Provides legal assistance for individuals and families in need of help with labor law, employment discimination, public assistance, worker's compensation, unemployment benefits, pension and social security benefits, and tax disputes. Services include help with application and appeals, filings, and legal representation.

Assists veterans and their families with service-connected disability claims, VA pension claims, veteran burial benefits, education benefits, home loan guarantees, healthcare eligibility, and appeals.

Assists veterans with compensation and pension benefits . Can provide contact information for assistance with VA Benefits, GI Bill Benefits, and VA Healthcare.

Provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal benefits to Pennsylvania's veterans and their families. Veterans Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance. State benefits include: Blind Veterans Pension, Emergency Assistance, Educational Gratuity, Paralyzed Veterans Pension, Real Property Tax Exemption, State Veterans Home System, Widow's Real Property Tax Exemption Federal benefits include: Disability Compensation, eBenefits, Education & Training, GI Bill, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Mortgage Delinquency Assistance, Pension, Survivor Benefits(DIC), VA Guaranteed Home Loans

Provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal benefits to Pennsylvania's veterans and their families. Veterans Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance. State benefits include: Blind Veterans Pension, Emergency Assistance, Educational Gratuity, Paralyzed Veterans Pension, Real Property Tax Exemption, State Veterans Home System, Widow's Real Property Tax Exemption Federal benefits include: Disability Compensation, eBenefits, Education & Training, GI Bill, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Mortgage Delinquency Assistance, Pension, Survivor Benefits(DIC), VA Guaranteed Home Loans

Offers civil legal services to low-income individuals and families without the means to hire a private attorney. Services include a legal advice helpline, direct representation, assistance in self-representation, brief service, limited legal assistance, and referrals to private attorneys. Also provides representation to survivors of domestic violence in Protection from Abuse (PFA) proceedings, legal assistance for veterans, several grants, a debt clinic, and community education.

Welcome Home Checklist Please Note: If you are a severely disabled Veteran and need any special accommodations, please identify that to your service officer or career counselor when making appointments. Receive your DD 214 Things to do within one year from Separation Have your DD 214 recorded in the County Recorder's Office for FREE

• Safeguard all your records. You will need them again.

Visit your County Director of Veterans Affairs (normally located in the County Courthouse) or Accredited Service Organization Representative for FREE

• Take a copy of all your records with you for your appointment: Service Medical Records; Personnel File; Dental Record,
• Have your County Director of Veterans Affairs or Accredited Veterans Service Officer review your records and advise you on the benefits you qualify for,
• File for disabilities through an Accredited Veterans Service Officer.

Fill out VA form 10-10 EZ for

Provides transitional assistance to military members who are reintegrating back into civilian life. Provides essential housing, employment, and other vital supportive services to eligible Veterans, service members, and their families to improve self-sufficiency, sustainability, and quality of life.

Offers Veterans assistance with questions regarding their VA benefits to continue scheduling virtual appointments with the Public Contact Team to address specific concerns and claims related inquiries.

Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Offers representation/legal advice in areas such as the following: Protection from abuse; Child custody/visitation; Landlord/tenant disputes, public housing; Criminal Record Expungement Assistance; Government benefits (TANF, LIHEAP, Food Stamps/SNAP, and Unemployment Compensation); Utility Shut Offs; Sheriff's sales/levy's; Consumer; Mortgage foreclosures; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Guardianships; Legal Services for Veterans - Homeless/Near Homeless; Elder Law.

Provides temporary financial assistance to Veterans experiencing a housing crisis.

Provides supportive services to low-income Veterans and their families.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

Provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal benefits to Pennsylvania's veterans and their families. Veterans Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance. State benefits include: Blind Veterans Pension, Emergency Assistance, Educational Gratuity, Paralyzed Veterans Pension, Real Property Tax Exemption, State Veterans Home System, Widow's Real Property Tax Exemption Federal benefits include: Disability Compensation, eBenefits, Education & Training, GI Bill, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Mortgage Delinquency Assistance, Pension, Survivor Benefits(DIC), VA Guaranteed Home Loans

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides assistance in applying for county, state and federal benefits to Pennsylvania's veterans and their families. Veterans Services provides a wide range of benefits, resources and assistance. State benefits include: Blind Veterans Pension, Emergency Assistance, Educational Gratuity, Paralyzed Veterans Pension, Real Property Tax Exemption, State Veterans Home System, Widow's Real Property Tax Exemption Federal benefits include: Disability Compensation, eBenefits, Education & Training, GI Bill, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Mortgage Delinquency Assistance, Pension, Survivor Benefits(DIC), VA Guaranteed Home Loans

Provides readjustment counseling to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services.

Assists veterans and their dependents in processing claims against the Veterans Administration, such as compensation, pension, widow's burial, and educational claims.

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependents in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Automobile donations are accepted through the national office.

Assist veterans and their dependents in obtaining available benefits. Discusses and submits applications for entitled benefits, including but not limited to compensations and pension, hospitalization and out-patient care, education, home loans, insurance and special housing and automobile grants.

Offers civil legal services to low-income individuals and families without the means to hire a private attorney. Services include a legal advice helpline, direct representation, assistance in self-representation, brief service, limited legal assistance, and referrals to private attorneys. Also provides representation to survivors of domestic violence in Protection from Abuse (PFA) proceedings, legal assistance for veterans, several grants, a debt clinic, and community education.

Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. Programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. Help with VA claims, assistance in finding employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.

Provides 22 agencies under one roof providing an array of services and supports, including mental health and drug and alcohol counseling, a food pantry, and other agencies that serve families, seniors, and veterans.

The National Resource Directory is a website for connecting wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, and their families with those who support them. The Directory is available at https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/ . The Directory provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics including benefits & compensation, education & training, employment, family & caregiver support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation & travel and other services & resources. The Directory is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The information contained within the Directory is from federal, state and local government agencies, Veterans service and benefit organizations, non-profit and community-based organizations, academic institutions and professional associations that provide assistance to wounded warriors and t

Assist veterans in discussing and submitting applications for all related benefits in which they may be entitled to include; compensation, emergency assistance, medical benefit, VA penison, and Tax claim an other benefit assistance , also helps with filling out various forms and also refers the Elk's County's veterans and dependents to other federal, state, county, or other agencies and organizations that might further assist them in solving their problems or answering their questions.