Make an appointment

Find out how to make, cancel, or reschedule a primary care, mental health, or specialty care appointment at Madison VA Hospital and Clinics.

Before you make an appointment

You can make an appointment, if:

You're enrolled in VA health care, and
You're registered as a patient at Madison VA Hospital and Clinics

Primary care appointments

We offer primary care services at all Madison VA Hospital and Clinics facilities.

Make an appointment by phone

Call: 608-280-7011

Make an appointment online

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.

Make an appointment by phone

Call: 608-280-7084

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 can see you the same day. Same-day mental health and psychiatric help is available for both new and established patients.

Available at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital

Mental Health Clinic
Main hospital, second floor
Call: 608-280-7084

How do I talk to someone right now?

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:

Call 988 and select 1.
Start a confidential chat.
Text 838255.
For TTY, call 711 then 988.

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.
Find your nearest VA medical center

Preparing for your appointment

Please bring the following to your appointment:

Your Veteran Health ID Card (VHIC).
Your appointment confirmation letter.
Other health coverage or private insurance plan cards you may have.
List of your current medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and any herbal supplements.