Montana VA Health Care System

08/22/2026

The Montana VA Creative Arts Exhibit- Western Region is going on now!

Art created by Montana’s Veterans will be on display at the Holter Museum of Art, 12 E. Lawrence St., Helena, MT beginning today, Friday August 21st through September 4th.

The exhibit is accessible during the museum’s regular business hours, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Free entry for Veterans to the museum and free admission to all on Fridays. A closing event and awards will be on Friday, September 4th at 2 p.m. The Eastern Montana VA Creative Arts Competition & exhibit will be held at the VA Miles City CLC August 31st - September 3rd.

For more than 40 years, the VA Creative Arts Competition & Festival has been supporting veterans in their rehabilitation through creative expression. The National VA Creative Arts Competition applications will open in February 2027.Learn more about the National VA Creative Arts Festival here- https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-creative-arts-festival/

Veterans enrolled in VA can contact Montana VA Recreation Therapy Supervisor, Mike Bassett at 406-447-7070, to learn about creative arts opportunities in VA through secure messaging on MyHealtheVet or by getting a referral to Recreation Therapy from a VA provider.

08/14/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System is hosting a Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Lewistown Veterans Affairs Clinic, today!

The grand opening is free and open to the public -- all Veterans and their families and caregivers are invited.

The event starts at 11:00 a.m. at our new location at 102 Market Drive in Lewistown, MT -- across from the Lewistown Municipal Airport off Highway 87.

Don't forget that a ribbon cutting and public tours of the new clinic will be occurring immediately following the ceremony.

08/12/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System is hosting a Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Lewistown Veterans Affairs Clinic on Friday!

The grand opening is free and open to the public -- all Veterans and their families and caregivers are invited.

The event starts at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 at our new location at 102 Market Drive in Lewistown, MT -- across from the Lewistown Municipal Airport off Highway 87.

Don't forget that a ribbon cutting and public tours of the new clinic will be occurring immediately following the ceremony.

08/11/2026

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 to your VEText appointment reminder. (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.

08/07/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System is hosting a Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Lewistown Veterans Affairs Clinic, next Friday!

The grand opening is free and open to the public -- all Veterans and their families and caregivers are invited.

The event starts at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 at our new location at 102 Market Drive in Lewistown, MT -- across from the Lewistown Municipal Airport off Highway 87.

Don't forget that a ribbon cutting and public tours of the new clinic will be occurring immediately following the ceremony.

08/04/2026

The Montana VA has some of the most amazing people, and today, we want to say, "Thank you, Team Montana – Restorative Care."

On behalf of the Montana VA, we recognize and thank our restorative care team at the Community Living Center in Miles City, especially Ms. Erika Marmon and Ms. Amy Stephenson.

Through skilled assessments, individualized care plans, and compassionate support, restorative care helps our Veterans stay active, strong, and as independent as possible. Erika and Amy lead this work every day, supporting mobility, strength, and daily activities while honoring each Veteran’s history, preferences, and goals.

To Amy, Erika, and the entire restorative care team, "Thank you for your unwavering commitment to high quality, dignified care for our Veterans!"

08/04/2026

The Montana VA Health Care System is hosting a Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Lewistown Veterans Affairs Clinic.

The grand opening is free and open to the public -- all Veterans and their families and caregivers are invited.

The event will be:

Date: Friday, August 14, 2026

Ceremony Time: 11:00 a.m.

Ceremony Location: 102 Market Drive, Lewistown, MT

(Across from the Lewistown Municipal Airport off Highway 87)

A ribbon cutting and public tours of the new clinic will be occurring immediately following the ceremony.

07/31/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $1.9 Million in grants to American Legion Rocky Boy Veterans Post 67 to support local Veterans with transportation needs.

The Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) program helps Veterans living in highly rural areas with free transportation to VA and VA‑authorized health care facilities.

“Transportation should never be the reason a Veteran misses needed care,” said Kim Adkins, Executive Director for the Montana VA Health Care System. “These grants will help us reach Veterans in remote areas and make sure they can get to their appointments safely, reliably and without added stress.”

The HRTG program provides funding to Veteran Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies that serve counties with fewer than seven people per square mile. This year, VA awarded more than $6.1 million in grants through HRTG. The program reduces transportation barriers for rural Veterans so they can get essential medical care, including primary care, specialty appointments and mental health services.

Since the HRTG program launched in 2014, VA has awarded more than $46 million to organizations in 15 states, U.S. territories and tribal lands. These grants help ensure that Veterans in remote communities can reach health care services despite long distances, limited public transportation and other geographic challenges.

Veterans in highly rural areas can visit www.va.gov/resources/transportation-to-va-health-appointments-in-highly-rural-areas/ to locate resources in their area.

If you’re a Veteran living in a highly rural area, you may be able to get free rides to and from your VA-authorized health appointments through the Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) program. Select your state from the list on this page. Then, check for the county you live in to find the ph...

07/21/2026

Having each other's backs is a promise we made in service, and it’s a promise we keep today. If you can’t make your VA appointment, please reach out and cancel. It’s a simple act of respect that clears the way for another Veteran to get the care they need. Let’s keep looking out for each other.
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.

07/20/2026

Montana Veterans are always worth fighting for! 🇺🇸

Putting Veterans First isn't just a promise—it's our mission. 🇺🇸