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EducationCADepartment 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.
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.
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.
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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Los Angeles, CA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
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.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Fresno-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Fresno area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Oakland 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.
VA health care serving Northern California veterans with medical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.
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.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in San Francisco, CA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Fresno area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Sacramento veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Long Beach veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Long Beach who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Los Angeles area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to San Francisco-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Fresno veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Sacramento-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Fresno veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
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.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Los Angeles, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Sacramento veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Sacramento, CA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
San Francisco veteran service organization providing employment, housing, legal, and health care support.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Sacramento-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Fresno, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless San Francisco veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved San Diego veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Oakland-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Oakland who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
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.
Free civil legal services for low-income veterans in Los Angeles County.
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.
American Legion Department of CA accredited service officer support for Long Beach-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Free civil legal help for Los Angeles-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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Los Angeles-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.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Fresno-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
American Legion Department of CA accredited service officer support for Oakland-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
