Mental Health resources for veterans in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Verified programs, contact info, and step-by-step help for 2026.
Winston-Salem (population 249,545) is one of the larger metros in North Carolina, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. This page lists verified mental health resources filtered to Winston-Salem, 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 is home to approximately 640,000 veterans, and mental health support is one of the most important — and most underused — benefits available to them. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, or the stress of transitioning to civilian life, North Carolina veterans have access to free and low-cost care through the VA, Vet Centers, and programs the state itself runs. North Carolina pairs its huge military footprint with coordinated support networks: NC4Vets (the state's official resource network) and NCServes (a veteran-built coordinated care network) both exist to get veterans to the right mental health door on the first try.
This guide explains every major mental health resource available to North Carolina veterans — federal and state — including what each program covers, who qualifies, and exactly who to call first. If you are in crisis right now, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7 — no VA enrollment required.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Winston-Salem-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.
Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
VA 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.
Department 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.
Community-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.
These North Carolina programs are not based in Winston-Salem but accept residents.
National crisis support for people in distress.
Free, confidential, 24/7.
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
VA 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.
Department 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.
Department 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.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving North Carolina.
Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
VA 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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Asheville-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.
Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full North Carolina mental health guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Winston-Salem are typically served by the nearest VA facility serving Winston-Salem. 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.
