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LegalCAFree civil legal help for Fresno-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.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Long Beach area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Sacramento area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for San Diego-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.
American Legion Department of CA accredited service officer support for San Francisco-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Oakland veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Los Angeles area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
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.
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.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Fresno 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 help for Oakland-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.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Fresno, CA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
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.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the San Francisco area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for San Diego-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 Los Angeles-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Francisco-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 Diego, CA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving San Diego, 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.
Below-market-rate home loans exclusively for eligible California veterans.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Fresno 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 Diego veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
American Legion Department of CA accredited service officer support for Fresno-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Sacramento area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving San Francisco, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Los Angeles area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving San Francisco area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Long Beach-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Sacramento, CA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in San Francisco who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Oakland-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless San Diego veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Oakland, CA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Long Beach area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Fresno, 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 Sacramento, 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.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for San Francisco area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving San Diego area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Long Beach, 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.
VA health care system serving California veterans with medical, mental health, and specialty care services.
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.
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.
Free civil legal help for San Francisco-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
