Veteran Healthcare in Maryland
Find VA healthcare in Maryland including VA Maryland Health Care System (Baltimore), community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for Maryland veterans.
Maryland's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 380,000 veterans through multiple medical centers and 10+ community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, Maryland veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.
This guide covers VA facilities across Maryland, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.
VA Medical Centers in Maryland
VA Maryland Health Care System (Baltimore)
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Maryland veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Perry Point VA Medical Center
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Maryland veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Maryland-Specific Healthcare Programs
VA Maryland Health Care System in Baltimore is a leading research and teaching facility affiliated with University of Maryland. Perry Point VAMC serves northeastern Maryland. Proximity to DC and NIH provides research advantages
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
Maryland has 10+ 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What VA medical facilities are in Maryland?
- Maryland has VA Maryland Health Care System (Baltimore), Perry Point VA Medical Center plus 10+ community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) across the state.
- How do I enroll in VA healthcare in Maryland?
- Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Maryland. Most veterans with 24+ months active duty and other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
- Can I see a non-VA doctor in Maryland?
- 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 Maryland?
- VA Maryland 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 Maryland?
- Find your nearest VA facility at VA.gov/find-locations. Maryland has 10+ CBOCs in addition to its medical centers.