Current Operating Status - VA Northern California Health Care System
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Current Operating Status

Situation Update

As of Tuesday, April 6, 2021 5:12 PM PDT

COVID-19 Vaccines

For information about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at VA NorCal, please visit our vaccine page.




VA Northern California Health Care System facilities in Mather, Chico, Fairfield, Mare Island, Martinez, McClellan, Oakland, Redding, Sierra Foothills, Yreka and Yuba City are open and operating as usual. In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, information on our operations will be shared on this page.

If you're planning to visit one of our facilities, please visit www.northerncalifornia.va.gov/patients/prepare.asp.

Veterans who require immediate urgent care services can contact our call center at 1-800-382-VETS for 24/7 support. This service is not to be confused with emergency services. 

If you are a Veteran in crisis, there are specially trained responders ready to help you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by calling 800-273-8255 and Press 1.

Sign-up for automatic email updates by filling in your email address in the “Emergency Email Updates” section, located at the top right corner of this page.

For up-to-date information about VA NorCal, please check this page, the VA Northern California Health Care System's Facebook page or VA Northern California Health Care System's Twitter page.

To learn about preparedness kits, family emergency plans and more, please visit www.ready.gov/.



Facility Status

Parent Facility
VA Northern California Health Care System Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required. No visitors are allowed at this time. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Medical Centers
Sacramento VA Medical Center Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required. No visitors are allowed at this time. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Outpatient Clinics
McClellan Outpatient Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Auburn - Sierra Foothills OPC Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
McClellan Dental Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Redding Outpatient Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Chico Outpatient Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Martinez Outpatient Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required. No visitors are allowed at this time. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Oakland Outpatient Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Oakland Mental Health Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Fairfield Outpatient Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Mare Island Outpatient Clinic Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Yuba City Notice
If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, call us at 1-800-382-VETS (8387) before visiting. We are screening all who enter the facility. Face masks are required.
Long-Term Care Facilities
Community Living Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care Notice
No visitors are allowed at this time. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis. Face masks are required. We are screening all who enter the facility.

Telephone Numbers

  • Emergency: 911
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
  • 24 Hour Nurse: 1-800-382-VETS (8387)
  • Change Your Appointment: 1-800-382-VETS (8387)
  • Media Inquiries: 916-843-9247
  • National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
  • Patient Locator: 1-800-382-VETS (8387)
  • Pharmacy Refill: 1-866-600-8279
  • Staff Locator: Not Available
  • Telephone Care: 1-800-382-VETS (8387)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments: 1-800-382-8387, option 8