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Crisis supportFresno VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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.

Fresno, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSacramento VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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.

Sacramento, CA
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Verified Sep 9, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSan Francisco VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportVA San Diego Healthcare System

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.

San Diego, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Oakland Veterans

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.

Oakland, CA
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Long Beach Veterans

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.

Long Beach, CA
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Fresno Veterans

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.

Fresno, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Sacramento Veterans

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.

Sacramento, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - San Jose

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.

San Jose, CA
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Sacramento

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.

Sacramento, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Student Veterans of America - San Francisco Chapter

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.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Discharge Upgrade Help - San Francisco

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.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Jul 2, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Discharge Upgrade Help - Los Angeles

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.

Los Angeles, CA
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Verified Jun 22, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Discharge Upgrade Help - Oakland

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.

Oakland, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Student Veterans of America - Long Beach Chapter

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.

Long Beach, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Long Beach Veterans Upward Bound

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.

Long Beach, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
San Jose Veterans Upward Bound

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.

San Jose, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Los Angeles VA Benefits Office Locator

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.

Los Angeles, CA
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Verified Jun 7, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Long Beach VA Benefits Office Locator

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.

Long Beach, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Long Beach Vet Center

Community-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.

Long Beach, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Discharge Upgrade Help - Fresno

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.

Fresno, CA
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Sacramento HUD-VASH Program

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.

Sacramento, CA
Verified Jun 30, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - San Francisco

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.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Jun 8, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - San Diego

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.

San Diego, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Los Angeles Veterans Treatment Court

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.

Los Angeles, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Los Angeles

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.

Los Angeles, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
San Francisco Public Housing Authority - Veteran Voucher Intake

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.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Legal Services of Northern California

Free civil legal help for Sacramento-area veterans from Legal Services of Northern California, the legal-aid organization serving Sacramento, CA.

Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Sacramento, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Hiring Our Heroes - Long Beach

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.

Long Beach, CA
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Oakland American Job Center - Veterans Services

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.

Oakland, CA
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Updated Sep 9, 2026
Long Beach American Job Center - Veterans Services

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.

Long Beach, CA
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Updated Sep 9, 2026
San Jose Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

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.

San Jose, CA
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
San Jose County Veterans Service Office

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.

San Jose, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Swords to Plowshares Legal Services

Free civil legal help for San Francisco-area veterans from Swords to Plowshares Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving San Francisco, CA.

Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. Swords to Plowshares is a veteran-specific nonprofit providing free legal help with VA benefits and discharge upgrades in the Bay Area.

San Francisco, CA
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Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
San Francisco Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

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.

San Francisco, CA
HousingVisit website
Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Hiring Our Heroes - San Diego

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.

San Diego, CA
EmploymentVisit website
Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
San Diego American Job Center - Veterans Services

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.

San Diego, CA
EmploymentVisit website
Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Hiring Our Heroes - Los Angeles

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.

Los Angeles, CA
EmploymentVisit website
Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Los Angeles American Job Center - Veterans Services

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.

Los Angeles, CA
EmploymentVisit website
Verified Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
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