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 North Carolina
Find VA healthcare in North Carolina including Durham, Fayetteville, Salisbury, and Asheville VA Medical Centers, community clinics, mental health services, and community care for NC veterans.
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.
VA Medical Centers in North Carolina
Durham VA Medical Center
The Durham VAMC at 508 Fulton Street is a tertiary care facility affiliated with Duke University Medical Center. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including advanced surgical services, oncology, cardiology, and research programs. The Durham VA serves veterans in the Triangle region and eastern North Carolina.
Phone: (919) 286-0411 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fayetteville VA Medical Center
The Fayetteville VAMC at 2300 Ramsey Street serves the large veteran and military community around Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg). The facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, mental health care, and specialty clinics. Given its proximity to Fort Liberty, the Fayetteville VA has extensive experience with combat-related conditions and transition healthcare.
Phone: (910) 488-2120 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Salisbury VA Medical Center (W.G. Hefner)
The W.G. Hefner VAMC at 1601 Brenner Avenue in Salisbury serves veterans in the Piedmont Triad region and Charlotte area. The facility provides comprehensive medical, surgical, mental health, and long-term care services. Salisbury VA also operates a large Community Living Center and domiciliary program.
Phone: (704) 638-9000 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Asheville VA Medical Center (Charles George)
The Charles George VAMC at 1100 Tunnel Road in Asheville serves veterans in western North Carolina and parts of eastern Tennessee. The facility provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and mental health services in a region where civilian healthcare access can be limited.
Phone: (828) 298-7911 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
North Carolina has over 30 CBOCs across the state, including:
- Raleigh — 3305 Sungate Blvd
- Charlotte — 8601 University East Dr
- Greenville — 401 Moye Blvd
- Wilmington — 1705 Gardner Rd
- Jacksonville — 4006 Henderson Dr
- Winston-Salem — 190 Kimel Park Dr
- Hickory — 2440 1st Ave NW
- Hamlet — 100 Jefferson St
Mental Health & Crisis Services
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis.
PTSD & Combat Stress
All four NC VA Medical Centers provide PTSD treatment programs including CPT, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR. The Fayetteville VA, serving the Fort Liberty community, has particularly robust combat stress and PTSD services given its patient population. Residential PTSD treatment is also available at select facilities.
Community Care
Under the MISSION Act, NC veterans can access community providers when VA wait times exceed standards or facilities are too distant. Given North Carolina's geography and rural areas, community care is an important access point for veterans in the western mountains and eastern coastal regions. Contact your VA primary care team for community care referrals.
Enrollment
Enroll at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any NC VA facility enrollment office. Service members transitioning from Fort Liberty and Camp Lejeune can begin VA healthcare enrollment through their installation's Transition Assistance Program.
Healthcare Resources in North Carolina
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.
Fayetteville Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Fayetteville 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 VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Asheville, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Raleigh Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Raleigh area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Charlotte Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Charlotte 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 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.
Winston-Salem VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Winston-Salem, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Winston-Salem Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Winston-Salem area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Raleigh VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Raleigh, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Charlotte VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Charlotte, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Greensboro VA Health Care Center
NCDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Greensboro, NC veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I enroll in VA healthcare in North Carolina?
- Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit the enrollment office at the Durham, Fayetteville, Salisbury, or Asheville VA Medical Center. Bring your DD-214, Social Security number, and insurance information.
- Which VA Medical Center serves the Charlotte area?
- The W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury serves the Charlotte area. There is also a Charlotte VA CBOC at 8601 University East Drive providing primary care and mental health services closer to the city.
- Does the Fayetteville VA serve Fort Liberty veterans?
- Yes. The Fayetteville VA Medical Center at 2300 Ramsey Street is the primary VA facility for the Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) community. It has extensive experience with combat-related conditions and military transition healthcare.
- Can I get mental health care at the VA in North Carolina?
- Yes. All four NC VA Medical Centers offer mental health services including individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment, substance abuse programs, and crisis intervention. Telehealth mental health appointments are also available.
- Are there VA clinics in rural North Carolina?
- Yes. The VA operates CBOCs in many smaller NC communities including Greenville, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Hamlet, Hickory, and others. Community care referrals are also available for veterans in areas far from VA facilities.
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Asheville VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
NCVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Asheville, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
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.
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.
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 Vet Center
NCCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Fayetteville 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 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.