Austin Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Austin area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Veteran Healthcare in Austin (2026 Guide)
Austin, Texas veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
About healthcare for veterans in Austin
Austin (population 961,855) is one of the larger metros in Texas, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Austin is delivered through Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Austin, plus the broader Texas guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Texas operates one of the largest VA healthcare networks in the nation, serving over 900,000 enrolled veterans through multiple major medical centers, dozens of community-based outpatient clinics, and an extensive community care provider network. With world-class facilities in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and beyond, Texas veterans have access to comprehensive medical, surgical, mental health, and specialty care.
This guide maps out every major VA healthcare facility in Texas, explains enrollment, and covers critical programs like Community Care, telehealth, and the Veterans Crisis Line. Whether you need primary care, specialized treatment, or emergency services, the VA in Texas has you covered.
Healthcare resources in Austin
Austin VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Austin, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Austin VA Outpatient Clinic
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Austin, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Statewide healthcare resources serving Austin
These Texas programs are not based in Austin but accept residents.
El Paso Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving El Paso area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Fort Worth, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
VA North Texas Health Care System (Dallas)
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Dallas, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center (Temple)
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Killeen, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Houston Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Houston area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
San Antonio Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving San Antonio area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Houston VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Houston, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Corpus Christi VA Outpatient Clinic
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Corpus Christi, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can a veteran get healthcare help in Austin?
- Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Austin and the surrounding Texas area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Texas healthcare guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
- What is the closest VA facility to Austin?
- Veterans in Austin are typically served by Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. 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.
- Are these Austin healthcare resources free for veterans?
- 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.