Find VA appointment, prescription, message and record tools.
What to check
Sign-in, enrollment and facility registration requirements apply. A portal request is not a confirmed appointment. Secure messages are not an emergency route.
Your next step
Use VA’s care-management page, or contact your established care team for the right appointment route.
Find a first mental health contact through VA, including when you are unsure where to start.
What to check
Some VA mental health services are available without enrollment. Contact the facility to discuss your situation; this does not establish eligibility for every service or guarantee an appointment.
Your next step
If you already use VA care, ask your primary care provider for help connecting. Otherwise, contact your nearest VA medical center or Vet Center using the official page.
Explore readjustment counseling and support for eligible Veterans, service members and families.
What to check
Qualifying circumstances extend beyond combat service. Family participation and bereavement have specific rules; ask the center to review your situation.
Your next step
Review the current eligibility page and call the Vet Center line at 877-927-8387 to find a local contact. Ask about access, cost and the intake process.
Explore outpatient mental health care for military-connected people and families.
What to check
Post-9/11 focus; pre-9/11 access depends on clinician availability. Active-duty care requires a TRICARE referral. Costs are assessed individually; uninsured care may be available at no cost. Confirm state coverage with the clinic.
Your next step
Find a clinic through the provider and ask about your location, intake requirements, insurance and any charges before scheduling.
Explore trauma-focused care through provider intake and therapist matching.
What to check
The provider describes 30 cost-free sessions, with a copay for extended therapy. Geographic coverage and appointment availability vary; confirm full intake eligibility.
Your next step
Check your state on the provider page and request an intake conversation. Ask what happens after the included sessions.
Explore outpatient care for Veterans, service members and families affected by invisible wounds.
What to check
The outpatient program is offered at no cost to participants. In-person and telehealth care require being in Massachusetts. Nationwide resiliency programs are separate; do not assume national outpatient coverage.
Your next step
Contact the outpatient team at 617-724-5202 to discuss intake and location requirements.
Find professional support for alcohol, tobacco or other substance-use concerns.
What to check
A clinician determines the appropriate service. Enrollment, costs and local access need confirmation; this navigator does not recommend a treatment or a way to stop substance use.
Your next step
If you have a VA primary care provider, talk with them. Otherwise, use the official page’s access routes to connect with a local program.
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