Durham VA Medical Center
NCDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Durham, NC veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Veteran Healthcare in Durham (2026 Guide)
Durham, North Carolina veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
About healthcare for veterans in Durham
Durham (population 283,506) is one of the larger metros in North Carolina, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Durham is delivered through Durham VA Medical Center. This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Durham, plus the broader North Carolina guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
North Carolina's VA healthcare system serves over 200,000 enrolled veterans through four major medical centers in Durham, Fayetteville, Salisbury, and Asheville, plus more than 30 community-based outpatient clinics across the state. With the state's large military population and major installations like Fort Liberty and Camp Lejeune, the NC VA system handles significant healthcare demand.
This guide maps out VA healthcare facilities across North Carolina, explains enrollment, and covers Community Care, telehealth, mental health services, and specialty programs. Whether you're in the Triangle, Triad, Charlotte, or rural western NC, VA care is accessible.
Healthcare resources in Durham
Durham Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Durham area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Durham VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Durham, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Statewide healthcare resources serving Durham
These North Carolina programs are not based in Durham but accept residents.
Charlotte VA Health Care Center
NCDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Charlotte, NC veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Winston-Salem VA Outpatient Clinic
NCDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Winston-Salem, NC veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Charles George VA Medical Center (Asheville)
NCDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Asheville, NC veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Greensboro Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Greensboro area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Asheville Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Asheville area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Fayetteville VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Fayetteville, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Fayetteville VA Medical Center
NCDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Fayetteville, NC veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Greensboro VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Greensboro, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can a veteran get healthcare help in Durham?
- Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Durham and the surrounding North Carolina area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full North Carolina 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 Durham?
- Veterans in Durham are typically served by Durham VA Medical Center. 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 Durham 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.