Vet Centers are storefronts, not the big medical center. Eligible veterans and some family members can get confidential counseling. If you need same-hour crisis care, use the Crisis Line first.
Who it is usually for.
Combat veterans, MST survivors, and others listed on the Vet Center eligibility page.
What to have in hand.
- DD-214 helps but is not always required on the first visit
Moves.
- Find a Vet Center by zip on the official locator.
- Call and ask about the first appointment.
- Use 988-1 if you cannot wait.
Timing hint: Often sooner than VHA specialty mental health.