VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Scranton, PA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Veteran Healthcare in Scranton (2026 Guide)
Scranton, Pennsylvania veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
About healthcare for veterans in Scranton
Scranton (population 76,328) is one of the larger metros in Pennsylvania, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Scranton is delivered through Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This page lists verified healthcare resources filtered to Scranton, plus the broader Pennsylvania guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Pennsylvania's VA healthcare system is one of the most comprehensive in the nation, serving hundreds of thousands of enrolled veterans through major medical centers in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lebanon, and beyond. The state's extensive network of community-based outpatient clinics brings primary care and mental health services closer to where veterans live.
This guide covers every major VA healthcare facility in Pennsylvania, explains enrollment, and details programs like Community Care, telehealth, and mental health services. Whether you need primary care, specialty treatment, or crisis support, Pennsylvania's VA system has resources available.
Healthcare resources in Scranton
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Scranton area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Scranton, PA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Statewide healthcare resources serving Scranton
These Pennsylvania programs are not based in Scranton but accept residents.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Harrisburg, PA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Philadelphia area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Erie area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Harrisburg, PA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Erie, PA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Allentown, PA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Erie, PA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Allentown area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can a veteran get healthcare help in Scranton?
- Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Scranton and the surrounding Pennsylvania area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Pennsylvania healthcare guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
- What is the closest VA facility to Scranton?
- Veterans in Scranton are typically served by Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
- Are these Scranton healthcare resources free for veterans?
- Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.