Provides a community-based residential treatment facility for homeless veterans needing rehabilitation and support.

Offers pelvic exams and Pap tests, contraceptives, STD testing and treatment, physical exams, basic menopausal care, mammography referrals, and health information and education.

Provides supportive services to low-income Veterans and their families.

Provides private attorneys who will provide pro bono legal services once per month at the Operation Safety Net (OSN) office.

Provides transitional housing for homeless male veterans. The program aims to service male veterans who are homeless and may have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse problems, mental illness, dual diagnosis, and those who are disabled.

Provides supportive services to veterans and their families in need, or who are experiencing homelessness or at risk if becoming unhoused. Seeks to assist veterans and their families before they lose their housing. Soldier On provides in-home case management, referral services, and temporary financial assistance for housing to veterans facing homelessness.

Supports veterans in need providing case management, emergency housing, and supportive services and homeless prevention.

Possible assistance with rental, utility, child care, transportation, car repairs, etc.

Provides help for homeless veterans to seek and gain employment and training services to re-enter the work force. Offers job counseling, resume preparation, and job placement.

Supports veterans in need providing case management, emergency housing, and supportive services and homeless prevention.

Possible assistance with rental, utility, child care, transportation, car repairs, etc.

Provides immediate shelter to women Veterans for 30 to 90 days and offers intensive case management services.

Provides housing as well as life skills training, individualized goal setting, job preparation, and/or employment to homeless, disabled veterans.

Provides help for homeless veterans to seek and gain employment and training services to re-enter the work force. Offers job counseling, resume preparation, and job placement.

Supports veterans in need providing case management, emergency housing, and supportive services and homeless prevention.

Possible assistance with rental, utility, child care, transportation, car repairs, etc.

Provides services for veterans who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming unhoused. Provides basic needs such as meals, showers, and laundry, etc. Veterans will also receive case management services to work on any goals for housing, employment, recovery, and more.

Provides transitional housing and supportive services to veterans who are experiencing homelessness, with the goal of each individual moving into permanent housing as soon as they are able to do so (average length of stay is six months).

Several levels of supports are available through the Transitional Housing Programs, depending on the needs of the individual.

Provides emergency assistance for adults with a history of service in the military in the home or community.

Provides transitional housing in private, furnished rooms for men age 50 and older.

Additional Services: Comprehensive case management, including connections to medical and psychiatric care, drug and alcohol treatment, veterans assistance, housing services, and job-seeking help Three daily meals in a full-service dining room Linen services Access to the free, in-house clothing room On-site support groups Recreational activities

Aids Westmoreland County homeless veterans identified through the Homeless Veterans Program. Eligible veterans receive clothing, household goods, and furniture. New small appliances are also provided.

Provides opportunity for veterans to work together to discuss and address various challenges that they face, including things like PTSD, homelessness, economic hardship, family issues, etc.

Provides temporary financial assistance to Veterans experiencing a housing crisis.

Provides shelter and comprehensive rehabilitative programming for up to 22 male veterans who are experiencing homelessness.

The Human Services Department comprises Aging Services, Children and Youth Services, Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Homeless and Housing Services and Veterans Affairs. Has the responsibility to oversee the coordination of the human services system through elimination of service duplication as well as the improvement and development of new services. The Department works closely with the private non-profit sector to maximize community resources through effective utilization of multiple sources of available funding.

Designed to assist chronically homeless, mental health consumers in securing housing. Aims to provide low-cost housing to mental health consumers in Westmoreland County as well as assistance through Housing Supports. The PSH-PSH community living building has living space for 8 tenants.

Operates confidential hotline that provides infomation about programs for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Provides housing assistance and supportive services to veterans and families regardless of discharge status.

Provides supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. Also provides eligible Veterans and their families with outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits.

Provides financial relief in time of hardship to eligible veterans and their families as a secondary resource when a need has been demonstrated and Veterans Affairs assistance is not available. Hardship grants are reviewed by the board of directors and approved on a case-by-case basis.

Maintains a memorial for the heroes lost on the homefront. Honors the veterans on the wall at the Shine the Light Ceremony. which gives the community a place to remember our fallen soldiers and brings awareness to help those in need

Provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional health and well-being. Services and supporting programs offered at the Coatesville Medical Center include: Community Residential Care, Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Inpatient Psychiatry, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment Drug/Alcohol, Domiciliary Care, and a Work Restoration program. We also provide outreach to homeless veterans.The Social Work program also offers counseling to veterans with drug, alcohol, and emotional problems, to help veterans and their families understand and adjust to an illness or disability, to veterans and family members who want to prepare advance directives and durable powers of attorney for health care or finances, to help veterans and their families cope with terminal illness,and to family members about legal issues such as commitment and guardianship.

Call 1-877-424-3838 to contact the Veterans Affairs Naional Call Center for Homeless Veterans. Call for yourself or someone else. Trained VA counselors are available to assist 24 hours a day, 7 days and week with information about VA homeless programs and services in your area that can help you. All calls and services are free and confidential.Homeless veterans who can access the internet can chat live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through a link at http://www.va.gov/Homeless/

The National Resource Directory is a website for connecting wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, and their families with those who support them. The Directory is available at https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/ . The Directory provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics including benefits & compensation, education & training, employment, family & caregiver support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation & travel and other services & resources. The Directory is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The information contained within the Directory is from federal, state and local government agencies, Veterans service and benefit organizations, non-profit and community-based organizations, academic institutions and professional associations that provide assistance to wounded warriors and t

Provides civil legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Helps establish eligibility for benefit programs such as SSI, TANF, medical assistance, SNAP, and veterans compensation and pension; upgrades discharge characterizations; enforces custody and other family law rights; assists with shelter and supportive services; helps with replacing or correcting identity documents; and preserves private and subsidized housing eligibility.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Offers daytime drop-in services for Veterans experiencing homelessness and Veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless. Provides daily van transportation to and from designated locations including local shelters, the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, and Camden, New Jersey. Services include case management, breakfast and lunch, showers, personal hygiene items, haircuts, and laundry facilities.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Promotes housing stability. Provides outreach services, case management services, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public, and mainstream benefits. Temporary financial assistance may also be available.

Offers a full range of employment readiness services to eligible homeless veterans seeking employment.

Offers transitional housing. Provides case management, goal planning, transportation, referral, and other supportive services.

Provides cots, sleeping bags, hygiene care, on-site medical and dental services, clothing, duffle bags, and other items for homeless veterans.

Helps end veteran homelessness by providing housing stability to homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
The goal of the program is to promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran families who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing.

Support outreach, casemanagement and other flexible assistance to rapidly re-house Veterans who become homeless or prevent Veterans from becoming homeless.

Provides transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans with serious mental health and substance abuse problems. Helps each veteran achieve greater self-determination, improved residential stability, and increased income and/or job skills. Provides safe and affordable housing, develops a individualized service goal / treatment plan for each veteran, and provide case management services.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides low-income group housing for veterans. Distributes food, clothing, and hygiene products on a monthly basis and provides on-site case management and nursing, as needed. Includes counseling, cable TV, WiFi, utilities, emergency grants, and referral services.

Serves and responds to the needs of veterans experiencing homelessness. Offers services that include shelter, hot meals, shower facilities, laundry services, transportation, medical equipment, furniture and household items, hygiene products, and more.

Provides an emergency shelter allowance to stop eviction from home/apartment or foreclosure to house. May also help find a long-term or short-term place to live, if necessary. Amount of the one time payment depends on needs, situation, and emergency.

Operates a short-term treatment program designed to help clients through an intensive treatment option.

Provides emergency aid, in the form of either a direct grant (a cash gift, not to be repaid) or an interest-free loan, and by giving college scholarships to children of soldiers.

Provides the opportunity for persons experiencing homelessness and others in need to take a warm shower once weekly at Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) location in Bristol at 721 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007.

Support groups for pregnant and expecting people. Pantry with clothing for children.

Provides short-term, transitional housing and basic needs resources for homeless and housing insecure female Veterans. Offers an enrichment course to enable residents to make positive choices and break the cycle of homelessness.

Provides supportive housing and short-term counseling for veterans and their families.

OIC's Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program helps veterans find a job and connect to housing. Services include one-on-one vocational counseling, job training opportunities, resume preparation, job search assistance in our computer lab, free literacy classes, workshops on employment readiness, networking and career workshops, financial literacy workshops, transportation and clothing assistance, as well as a job and housing locators.

Provides services to veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and/or lacking the resources for housing stability. Through the development of a service plan, assistance is provided with rent, utilities, emergency support, moving expenses, education, transportation and/or child care. Also networks with Veterans Affairs, churches and community groups to provide additional supports, benefits and services for Veterans and their families.

Provides services for preventing homelessness, and improving stability for veterans.

Prescreens and check pre-requisites for class opportunities in nursing aide, trucking, and forklift.

Provides permanent apartment with part-time supportive services case manager to assist clients with permanent income source and connecting them to community services.

Offers representatives from CareerLink and the Veteran's Administration to help Veterans receive help with housing, employment, and Veteran's Benefits. Provides guidance on accessing services and provides a support network, including YWCA Harrisburg Housing for Veterans and Volunteers of America.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

Provides housing and supportive services to veterans with histories of homelessness, substance use, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health challenges. Programs include Hospital to Housing, Intensive Transitional Housing, Bridge Housing, Emergency Residential Services, and Transitional Housing for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness.

Provides housing and supportive services to veterans with histories of homelessness, substance use, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health challenges. Programs include Hospital to Housing, Intensive Transitional Housing, Bridge Housing, Emergency Residential Services, and Transitional Housing for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness.

Provides housing and supportive services to veterans with histories of homelessness, substance use, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health challenges. Programs include Hospital to Housing, Intensive Transitional Housing, Bridge Housing, Emergency Residential Services, and Transitional Housing for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness.

Collects food and holiday donations to be distributed to veterans who may be hospitalized, transitioning, or experiencing homelessness.

Offers apartments for low-income older adults. Also offers on-site services provided by HELP USA, like healthcare, counseling, and employment opportunities.

Builds lasting relationships with the community by providing assistance that motivates and supports the needs of the public through education, activities, events, and community service.

Final Salute meets the unique needs of homeless women Veterans by providing them with safe and suitable housing.

The H.O.M.E program provides transitional housing, on-site case management, food, clothing, transportation, child care subsidy/assistance, employment support and other essential supportive services to homeless women Veterans and their children.
S.A.F.E.: The purpose of S.A.F.E is to prevent homelessness by providing emergency financial assistance.
Stand Up: The Stand-Up for women vets program provides support for women veterans and military women in transition.

The H.O.M.E program provides transitional housing, on-site case management, food, clothing, transportation, child care subsidy/assistance, employment support and other essential supportive services to homeless women Veterans and their children.

The H.O.M.E program focuses on integrating women Veterans back into their local communities and providing vast, safe and suitable residential areas to choose from.

The H.O.M.E program is a collaboration with our resource partners that includes targeted supportive services to assist women Veterans in reaching their goals.

Although based in the DC Metro Area, the program has assisted women veterans and children in over 15 States and Territories.

Seeks out individuals experiencing homelessness to help them meet their basic needs, build relationships, and connect them with other organizations in the community. Distributes food, water, clothing, blankets, and other items.

National Call Center for homeless veterans or veterans at-risk of homelessness. Callers will be connected to trained hotline staff who will conduct a brief screening to assess needs; homeless veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility; family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available; contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up.

Services offered to homeless veterans, veterans at risk of homelessness and their families:
- Compensated Work Therapy (CWT)
- Homeless Veteran Supported Employment Program (HVSEP)
- Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
- HUD-VA Supportive Housing (VASH) Program
- Acquired Property Sales for Homeless Providers Program
- Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program (SSVF)
- Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program
- Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (H-PACTs) Program
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Butler County Veteran Services provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal veteran benefits. Butler County Veteran Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance.
This office has highly trained and skilled VSOs that file service-connection claims and non-service connected claims (NSC)with the Department of Veterans Affairs. They are trained by the Department of Veterans and accredited by PA Military and Veterans Affairs. Some have multiple accreditations.

County benefits include:

• Burial Allowance
• Headstones(Federal) and Installation Allowances
• Flags and Emblem Markers
• Safeguard DD-214

For more information visit Butler County Veteran Services
Butler County Veteran Services
State benefits include:

• Blind Veterans Pension
• Emergency Assistance
• Educational Gratuity
• Paralyzed Veterans Pension
• Real Property

The Westmoreland County Office of Veterans Affairs provides transportation on each Thursday for veterans traveling to medical appointments at the V.A.'s University Drive and H.J. Heinz facilities from northwestern Westmoreland county.

Passenger pick up locations are:
Magisterial Court 10-03-05
4066 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613

McDonalds
115 Logans Ferry Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068

Transportation is limited to appointments scheduled between 9:00 am and noon only (except when clinic hours require a 1:00 pm appointment). This is to ensure that the driver and the
Veteran passengers will not have to endure rush hour traffic.

Assists with applying for all Federal Benefits, State Benefits, and County Benefits. These include Compensation and Pension (Death Pension and Aid & Attendance), Property Tax Exemption, and Veterans Temporary Assistance.

Forest County Veterans Affairs assists veterans in the filing of claims such as service record changes, disability claims, etc. At the time of a veteransâ death, the DVA will assist the family in filing claims for the death benefits including burial expenses and appropriate grave markers.

Warren County Veterans Affairs assists veterans in the filing of claims such as service record changes, disability claims, etc. At the time of a veterans' death, the DVA will assist the family in filing claims for the death benefits including burial expenses and appropriate grave markers.

Serves as the National Call Center for homeless veterans or veterans at-risk of homelessness. Services includes compensated work therapy (CWT), homeless veteran supported employment program (HVSEP), homeless providers grant and per diem program, HUD-VA supportive housing (VASH) program, acquired property sales for homeless providers program, supportive services for veterans families program (SSVF), health care for homeless veterans (HCHV) program, homeless patient aligned care teams (H-PACTS) program, homeless veterans dental program, project chaleng (community homelessness assessment, local educational and networking groups), veteran justice outreach, substance use disorder treatment enhancement initiative, health care for re-entry veterans program, and readjustment counseling service's vet center program.

Provides employment and shelter assistance to veterans.

Programs that are provided independently or in partnerships with other businesses and organizations.These programs provide services that meet community needs and build a stronger community.

In order to reach children within the school setting, we have designed a dynamic series of outreach programs that bring the wonders of nature to the classroom. Perfect for the winter months, as a pre-lesson to a Riverbend field trip or simply just for fun, these lessons are hands-on and interactive, using a variety of live animals, natural artifacts and games.

Provides services to secure employment. Offers skills assessments, one-on-one career counseling, employment preparation courses, educational and technical skills classes, and work tools as well as access to a host of other partner services.

Provides a communit food pantry.


A weekly mobile mission on Wednesday's delivers food to the homeless, veterans, disabled, and single parent households.

Provides employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.

Provides employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Provides veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.

Provides employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.

Provides case management assistance to with acquiring permanent housing as quickly as possible or to attain stability in their current housing situation. Housing relocation and short to medium term rental and/or utility assistance may also be provided.

Coordinated Entry is a community-wide strategy to quickly move homeless people to permanent housing.

Provides assistance with eating, bathing, shaving and other activities of daily living which do not require constant nursing care. The nursing unit provides 24-hour care, seven days a week. Residents receive a complete range of clinical services under the direction of physicians, nurses and other licensed health care professionals.
The 32-bed Dementia/Alzheimer's unit provides veterans suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease with long-term care in a safe and secure environment.

Protects forested ecosystems, supports rural communities through working forests, raises awareness of the importance of conserving intact forested ecosystems, and highlights sustainable forestry practices for the benefit of the land.

Providing case management and supportive services with a long-term goal of housing stability and economic success for homeless veterans and their families. Provides homeless emergency shelter, transitional housing, help with locating and establishing a new residence, and case management for homeless Veterans and their families, or those at risk of homelessness.

Provides independent living programs and direct care services to all individuals with disabilities. Also provides autism services, veteran services and Hospice Wraparound services.

Weekly class/program that works with currently incarcerated women at the Venango County jail to strengthen and maintain connections with their children.

Offers a community outreach and training's provided for families and professionals interested in learning more about people born with Down Syndrome. Sponsors the annual Buddy Walk for the awareness, acceptance and inclusion of people who have Down Syndrome.

Provides a community-wide strategy to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness to find emergency shelter and ultimately to obtain permanent housing.

Provides connections permanent housing through a use of time-limited financial assistance and supportive services. Can assist with first month's rent, deposit, short rental subsidy (1-3 months), and medium rental subsidy (3-6 months).

Provides a drug and alcohol free environment for veterans to identify the barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing. A case manager works with each veteran through support, advocacy and one-on-one life skills training to help them achieve their goals.

Provides residential stability for Veterans.

Offers health care services for Veterans including primary care, mental & behavioral health, nursing services, lab services, and other specialty care services.

Offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, homeless veteran employment services, and support for veterans involved in the legal system.

Provides health care for Veterans. Health care services include primary care, mental and behavioral health care, urgent care, homeless Veteran support, and a variety of specialty care services.

Serves as an advocate for Veterans involved in the criminal justice system to help them avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration by connecting Veterans to VA mental health and substance abuse services.

Offers programs to assist Veterans with crisis intervention, homelessness, employment, substance abuse, and more. Services are tailored for Veterans with any mental health needs including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.

Offers health care services for veterans including primary care, mental & behavioral health, nursing services, lab services, and other specialty care services.

Providing services to teen and young adult victims of domestic and/or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. Programs and services can be provided within local schools and community programs.

The program provides real estate tax exemption for any honorably discharged veteran who is 100% total and permanently disabled, a resident of the Commonwealth and has a financial need.

Provides prevention education and awareness on matters of violence, abuse and sexual violence as the first steps toward prevention.

Evening and weekend referrals not available. No walk-ins accepted.

Shelter and transitional housing program for homeless adult men and male veterans and non veterans, 18-65 years old. Individuals are initially accepted for 45 days, but that can be extended if the program is right for them. Case managers assist residents in obtaining services and establishing a plan for self sufficiency.

Evening and weekend referrals not available. No walk-ins accepted.

Shelter and transitional housing program for homeless adult men and male veterans and non veterans, 18-65 years old. Individuals are initially accepted for 45 days, but that can be extended if the program is right for them. Case managers assist residents in obtaining services and establishing a plan for self sufficiency.

Addresses issues related to Veteran's basic needs and other requests, to avoid duplication of services and to leverage funds, as well as to promote placement of Veterans into jobs. Issues addressed: transitioning back to civilian life, challenges securing employment because of physical issues, mental health issues, various disabilities, substance abuse, homelessness or impending homelessness. The VRC is prepared to handle all of these issues through its network of 34 Agencies who come to the aide of Veterans and their families in need.

Offers private, semi-private dormitory-style accommodations with shared facilities in two building in a community living environment. The program includes shelter, meals, counseling, access to needed services and opportunities for socialization.

Provides supportive transitional and permanent housing for homeless or at-risk Veterans. Also serves homeless veterans with dual diagnoses (mental health and drug/alcohol addiction).

Services of this office include burial assistance, records maintenance, providing grave markers, flags and holders for all County veterans graves and financial assistance to county cemeteries holding veterans. State benefits applied for through this office include tax exemption and educational assistance for 100% disabled veterans, emergency assistance, applications for the blind, paralyzed veterans and veterans homes. Federal Veterans Benefits applied for through this office include health care, service connected compensation, pension assistance for disabled unemployable veterans and counseling for surviving family members and returning veterans.

Provides transitional housing to homeless veterans for a period of up to 24 months. Facility assists with transportation, nutritional needs, clothing assistance, and case management.

Beacon House is sponsored by the "Veterans of Vietnam War Post #30" and administered totally by volunteer efforts. Provides temporary housing for homeless veterans. The house serves as a transitional group home for up to eight homeless veterans who have completed drug and alcohol recovery programs at Veterans Administration Hospital in Lebanon. Counseling and support are also provided to veterans. Resident veterans are provided with medical and vocational rehabilitation services through the Lebanon Veterans Medical Center. Volunteers also help with driving and maintenance of the agency van.

Speakers are available to give presentations about the organization to interested groups.

* United Veterans Beacon House are a transitional homeless veteran housing and reintegration program.
* Military Support Package Project for military serving overseas and Support Packages to veteran families, Veteran Service Officers (VSOs)
* Veterans in Conflict with the Law (Incarcerated Veterans).
* Team Veteran Leader (a competitive military adventure racing team).
* Veteran information services, casework assistance, counseling resources and referral, 24-hour 1-800-VIETNAM phone line.
* Veteran Leader newsletter, VVnW web sites, Education and Scholarship Programs, FIND-* A-VET Locator program to help reunite Vietnam era veterans, Flag Awareness and community services.

Serves homeless individuals with disabilities in accessing benefits through the Social Security Administration. The process allows for direct access by the SOAR Specialist to identified staff at the local and state level in order to monitor the process from assessment to approval or denial.

Provides assistance with rent, security deposit, or utilities to prevent homelessness, stop an eviction, or stop shut off of electricity.

Veterans’ Affairs Office whose sole responsibility is to offer services and benefits for Lackawanna County veterans and their families.
Assists with: Death Benefits, Pension Benefits, Disability Benefits, Tax Exemption for 100% disabled veterans, Help get discharge papers and service records (DD-214), Government Headstones and markers, Homeless veterans assistance, and many more.

Housing assistance and support services for homeless individuals with disabilities.
A variety of programs are available to support veterans and their families

Provides assistance accessing benefits, and shelter to Veterans with limited or no access to care. Helps find shelter for Veterans who, due to health or means, are unable to find or keep shelter of their own, and Post Traumatic Stress resources to Veterans through our Veterans Unstoppable program. Provides assistance with nationwide integrated medical care in the future.

Provides:
A) Holiday Meals (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
B) Homelessness / Shelter
C) Peer to Peer Support Groups and Companion / Service / Therapy Dogs
D) Retreats (Fishing & Hunting) and Stand Downs (clothing, food, other items)
E) Furniture, Household goods, and household repairs, and clothing and hygiene items
F) Filing VA Benefits, SSA, Veterans Memorial Monument

Provides a monthly event offering free food, a hot meal, clothing, hygiene items and housing referrals for homeless veterans. Volunteers and donated items accepted.

Provides a monthly event offering free food, a hot meal, clothing, hygiene items and housing referrals for homeless veterans. Volunteers and donated items accepted.

Provides a monthly event offering free food, a hot meal, clothing, hygiene items and housing referrals for homeless veterans. Volunteers and donated items accepted.

Provides a monthly event offering free food, a hot meal, clothing, hygiene items and housing referrals for homeless veterans. Volunteers and donated items accepted.

Provides a monthly event offering free food, a hot meal, clothing, hygiene items and housing referrals for homeless veterans. Volunteers and donated items accepted.

Provides a monthly event offering free food, a hot meal, clothing, hygiene items and housing referrals for homeless veterans. Volunteers and donated items accepted.

Helps low-income and minority veteran residents of Southeast Philadelphia access vital resources and services, including benefits assistance.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.

Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.

Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

Services include:
Community Living Center:

Nursing and Rehabilitative Care
Dementia Care
Behavioral Health

Specialized unit for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Homeless Domiciliary Care Unit
Drug and Alcohol Domiciliary
Respite

Hospice and palliative care
Physical Rehabilitation Program
Dental care
Day treatment program
Research programs
Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Operates a satellite clinic in Springfield, PA that primarily offers a Community Based outpatient clinic (primary and mental health care)

A 270-bed medical center that assures that eligible veterans receive comprehensive, quality and compassionate care.

Services include:
- Acute medical care
- Surgery
- Intermediate inpatient care
- Dental care
- Substance Abuse Treatment Unit (including detox)
- Geriatric Evaluation Unit
- Nursing Home Care Unit
- Various medical and surgical outpatient clinics
- Rehabilitation Medicine Service Unit
- General Psychiatric Services
- Psychological Services
- Laboratory Services
- Radiology Services
- Social Services
- Nutritional Counseling
- Agent Orange Examinations
- Ex-POW Examinations
- Persian Gulf Examinations
- Optometry Examinations
- Women's Health Clinic
- Telemetry
- Primary Care
- Specialty Care/Clinics
- Homeless Program
- Visual Impairment Services
- OEF/OIF/OND Outreach/Treatment
- Ho

Provides needs assessment and coordinates referrals to shelters, transitional housing, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) programs, and other needed services for homeless veterans.

Provides needs assessment and coordinates referrals to shelters, transitional housing, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) programs, and other needed services for homeless veterans.