contact us in any of the following ways:

  • Call the OEF/OIF Program Office at (704) 638-9000 ext. 4790.

OEF/OIF Services Available

  • Primary Care
  • Dental Care
  • Vision Care
  • Polytrauma
  • Social Work
  • Counseling
  • Rehabilitation
  • Behavioral Health
  • Psychological Services
  • Family Benefits Counseling
  • Community Resources
  • Referral Assistance

Related Links

Community Based Outpatient Clinics

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
for veterans to call and speak with someone
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

If in immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency care center.
Suicide Warning Signs

Suicide Prevention - 1-800-273-8255 

 

Army Wounded Warriors Program Local Contact:

AW2 Laura K Arisohn
Department of Veterans Affairs Salisbury, NC
Advocate Branch
U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC) SRI Contractor
Office: (704) 638-9000 ext. 5505
Cell: (704) 640-4053
Fax: (704) 645-6012
email: laura.arisohn@va.gov
AW2 online: www.WTC.army.mil/AW2  
AW2 blog: http://AW2.armylive.dodlive.mil
AW2 Facebook: http://facebook.com/armyAW2

Salisbury OEF/OIF/OND Contacts

picture of Stacia Marcellin 

Stacia J. Marcellin, MSW, LCSW
OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager
(704) 638-9000, ext. 4790
Bldg. 11-A