Find VA healthcare in Florida including Bay Pines, Orlando, Miami, Tampa, and Gainesville VA Medical Centers, community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for Florida veterans.
Florida's VA healthcare system is one of the largest in the nation, serving over 500,000 enrolled veterans through multiple major medical centers, dozens of community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), and a robust network of community care providers. From the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System on the Gulf Coast to the Miami VA Healthcare System in South Florida, veterans across the state have access to world-class medical care.
This guide maps out every major VA healthcare facility in Florida, explains how to enroll, and covers critical programs like Community Care, telehealth, the FL VETS Program, and the Veterans Crisis Line. We also cover the state's seven veterans' nursing homes and other non-VA healthcare resources.
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is the fastest first call for veteran healthcare help in Florida.
In a crisis? Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Available 24/7.
26 verified healthcare resources serving Florida. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Pensacola, FL veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
How each program works, who qualifies, and how state and federal help fit together.
Located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd in Bay Pines (St. Petersburg area), this is one of the most comprehensive VA facilities in the Southeast. The Bay Pines VAHCS provides inpatient and outpatient services including primary care, surgery, mental health, rehabilitation, and specialty care. The campus includes a hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, and numerous outpatient clinics.
Phone: (727) 398-6661 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Located at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd in Tampa, this major medical center is a polytrauma rehabilitation center — one of only five in the nation — providing advanced care for veterans with traumatic brain injuries and complex blast injuries. It also offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychiatric services.
Phone: (813) 972-2000 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Orlando VA Medical Center at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, serves veterans across Central Florida. The facility provides comprehensive outpatient services including primary care, mental health, specialty care, and same-day services. A new state-of-the-art medical center facility has expanded capabilities significantly.
Phone: (407) 631-1000 | Hours: Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Located at 1201 NW 16th Street in Miami, this facility serves veterans in the South Florida region including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.
Phone: (305) 575-7000 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville at 1601 SW Archer Road provides comprehensive healthcare to veterans in north-central Florida. It is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Florida College of Medicine, offering advanced specialty and surgical care.
Phone: (352) 376-1611 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Florida has over 50 CBOCs providing primary care, mental health, and some specialty services. Major CBOC locations include:
If you're in crisis, call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 and connects you with trained responders.
All major Florida VA medical centers offer specialized PTSD treatment programs including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and EMDR. The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa has a nationally recognized PTSD clinical team and residential rehabilitation treatment program.
The Florida Veterans' Employment and Training Services (FL VETS) program, managed by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, connects healthcare access with employment support to ensure veterans receive holistic care that addresses both physical and economic well-being.
Under the VA MISSION Act, eligible veterans can receive care from community providers when the VA cannot provide timely access. If your wait time exceeds 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or if the nearest VA facility is beyond a 30-minute drive, you may qualify. Contact your VA primary care team for a referral.
Apply for VA healthcare online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Florida. Most veterans who served 24 continuous months and were not dishonorably discharged are eligible.
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