How many veterans resources are in Pennsylvania?

Women's Corner tracks 16 veterans resources for women in Pennsylvania.

Are veterans resources in Pennsylvania free?

16 of the 16 listed veterans resources in Pennsylvania are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Pennsylvania have veterans resources?

Listings span cities including Annville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lebanon, Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg.

What are some examples of veterans resources in Pennsylvania?

Featured entries include PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

6 of 16 Pennsylvania veterans listings include phone numbers.

Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?

Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.

I experienced MST — what help is available?

Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

How do I file a VA disability claim?

File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.

Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?

Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.

Best Veterans in Pennsylvania — 16 resources

About Veterans for Women

Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the VA system and have access to dedicated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA medical center. The VA covers gender-specific primary care, maternity care, mental health (including military sexual trauma counseling, free regardless of discharge status), and the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN). The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and Vocational Rehabilitation are processed through regional VA offices, and state Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV) help file claims for free. This directory includes Women Veterans Program Managers, state VSOs, and veteran legal clinics.

Veterans in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas handle family matters in each of its 60 judicial districts. The Pennsylvania Child Support Program operates through county domestic relations sections. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and Reading are the major metros. Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Neighborhood Legal Services, MidPenn Legal Services, and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) serve women.

16 Resources

1. PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs — Free

State agency for veterans benefits for women veterans and military families in Annville. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

(800) 547-2838 · Bldg S-0-47 Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

2. Philadelphia VA Medical Center — Free

VA hospital with women's health services in Philadelphia. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(215) 823-5800 · 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System — Free

VA hospitals for western PA for women veterans and military families in Pittsburgh. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(412) 822-2222 · University Dr C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. Lebanon VA Medical Center — Free

VA healthcare for central PA for women veterans and military families in Lebanon. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(717) 272-6621 · 1700 S Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center — Free

VA healthcare for northeast PA for women veterans and military families in Wilkes-Barre. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(570) 824-3521 · 1111 E End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

6. PA American Legion — Free

Veteran service organization for women veterans and military families in Harrisburg. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

(717) 730-9100 · PO Box 2324, Harrisburg, PA 17105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free

Comprehensive primary care, gender-specific healthcare, and mental health services at every VA facility nationwide for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at womenshealth.va.gov with no registration required.

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8. Women Veterans Call Center — Free

1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) — connecting women veterans to VA benefits and services. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at womenshealth.va.gov with no registration required.

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9. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 then press 1 — 24/7 free confidential support for veterans in crisis. Text 838255 or chat online for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at veteranscrisisline.net with no registration required.

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10. VA.gov — Find Benefits — Free

Apply for disability, healthcare, education, home loans, and other VA benefits. Manage your claim online for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at va.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free

Free benefits assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at dav.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free

Service officers help with VA claims; local posts offer community and support for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at vfw.org with no registration required.

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13. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — Free

IAVA — connecting post-9/11 veterans, advocacy, and Quick Reaction Force support team for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at iava.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Wounded Warrior Project — Free

Free programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans and families: mental health, career, and adaptive sports for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at woundedwarriorproject.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free

Advocacy and support for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at servicewomen.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Military OneSource — Free

1-800-342-9647 — free 24/7 information and confidential support for service members and families for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at militaryonesource.mil with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in Pennsylvania?: Women's Corner tracks 16 veterans resources for women in Pennsylvania.
Are veterans resources in Pennsylvania free?: 16 of the 16 listed veterans resources in Pennsylvania are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have veterans resources?: Listings span cities including Annville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lebanon, Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg.
What are some examples of veterans resources in Pennsylvania?: Featured entries include PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 6 of 16 Pennsylvania veterans listings include phone numbers.
Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?: Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.
I experienced MST — what help is available?: Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
How do I file a VA disability claim?: File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.
Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?: Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.