Vets Ride DC
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA), the District’s Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) and Via Transportation have expanded VetsRide to include DC veterans, who are recently unemployed.
Ride vouchers have been increased from four to 10 vouchers per month, with the option of rolling over any unused voucher into the following month. VetsRide destinations include health and housing appointments, food distribution sites, grocery stores, pharmacies, educational opportunities, and employment.
DFHV and MOVA will allocate $10,000 in administration fees to purchase hand sanitizer, masks, gloves, and personal protective equipment needed to keep customers and drivers safe during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery period. There will also be an increase in the rider cap from $13 to $17, with the four dollar increase going exclusively to drivers providing services.
DC veterans can enroll in the VetsRide program Monday – Thursday, from 10am – 4pm, by calling 202-724-4010
Ride vouchers have been increased from four to 10 vouchers per month, with the option of rolling over any unused voucher into the following month. VetsRide destinations include health and housing appointments, food distribution sites, grocery stores, pharmacies, educational opportunities, and employment.
DFHV and MOVA will allocate $10,000 in administration fees to purchase hand sanitizer, masks, gloves, and personal protective equipment needed to keep customers and drivers safe during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery period. There will also be an increase in the rider cap from $13 to $17, with the four dollar increase going exclusively to drivers providing services.
DC veterans can enroll in the VetsRide program Monday – Thursday, from 10am – 4pm, by calling 202-724-4010
Testing & Treatment at the DC VA Medical Center
All DC VAMC facilities are operating normal hours with the exception the Community Clinic located in SE D.C., which is temporarily closed.
If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call 202-745-8000, option 3, before visiting. More Details at DC VAMC Website.
If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call 202-745-8000, option 3, before visiting. More Details at DC VAMC Website.
Easterseals
The Easterseals Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic provides high-quality and accessible behavioral health care to veterans, their families, the families of active duty service members and caregivers.
The clinic is located at 1420 Spring St., Suite 300, in Silver Spring. It normally is open Monday-Friday every week and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. However, during the health crisis, the clinic is offering telehealth services. The clinic can be reached at 240-847-7500 or via email at [email protected].
The clinic’s services are available to any person who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status. Veterans and their family members can receive services individually and/or as a family unit at the same place with the same treatment team. While the clinic is located in Montgomery County, MD, it also serves residents of DC and Virginia.
The Cohen Clinic at Easterseals does not require a referral and generally has low wait times. It can provide medication management with counseling services. Veterans can use the clinic services regardless of their discharge status. Telehealth services are now available for veterans in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The Cohen Clinic at Easterseals will be offering free online workshops, in association with the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays starting May 27 and continuing through July 29. Veterans can register for the workshops at chesshakes.com/cw-cohen.
The clinic is located at 1420 Spring St., Suite 300, in Silver Spring. It normally is open Monday-Friday every week and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. However, during the health crisis, the clinic is offering telehealth services. The clinic can be reached at 240-847-7500 or via email at [email protected].
The clinic’s services are available to any person who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status. Veterans and their family members can receive services individually and/or as a family unit at the same place with the same treatment team. While the clinic is located in Montgomery County, MD, it also serves residents of DC and Virginia.
The Cohen Clinic at Easterseals does not require a referral and generally has low wait times. It can provide medication management with counseling services. Veterans can use the clinic services regardless of their discharge status. Telehealth services are now available for veterans in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The Cohen Clinic at Easterseals will be offering free online workshops, in association with the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays starting May 27 and continuing through July 29. Veterans can register for the workshops at chesshakes.com/cw-cohen.