VA Montana Health Care System
Federal Website: http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/
Montana Website: http://www.montana.va.gov/index.asp
The VA Montana Health Care System provides a VA presence in every major city in the state through a series of community based clinics, a community living center, and an acute care medical center.
To apply: Online at https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/ or with a service representative at a clinic.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Veteran having separated under (a) an honorable or (b) medical discharge; veteran cannot be dishonorably discharge. Current or former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty (other than for training only) by federal order and completed the full period for which they were called. Usual minimum duty requirement for those enlisted after September 7, 1980 is 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called. This may not apply to veterans discharged early for disability or injury. All veterans are encouraged to apply and have their eligibility determined.
Fort Harrison VA Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Clinic
Mailing Address: VA Medical Center P.O. Box 1500Fort Harrison, MT 59636
Street Address: 3687 Veterans Drive Fort Harrison, MT 59636
Phone Number: 406-442-6410 Or 877-468-8387
Specialty care includes internal medicine, gerontology, neurology, dermatology, cardiology, rheumatology, palliative care, pain management, medical oncology, surgery (general, vascular, laparoscopic, endoscopic), urology, orthopedics, plastic, ophthalmology, ENT, podiatry, gynecology, chiropractic care, psychiatry (including outpatient substance abuse treatment and PTSD and MST specific care), and ambulatory care (primary care). Radiology Service provides a broad range of diagnostic and interventional care provided on a full time basis. Pathology Services are available on site also provided on a full time basis. Telemedicine services are available for psychiatry, radiology, ophthalmology and tele-home health. The 16-bed inpatient mental health facility serves patients needing treatment for PTSD.
Billings VA Community Clinic
Street Address: 2345 King Avenue West Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)373-3500 or 1-877-468-8387
Fax Number: (406)373-3456
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Services: Mental health treatment, care for Combat veterans-Returning Service Member (OEF/OIF), and the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Transportation Network
Billings VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Location: 1775 Spring Creek Lane Billings, Montana 59102
Phone Number: (406) 373-3520
Fax Number: (406) 373-3520
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Services: Mental health and care for Combat veterans-Returning Service Member (OEF/OIF)