Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for San Jose veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in San Jose, CA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless San Jose veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the San Jose area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for San Jose-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected San Jose veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

Free civil legal help for San Jose-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving San Jose area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved San Jose veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving San Jose, 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.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for San Jose-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Jose-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for San Jose area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in San Jose who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

American Legion Department of CA accredited service officer support for San Jose-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the San Jose area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to San Jose-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving San Jose veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving San Francisco veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Los Angeles-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Oakland area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Support services for military and veteran families in California including counseling, financial aid, and family readiness programs.

California state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Sacramento area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for San Diego veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Diego-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.