The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers Pennsylvania-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
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EducationPABenefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased Pennsylvania veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.
Tax-free monthly payments for Pennsylvania veterans with service-connected conditions. File or check a claim online, by phone, or with free help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for Pennsylvania veterans who are homeless or at risk. Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Erie area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Allentown veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Harrisburg veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Allentown-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
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.
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.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Harrisburg veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
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.
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.
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.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Philadelphia veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers Pennsylvania-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Philadelphia, PA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Harrisburg area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Harrisburg area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Harrisburg, PA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Allentown veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income Pennsylvania veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Erie, PA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers Pennsylvania-specific veteran family programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Pennsylvania veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
VA health care system serving Pennsylvania veterans with medical, mental health, and specialty care services.
Free civil legal help for Pittsburgh-area veterans from Neighborhood Legal Services (Pittsburgh), the legal-aid organization serving Pittsburgh, PA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Allentown, PA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Scranton veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Scranton who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Harrisburg veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Harrisburg who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Harrisburg area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
American Legion Department of PA accredited service officer support for Philadelphia-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Harrisburg-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Erie area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
American Legion Department of PA accredited service officer support for Pittsburgh-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Erie veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
American Legion Department of PA accredited service officer support for Erie-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Allentown area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Pittsburgh area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Harrisburg-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Erie-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Erie veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Erie-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Philadelphia area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Free civil legal help for Harrisburg-area veterans from MidPenn Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Harrisburg, PA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Free civil legal help for Allentown-area veterans from North Penn Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Allentown, PA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Allentown-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
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