Find VA healthcare in New York including the Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Northport, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany VA Medical Centers, community clinics, and mental health services for New York veterans.
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.
New York State Division of Veterans' Services is the fastest first call for veteran healthcare help in New York.
In a crisis? Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Available 24/7.
30 verified healthcare resources serving New York. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Department 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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY 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 Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY 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 Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY 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 New York, NY 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 Bronx, NY 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 Yonkers, NY veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Brooklyn, NY veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Community-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.
Community-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.
Community-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.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Brooklyn, NY 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 Bronx, NY veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
VA 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.
Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving New York veterans.
Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Yonkers area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.
Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
The New York State Department of Veterans' Services administers New York-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Community-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.
Community-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.
How each program works, who qualifies, and how state and federal help fit together.
The VA New York Harbor Healthcare System operates two major campuses in New York City. The Manhattan campus at 423 East 23rd Street provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including primary care, surgery, mental health, and specialty care. The Brooklyn campus at 800 Poly Place (Bay Ridge) offers additional outpatient services and specialty clinics. Together they serve over 60,000 veterans in the New York City metro area.
Manhattan Phone: (212) 686-7500 | Brooklyn Phone: (718) 836-6600
Located at 130 West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx, the James J. Peters VAMC is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The facility provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychiatric care, with particular expertise in spinal cord injury, mental health, and rehabilitation services. The Bronx VA serves veterans throughout the Bronx, northern Manhattan, and southern Westchester.
Phone: (718) 584-9000 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Northport VAMC at 79 Middleville Road on Long Island provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The facility includes a 517-bed hospital, nursing home, and extensive outpatient clinics serving the large Long Island veteran population.
Phone: (631) 261-4400
The Buffalo VA Medical Center at 3495 Bailey Avenue provides comprehensive medical, surgical, psychiatric, and long-term care services for veterans in Western New York. The facility includes inpatient wards, an outpatient clinic complex, and a Community Living Center. It also operates CBOCs in Batavia, Dunkirk, Jamestown, Niagara Falls, Olean, and Lackawanna.
Phone: (716) 834-9200
Located at 800 Irving Avenue, the Syracuse VAMC serves veterans in Central New York. Services include primary care, mental health, surgery, and specialty clinics. The facility also operates CBOCs in Auburn, Binghamton, Cortland, Oswego, Rome, and Watertown.
Phone: (315) 425-4400
The Samuel S. Stratton VAMC at 113 Holland Avenue in Albany serves veterans in the Capital Region and northeastern New York. The facility provides comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care including primary care, surgery, and mental health services.
Phone: (518) 626-5000
If you're in crisis, call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 and connects you with trained responders.
The NY SAGE program, in partnership with SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders), provides specialized support for LGBTQ+ veterans including mental health services, social programming, and benefits navigation. The program operates primarily in New York City and addresses the unique needs of LGBTQ+ veterans who may face additional barriers to accessing VA care.
New York VA medical centers offer specialized PTSD treatment programs including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and EMDR. The Bronx and Manhattan VA campuses have dedicated PTSD clinical teams and residential rehabilitation programs. The VA also operates Vet Centers across New York providing readjustment counseling in community settings.
Under the VA MISSION Act, eligible veterans can receive care from community providers when VA cannot provide timely access. If your wait time exceeds 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or if the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away, you may qualify. Contact your VA primary care team to request a community care referral.
Apply for VA healthcare online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in New York. Most veterans who served 24 continuous months and were not dishonorably discharged are eligible. No enrollment fee is required for veterans with service-connected disabilities or limited income.
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