Lansing VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Lansing, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Veteran Healthcare in Michigan
Find VA healthcare in Michigan including VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for Michigan veterans.
Michigan's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 550,000 veterans through multiple medical centers and 25+ community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, Michigan veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.
This guide covers VA facilities across Michigan, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.
VA Medical Centers in Michigan
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Michigan veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center (Detroit)
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Michigan veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Michigan veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (Saginaw)
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Michigan veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (Iron Mountain)
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Michigan veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Michigan-Specific Healthcare Programs
Michigan has five VA medical centers providing extensive coverage. Ann Arbor VAHCS is a nationally recognized research center affiliated with University of Michigan. Detroit VAMC serves the metro area. Iron Mountain serves the Upper Peninsula
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
Michigan has 25+ 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.
Healthcare Resources in Michigan
Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Ann Arbor, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Lansing VA Outpatient Clinic
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Lansing, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Detroit VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Detroit, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Ann Arbor Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Ann Arbor area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Grand Rapids VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Grand Rapids, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Flint Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Flint area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Warren Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Warren area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Grand Rapids Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Grand Rapids area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Grand Rapids, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Flint VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Flint, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Warren VA Outpatient Clinic
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Warren, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Lansing Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Lansing area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Detroit Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Detroit area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Detroit, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Ann Arbor VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Ann Arbor, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (Saginaw)
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Flint, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Warren VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Warren, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What VA medical facilities are in Michigan?
- Michigan has VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center (Detroit), Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (Saginaw), Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (Iron Mountain) plus 25+ community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) across the state.
- How do I enroll in VA healthcare in Michigan?
- Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Michigan. Most veterans with 24+ months active duty and other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
- Can I see a non-VA doctor in Michigan?
- 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 Michigan?
- VA Michigan 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 Michigan?
- Find your nearest VA facility at VA.gov/find-locations. Michigan has 25+ CBOCs in addition to its medical centers.
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Warren VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Warren, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Warren Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Warren area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Warren VA Outpatient Clinic
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Warren, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Flint VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
MIVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Flint, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Flint Vet Center
MICommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Flint area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (Saginaw)
MIDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Flint, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.