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Crisis Lines

Too many veterans of our nation’s armed forces return home in crisis. According to the Veterans Administration (VA), between 2008 and 2017, more than 6,000 veterans died by suicide each year. In 2017 alone, 257 veterans died by suicide in Pennsylvania. 

If you are struggling, there are a number of organizations that offer assistance for veterans, including crisis lines. Below, we have listed a number of options for seeking immediate help in a crisis.

Friends Hospital: Crisis Response Center
4641 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
800-889-0548
215-831-4600
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
800-789-7366
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
1.877.GO MERCY
1.877.466.3729
Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House
4108 BALTIMORE AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
1-800-273-8255
 

Housing Programs

Transitioning back to civilian life after military service can be challenging for many veterans, particularly for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and other challenges related to service. In Pennsylvania, there are numerous nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping veterans with transitional and permanent housing, and groups that offer homelessness prevention services.

Merakey: Fresh Start Supportive Housing Program
620 E. Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
1-888-647-0020
The Veterans Group
3209-11 Baring Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-4397
UESF
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-972-5170
Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House
4108 BALTIMORE AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
267-292-2052
 
Veterans Multi-Service Center
213-217 N. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2600
 
 

Employment Programs

After separating from service, military veterans may be unsure of their next career move. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) encourages veterans to apply for positions with the state, including through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Filing with the PA Veterans Registry allows veterans in Pennsylvania to connect with the DMVA and learn about special opportunities for veterans.

JEVS Human Services
1845 Walnut St 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1800
Homeless Veteran Retraining Program
The Veterans Multi-Service
Center Headquarters
213-217 N. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2600
Community Integrated Services
441 N. 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA
215-238-7411
People Acting to Help
8220 Castor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-728-4600

Transition Programs

For any veteran, and particularly for those who served in combat, transitioning to civilian life can be difficult. In Pennsylvania, the VA offers transitional programs that are designed to help veterans get back into civilian life after leaving military service.

Merakey: Fresh Start
620 E. Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
1-888-647-0020
Outward Bound School
3401 Reservoir Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-232-9130
Travis Manion Foundation
Doylestown, PA 18901
P.O. Box 1485
215-348-9080

Benefits

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers a number of benefits to help veterans and their dependents. These programs include a tax exemption for disabled veterans, educational gratuities, veteran’s homes, and pensions for blind and disabled veterans. Pennsylvania vets may qualify for one or more of these programs, particularly if they became disabled as a result of their service.

Veterans Benefits Administration Philadelphia Regional Benefit Office
844-698-2311
AMVETS Dept. of Pennsylvania
Building 3-97, Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003-5002
717-865-9982
 

VA Hospitals

The VA offers healthcare to individuals who served in the military and who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. The VA has hospitals and clinics throughout Pennsylvania, each of which offers medical care to veterans (which may include veterans of the Reserve and National Guard).

Northeast Philadelphia Vet Center
844-698-2311

Substance Abuse Centers

Military service too often results in a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially for those veterans who saw combat. There is a strong link between PTSD and substance abuse, with an estimated 2 out of 10 veterans with PTSD also having a diagnosis of substance abuse disorder. Treatment centers across Pennsylvania offer hope and healing for veterans who suffer from substance abuse disorder.

Addiction Medicine & Health Advocates
928 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4220
215-923-4202
Merakey: Germantown Avenue for Substance Abuse
620 E. Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
1-888-647-0020
SW NU Stop: Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Program
5616 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-729-2014
Thomas Jefferson Narcotic Addictions Rehab Program
111 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-6000
 
Physician Referrals or Appointment Requests
1-800-JEFF-NOW (1-800-533-3669)
TDD (for hearing impaired) 1-800-654-5984
Office of Patient and Family Experience
215-955-7777
Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience
900 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-503-1000
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
2301 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-952-9000
JeffSTAT Education Center (paramedic, EMT and other training courses)
833 Chestnut Street
Suite 940
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-7534

Department of Human Resources
HR Service Center
833 Chestnut Street
9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-503-HRSC (215-503-4772)

 

Support Groups and Counseling

Serving in the military can bring unique challenges that are often only understood by fellow veterans. Support groups, counseling and programs geared towards veterans can be an effective way of handling the issues that often arise upon returning to civilian life. In Pennsylvania, there is a range of support groups specifically for military veterans.

Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America
1113 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215-2407
412-781-2474
800-775-9323
The Veterans Group
3209-11 Baring Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-4397
 
 

Women’s Resources

Female veterans face the same difficulties as other vets when it comes to military service and returning to civilian life — but may have additional challenges that arise from their service. According to the Pentagon, in 2018 alone, 20,500 service members were sexually assaulted; more than half of these victims were women. Services for female veterans that address these and other issues are available in Pennsylvania, including through the VA.

Haven Women
4108 BALTIMORE AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
267-292-2052
Veterans Multi-Service Center
The Veterans Multi-Service
Center Headquarters
213-217 N. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2600
Women Vets Rock
7782 Crittenden Street – Unit 27774
Philadelphia, PA 19118-0774
215-836-4262

PTSD Resources

Many military veterans develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of their service. While there is a range of symptoms associated with PTSD, for individuals who suffer from this condition, life can be incredibly difficult. Help for veterans with PTSD is available in Pennsylvania, including through mental health services offered by the VA.

Veterans Multi-Service Center
The Veterans Multi-Service
Center Headquarters
213-217 N. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2600
Dr. Steven L. Sayers
844-698-2311

Transportation 

Veterans with disabilities frequently have appointments at VA hospitals, centers, and clinics that may not be conveniently located. For those veterans who cannot drive or who do not have a vehicle, accessing these services can be difficult. Free or low-cost programs in Pennsylvania assist veterans with transportation to the VA and other locations.

Disabled American Veterans – Philadelphia Office
1-888-236-8313

Food Banks

For veterans who have difficulty working or obtaining the benefits that they need to support themselves and their families, food scarcity is an all too real issue. Food banks throughout Pennsylvania provide assistance to anyone in need, including veterans. In addition, there are some food bank groups that offer resources specifically for veterans.

Somerton Food Bank
NE Philadelphia
215-673-1117
Philabundance
3616 South Galloway Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-339-0900
Share Food Program
2901 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
215-223-2220

Advocacy Organizations

If you have served in the military, you know that few people understand what you have been through — unless they are also veterans. Advocacy organizations in Pennsylvania help vets with challenges that they may experience as a result of their service, and may also provide a way for veterans to spend time together and support each other.

Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania
1211 Chestnut Street
Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-751-1800
800-688-4226
Impact Services
1952 E. Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
215-739-1600
Military Assistance Project
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 3500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-449-6067

Education

Individuals who serve our country in the Armed Forces often make tremendous sacrifices to do so. This often includes putting their own education on hold to join the military. Pennsylvania offers a number of programs to help veterans obtain a degree and to assist their dependents as they pursue an education.

PA Higher Education Assistance Agency
William M. Lindsey, Manager
wlindsey@pheaa.org
717-720-1529
Vet Center: Northeast Philly
844-698-2311

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