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California Veteran Resource Guides

Browse guides to veteran resources and services in California.

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.

Top resources in California

Recently verified veteran resources serving California.

Oakland Public Housing Authority - Veteran Voucher Intake

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Oakland, CA administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Free civil legal help for Long Beach-area veterans from Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, the legal-aid organization serving Long Beach, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. LAFLA's Long Beach office serves veterans in the Long Beach area, including through its Veterans Justice Center.

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Oakland VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Oakland, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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Long Beach VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Long Beach, CA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center (Long Beach)

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Long Beach, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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Fresno VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Fresno, CA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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