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Minneapolis VA heath care offers appointments at 14 locations. Find out how to make, cancel or reschedule an appointment at a Minneapolis VA facility.
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Find out how to make, cancel or reschedule a primary care, mental health or specialty care appointment at a Minneapolis VA health care facility.
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Before you make an appointment

You can make an appointment with us if both of the below are true for you. 

  • You're enrolled in VA health care, and
  • You're registered as a patient at Minneapolis VA Health Care System

If you're not yet enrolled in VA health care 
Apply for VA health care

If you're not registered at Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Register for care

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Primary care appointments

We offer primary care services at all 14 Minneapolis VA health care facilities. You can make a primary care appointment online or by phone.

Make an appointment online*

*At this time you can request an appointment online but self-scheduling online is temporarily suspended.

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Make an appointment by phone

Primary care call center

Toll free: 855-560-1721
Direct: 612-467-1100

Mental health care appointments

If you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or other issues, we can help. We offer mental health (also called behavioral health) counseling, psychiatric care, and treatment for problems with alcohol and other substances.

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If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.

To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:

You can also:

  • Call 911.
  • Go to the nearest emergency room.
  • Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
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For mental health care appointments

Call the behavioral health call center.

Phone: 612-467-4010

For drug or alcohol evaluation and treatment appointments

Call the behavioral health call center.

Phone: 612-467-4010

For walk-in mental health care

If you need help right away, or if you have a referral from another VA provider, one of our counselors will see you the same day. Same-day mental health and psychiatric help is available for both new and established patients.

Available at Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Mental Health Intake
Room 1P-170
Map of Minneapolis campus
Phone: 612-467-4010
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT

For walk-in drug or alcohol evaluation and treatment

Same-day help is available through the behavioral health call center.

Available at Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Mental Health Intake
Room 1P-170
Map of Minneapolis campus
Phone: 612-467-4010
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT

Specialty care appointments

If you already have a primary care provider in Minneapolis VA Health Care System, please contact them for a referral.

Preparing for your appointment

What should I bring to my appointment?

Please bring the following to your appointment:

  • Your Veteran Health ID Card (VHIC). If this is your first appointment, we can help you get your picture taken for your card.
  • Cards for any other types of health coverage you may have (like Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or private insurance plan).
  • Your appointment confirmation letter.
  • List of your current medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and any herbal supplements.

Can I get a reminder before my appointment?

Yes, we’ll send you a reminder by phone about your appointment date, time, and location. If you have more than one appointment on the same day, you'll get a phone call for each appointment.

If you want to get reminders by text message

You'll need to sign up to opt in to this service. Visit the  patient registration office at our Minneapolis VA Medical Center location. This service is free, but standard messaging rates from your mobile service provider may apply.

If you have more than one appointment on the same day, you'll get one text reminder for all appointments. You can't cancel or reschedule appointments using our text message reminder service.

How do I cancel or reschedule my appointment?

Please call the clinic where your appointment is scheduled, so we can give the appointment time to another Veteran.

  • For appointments at Minneapolis VA: 855-560-1721 or 612-467-1100
  • For mental health (behavioral health) appointments: 612-467-1921
  • For appointments at any of our outpatient clinics: Call the clinic where you scheduled the appointment. 

If you miss your appointment without letting the clinic know ahead of time, we'll consider you a "no show" and you'll need to reschedule your appointment.

You can also cancel some appointments online.

What if I'm going to be late for my appointment?

Please call us as soon as you can. If you arrive more than 20 minutes late without calling ahead of time, we may have to reschedule your appointment. 

  • For appointments at Minneapolis VA: 855-560-1721 or 612-467-1100
  • For mental health (behavioral health) appointments: 612-467-1921
  • For appointments at any of our outpatient clinic: Call the clinic where you scheduled the appointment.