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.
3 verified healthcare resources serving Colorado. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Colorado. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Colorado veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.
The Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs administers Colorado-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
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.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Colorado veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Colorado veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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