U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): The Department of Veterans Affairs provides health care services, benefits programs, and access to national cemeteries to former military personnel and their dependents. You can apply for any VA federal benefits using this link. The VA Helpline is 1-800-698-2411.
Federal Programs and Agencies You May Need to Access Include:
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (PA DMVA): The PA DMVA is responsible for providing quality service to the Commonwealth’s service members, veterans, and their families. The Department also oversees and supports members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG). You can apply for any PA DMVA state benefits using this link. The PA DMVA Helpline is 1-800-547-2838.
Available State Resources and Programs Include:
Veterans Crisis Line: If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988, then PRESS 1 or visit veteranscrisisline.net.
For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
