Resource Directory

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

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Oakland-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.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Long Beach-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 Fresno, CA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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

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.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Fresno-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.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Sacramento-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.

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

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Oakland 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 Long Beach 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 San Jose-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

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.

Free civil legal help for San Francisco-area veterans from Swords to Plowshares Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving San Francisco, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. Swords to Plowshares is a veteran-specific nonprofit providing free legal help with VA benefits and discharge upgrades in the Bay Area.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

American Legion Department of CA accredited service officer support for Sacramento-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 Francisco area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

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

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

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

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

If a California veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.

Tax-free monthly payments for California veterans with service-connected conditions. File or check a claim online, by phone, or with free help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer.

HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for California veterans who are homeless or at risk. Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Long Beach, 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 Sacramento veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) administers California-specific veteran benefits programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) administers California-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving San Francisco, 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 Sacramento-area veterans from Legal Services of Northern California, the legal-aid organization serving Sacramento, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.