This list provides a starting point for additional assistance with, and information regarding, services available to veterans in the local area.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
800-273-8255 (press 1)
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
DAUPHIN COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
717-780-6357
2 South Second Street Harrisburg, fourth floor
https://www.dauphincounty.org/government/departments/veterans_affairs/index.php
HARRISBURG VET CENTER
(U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
717-782-3954
1500 N. Second St., Suite 2
Harrisburg, Pa.
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/facility/vc_0218V
ROBERT M. JACKSON VETERANS CENTER, INC
Offers low-income housing alternatives, counseling, case management, education and job readiness training, personal and financial development, veterans’ benefit resource assistance, clothing and food pantry assistance.
717-695-6249
316 Carlisle St., Harrisburg
www.rmjvc.org
LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER
717-272-6621
800-409-8771
1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon
www.lebanon.va.gov
MAKE THE CONNECTION
An online resource designed to connect veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.
www.maketheconnection.net
NATIONAL COALITION FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
Resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans.
877-424-3838 (24/7 crisis hotline)
800-VET-HELP
www.nchv.org
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Provides advice and assistance to Pennsylvania’s nearly 800,000 veterans and
their families.
717-861-8910
Building 0-47 Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville
866-754-8637
PO Box 42938, Philadelphia
www.paveterans.state.pa.us
PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS REGISTRY
An online application that allows veterans, family members and people who work with veterans to connect with Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to request information related to the valuable state benefits, programs and services offered.
www.dmva.state.pa.us
SHALOM HOUSE
Helps provides transitional housing for homeless women veterans.
717-232-3482
www.shalomhouse.net
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES
(Volunteers of America Pennsylvania)
Provides low-income veteran families with services aimed at preventing homelessness and improving their stability. Serves Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, Perry and York counties.
717-236-1440
2112 Walnut St., Harrisburg
www.voapa.org/veteran-services
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
VA Benefits 800-827-1000
GI Bill 888-442-4551
Healthcare benefits 877-222-8387
PTSD 802-296-6300
www.va.gov
YWCA VETERANS SERVICES
Works closely with area service providers and agencies to ensure that all veterans and their families receive the best possible care through eligible programs.
800-654-1211 (24-hour hotline)
1101 Market St., Harrisburg
www.ywcahbg.org