Contact Info
1401 3rd Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Manatee County Veterans Services assists eligible veterans and dependents in getting the health services to which they are entitled. We can assist you in receiving health care from a local VA health care facility. Some of the services provided at the facility include:
- Hospital, outpatient, medical, dental, pharmacy and prosthetic services
- Domiciliary, nursing home and community-based residential care
- Sexual trauma counseling
- Special health care for female veterans
- Health and rehabilitation programs for homeless veterans
- Readjustment counseling
- Alcohol and drug dependency treatment
- Medical treatment for exposure to Agent Orange, radiation or environmental hazards
- Outreach programs for homebound veterans or veterans in nursing homes or hospitals
Our Veterans Service Counselors will help you understand Health Benefits and assist with applying for programs. Detailed information is available on the following topics:
- Eligibility
- Locating a VA Medical Center
- My HealtheVet
- On-line prescription refills
Call your Veterans Services Counselor to apply.
Information needed before applying includes:
- Veterans DD214
- Driver License or State ID
- Copies of current Insurance card
- Previous calendar year's income for the household
Note: Once approved, the Veteran applying must be present at the VA clinic so a picture for the VA healthcare ID can be obtained.
Service Output: Counsel
Hours Available: Our lobby hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. We are closed for lunch from noon-1 p.m.
Eligibility:
You may access VA healthcare if you are one of the following:
- Veteran
- Reservist or National Guard member under some circumstances