About Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic
The Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic is a Veteran-focused outpatient clinic in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The clinic supports Veterans with a range of medical and behavioral health services in one accessible location.
Named in honor of 1st Lt. Douglas Fournet, a local Medal of Honor recipient, the clinic emphasizes coordinated, Veteran centered care.
Dental, Optometry and Rehab
Care typically begins with VA enrollment and an assessment to determine the appropriate services.
Veterans can access mental health services alongside primary care, helping address behavioral health concerns, including cooccurring conditions, in a familiar medical setting.
Outpatient support may include consultation, evaluation, and ongoing followup care.
The clinic also offers dental, audiology, optometry, radiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Quick Facts
- Location: Lake Charles, on Gerstner Memorial Drive (Hwy 14)
- Level of care: Outpatient clinic with mental health and primary care services
- Who they serve: Veterans enrolled in VA health care
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
- Cost: Free for eligible Veterans through the VA
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs available on arrival, plus DAV van services and beneficiary travel support
- Network: Part of the Alexandria VA Health Care system
