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California Veteran Resource Guides

Housing, benefits, healthcare, jobs, and legal aid in California. Every guide is verified before publishing and kept current.

Housing

Housing assistance programs for veterans including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeownership support.

Benefits

VA benefits information including disability compensation, pension, and claims assistance.

Healthcare

Healthcare options for veterans including VA medical centers, community care, and mental health services.

Employment

Employment resources for veterans including job training, career counseling, and hiring programs.

Legal

Legal assistance for veterans including discharge upgrades, records requests, and pro bono legal services.

Education

Education benefits for veterans including GI Bill, tuition assistance, and vocational training.

Mental Health

Mental health support for veterans including VA mental health care, Vet Centers, PTSD treatment, and the Veterans Crisis Line.

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Top resources in California

Recently verified veteran resources serving California.

Crisis supportVA Northern California Healthcare System (Mather)

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Sacramento, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Sacramento, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSan Francisco VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for San Francisco, CA veterans.

CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSan Francisco VA Medical Center

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving San Francisco, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSan Diego VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for San Diego, CA veterans.

CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

San Diego, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Long Beach HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Long Beach veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Long Beach, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Student Veterans of America - Fresno Chapter

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Fresno area.

SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Fresno, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026

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