VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Fitchburg CBOC

VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Fitchburg, Massachusetts offers primary care and specialty services within the Veterans Administration. Fitchburg is found in Northern Worcestershire County and is the third largest city known for its industrial history and cultural institutions.

On this campus they provide primary care, laboratory and pathology, and mental health care. When needed, you have access to treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and more. They also provide treatment for co-occurring conditions, including substance abuse or addiction and a co-occurring mental health condition.

When you are struggling with issues, they offer same day help and you might qualify even if you’re not enrolled in the VA Health Care program. For urgent issues they offer same day appointments or telehealth visits and will schedule an appointment for the shortest wait time for issues that are not urgent.

Mental health care is part of the comprehensive behavioral health program and is provided in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They also offer telehealth appointments for treatment of a variety of issues, including addiction. Your treatment program typically includes psychiatry and psychology services and care management. Depending on your evaluation, you may be referred for residential rehabilitation treatment before transitioning to an outpatient program.

They are part of the Veterans Administration services and accept military insurance, TriCare, Medicaid, and Medicare. They also accept self-pay options and may accept private insurance plans depending on the provider. They will help verify your coverage before beginning treatment.