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Veteran Healthcare in Missouri

Find VA healthcare in Missouri including Kansas City VA Medical Center, community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for Missouri veterans.

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Missouri's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 390,000 veterans through multiple medical centers and 15+ community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, Missouri veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.

This guide covers VA facilities across Missouri, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.

VA Medical Centers in Missouri

Kansas City VA Medical Center

Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Missouri veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.

John Cochran VA Medical Center (St. Louis)

Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Missouri veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.

Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center (St. Louis)

Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Missouri veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital (Columbia)

Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Missouri veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.

Missouri-Specific Healthcare Programs

Missouri has four VA medical centers providing excellent coverage. Kansas City VAMC and the two St. Louis facilities are major teaching and research centers. Harry S. Truman VAMC in Columbia is affiliated with University of Missouri

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

Missouri 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.

Mental Health Services

VA mental health services in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.

Healthcare Resources in Missouri

Columbia Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Columbia area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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Springfield VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Springfield, MO veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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Columbia VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Columbia, MO veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Columbia, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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Lee's Summit Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Lee's Summit area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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Independence Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Independence area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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Kansas City VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Kansas City, MO veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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St. Louis VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for St. Louis, MO veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Kansas City Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Kansas City area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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Springfield VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Springfield, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Kansas City VA Medical Center

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Kansas City, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Lee's Summit VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Lee's Summit, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Springfield Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Springfield area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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HealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
John Cochran VA Medical Center

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving St. Louis, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
St. Louis Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving St. Louis area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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Independence VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Independence, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What VA medical facilities are in Missouri?
Missouri has Kansas City VA Medical Center, John Cochran VA Medical Center (St. Louis), Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center (St. Louis), Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital (Columbia) plus 15+ community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) across the state.
How do I enroll in VA healthcare in Missouri?
Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Missouri. Most veterans with 24+ months active duty and other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
Can I see a non-VA doctor in Missouri?
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 Missouri?
VA Missouri 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 Missouri?
Find your nearest VA facility at VA.gov/find-locations. Missouri has 15+ CBOCs in addition to its medical centers.

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Lee's Summit Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Lee's Summit area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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HealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Lee's Summit VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Lee's Summit, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

MO
CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Independence Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Independence area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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HealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Independence VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Independence, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

MO
CrisisHealthcareVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026

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