Resource Directory

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

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.

Free civil legal help for San Diego-area veterans from Legal Aid Society of San Diego, the legal-aid organization serving San Diego, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Los Angeles, 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 Oakland-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Fresno 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 Fresno-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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Oakland, 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 Long Beach veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Long Beach 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 San Francisco veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the San Diego 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 Los Angeles veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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

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

SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income California veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.

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