Mental Health resources for veterans in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Verified programs, contact info, and step-by-step help 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 mental health 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 is home to approximately 700,000 veterans, and mental health support is one of the most important — and most underused — benefits available to them. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, or the stress of transitioning to civilian life, Pennsylvania veterans have access to free and low-cost care through the VA, Vet Centers, and programs the state itself runs. Pennsylvania's DMVA runs PA VETConnect, a statewide outreach network with regional coordinators and the PA Navigate resource database that can route a veteran to mental health help in any of the commonwealth's 67 counties.
This guide explains every major mental health resource available to Pennsylvania veterans — federal and state — including what each program covers, who qualifies, and exactly who to call first. If you are in crisis right now, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7 — no VA enrollment required.
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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Scranton-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.
Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
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.
National crisis support for people in distress.
Free, confidential, 24/7.
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Allentown-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.
Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Pittsburgh-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.
Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
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.
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 mental health 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.
