Veteran Resources
Veterans, Service members, and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255, or chat online to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
The counselors at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances — from those coping with mental health issues that were never addressed to recent Veterans dealing with relationships or the transition back to civilian life.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs serves together as a diverse team of professionals providing innovative care and outreach services to nearly 700,000 veterans. DMVA partners with governmental and non-governmental agencies to ensure the health, safety, and care of veterans and their families. Simultaneously, we recruit, retain, and invest in a diverse physically and mentally resilient workforce (civilians and service members) to ensure the readiness of the Pennsylvania National Guard in order to respond the needs of the Commonwealth and Nation when called upon.
The Luzerne County Veteran Affairs Office strives to fulfill our patriotic and moral obligation to our veterans by providing exceptional services in recognition of their honorable service to our nation.
The Lackawanna County Veteran Affairs Office strives to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. Lackawanna County residents & leadership are appreciative of the service of their veterans, for without them we would not have our rights and freedoms.
Office Hours
123 Wyoming Ave, 1st Floor, Scranton PA 18503
By Appointment
570-963-6778
Monday – Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
If you are a veteran who is homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, please contact the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center at 570-824-3521, ext. 24134 and ask to speak to the homeless coordinator.
Other helpful phone numbers:
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-663
Vet Center Call Center: 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387)
VA Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
Gulf War / Agent Orange Helpline
Phone: 800-749-8387
Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Phone: 570-824-3521
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD)
Phone: 800-829-4833
Veterans Affairs Benefits
Phone: 800-827-1000
Veterans Affairs Education (GI Bill)
Phone: 888-442-4551
Veterans Affairs Health Care Benefits
Phone: 877-222-8387
Veterans Affairs Life Insurance
Phone: 800-669-8477