Veteran Healthcare in Colorado
Find VA healthcare in Colorado including Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (Aurora), community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for Colorado veterans.
Colorado's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 400,000 veterans through multiple medical centers and 15+ community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, Colorado veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.
This guide covers VA facilities across Colorado, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.
VA Medical Centers in Colorado
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (Aurora)
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Colorado veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Grand Junction VA Medical Center
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Colorado veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Colorado-Specific Healthcare Programs
The Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC in Aurora is one of the newest and most advanced VA facilities in the country, opened in 2018. It serves as the referral center for the region. Grand Junction VAMC serves western Colorado veterans
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
Colorado has 15+ CBOCs providing primary care, mental health services, and other outpatient services closer to where veterans live. These clinics reduce travel time and provide convenient access to routine care. Find your nearest CBOC at VA.gov/find-locations.
Mental Health Services
VA mental health services in Colorado include individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment (CPT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR), substance use disorder treatment, and crisis intervention. Telehealth appointments are widely available.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1. Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
Community Care (MISSION Act)
The VA MISSION Act allows eligible Colorado veterans to receive care from community providers when VA cannot provide timely access. Eligibility includes wait times exceeding 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or when the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away.
Enrollment
Most veterans who served 24+ continuous months of active duty with other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible. Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What VA medical facilities are in Colorado?
- Colorado has Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (Aurora), Grand Junction VA Medical Center plus 15+ community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) across the state.
- How do I enroll in VA healthcare in Colorado?
- Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Colorado. Most veterans with 24+ months active duty and other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
- Can I see a non-VA doctor in Colorado?
- Yes, through the VA Community Care program (MISSION Act). You may be eligible if VA wait times exceed 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or if the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away.
- What mental health services does the VA offer in Colorado?
- VA Colorado provides individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment, substance abuse treatment, medication management, and crisis intervention. Telehealth is widely available. For crisis support, call 988 and press 1.
- Where is the nearest VA clinic in Colorado?
- Find your nearest VA facility at VA.gov/find-locations. Colorado has 15+ CBOCs in addition to its medical centers.