ATLAS: How It Works
At ATLAS locations, Veterans will find comfortable, private spaces equipped with high-speed internet, visual and audio technology, and on-site assistance. The on-site attendant will guide Veterans through the process to connect to their video telehealth appointment and troubleshoot basic technical issues. The attendants are not VA employees and will not be present once the appointment begins, nor will they have access to Veterans’ medical or personal information.
Offering Veterans VA Care Closer to Home
ATLAS has teamed up with public and private organizations to improve Veterans’ access to VA healthcare by offering convenient locations where they can receive VA care closer to home. This option benefits Veterans living in rural and medically underserved areas by addressing obstacles such as long travel times to appointments and poor internet connectivity at home.
Who Can Access ATLAS?
For a Veteran to attend an appointment at an ATLAS site, the site must be associated with the VA Medical Center (VAMC) where the Veteran is enrolled in care. The associated VAMC determines the clinical services offered at the ATLAS site. Clinical services may include primary care, mental health care, and specialty services. Beneficiaries who receive care through VA can visit ATLAS sites for select VA appointments.
Find an ATLAS Location Near You
VA has teamed up with The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other organizations to offer several ATLAS locations nationwide — with more to come! Enter your ZIP code, or city and state below to find locations near you.
ATLAS News
Low Vision TeleEye Rehabilitation Earns 2024 Shark Tank Bid
VA Intends to Eliminate All Telehealth Copays and Establish a Grant Program to Fund ATLAS
ICYMI: Watch Our Facebook Live Event with Tech For Troops
New VA Telehealth Video Explains How VA Is Expanding Access to Virtual Care for Veterans
Veterans Get ATLAS Demo at Wickenburg Stand Down Event
Veterans: Check out the New ATLAS and VHRC Locator Tool
VA Offers Rural Veterans Options to Connect with Providers
Los Banos ATLAS Site Completes 200th Telehealth Encounter
Veterans Service Organization (VSO) Resources
ATLAS and the American Legion Flyer
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ATLAS and Veterans of Foreign Wars Flyer
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VSO Talking Points
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ATLAS Social Media Guidance
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ATLAS Social Media Content
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ATLAS and VSO Partners Trifold Brochure
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ATLAS Wallet Card
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ATLAS Attendant Training
This training provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of attendants who support an ATLAS site. All ATLAS attendants must complete training before starting their position.
If you are an ATLAS site attendant in need of technical assistance, contact the ATLAS Office of Connected Care Help Desk at 833-822-8527 or 833-VA-ATLAS, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Registration and Enrollment Process for Non-VA Learners