Self-Help Resources for Veterans
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to assisting Penn State student veterans with services to smooth their transition to university life. In addition to individual counseling services, we encourage you to use the following list of resources specific to veterans:
Local Resources & Support
- Penn State Office of Veterans Programs
can provide help with the GI Bill
146 Ritenour Building
814-863-0465 - VA Outpatient Clinic, State College Office
- 814- 867-5415
- Penn State Veterans Affairs and Services
- Adult Learner Programs and Services
135 Boucke Building
814-863-7378
Penn State Resources
- Financial Aid Information for Veterans
- Penn State Student Veteran Clubs & Organizations
- Penn State University Veteran's Organization (PSUVO)
A student organization for veterans - Omega Delta Sigma, National Veterans Fraternity, Inc.
Pennsylvania Alpha Chapter - Undergraduate Admissions Information for Student Veterans
Additional Mental Health Resources
- Homefront Mental Health through National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Center for PTSD Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline Veteran Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (Veterans press 1)
- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association
- Veterans Administration Benefits & Services
800-827-1000 - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (GI Bill)
Toll-free VA number: 1-888-442-4551
