CAPS is committed to assisting Penn State student veterans with an array of services designed to smooth their transition to university life. In addition to individual counseling services, CAPS offers a discussion group for returning veterans that offers an opportunity to address common concerns that may impede a quality university experience (please contact us for details) . In addition, to the services above, we encourage you to use the following list of self-help resources specific to veterans:
Local Resources
Penn State's Office of Veterans Programs (including help with the GI Bill:)
325 Boucke Building
(814) 863-0465- PSUVO - Penn State University Veteran's Organization
- (814) 867-5415
Adult Learner Programs (Penn State)
135 Boucke Building
(814) 863-7378
Additional Resources
- 1-800-827-1000
- If you need to determine eligibility, or resolve a pay issue: Toll-free VA number: 1-888-442-4551
- National Center for PTSD Resources
Free Counseling for Military Service Members and Their Families
1-877-576-5343- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Veteran's Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (Veterans press 1)
- Community of Veterans - Veterans'only online community
- HAND2HAND Contact
- Information on transitioning back home
- Iraq War Veterans association