If you are a veteran, current service member, or connected to a veteran or service member, you can call 1-800-273-8255, chat online, or send a text message to 838255, 24/7, to receive confidential support.
The resources listed below are some organizations and services that provide free or low-cost resources to individuals who are veterans of the US military in our region.
Due to the uncertainty of funding, staffing, volunteer support, and other factors, CLP cannot guarantee the continual availability of any of the services listed below, although we will regularly update the information provided. This list is a guide to assist in finding veterans resources and does not indicate endorsement of or partnership with any service or organization listed.
If you represent a provider of social services that we have included in this guide and would like to offer additional information or corrections, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message.
If you represent a provider of social services that we have not included, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message. We will consider the addition of your organization or service and may follow up with additional questions.
If you find any information provided within is incorrect or out of date and would like to tell us, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message.
Written by veterans who have successfully made the transition, Down Range offers career planning guidance to U.S. military veterans coming off active duty. This is NOT simply a guide to transitioning from the military to the civilian world. This is NOT a guide to getting a job. This book IS a guide to developing a post-military career, not just for the first few days, weeks, or months after active duty, but for the rest of your employed life.
This book features a collection of superior professionally written resumes designed for veterans and ex-military job seekers. In addition to 180 pages of sample resumes, this book provides winning job search strategies, sound resume-writing advice, and tips for creating and using electronic resumes. This enhanced edition now includes advice and samples for writing outstanding cover letters and updated resume samples.
Out of Uniform is designed to help all transitioning military personnel, regardless of service, branch, rank, rating, time in service, time in grade, or specialty. Although all service members share many common denominators, each individual brings something unique to the job market. The parameters of the search may vary, but the target is the same--land the right job the first time.
Retiring or being discharged from the military is one of the most trying times for service members. You must leave your military life and training to venture once more into the civilian life, transition into a civilian career, and navigate the waters of life without the military. But the good news is, you don't have to do it alone. As a veteran of the U.S. military, you are entitled to multiple benefits including health care, loans, and many other aids for all aspects of your life. The Complete Guide to Veterans' Benefits will help you discover and apply for every benefit you are eligible to receive.
Buy from and list your Veteran-owned businesses. You can find further information here.
Comprehensive Vocational Services: Compensated Work Therapy
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinical vocational rehabilitation program that provides evidence based and evidence informed vocational rehabilitation services; partnerships with business, industry and government agencies to provide Veteran candidates for employment and Veteran labor, and employment supports to Veterans and employers. Find more information here.
Program Coordinator: 412-822-1285
Local office phone number: 412-822-1277
Institute for Veterans and Military Families – PA Serves
PA Serves is a coordinated system of public, private, and nonprofit organizations working together to provide services that meet the needs of veterans, transitioning service-members, and their families. Services may include benefits, education, employment, financial help, health care, housing, legal services, mentoring, sports and fitness, spouse support, and volunteering. You can find further information here.
1-844-857-8387
National Veteran-owned Business Association
You can find further information here.
313 N. Main St
Carnegie, PA 15106
724-362-8622
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Women Veteran's Call Center
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans was formed to provide a single avenue for women Veterans to get the help they need. The Center's functions include monitoring and coordinating the VA’s administration of health care and benefits services and programs for women Veterans, serve as an advocate for a cultural transformation (both within VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women Veterans and women in the military, and to raise awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect. You can find further information here.
1-855-829-6636
The Warrior Rising training program helps transitioning military and veterans explore entrepreneurship and prepares them to start or buy a small business. You can find further information here.
833-932-7397
For general (non-program) questions: contact@warriorrising.org
For Program specific questions: programming@warriorrising.org
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans in Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, and Belmont County, Ohio. Find out more information here.
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
University Drive C
Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Local: 412-822-2222
Toll-free: 866-482-7488
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA - Financial Assistance
Find planning guides, applications and information to receive financial benefits, and a link to receive temporary emergency financial assistance for Veterans residing in Pennsylvania. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can find further information here.
2934 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
1-844-857-8387
