Browse guides to veteran resources and services in California.
Housing assistance programs for veterans including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeownership support.
VA benefits information including disability compensation, pension, and claims assistance.
Healthcare options for veterans including VA medical centers, community care, and mental health services.
Employment resources for veterans including job training, career counseling, and hiring programs.
Legal assistance for veterans including discharge upgrades, records requests, and pro bono legal services.
Education benefits for veterans including GI Bill, tuition assistance, and vocational training.
Recently verified veteran resources serving California.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
