VA Western Colorado Health Care System
Contact the VA Western Colorado Health Care System
VA Western Colorado Health Care System offers a variety of health services to meet the needs of our nation's Veterans. For additional contact information you may also view our phone directory or A to Z List of Services. For Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) services, Dial 711.
Coronavirus Update
VA WCHCS Emergency Department is seeing a significant surge of patients with COVID-19 symptoms. In order for us to keep you and our staff safe during this surge, wait times and the complexity involving care have increased.
If you feel your symptoms are not an emergency, consider contacting your provider to set up an non-emergent appointment. Veteran and staff safety are our highest priority, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Stay safe!
Hours of Operation Monday Through Friday
Primary Care: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mental Health: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ambulatory Surgery: 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Laboratory: 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Radiology: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Rehabilitation Medicine: 7:30 a.m.-Noon & 1:00 p.m-4:30 p.m.
Audiology: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cafeteria: 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Emergency room/Nurse triage: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Contacting a Patient
If you come to visit a patient, please see our map for directions and parking locations. You may also wish to review our visiting hours and policies page.
If you would like to send a card, gift or flowers to a patient, the mailing address is:
Patient Name (Patient Room Number)
VA Western Colorado Health Care System
2121 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the Veterans Health Care System at (970) 242-0731 or (866) 206-6415), and press 2.
Telephone Care
Please contact your Patient Aligned Care Team for medical advice, clarification of medical instructions, or education needs. Also available, 24-hours a day, is the Nurse Help Line at (866) 369-8020.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, please contact us at any of the numbers listed on our appointments page, or visit My HealtheVet.
Patient Representative
If you have a compliment, complaint, or other issue which you believe requires resolution, please contact one of our patient representatives. Their contact information is available on our customer service page.
Compensation and Pension
To speak with someone in compensation and pension, call the Veterans Health Care System at (970) 263-2800 extension 2127 or 2361 or (866) 206-6415.
Release of Information
If you need to get information from your medical records, please contact our Release of Information Office.
Inquiry Routing and Information System
VA has established an inquiry routing and information system which provides answers to frequently-asked questions. You may also use this system to submit a comment, question, or concern.
News Media
Members of the news media should contact our Communications Office at (970) 244-1324.