Cheyenne Vet Center
We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.
Our commitment
- We offer a range of services, from talk therapy to recreational activities. Our team will work with you to identify your goals and make a plan to meet them. We'll help you and your family build meaningful connections to improve your quality of life.
- Our counseling is confidential. We won’t share any information about you or the services you receive without your permission—except in a life-threatening situation. Our records can't be accessed by other VA offices, the Defense Department, military units, or community providers.
- We encourage you to contact us, even if you're not sure you're eligible. We'll find a way to connect you with the help you need.
Locations and contact information
Main Location
Direct line
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
Other locations
Vet Centers are community based to be more accessible in areas where you live.
We also have non-traditional hours that change periodically given our community’s needs. Please call us to find out more.
Need help after hours?
Our call center is available 24/7. Call us anytime at 877-927-8387.
Prepare for your visit
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Making an appointment
- Please call
to speak with a staff member who will assist you with scheduling an appointment or if you have questions regarding an appropriate referral.
Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment:
- If you know you will miss an appointment please call to cancel 24 hours in advance.
- If you have an appointment conflict and need to reschedule please notify us as soon as possible so we can reschedule your appointment an make that time available for another Veteran or service member.
First time visitor or walk-ins:
- If you are a first time visitor, stop by during our office hours or call
to discuss how we can help. - Many of our services are available on a walk-in basis.
- We are located diagonally from the Autozone, in between Hi Sushi and Clure Brothers Furniture on the corner of Hot Springs and East Lincolnway.
- Vet Center building entrance is in the middle of the building. The accessible entrance is located between the two brick planters. Vet Center signage is to the left of the planters and door.
- The Vet Center is located on the main level directly on the right hand side. Vet Center occupies Suite C.
- For your convenience the bathrooms are located in the hallway.
There is a bus stop located across Hot Springs from the Cheyenne Vet Center.
View a map of the available bus routes to provide easy access to the Cheyenne Vet Center.
You do not need to be enrolled in VA healthcare, have a service-connected disability or receive any other VA benefits to be seen at the Vet Center. On your first visit, we will look for one or more of the following:
- Discharge documents (such as a DD214)
- Receipt of certain awards
- Deployment orders
- Other documents that show qualifying military service
Request your military service records online.
If you don't have these documents on-hand, we can help you obtain them or come in and we can work with you to establish your eligibility and answer any questions you might have.
In the spotlight
New Vet Centers and Satellite Locations Announced
To improve access to counseling, we are adding three Vet Centers and six satellite locations across the US and its territories. We will continue to expand our program to meet Veteran demand and provide local support to those who served.
Community Collaboration
Continue to check in for upcoming events and collaborations with community partners.
Vietnam Veteran Group
The Vietnam Vet group is a place of safety and camaraderie to discuss previous experiences, laugh, cry and have a place to safely talk, and move forward. Lifelong friends have been made in these groups.
Counseling services
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We offer couples and family counseling to support you as you work toward meeting your goals.
The Vet Center offers over 20 years of combined experience in Marriage and Family counseling.
Our counselors specialize in the Gottman Method for couples counseling.
If someone close to you has died or you’re adjusting to a difficult life change, we’re here to support you.
We support Gold Star Families. We offer grief and bereavement counseling if your service member died while serving on active duty.
We can help get you connected to the Veterans Benefits Administration and National Cemetery Administration and navigate burial and survivor benefits using the Planning Your Legacy Toolkit.
Additional links have been listed below as well for your consideration.
If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your personal goals.
Specialty Care at our center includes:
Group therapies
- Era specific groups such as Vietnam and Global War on Terror
- Whole Health Yoga Group and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Group
Evidence-based therapies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Couples Therapy
If you experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service, we can help you get the counseling you need. Any Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who experienced military sexual trauma is eligible to receive counseling. This applies to people of all genders from any service era.
Our counselors utilize a trauma-informed care approach to provide therapy and supportive services to those who have experienced MST.
If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, we can help. We offer assessment and support through private counseling and group therapy. We can also refer you to VA or community counseling for treatment and therapy resources.
Symptoms of PTSD such as feeling on edge, trouble with sleep, motivation, or mood may be getting you off track. We can provide the tools to manage these problems. You can learn more about PTSD and treatments available by giving us a call at
The Cheyenne Vet Center offers evidence-based practices and specialty care to include:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Whole health activities such as mindfulness and yoga
- Seeking Safety for PTSD and substance use
If you’re returning from military service, we’ll help you transition to civilian life. We can connect you with educational and career counseling, mental health services, and other programs and benefits that will support your transition.
We are here to welcome you home. The Cheyenne Vet Center provides a community where you can connect with other Veterans and active-duty service members.
Whether you are returning from deployment or leaving the military we can help you connect with:
- Cheyenne VA Transition Care Management team
- Applying for VA healthcare
- Reviewing VA Benefits
- Employment and training opportunities
- Your local Veteran Service Officer for state benefits
Give us a call, we’ve got your six!
Whole health puts you—instead of your illnesses or conditions—at the center of care. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs, and goals.
The Cheyenne Vet Center is engaged in helping Service Members and Veterans reach a greater level of health and well-being by providing options such as a Yoga group. Please contact the Cheyenne Vet Center at
Referral services
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We can help you overcome substance use problems, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We'll connect you to services for your specific needs.
The Cheyenne Vet Center can help you get connected to substance abuse programs, both inpatient and outpatient, with the VA. We also work closely with our community partners to help you when you are struggling with addiction, need detox or to gain stability.
We work closely with the Wyoming Department of Health. The link provided lists providers all over the state to assist in finding help where you are located locally.
Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 to get support anytime day or night. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Our Vet Center can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.
If you’re struggling and need to connect with another Veteran, we are here. Some of our staff are Veterans too. We understand veteran and military experiences and can provide one-on-one counseling and connect you with our local VA suicide prevention coordinator for additional support.
The Crisis line is staffed 24/7/365 by calling
You can also:
- Access the live chat
- Text to 838255
- Visit the resource locator
We can help connect you to VA and community resources that will support you in achieving your goals.
Understanding your benefits, navigating healthcare, and choosing what is best for you are sometimes difficult tasks to manage. We can help connect with benefits, services and programs that support your transition from the military.
Let us help you with:
- Enrolling in VA healthcare and connecting with primary care
- Where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to take
- Using your VA education benefits
- How to apply for and use your VA home loan
- Accessing VA burial and survivor benefits
We can help you make direct connection with a Veteran Service Officer in your city or town and the local Veteran Service Organizations, including the following organizations.
Other services
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We provide private organizations and community agencies education on our Veteran community and military culture. Together, we build referral networks to expand support for Veterans, service members, and their families.
The Cheyenne Vet Center works with our local partners and uses our resources to advocate for your needs to provide collaboration in supporting our Veteran community.
Some of our partners include:
- Local first responders
- The National Guard, Reserves, and Active Duty units
- College and Universities in our local community
If you or your organization would like to learn about working with Veterans and military culture and how you can help support the Veteran community, we can provide individual or education briefings. Contact the Cheyenne Vet Center at
How Vet Centers are different than a medical clinic
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Vet Centers are small, non-medical, counseling centers conveniently located in your community. They’re staffed by highly trained counselors and team members dedicated to seeing you through the challenges that come with managing life during and after the military.
Whether you come in for one-on-one counseling or to participate in a group session, at Vet Centers you can form social connections, try new things, and build a support system with people who understand you and want to help you succeed.
You may be eligible for Vet Center services no matter your discharge status or eligibility for VA health care. And we encourage you to contact us, even if you’re not sure if you’re eligible. If we can’t help you, we’ll find someone who can.
If you’re a Veteran or service member (including National Guard and Reserves), you’re eligible if you meet any of these service requirements:
- You served on active duty in any combat theater or area of hostility, or
- You provided mortuary services or direct emergency medical care to treat the casualties of war while on active duty, or
- You were a member of an unmanned aerial vehicle crew that provided direct support to operations in a combat theater or area of hostility, or
- You served on active duty in response to a national emergency or major disaster declared by the president, or under orders of the governor or chief executive of a state in response to a disaster or civil disorder, or
- You’re a current or former member of the Coast Guard who participated in a drug interdiction operation, or
- You’re a current member of the Reserve Component assigned to a military command in a drill status, including active Reserves, and you need to address a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma that is related to your military service
If you’re a Veteran or service member (including National Guard and Reserves), you’re also eligible for Vet Center services if any of these descriptions is true for you:
- You’re a Vietnam Era Veteran who used Vet Center services before January 2, 2013, or
- You experienced military sexual trauma (no matter your gender or service era), or
- You currently use any covered VA educational assistance benefits
What are the covered educational assistance benefits?
- Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty
- Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
Remember: You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care to be eligible for Vet Center services. You don’t need to have a service-connected disability. And you can have any character of discharge.
You can use our counseling and other support services when your participation would support the growth and goals of the Veteran or service member in your family. If the Veteran or service member considers you family, so do we.
You can also use our bereavement services if any of these descriptions is true for your family:
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The Veteran or service member died while serving on active duty, or
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The Veteran was using Vet Center services at the time of their death, or
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The Veteran or service member died by suicide
No. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care or have a service-connected disability.
Safe and confidential. Our records can’t be accessed by other VA offices, the DoD, military units, or other community networks and providers without your permission or unless required to avert a life-threatening situation. Here, you can be as open as you want—there’s absolutely no judgment.
Call us at
Our confidential call center is staffed by combat Veterans from several eras and family members of Veterans.
You can talk to us about your military experience, issues around transitioning out of military service, or trauma. We’ll help connect you to resources and support at a Vet Center near you.