Resources Available at RACC
Login to your MyRACC account and join RACC's Veteran Services group for resources and updates of events and opportunities for veterans and military families.
Educational Services and Resources
- Financial Aid for Veterans
- Graduate Scholarships for Veterans
- Higher Education Resources for Veterans
- Military Friendly Online Colleges
- Supporting Veterans Pursuing an MBA
- Veteran's Guide to Graduate School
Make the Connection
- Succeeding in School: Advice and Resources for Transitioning to Higher Education
- Social Isolation: Signs and Resources to Address Social Withdrawal
- Transitioning from Service: Advice and Resources for Veterans
Government Agencies
- Berks County Veterans Affairs
Phone: 610-378-5601
Email: veterans@countyofberks.com
726 Cherry Street
Reading, PA 19602
- Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Local Organizations
Berks Counseling Center
645 Penn St., 2nd Floor, Reading, PA 19601
Catholic Charities of Allentown
Catholic Charities of Allentown (Reading Office)
234 Grace St.,
Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-376-7144
Allentown Catholic Charities Veteran Services - PDF
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Keystone Military Families
Military Family Pantry
331 Main St., (Back of Bldg)
Shoemakersville, PA 19555
610-698-2122
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
LVCIL: Services for Veterans
Opportunity House
430 N 2nd St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-4696
Veterans Coalition of Pennsylvania
Team VCOP
VCOP Services, Mission & Vision - PDF
Health Benefits
Veterans, regardless of not having service connected disabilities, may be eligible for health benefits under the new health care reform. Local veterans can enroll for health benefits through the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Lebanon VA Medical Center
1700 South Lincoln Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17042
717-272-662
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Benefit
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Veterans Crisis Line Online Chat
Phone: Dial 988 then press 1
or
1-800-273-8255 then Press 1
or
Text 838255
VA Medical Facilities:
Coatesville VA Medical Center
1400 Black Horse Hill Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-384-7711
Lancaster Vet Center
1817 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 207
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-283-0735
Reading VA Clinic
Ridgeview Professional Center
2762 Century Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610
484-220-2572
Spring City Outpatient Clinic
11 Independence Drive
Spring City, PA 19475
610-948-0981
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.