V.A. - Providing Health Care for Veterans
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at ~1,298 health care facilities, including ~171 medical centers and ~1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving ~9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
Affordable Care Act
Find out how the new health care law affects Veterans’ health care at VA.
Mental Health
VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. Explore the pages below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to find information specifically tailored to your needs.
Crisis Hotline
Launched in 2007, the Veterans Crisis Line started with 14 trained responders working out of a call center in Canandaigua, N.Y. It’s grown to include an online chat and text service with 500 responders in three call center locations. Because many respondents are Veterans, they’re familiar with the challenges Veterans face.
Continuing care after the call, chat, or text, Veterans Crisis Line responders can refer Veterans to a local suicide prevention coordinator (SPC). Available in each VA medical center across the country, SPCs can connect Veterans to the counseling and services they need.
Respondents are also available 24/7 to help active-duty service members and their families and friends through a crisis through the Military Crisis Line. Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones, can Dial 988 and Press 1, chat online at MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or send a text to 838255 to receive free, confidential support.
Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health, dental services, vision care (ophthalmology and optometry), neurology, nutrition counseling, foot care (podiatry), and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at Orlando VA Medical Center.
Address
13800 Veterans WayOrlando, FL 32827-5812
Phone numbers
Main phone: 407-631-1000
VA health connect: 877-741-3400
Mental health care: 407-631-2050
Call Non-VA Care within 24 hours upon checking into the nearest Emergency room.
Non-VA Care phone number: 407-646-4000
Here are some warning signs that can help you recognize when to seek assistance for your loved one. Families and friends can support a Veteran thinking of suicide. [...]
Women Veterans need to know about common signs of brain health concerns and know the resources VA provides. [...]
Women's History Month: VA’s National Oncology Program highlights female doctors breaking new ground in how VA treats breast cancer. Meet Dr. Sarah Colonna. [...]
Veteran Army Captain John Kirby IV used the PTSD Coach app to cope, and helps other Veterans do the same. [...]
A group of Orlando caregivers enjoyed an afternoon of camaraderie and painting on canvas. [...]
During National Salute to Veteran Patients week, VA pays tribute to the men and women who protect and preserve all we hold dear as Americans. [...]
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Military stuff
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up. [...]
Army Pfc. Harry J. Hartmann was reported missing in action on Nov. 2, 1950 during fighting near Unsan, North Korea. [...]
Many of the veterans who pursue a four-year degree are choosing majors similar to non-veteran students. [...]
Army Tech Sgt. Matthew L. McKeon will be buried in San Diego, California. [...]
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023. [...]
The new statement will note VA's goal is "to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.” [...]
The program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training. [...]
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations. [...]