United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 4:46 PM CDT

All Central Texas Veterans Health Care System facilities are operating under normal business hours.


Facility Status
Parent Facility
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System: Normal Hours

Medical Centers
Olin E. Teague Medical Center (Temple, TX): Normal Hours
Waco VA Medical Center: Normal Hours

Outpatient Clinics
Austin, Texas: Normal Hours

Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Brownwood, Texas: Normal Hours
Bryan / College Station, Texas: Normal Hours
Cedar Park, Texas: Normal Hours
Palestine, Texas: Normal Hours
LaGrange VA Outreach Clinic: Normal Hours


Telephone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
24 Hour Nurse: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
254-778-4811 (opt 5) or
1-800-423-2111 (opt 5) toll-free in Texas only
Outside Normal Hours:
1-800-423-2111 (opt 0) toll-free in Texas only
Change Your Appointment: 254-778-4811 or
1-800-423-2111 (opt 3) toll-free in Texas only
Media Inquiries: 254-743-2376 or 254-295-7024 or
254-743-1430 or 254-534-0304
National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
Patient Locator: Not Available
Pharmacy Refill: 254-778-4811 or
1-800-423-2111 (opt 1) toll-free in Texas only
Staff Locator: Not Available
Telephone Care: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
254-778-4811 (opt 5) or
1-800-423-2111 (opt 5) toll-free in Texas only
Outside Normal Hours:
1-800-423-2111 (opt 0) toll-free in Texas only

Emergency Email Updates

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VA Links
Emergency Information for VA Employees
VA National Emergency Information

State & Local Links *
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Department of Transportation
Anderson County (Palestine) Emergency Management
City of Austin Emergency Management
Bell County (Temple) Emergency Management
Brazos County Emergency Management
City of Brownwood Emergency Management
City of Cedar Park Emergency Management
Coryell County Emergency Management
City of Waco and McLennan County
Travis County Emergency Management

National Links *
Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross
NOAA
National Weather Service

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