Resource Directory

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.

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.

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.

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

Free civil legal help for Fresno-area veterans from Central California Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Fresno, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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.

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.

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.

Free civil legal help for Los Angeles-area veterans from Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, the legal-aid organization serving Los Angeles, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. LAFLA operates a dedicated Veterans Justice Center serving Los Angeles County veterans.

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.

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.

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.

Below-market-rate home loans exclusively for eligible California veterans.

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.

Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased California veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.

Support for California family caregivers of eligible veterans, including the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, stipends, training, respite care, and caregiver support coordinators.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for California veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving California veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.

Monthly VA pension for wartime California veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.

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

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.

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.

VA health care system serving California veterans with medical, mental health, and specialty care services.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.