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LegalCACommunity-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Free civil legal help for Sacramento-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 Los Angeles-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Fresno veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free civil legal help for Long Beach-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 San Jose-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 Los Angeles veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
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.
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.
