Veteran roadmap

Navigate VA Health Care

Find official eligibility, enrollment, facility, urgent-care, and mental-health pathways.

Who this is for: Veterans and families looking for VA health-care information or a place to start.

Your step-by-step roadmap

Check immediate needs
Call 911 for immediate danger. Use the Veterans Crisis Line for a mental-health crisis. Patriot Haven does not monitor emergencies.
Urgent help
Review VA eligibility
VA determines eligibility. Use the official page or call VA for current information.
VA health-care eligibility (opens official external site)
Apply or manage care
Apply through VA.gov, by phone, by mail, or in person. Do not share your VA.gov password with anyone.
Apply for VA health care (opens official external site)
Find a facility or Vet Center
Use VA's official locator and confirm hours before traveling.
Find a VA location (opens official external site)
Write down your questions
Prepare a short list of symptoms, medications, accessibility needs, and questions for a licensed clinician. Patriot Haven does not diagnose or recommend treatment.

Links last verified August 30, 2026. Official agencies control eligibility, requirements, deadlines, and program availability.