Title

Homeless Veteran care - Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Transitional and supportive housing, HUD-VASH
Description
If you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we can help. We offer many programs and services, including free health care. And we can help you connect with resources in your community.
Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
homeless
Type of Care
Referral services
Service description
If you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we can help you connect with resources in your community.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

We help homeless Veterans, or those at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail. Contact one of our care coordinators to get help with:

  • Immediate food and shelter needs, including both transitional and permanent housing
  • Job training, life skills development, and education
  • Justice system navigation and community reentry from jail
  • Financial support to prevent homelessness
  • Addiction and depression treatment
  • Health and dental care

Learn more about our Homeless Veteran care program

Appointments
Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Building name/number
Main Building
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Room C8-77
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Provide specific hours for this service
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27697
Label
Homeless Veteran care