Memphis, Tennessee veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
Memphis (population 633,104) is one of the larger metros in Tennessee, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Memphis is delivered through Memphis VA Medical Center. This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Memphis, plus the broader Tennessee guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
If you need healthcare or mental health help in Tennessee, start with the system built for veterans first: VA healthcare, Vet Centers, and help from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. Tennessee has three full VA medical centers, more than 15 community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers in cities including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro.
If you are in crisis, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) or the Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line at 855-CRISIS-1. If you are not in immediate crisis, contact the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services or make an appointment with a State Veterans Services Office to get help enrolling, filing claims, and connecting to the right level of care.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Memphis, TN 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 Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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 Tennessee programs are not based in Memphis but accept residents.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Murfreesboro area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.
Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Murfreesboro, TN 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 Murfreesboro, TN veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.
Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Clarksville, TN veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Clarksville area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.
Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Knoxville area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.
Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Clarksville, TN veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.
Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Chattanooga, TN veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Tennessee healthcare guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Memphis are typically served by Memphis 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.
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.
