Independence, Missouri veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
Independence (population 123,011) is one of the larger metros in Missouri, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Independence, plus the broader Missouri guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
If you need healthcare or mental health help in Missouri, start with the VA system first. Missouri has four VA medical centers, more than 15 community-based outpatient clinics, and several Vet Centers, so most veterans can begin care close to home. You can use VA for primary care, specialty care, PTSD treatment, substance use treatment, group or individual therapy, medication management, telehealth, and crisis support.
If you are in crisis right now, call 988 and press 1. If you are not in immediate crisis, contact the Missouri Veterans Commission for help with benefits and system navigation, and start VA health care enrollment or visit the nearest VA facility to get connected.
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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Independence, MO veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
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.
These Missouri programs are not based in Independence but accept residents.
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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Lee's Summit, MO veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Independence and the surrounding Missouri area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Missouri healthcare guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Independence are typically served by the nearest VA facility serving Independence. 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.
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.
