Find VA healthcare in Rhode Island including Providence VA Medical Center, community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for Rhode Island veterans.
3 verified healthcare resources serving Rhode Island. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Rhode Island. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Rhode Island veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.
The Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services administers Rhode Island-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Rhode Island's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 65,000 veterans through a medical center and 3 community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, Rhode Island veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.
This guide covers VA facilities across Rhode Island, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Rhode Island veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Providence VAMC provides comprehensive care and is affiliated with Brown University's Alpert Medical School. Rhode Island's small size ensures most veterans are within short driving distance of the facility. CBOCs serve additional locations
Rhode Island has 3 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.
VA mental health services in Rhode Island 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.
The VA MISSION Act allows eligible Rhode Island 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.
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 Rhode Island.
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