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VA ATLAS

ATLAS (Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations) offers Veterans spaces within their community to have VA telehealth appointments. Locations are equipped with internet access, telehealth technology, and on-site assistance.

Offering Veterans VA Care Closer to Home

ATLAS has teamed up with public and private organizations to improve Veterans’ access to VA health care by offering convenient locations to receive VA care closer to home.

This option benefits Veterans living in rural areas, reducing obstacles such as long travel times to appointments and poor internet connectivity at home.

ATLAS attendance greeting veteran in an office with telehealth equipments

How It Works

ATLAS offers convenient locations for Veterans to access VA health care in their communities. At these locations, Veterans will find comfortable, private spaces equipped with internet access and the technology needed to meet with VA providers utilizing VA Video Connect. Once Veterans arrive at an ATLAS site, they will be greeted by an on-site attendant who will guide them through the process to connect to their 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.

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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, 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 Attendant Training

This training, available on Connected Care Academy, 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.

Registration and Enrollment Process for Non-VA Learners (PDF)

If you are an ATLAS site 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.