Mil-Vet Resources

  • Local Veteran Healthcare & Benefit Assistance

    Berks County Veterans Affairs

    20 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, PA 19610

    (610) 378-5601

    • Emergency and Safety Services
    • Health and Human Services
    • Residential Services
    • Licensing Services
    • Assistance with a wide range of veteran benefits including education, disability compensation, healthcare enrollment, and records.

    https://www.berkspa.gov/departments/veterans-affairs 

    Berks County VA Clinic

    2762 Century Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610

    (484) 220-2572

    • Various health services for veterans
    • Open 7:30AM to 4:00PM M-F

    https://www.va.gov/lebanon-health-care/locations/berks-county-va-clinic/

    Lehigh County Veterans Affairs

    Lehigh County Government Center Room 230 17 S. 7th St. Allentown, PA 18101-2400

    610-782-3295 

    • Assistance with a wide range of veteran benefits including education, disability compensation, healthcare enrollment, and records.

    https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Veterans-Affairs-Home 

    Allentown VA Clinic

    3110 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103-3630

    610-776-4304 

    • Various health services for veterans
    • Open 8:00AM to 4:00PM M-F

    https://www.va.gov/wilkes-barre-health-care/locations/allentown-va-clinic/ 

    Lebanon VA Medical Center

    1700 S Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042

    (717) 272-6621

    • Offers various medical services for veterans
    • Open 24 hours

    https://www.va.gov/lebanon-health-care/  

    Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)

    • Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling to eligible Veterans, service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families, including virtual options.

    https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/

    Montgomery County Vet Center

    320 E Johnson Hwy #201, Norristown, PA 19401
    • Includes counseling for depression, PTSD, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST)
    • Offers confidential help for veterans and their families in a noo-cost medical setting
    • Open 8:00AM to 4:30PM M-F

    https://www.va.gov/norristown-vet-center/

    Lancaster Vet Center

    1817 Olde Homestead Lane Suite 207 Lancaster, PA 17601
    717-283-0735
    • Includes counseling for depression, PTSD, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST)
    • Offers confidential help for veterans and their families in a noo-cost medical setting
    • Open 8:00AM to 4:30PM MWF, 8:00AM to 6:30PM Tuesday, 8:00AM to 7:30PM Thursday

    https://www.va.gov/lancaster-vet-center/ 
  • PA National Guard Friendly Program

    Family Assistance Center Specialists the 411 and 911 for Service Members and Military Families. 

    pa.ng.mil/Offices-Programs/Soldier-Services-Division/State-Family-Programs/Family-Assistance/ 

    (717)-861-2650 

  • Post Military Education Resources
  • BAH Calculator
    • BAH Calculator – overview of how much assistance a veteran may receive for BAH depending on their program, location and percentage. 
  • School Preparation
    • Military Tutor – platform that offers free tutoring assistance for eligible active-duty service members, and their families. 
  • Discounts and Free Resources
  • Professional & Career Resources
    • Bilingual Vets - Language Assistance and Translation Services – Free bilingual services for veterans. Provide language assistance with filling out paperwork and understanding educational and other benefits. 
    • American Corporate Partners (ACP) – helps military members, veterans and spouses find their next career through one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice. They provide insights related to schools and degree programs which might help to achieve post-military career goals. 
    • The Veterans Mentor Network – a LinkedIn group whose purpose is to support, inspire, and inform military personnel, military spouses, and veterans, as they plan, establish, and strive to achieve life and career goals, with the intent and hope that they will continue to lead fulfilling, satisfying, and productive lives. 
    • The COMMIT Foundation – helps America’s top tier service members and veterans find personal and professional purpose after military service.  
    • FourBlock bridges the divide between transitioning veterans and the business community. They offer in-person and virtual Career Readiness programs (Philadelphia, New York, and Northeast) that feature one-on-one coaching, meetings with representatives from various employers and industries, and emerge from the program with an action plan to further their career search strategy. 
  • Other Resources for Mil-Vet Students at KU
    • Vehicles for Veterans – offers a simple alternative to selling or trading in your unwanted vehicle. In return for donating, you receive the maximum possible tax deduction. Donations help organizations to aid disabled veterans and their families. 
    • Disabled Veterans U.S Department of Labor – prepares America’s veterans, service members, and military spouses for meaningful careers, provides them with employment resources and expertise, protects their employment rights, and promotes their opportunities for employment. 
    • Food and Nutrition Service – provides information on nutrition and assistance programs for military and veteran families. 
    • Free Services for Veterans – DAV helps veterans address their challenges and achieve personal victories, large and small, to thrive in civilian life. 
    • Veteran Saves – a program of America Saves which is dedicated to helping veterans, transitioning service members, their families, and caregivers to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. 
    • Wounded Warrior Project – through interactive programs, mental health workshops, and a broad offering of professional services, veterans can build resilience to help overcome mental health conditions, such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more. 
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring access and better outcomes for all. 
    •  Make the Connection – a resource developed and operated by the VA, Make the Connection aims to reduce barriers and stigma associated with mental health challenges that may prevent veterans from seeking mental health care. 
    • Lifeline for Veterans – helps veterans, their family members, and active-duty service members with needs including medical treatment, PTSD counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide intervention and more. 
    • Military One Source – provides policies and programs that advance the well-being of service members, their families, survivors and other eligible members of the military community. 
    • National Resource Directory – a database of validated resources which supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers. 
    • Veterans Guide – advocates for U.S. service members and veterans by ensuring they have access to the benefits and support they’ve earned through their sacrifice and service. 
    • National Center for PTSD – the Center is meant to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America’s Veterans and others who have experienced trauma, or who suffer from PTSD through research, education and training. 
  • Basic Needs & Treatment

    Friend Inc. 

    658D Noble St, Kutztown, PA 19530 

    friendinc.org 

    (610)-683-7790 

    • Self-select food pantry
    • Housing and utility assistance
    • Money management education
    • Social services case management
    • Easter/Christmas gifts for families
    • KU student food pantry
    • Friend’s free library 

    The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank & MilitaryShare

    The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank aims to be a leading provider of services that improve the lives of veterans and their families by providing the highest quality services; and continuing the fight against hunger by providing nutritious, nourishing food. Veterans face life-threatening challenges – many of which are the result of serving in combat – and deserve more help than the government can provide.
    For the convenience and privacy of the individuals and families served, MilitaryShare distributions take place on-site at armories, VFW and AMVET locations throughout the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s 27 county service area. There are currently 28 distribution sites in central Pennsylvania serving more than 45,000 individuals through the program.

    Keystone Military Families

    331 Main St (REAR) Shoemakersville, PA 19555

    610-698-2122 

    • Essential Food, Care Packages, and Support to Military Families and Veterans in need

    https://keystonemilitaryfamilies.com/ 

    Disabled Veterans National Foundation

    • The Veterans Food Assistance Program (VFAP) is designed to provide a one-time grant of essential food and household support to veterans and their families, ensuring no veteran goes hungry. With the rising cost of living, especially food prices due to inflation, this program offers a much-needed lifeline to those who have served our country. Once approved, the DVNF program team will handle the shopping for you.

    https://www.dvnf.org/veteran-food-assistance-program/

    Battle Borne

    36 S 6th St, Allentown, PA 18101
    (484) 265-1262

    • As a collaborative partnership dedicated to supporting veterans and their families,  Battle Borne offers a range of services and free resources aimed at helping individuals deal with mental, emotional, and physical trauma, as well as substance abuse and everyday life challenges. Their programs foster healing in an environment filled with understanding and shared experiences.

    https://wearebattleborne.com/ 

  • Housing Resources

    Veteran Muliti-Services Center

    Berks County
    645 Penn St Suite B, Reading, PA 19601
    • A nationally recognized non-profit organization providing comprehensive services to veterans since 1980. VMC’s mission is to provide services, programs, opportunity and advancement to veterans of the U.S military and their families. Provides housing assistance and wide range of other services. 

    https://www.vmcenter.org/

    VA Home Loan 

    Learn more about this great program for veterans that can help you avoid or minimize your down payment and PMI.

    https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/

  • Local Veteran Community Organizations

    Topton American Legion

    133 Centre Avenue Topton, PA 19562

    610-682-6090 

    • Open 3pm to 11pm Monday, 11am to 12am Tuesday thru Thursday, 9am to 12am Friday and Saturday, and 9am to 11pm Sunday
    • Provides aid and assistance to local needy veterans and their families
    • Supports community programs and projects

    https://toptonlegion217.org/ 

    Breiningsville VFW

    1522 Butz Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031

    • Local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Office
    • Open 2pm to 10pm Monday thru Thursday, 2pm to 11pm Friday, 12pm to 12am Saturday, 12pm to 9pm Sunday

    Hamburg VFW

    1 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526

    (610) 562-2311 

    • Local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Office
    • Open 11AM to 12AM Monday thru Thursday, 11AM to 1:30AM Sunday, 10AM to 1:30 Saturday, and 10AM to 12AM Sunday