Albany VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NYVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Albany, NY veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Veteran Healthcare in Albany (2026 Guide)
Albany, New York veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
About healthcare for veterans in Albany
Albany (population 99,224) is one of the larger metros in New York, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Albany is delivered through Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center (Albany). This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Albany, plus the broader New York guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
New York's VA healthcare system is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the nation, serving over 400,000 enrolled veterans through major medical centers in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, and other locations. The state also operates dozens of community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and partners with community care providers to ensure veterans can access timely healthcare.
This guide maps out every major VA healthcare facility in New York, explains how to enroll, and covers critical programs like Community Care, telehealth, mental health services, and the Veterans Crisis Line. We also cover the NY SAGE program and other state-specific veteran health resources.
Healthcare resources in Albany
Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center (Albany)
NYDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Albany, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Albany Vet Center
NYCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Albany area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Statewide healthcare resources serving Albany
These New York programs are not based in Albany but accept residents.
Rochester VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NYVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Rochester, NY veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
New York Vet Center
NYCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving New York area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Syracuse Vet Center
NYCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Syracuse area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Buffalo Vet Center
NYCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Buffalo area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Buffalo VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NYVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Buffalo, NY veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Bronx VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NYVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Bronx, NY veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Brooklyn Vet Center
NYCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Brooklyn area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Rochester Vet Center
NYCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Rochester area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can a veteran get healthcare help in Albany?
- Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Albany and the surrounding New York area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full New York 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 Albany?
- Veterans in Albany are typically served by Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center (Albany). 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 Albany 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.