United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Atlanta VA Medical Center

OEF/OIF/OND Information

Returning Combat Veterans!

~ Veterans Benefits Seminar Flyer ~

The Atlanta 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 Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND), please contact us in any of the following ways:

  • Call the OEF/OIF/OND Program Office at (404) 321-6111, ext. 2097.
  • Visit the OEF/OIF/OND Program Office, 2B, next to the Lab at the Atlanta VAMC.

OEF/OIF/OND 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 Hotline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 

You Have Served Your Country. Now Let Us Serve You.


Atlanta OEF/OIF/OND Contacts

Kerry Traviss, LMSW, CCADC-OEF/OIF Program Manager 
Kerry Traviss, LMSW,
ACSW, CCAADC
OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager
(404) 321-6111, ext. 6343
Room: 2B, 150
Beverly Ragland, Program Support Assistant 
Beverly Ragland
Program Support Assistant
(404) 321-6111, ext. 2097
Room: 2B, 149 
Ron Hackney, Transition Patient Advocate 
Ron Hackney
Transition Patient Advocate
(404) 862-1552
Reginald Harrison, Transition Patient Advocate
Reginald Harrsion
Transition Patient Advocate
(404): 791-7631
Yvonne Carter, RN, MSN, OEF/OIF Nurse Case Manager
Yvonne Carter, RN, MSN
OEF/OIF/OND Nurse
Care Manager
(404) 321-6111, ext. 4188
Room: 2B, 139

Cameisha Barnes, LMSW, OEF/OIF Social Work Case Manager

Cameisha Barnes, LCSW
OEF/OIF/OND Social Worker
Care Manager
(404) 321-6111, ext. 4080
Room: 2B-141

Phil Copeland, LMSW
OEF/OIF/OND Social Worker
Care Manager
(404) 321-6111, ext. 6374
Room: 2B-152