Washington state VA healthcare guide for 2026: Puget Sound and Spokane VA systems, CBOC clinics, mental health services, and how to enroll. Verified contacts.
21 verified healthcare resources serving Washington. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Spokane, WA 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 Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA 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 Olympia 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 Bellevue 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 Vancouver area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Washington. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Olympia, WA 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 Olympia, WA 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 Bellevue, WA 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 Bellevue, WA 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 Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, WA 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 Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA 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 Spokane, WA 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 Tacoma 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 Spokane 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 Seattle area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Washington veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs administers Washington-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Washington's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 540,000 veterans through multiple medical centers and 15+ community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, Washington veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.
This guide covers VA facilities across Washington, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Washington veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Washington veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Washington veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
VA Puget Sound is a premier healthcare system with campuses in Seattle (research/acute care) and American Lake/Tacoma (rehabilitation). It's a major teaching affiliate of the University of Washington. Spokane and Walla Walla facilities serve eastern Washington
Washington has 15+ CBOCs providing primary care, mental health services, and other outpatient services closer to where veterans live. These clinics reduce travel time and provide convenient access to routine care. Find your nearest CBOC at VA.gov/find-locations.
VA mental health services in Washington include individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment (CPT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR), substance use disorder treatment, and crisis intervention. Telehealth appointments are widely available.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1. Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
The VA MISSION Act allows eligible Washington veterans to receive care from community providers when VA cannot provide timely access. Eligibility includes wait times exceeding 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or when the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away.
Most veterans who served 24+ continuous months of active duty with other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible. Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in Washington.
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