Scranton, Pennsylvania veteran healthcare: VA medical centers, community care, mental health, and how to enroll. Verified contacts for 2026.
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 veterans can get healthcare and mental health support through the VA, community-based outpatient clinics, Vet Centers, and state veteran support systems. If you need ongoing medical care, start by enrolling in VA healthcare and connecting with the VA medical center or clinic that serves your area. If you are in emotional crisis or worried about someone right now, call 988 and press 1 or text 838255 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
If you are not sure where to begin, call the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at 1-800-547-2838 or VA at 1-877-222-8387. They can help you sort out enrollment, records, and which Pennsylvania facility or program fits your situation.
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.
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.
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.
These Pennsylvania programs are not based in Scranton but accept residents.
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.
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.
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 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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Allentown, 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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.
Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
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.
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.
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.
