Veteran resources in Altoona, PA
23 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Altoona, Pennsylvania — VSOs, Vet Centers, mental health services, and housing assistance. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Altoona, PA
Within 25 miles: 2 VA facilities · 9 mental-health providers · 6 housing programs · 3 employment services
VA medical center
- Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center about 3.0 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA 814-943-8164
VA clinic
- Altoona VA Clinic about 3.0 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA 814-943-8164
- Johnstown VA Clinic about 29 mi (straight line) · Johnstown, PA 814-943-8164
Benefits / county veterans office
- Blair County Veterans Affairs Office about 6.5 mi (straight line) · Hollidaysburg, PA 814-693-3160
- Cambria County Veterans Affairs Office about 20 mi (straight line) · Ebensburg, PA 814-472-1590
Mental health
- PA Treatment and Healing (PATH) about 1.1 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA (814) 201-2355
- Pyramid Healthcare Inc - Gratitude House about 1.1 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA (814) 944-3210 x1130
- Pyramid Healthcare Inc - Tradition House about 1.1 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA (814) 944-3035 x1130
Housing
- Altoona HUD-VASH about 1.0 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA 814-943-8164
- Altoona Housing Authority about 1.1 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA (814) 949-2000
- Housing Authority of the County of Blair about 6.5 mi (straight line) · Hollidaysburg, PA (814) 695-7548
Employment
- Altoona VAMC — Community Employment Coordinator (Dontae Lilly) about 1.0 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA 814-943-8164
- PA CareerLink - Blair County about 1.1 mi (straight line) · Altoona, PA 814-940-6201
Distances are straight-line from the center of Altoona; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
VA Hospitals (1)
Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
VA Clinics (1)
Vet Centers (4)
LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator at VA Altoona Health Care System
LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator at VA Philiadelphia Health Care System
Women Veterans Program Manager at VA Altoona Health Care System
Women Veterans Program Manager at VA Philiadelphia Health Care System
Mental Health Services (3)
Housing Assistance Programs (2)
Employment Services (1)
VA Community Employment Coordinators (1)
Altoona VAMC — Community Employment Coordinator (Dontae Lilly)
Veterans Service Organizations (10)
Student Veterans of America — YTI Career Institute-Altoona Chapter
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans Supporting Veterans Group
Vfw Home Assn
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Altoona who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). Pennsylvania PACT Act eligibility guide →
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