Orlando Vet Center
FLCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Orlando area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Veteran Healthcare in Orlando (2026 Guide)
Orlando, Florida veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
About healthcare for veterans in Orlando
Orlando (population 307,573) is one of the larger metros in Florida, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Orlando is delivered through Orlando VA Healthcare System. This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Orlando, plus the broader Florida guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
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.
Healthcare resources in Orlando
Orlando VA Healthcare System
FLDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Orlando, FL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Orlando VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
FLVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Orlando, FL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Statewide healthcare resources serving Orlando
These Florida programs are not based in Orlando but accept residents.
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
FLDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Tampa, FL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic
FLDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Jacksonville, FL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Tampa VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
FLVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Tampa, FL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Tallahassee Vet Center
FLCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Tallahassee area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Joint Ambulatory Care Center (Pensacola)
FLDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Pensacola, FL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (Bay Pines)
FLDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Pinellas County, FL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Tallahassee VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
FLVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Tallahassee, FL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Pinellas County VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
FLVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Pinellas County, FL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can a veteran get healthcare help in Orlando?
- Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Orlando and the surrounding Florida area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Florida healthcare guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
- What is the closest VA facility to Orlando?
- Veterans in Orlando are typically served by Orlando VA Healthcare System. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
- Are these Orlando healthcare resources free for veterans?
- Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.