Mental Health resources for veterans in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Verified programs, contact info, and step-by-step help for 2026.
Murfreesboro (population 152,769) is one of the larger metros in Tennessee, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Murfreesboro is delivered through Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. This page lists verified mental health resources filtered to Murfreesboro, 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 are a veteran or family member in Tennessee and you need mental-health help now, start with the fastest option that fits your situation. If this is a crisis or you are worried about suicide, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. It is free, confidential, available 24/7, and you do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.
For ongoing care, Tennessee veterans can use VA medical centers and community clinics, free counseling through Vet Centers, and local guidance from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. The right first call depends on whether you are in crisis, already enrolled in VA care, or just trying to get connected quickly this week.
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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Murfreesboro-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.
These Tennessee programs are not based in Murfreesboro 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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Chattanooga-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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Knoxville-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 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.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Murfreesboro and the surrounding Tennessee area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Tennessee mental health guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Murfreesboro are typically served by Alvin C. York 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.
