Urgent & Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation, including mental health emergencies, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. Some military treatment facility locations offer emergency room services; others do not, so be familiar with the clinics and services provided at your location.
Medical emergencies are the sudden and unexpected onset of a medical condition that:
- Is threatening to life, limbs, or eyesight or safety;
- Requires immediate medical treatment; or
- Manifests painful symptoms that require an immediate response to alleviate suffering.
Doctor on Demand Urgent Care
Receive urgent care treatment from the comfort of your home through telemedicine. Learn more at Doctor on Demand.
If you’re unsure if you need urgent care, contact the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse. Visit
https://mhsnurseadviceline.com/ for web and video chat or dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).
Call your primary care manager within 24 hours or the next business day after getting emergency care to obtain authorization for coordinate ongoing care.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
988
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, Option 1, or text 838255
TRICARE Urgent Care
TRICARE Emergency Care