Safe comfortable housing is now available for families of veterans receiving health care at VA North Texas Health Care System. The Fisher House, similar to Ronald McDonald House accommodations, provides free temporary lodging for families of VA patients.
A "home away from home," the Fisher House includes 21-suites complete with common kitchen, laundry facilities, spacious dining room, living room, library, and picnic pavilion. All areas are wheelchair accessible. The newest addition to the Fisher House is a luxurious outdoor kitchen that includes a relaxing water feature.
Veterans or active duty military personnel may stay at the Fisher House only if they are accompanied by a family member or caregiver while they receive long-term outpatient treatment. One room will be assigned to each family, and all guests must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Show medical stability and capable of self care or accompanied by a caregiver that provides the necessary care. VA does not provide nursing or other medical care in the Fisher House.
- Travel over 50 miles or two hours from the place of residence to Dallas VA Medical Center.
- Stay in unsupervised setting.
- Accommodate and supervise minor children at all times.
Referrals to the Fisher House should be completed in advance. The health care professional assigned to the patient will conduct an initial screening to determine appropriateness.
For additional information, please contact VA North Texas Fisher House Program Manager Lydia Gray-Henderson. For additional information on the Fisher House Foundation, please visit their website at www.fisherhouse.org.
Flyer in PDF format
Address: 4500 S. Lancaster Road
Dallas Texas 75216
Phone: 214-857-4401 or 214-854-4400
Fax: 214-462-4911
Manager: Lydia Gray-Henderson
Email: lydia.henderson1@va.gov
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