Post 9/11
veterans
Assistance for Post 9/11 Veterans
We’re here to help our veterans get access to the benefits and information they need.
Below are some common services that are accessed by Post 9/11 veterans.
For more information please call one of our benefits advisors at (215) 686-3256.
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Veterans Crisis Hotline
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is also available.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment for Veterans
Learn about treatment options from the National Center for PTSD.
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National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Veterans, family members, friends, and caregivers can call to get support for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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PA Veterans Temporary Assistance
Get temporary financial assistance for Veterans and their beneficiaries residing in Pennsylvania for food, dairy, shelter, fuel and clothing.
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Women’s Health Care
Learn about options available from the VA to support women’s health.
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Forever G.I. Bill
Learn how you can get help paying for your education.
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VA Home Loans
Find out how Service members, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses can apply for a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs.
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PA Educational Gratuity Program
Get financial assistance for children of honorably discharged veterans who have service-connected disabilities, or who died in service, and served during a period of war or armed conflict.
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Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network
Assistance for Veterans who are seeking employment, leadership development, and entrepreneurship
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PA Career Link Philadelphia
PA CareerLink® offers a variety of free career development services to help you successfully explore the path to gainful employment.
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Veterans’ Preference in State Civil Service
Learn about how Veterans receive additional benefits in recognition of their military service when they pass civil service examinations required for appointment to employment positions covered by the State’s Merit System.
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PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Get advice and assistance with military benefits for veterans and their families, and quality care for aging veterans.
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U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment
Get one on one assistance with your job search, explore careers, and find job training.
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Veterans Multi-Service Center Emplyment and Training
Access training programs designed with the current job market in mind to help you acquire the necessary skills to compete for demanding positions and to earn a livable wage.
Special Resources
Helpful Links
- Student Veterans of America
- G.I. Bill Comparison Tool
- PennDOT Military Registration Vehicle Plates
- Request Military Records
- Veterans Health Administration
- Veterans Health Administration Publications
- VA BURIAL ALLOWANCE
- NATIONAL CEMETARIES
- STATE VETERANS CEMETARIES
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