Resources For Veterans

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