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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:):
  • (814) 863-046
  • 325 Boucke Building
  • http://www.equity.psu.edu/veterans/
• PSUVO - Penn State University Veteran's Organization
• http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/psuvo/
• VA Outpatient Clinic, State College Office
  • (814) 867-5415
  • http://www.altoona.va.gov/visitors/StateCollege.asp
• Adult Learner Programs (Penn State)
  • 135 Boucke Building
  • (814) 863-7378
  • http://www.sa.psu.edu/adultlearners

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Veterans Administration Benefits & Services:
  • http://www.va.gov
  • 1-800-827-1000
• US Department of Veterans Affairs (GI Bill): http://www.gibill.va.gov/
  • If you need to determine eligibility, or resolve a pay issue: Toll-free VA number: 1-888-442-4551
• National Center for PTSD Resources
  • http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/index.asp
• Free Counseling for Military Service Members & Their Families
  • http://www.thesoldiersproject.org
  • 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
  • http://communityofveterans.org
• HAND2HAND Contact
  • http://www.hand2handcontact.org
• Information on transitioning backhome:
  • http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/home.html
• Iraq War Veterans association:
  • http://www.iraqwarveterans.org/