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EmploymentPAVA 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 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.
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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Harrisburg-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.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Scranton veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Scranton area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Erie area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Allentown-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Pittsburgh-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Pittsburgh veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Pittsburgh area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Philadelphia-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Philadelphia veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
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 Philadelphia-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.
Free civil legal help for Scranton-area veterans from North Penn Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Scranton, PA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. North Penn Legal Services' Scranton office serves Lackawanna County veterans.
Free civil legal help for Philadelphia-area veterans from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, the legal-aid organization serving Philadelphia, PA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Erie who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Pittsburgh veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Scranton-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Scranton 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 Scranton veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
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.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Harrisburg veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Erie veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
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 Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Erie-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Erie veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
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.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Allentown area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Allentown veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Philadelphia veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Allentown who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Allentown veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
American Legion Department of PA accredited service officer support for Allentown-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
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.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Philadelphia veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Erie, 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.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Pittsburgh, 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.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers Pennsylvania-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers Pennsylvania-specific veteran benefits programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Philadelphia, 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.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for Pennsylvania veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.
Monthly VA pension for wartime Pennsylvania veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.
If a Pennsylvania veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.
Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Pennsylvania veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.
Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Pennsylvania.
State-operated long-term care facilities for eligible Pennsylvania veterans.
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