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VA St Louis Health Care System Fisher House located at Jefferson Barracks
"The VA St Louis Health Care System Fisher House at Jefferson Barracks provides free temporary lodging to family members or caregivers who are far from home and attentive to their Veterans' or active-duty Service Members' medical care, when the patient is receiving care that is funded or coordinated by the VA."
About the Fisher house
Fisher House St. Louis
This VA St Louis Health Care System's Fisher House located on the Jefferson Barracks campus is owned and managed by the VA. The Friends of Fisher House in St. Louis raises funds to support the current Fisher House and the long-range plans to build a second Fisher House located near the John Cochran campus.
The website is managed by the Friends of Fisher House St. Louis, a non-profit organization which supports the VA Fisher House at Jefferson Barracks. Since opening in 2010, the house has served over 15,000 guests and saved Veteran and active-duty service member families over $13 million in lodging costs.
What We Do
How We Support Veterans & Families
Free Lodging
The Fisher House provides free temporary housing for military families and caregivers while their veteran or service member receives VA medical care.
Compassionate Support
Families are welcomed into a warm, home-like environment so they can focus entirely on their loved one's recovery without financial stress.
Community Driven
The Friends of Fisher House St. Louis is a non-profit organization that supports the house through fundraising, volunteering, and community partnerships.
Long-Range Vision
We have long-range plans to build a second Fisher House by the John Cochran VA Hospital to serve even more veterans and families in the St. Louis area.
Want to Learn More or Get Involved?
Reach out to the VA Fisher House Staff or the Friends of Fisher House St. Louis to learn how you can help.