Chesapeake, Virginia veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
Chesapeake (population 249,422) is one of the larger metros in Virginia, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Chesapeake, plus the broader Virginia 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 Virginia, start with the VA system first unless you are in immediate crisis. Virginia has three major VA medical centers in Hampton, Richmond, and Salem, plus the Washington DC VA Medical Center serving many Northern Virginia veterans. There are also over 30 community-based outpatient clinics statewide, along with telehealth, Community Care, and specialized PTSD treatment.
If you’re in crisis, call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or use the Veterans Crisis Line. If you need to enroll or find routine care, call 1-877-222-8387, visit a Virginia VA facility enrollment office, or contact the Virginia Department of Veterans Services at 1-804-786-0286 for help getting started.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake 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 Virginia programs are not based in Chesapeake but accept residents.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Alexandria, VA 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 Alexandria, VA 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 Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Norfolk, VA 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 Norfolk, VA 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 Chesapeake and the surrounding Virginia area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Virginia healthcare guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Chesapeake are typically served by the nearest VA facility serving Chesapeake. 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.
