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Official Maryland veterans healthcare page covering VA enrollment, mental health, substance use treatment, Vet Centers, and long-term care resources.

Programs & services

Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.maryland.gov), checked Aug 17, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.

  • VA health care enrollmentVeterans who want to receive VA health care, because veterans must first be enrolled with the VA health care system.
  • Maryland Health ConnectionIndividuals and families who want to shop, compare and select the right health plan and get health insurance support.
  • VA Mental Health ServicesVeterans and their families, including people seeking mental health care regardless of discharge status, service history, or VA health care eligibility.
  • Governor’s Challenge/Behavioral Health ResourcesThe military connected community, as part of Maryland’s action plan to combat suicide.
  • Substance Use Disorder ServicesVeterans with substance use disorder who need care and treatment plans.
  • Vet CenterVeterans, or family members, who served in any combat zone and received a military campaign ribbon, plus eligible veterans and their families.
  • Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing ProgramsEligible veterans who need assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.

Eligibility

Veterans, or family members, who served in any combat zone and received a military campaign ribbon (Vietnam, Southwest Asia, OEF, OIF, etc.) are eligible for Vet Center services. Get connected with mental health care—no matter your discharge status, service history, or eligibility for VA health care. You can use some services even if you’re not enrolled in VA health care.

How to reach them

Next step

See every Maryland program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.

Read the Maryland guide

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Source: Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families, the official Maryland state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.

View source page (veterans.maryland.gov/benefits-services/healthcare)

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