Harrisburg Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Harrisburg-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Pennsylvania veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; some programs also serve very low-income veteran families. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-383824/7 — connects veterans who are homeless or at risk with local help.
Next step
See every Pennsylvania program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: HUD Exchange, an official U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development resource. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
More verified resources in Pennsylvania
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HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Scranton veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
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.
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