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LegalCADepartment 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving California.
Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
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.
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.
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 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.
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) administers California-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco veteran service organization providing employment, housing, legal, and health care support.
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.
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.
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 San Jose, 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 Sacramento veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VA health care serving Northern California veterans with medical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for California veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for California veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.
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.
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.
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.
Free civil legal help for San Jose-area veterans from Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, the legal-aid organization serving San Jose, CA.
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
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.
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.
Department 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.
Support services for military and veteran families in California including counseling, financial aid, and family readiness programs.
California state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.
Free civil legal services for low-income veterans in Los Angeles County.
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