VA Medical Centers in North Dakota

Fargo VA Health Care System

Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for North Dakota veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.

North Dakota-Specific Healthcare Programs

Fargo VAHCS provides comprehensive care and is affiliated with the University of North Dakota. CBOCs in Bismarck, Minot, Jamestown, Grafton, and Williston serve veterans across the state. Telehealth is essential for this rural state

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

North Dakota has 5 CBOCs providing primary care, mental health services, and other outpatient services closer to where veterans live. These clinics reduce travel time and provide convenient access to routine care. Find your nearest CBOC at VA.gov/find-locations.

Mental Health Services

VA mental health services in North Dakota include individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment (CPT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR), substance use disorder treatment, and crisis intervention. Telehealth appointments are widely available.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1. Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

Community Care (MISSION Act)

The VA MISSION Act allows eligible North Dakota veterans to receive care from community providers when VA cannot provide timely access. Eligibility includes wait times exceeding 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or when the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away.

Enrollment

Most veterans who served 24+ continuous months of active duty with other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible. Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in North Dakota.