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Visit USA.gov OPR : VA Central Office – Center for Women Veterans Last updated April 22, 2026 TOP Clearlake VA Clinic | VA San Francisco Health Care | Veterans Affairs Skip to Content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely. Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now Clearlake VA Clinic Our outpatient clinic offers primary care and specialty health services, including audiology, podiatry, outpatient mental health services, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at our Clearlake VA Clinic. Location and contact information Address 15145 Lakeshore Drive Clearlake, CA 95422-8106 Phone numbers Main phone: VA health connect: Mental health care: Facility hours Hours may vary for different services. Select a service on this page to check the hours. Mon : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tue : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thu : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fri : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat : Closed Sun : Closed Prepare for your visit Select a topic to learn more. San Francisco VA Health Care System offers services at the following locations: San Francisco VA Medical Center, Downtown San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Eureka, Ukiah, Clearlake, Oakland, and San Bruno Contact us today to schedule an appointment New Patient Hotline : Cost: Free Wheelchair availability: Clearlake VA Clinic campus has wheelchairs upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building. Shuttle services Coming soon! Local transportation services Coming soon! Other services Coming soon! Beneficiary travel Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.  Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits Other services at VA San Francisco health care Health services offered here Select a topic to learn more. Advice nurse Talk with an advice nurse if you have questions about your care or for help in deciding whether you need an urgent or routine appointment. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits by appointment only Appointments Main Phone You can reach the 24-hour triage nurse line at VA Health Connect Clinical Contact Center is available 24/7 Reach out to the VA Health Connect Clinical Contact Center to speak with a Clinical Triage Nurse if you have questions about your care or for help in deciding whether you need an urgent or routine appointment. The Clinical Triage Registered Nurses in our VA Health Connect Clinical Contact Center are available to provide you an evaluation of symptoms and concerns, and answers to many of your health care questions. Call anytime. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, our nurses can: Help you manage many of your basic health care needs Answer questions about your current medications or medical condition Discuss your health care concerns and help you decide the best way to handle them Offer improved access to VA services You can reach the 24-hour triage nurse line at 833-983-0487 , option 3. Audiology Common conditions: tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, vestibular conditions We diagnose and treat conditions affecting your hearing or balance, including hearing loss, tinnitus (noise or ringing in the ears) and dizziness. Visit our office, by appointment only Appointments Contact us to schedule or cancel your appointment. Speech Language Pathology requires a referral so you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Audiology does not require a referral. Main Phone Main Phone Service Hours The service hours are the same as our facility hours. Our Audiology and Speech Pathology Clinic provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services. We offer a full range of audiology and speech pathology treatment, which includes: Audiology Hearing evaluation Tinnitus assessment Selection, management, and repair of hearing aids and assistive listening device assessments Evaluation, programming, and management of cochlear implants and bone-anchored implants Hearing and balance evaluations Ototoxic monitoring Speech Language Pathology Treatment that helps with speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive communication Evaluation and treatment for auditory processing disorder Swallowing and stuttering Learn more about VA hearing aids Complementary and integrative health Complementary and integrative approaches like acupuncture, yoga, and meditation can improve mental health, help you manage pain, and promote wellness. Appointments Most of the integrative health treatments and services require a referral by one of your providers. However, some wellness groups are available for drop-in. Contact us directly to learn more. Integrative Health Information Line Main Phone Service Hours The service hours are the same as our facility hours. Team-Based Integrative Care Clinics Integrated Pain Team: Interdisciplinary clinical team offering multi-modal biopsychosocial pain care and assisting patients in tapering opioid medications. Integrative Health & Wellness Clinic: Consultative service for veterans living with chronic disease or motivated to prevent chronic disease through non-pharmacological self-management and lifestyle change; staffed by an interdisciplinary team with expertise in integrative health, mental health, physical therapy, and nutrition.  Complementary & Integrative Health Clinical Services Acupuncture: Comprehensive / full-body acupuncture for veterans with chronic pain. Chiropractic Care: General chiropractic services for veterans with chronic pain. Wellness Programs Whole Health Outpatient Consult: Provides a personalized whole health intake visit to introduce veterans to wellness programs and resources available to them at VA and in the community. For any veteran interested in exploring wellness resources or setting proactive health goals.  Offered by phone/video. Provides one-stop shopping for wellness services that include, but are not limited to: Whole Health Coaching Yoga / Tai Chi Exercise / Movement Mind Body Wellness Groups Recreation Therapy / Crafts Whole Health Resource Directory: www.WholeHealth.VetsReturnHome.com   For information on our Whole Health Program visit  Whole Health Offerings | VA San Francisco Health Care | Veterans Affairs Homeless Veteran care If you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we can help. We offer many programs and services, including free health care. And we can help you connect with resources in your community. Visit our office, with or without an appointment A referral is not required Appointments Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. Drop-in Homeless Veteran care is available at all VA clinics. Main Phone Main Phone Service Hours The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail. Contact one of our care coordinators to get help with: Immediate food and shelter needs, including both transitional and permanent housing Job training, life skills development, and education Justice system navigation and community reentry from jail Financial support to prevent homelessness Addiction and depression treatment Health and dental care Learn more and connect with a care coordinator Laboratory and pathology We offer blood tests and other advanced testing services to help you and your VA health care team monitor your health, find and understand any health problems and make informed treatment decisions. Visit our office, with or without an appointment A referral is required Appointments Contact