Montana VA Health Care System

04/17/2026

Many Montana Veterans suffer from a disability, which is why the Montana VA offers a variety of exciting recreation and creative arts therapies.

We offer a wide range of activities (arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise) that we can adapt to your needs.

To contact our incredible Recreation Therapy team, call (406) 447-7759.

For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has led the way in medical innovation. It has driven breakthroughs to transform care for Veterans and improve health care nationwide. Each year, VA hosts the Winter Sports Clinic which challenges Veterans with disabilities to overcome obstacles and push past limitations.

Learn more about the history of VA’s National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
https://www.wintersportsclinic.org/

04/17/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System will observe National Volunteer Week from April 19–25, 2026, celebrating the many volunteers who support Veterans across the state.

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting Veterans throughout Montana. Montana VA currently has 140 active volunteers who collectively contributed more than 24,000 hours of service in fiscal year 2025.

“For many Veterans and their families, our volunteers are often the first people they meet when they come into one of our facilities,” said Montana VA Interim Director Kim Adkins. “These volunteers set the standard for each Veteran’s experience with each visit, and they represent all of our teams very well. We have the best volunteers in the world. They are a priceless asset to our Montana Veterans.”

According to the VA’s Center for Development & Civic Engagement, in 2025, 27,825 active volunteers served more than 3.6 million hours supporting Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors at VA medical facilities across the country. Additionally, these individuals, along with community partners, generously donated over $95.5 million to VA in gifts and donations — an added value to VA of about $238.2 million.

One of our largest volunteer programs is the Volunteer Transportation Network, which safely transports Veterans to and from their medical appointments free of charge across the state. In FY 2025, our VTN volunteer drivers transported 5,254 Veterans across 224,000 miles.

Montana VA is continuing to recruit volunteers to support local Veterans. Volunteers can serve in myriad ways, including driving Veterans to their appointments, greeting and guiding them at local clinics, and supporting various other Veteran programs. To serve the nation’s Veterans, visit www.volunteer.va.gov to apply to volunteer at one of VA’s facilities.

To donate to Montana Veterans through our voluntary services, please visit the website at www.va.gov/montana-health-care. Donations can be made online or by mail.

04/16/2026

Veteran su***de is a tragedy. But, Montana Veterans don't have to face suicidal ideations alone.

To learn more about your options, visit us online at https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/health-services/su***de-prevention/

Su***de warning signs often appear gradually. When you know the signs, you don’t have to guess. You can check in. You can act.

VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.

04/15/2026

Military Sexual Trauma is serious and can impact our Veterans for the rest of their lives.

Montana VA Veterans can learn more by visiting us online at: https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/ or click the link below.

VA understands that military sexual trauma (MST) can affect survivors in different ways.

During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, learn more about VA’s free MST-related care and services that are here for you year-round.
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

04/14/2026

Today is the day! The Montana VA Health Care System will host a performance of the Navy Band Northwest’s woodwind quintet from 3-4 p.m. today at the Benjamin Steele VA Clinic in Billings, Mont.

The woodwind quintet will perform for FREE in the clinic for any Veterans and staff available to attend.

The performance is part of a Navy Band initiative “50 for 250.” This initiative is planning to visit all 50 states this year to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Nation and America’s Navy. These engagements range from large public performances to intimate high school clinics. Every performance is free and open to the public.

04/13/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System will host a performance of the Navy Band Northwest’s woodwind quintet from 3-4 p.m. on April 14 in the Benjamin Steele VA Clinic in Billings, Mont.

The performance is part of a Navy Band initiative “50 for 250.” This initiative is planning to visit all 50 states this year to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Nation and America’s Navy. These engagements range from large public performances to intimate high school clinics. Every performance is free and open to the public.

The woodwind quintet will perform in the clinic for any Veterans and staff available to attend.

Montana VA serves over 49,000 enrolled Veterans across Montana—an area roughly 147,000 square miles in size. Veterans are cared for by a staff of 1,400 at 18 sites of care across the state. One third of Montana VA employees are Veterans.

04/13/2026

If you are a Veteran and you are looking for a good job that appreciates you being a Veteran, then consider working for the VA.

In fact, more than one third of Montana VA employees are Veterans -- that's more than 450 employees who wore the uniform, just like you.

To learn more, click the link below or look up the Montana VA on USAJobs. We look forward to you joining our team!

04/13/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System will host a performance of the Navy Band Northwest’s woodwind quintet from 3-4 p.m. on April 14 in the Benjamin Steele VA Clinic in Billings, Mont.

The performance is part of a Navy Band initiative “50 for 250.” This initiative is planning to visit all 50 states this year to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Nation and America’s Navy. These engagements range from large public performances to intimate high school clinics. Every performance is free and open to the public.

The woodwind quintet will perform in the clinic for any Veterans and staff available to attend.

04/10/2026

Su***de Prevention literally saves lives.

If you are in need, there is always someone available on the Veterans Crisis Line. veterans 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

Veterans have reached out to the Veterans Crisis Line millions of times for support. You can too.

Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

04/09/2026

You may not wear the uniform, but that doesn't mean that the benefits of your service stops. In fact, millions of Veterans may now qualify for additional benefits under both the Montgomery and Post 9-11 GI Bills, including you.

To learn more, click the link below.

04/07/2026

Can’t make your appointment? Let another Veteran take it.
When you miss an appointment without canceling (a “no-show”), it delays care for your fellow Vets.
Ways to cancel:
1. Text: Reply “C” to your appointment reminder text. (Text START to 53079 to opt in).
2. Online: Use MyHealth.va.gov or the VA Health & Benefits App.
3. Call: Dial 406-442-6410 and press 2 for scheduling.
By canceling early, you help a fellow Vet get the care they need sooner.

04/03/2026

The Fort Harrison VA Medical Center will host its annual Easter Egg hunt TOMORROW at 1 p.m. April 4!

The event is free and open to the public. No registration. No sign-up -- just come out for a family friendly event.

The annual Easter Egg hunt will take place at the parade field on the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center campus. Free parking is located close by.

Last year, Fort Harrison was able to collect and distribute more than 3,000 eggs, which were collected in under two minutes.