Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center If you are in emotional crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 and Veterans press 1. For medical emergencies di

For over 70 years, VAMC Wilkes-Barre has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available but not limited to veterans living in 18 counties in Pennsylvania and one county in New York.

03/17/2026

Friends, family, and the whole community play a critical role in su***de prevention. Staying connected to the Veteran in your life can help make it easier to recognize when they might need support.

Learn more about prevention: MentalHealth.VA.gov/su***de_prevention/prevention.

03/16/2026
03/13/2026
03/12/2026

If you see signs of crisis and aren’t sure what to do next, the Veterans Crisis Line can help and get you connected to local support: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

03/11/2026
03/10/2026

VA S.A.V.E. Training teaches you how to recognize warning signs of Veteran su***de and respond before a situation becomes critical.

Take the free online training online now: learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save.

03/09/2026
03/05/2026

Yesterday I told the American Legion- it’s a new day at VA. We’re slashing wait times and making it easier for our women Veterans to get the care they need. The mission is simple - Veterans First. Always.

You can now schedule your next VA appointment quickly and easily using the VA Health Chat app! Our schedulers in the VIS...
03/04/2026

You can now schedule your next VA appointment quickly and easily using the VA Health Chat app! Our schedulers in the VISN 4 Clinical Contact Center are now available to help you from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week including federal holidays. Download the app or launch the chat at mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chat.

03/04/2026

GI Bill® students: Did you verify your enrollment for February?

All VA education beneficiaries, including Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) students, must verify their enrollment at the end of each month to receive benefit payments.

Learn more by visiting VA’s Verify School Enrollment webpage at https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment/.

03/03/2026

Veterans, know which benefits are taxable and which are not. Knowing this information can help you accurately file your taxes and avoid unexpected surprises

• Non-taxable VA benefits: disability compensation, pension, health care, grants, and education assistance.
• Taxable: military retirement pay

Stay informed, take action, and make tax season a breeze!
news.va.gov/138085/tax-season-guidance-for-veterans/

Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or by calling (833) 38V-SAFE.

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1111 E End Boulevard
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711

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About the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

For over 50 years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available but not limited to Veterans living in 18 counties in Pennsylvania and one county in New York.