Mental Health resources for veterans in Chesapeake, Virginia. Verified programs, contact info, and step-by-step help 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 mental health 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).
Virginia is home to approximately 700,000 veterans, and mental health support is one of the most important — and most underused — benefits available to them. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, or the stress of transitioning to civilian life, Virginia veterans have access to free and low-cost care through the VA, Vet Centers, and programs the state itself runs. Virginia funds its own behavioral health program for veterans: Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) provides free peer and family support, care coordination, and connection to behavioral health services in every region of the commonwealth.
This guide explains every major mental health resource available to Virginia veterans — federal and state — including what each program covers, who qualifies, and exactly who to call first. If you are in crisis right now, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7 — no VA enrollment required.
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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Chesapeake-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.
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.
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 Richmond-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 Norfolk-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.
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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Virginia Beach-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 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.
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 mental health 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.
