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CalVet — California Department of Veterans Affairs

Start with California's official hub for veteran benefits, services, education, housing and transition resources.

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Find Your County Veterans Service Office

Find local accredited help navigating federal and state benefits, claims and supporting documents.

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VA Benefits & Services

Apply for and manage federal veteran benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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VA Disability Compensation

Official information about disability claims, ratings, decisions and managing compensation benefits.

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Find VA Locations

Search for VA medical centers, clinics, benefit offices and other VA facilities near you.

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National Archives — Military Service Records

Request a DD214, military personnel records or information about replacement medals.

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National Resource Directory

Explore government and community resources for service members, veterans, families and caregivers.

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CalVet Veterans Homes

Learn about California's veterans homes, available care and the admission application process.

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CalVet College Fee Waiver

Learn about California's college fee waiver for eligible veteran dependents and connect to the official program.

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California EDD — Veteran Employment Services

Connect with veteran employment specialists, job-search assistance, training and employer resources.

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Work for Warriors

Career assistance and civilian employment connections for California's military community.

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VA Veteran Readiness & Employment

Explore VR&E services for employment, training and independent living, subject to VA eligibility review.

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U.S. Department of Labor — VETS

Employment and training information for veterans and transitioning service members.

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Helmets to Hardhats

Explore building-trades apprenticeships and civilian career opportunities connected to military experience.

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VA Education & GI Bill Benefits

Compare education and training options and learn how to apply for or manage VA education benefits.

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Student Veterans of America

Find campus community, student resources, scholarships and leadership opportunities.

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CSU Veterans Resource Centers

Find military and veteran student services at California State University campuses.

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California Community Colleges — Veterans Services

Explore campus Veterans Resource Centers and education support for military-connected students.

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SBA Veteran Small Business Resources

Find veteran entrepreneurship assistance, business counseling and federal certification information.

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California DVBE Certification

Review the state's Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification and application requirements.

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Los Angeles region

Los Angeles Regional VBOC

Entrepreneurship education and small-business guidance for veterans, service members and military spouses.

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California Small Business Development Centers

Find local small-business advising for planning, finance, marketing and business growth.

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Farmer Veteran Coalition of California

Connect with California veterans in agriculture, farming resources and related programs.

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Bear Flag Veterans

Independent California veteran advocacy platform for tracking legislation and contacting lawmakers. Review subscription fees before joining.

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Multiple California locations

U.S.VETS

Explore veteran housing, employment and supportive services, with local intake and availability requirements.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Swords to Plowshares

Veteran housing, employment, benefits and legal-support programs rooted in the Bay Area.

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Northern & Central California

Nation's Finest

Find local veteran housing, employment and supportive-service programs.

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Monterey / Central Coast

Veterans Transition Center of California

Housing, workforce development, food and community support for veterans building stability.

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San Diego County

Veterans Village of San Diego

Explore veteran housing, recovery and transition services through local programs.

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VA Disability Housing Grants

Learn about grants for eligible veterans to buy, build or adapt a home for accessibility.

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VA Home Improvements & Structural Alterations

Review the HISA program for medically necessary home accessibility changes and application requirements.

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Homes For Our Troops

Explore specially adapted home programs for severely injured post-9/11 veterans and request assistance information.

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Semper Fi & America's Fund — Housing Assistance

Learn about housing support, home modifications and related assistance for qualifying military families.

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San Diego County

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station

Transition programs, housing and community support for ill and injured service members and veterans.

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Rebuilding Together — Veterans at Home

Explore home repair and accessibility assistance; local affiliate coverage and qualifications vary.

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VA Home Loans

Official information on VA-backed home loans, certificates of eligibility and homeowner assistance.

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CalVet Home Loans

Review California's veteran home financing program and connect to CalVet's application information.

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VA Caregiver Support

Explore caregiver education, support services and ways to connect with a local VA caregiver team.

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Hidden Heroes — Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Find military caregiver education, community connections, respite information and family resources.

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California / national resources

Family Caregiver Alliance

Practical caregiving information, care planning tools and a directory of local support services.

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Multiple California locations

Fisher House — Find a House

Find lodging programs for families near VA and military medical facilities; contact the house about eligibility and availability.

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VA Health Care

Learn about enrollment, covered services and managing VA health care.

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VA Women Veterans Health Care

Explore women's health services and ways to connect with VA care teams.

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DAV California — Transportation

Find local transportation coordinators for rides to VA appointments; routes and availability vary.

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State Bar of California — Veteran Legal Resources

Find legal-aid providers and official guides for veterans, service members and their families.

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Los Angeles County

LAFLA Veterans Justice Center

Explore legal assistance for veteran benefits, housing and other civil legal needs, subject to intake requirements.

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Southern California

Veterans Legal Institute

Connect with veteran-focused civil legal assistance and review current intake criteria.

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Los Angeles region

UCLA Veterans Legal Clinic

Learn about legal services for veterans and their families and contact the clinic about assistance.

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California / national advocacy

Public Counsel — Veterans' Rights

Veteran legal advocacy and assistance information, including benefits and barriers to stability.

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National Veterans Legal Services Program

Explore veteran legal resources and programs focused on military and VA benefits.

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USERRA Employment Rights

Official information about military service and civilian employment or reemployment rights.

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Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County Military & Veterans Affairs

County veteran benefit guidance, local resources and military-community events.

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Orange County

Orange County Veterans Service Office

Schedule benefit assistance and explore county resources for veterans and families.

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San Diego County

San Diego County Military & Veterans Affairs

County assistance with veteran benefits and connections to military and family resources.

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California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption

Review the Board of Equalization's current exemption information and contact your county assessor about applying.

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VA Mental Health — Information & Resources

Explore VA information about mental health, treatment options, veteran experiences, and ways to find support.

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VA Mental Health Services — Access Care

Learn how to connect with VA mental health care, make an appointment, and explore available services.

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U.S.VETS — Mental Health & Wellness

Explore counseling, substance-use treatment, and wellness programs; contact U.S.VETS about local services.

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VA Homeless Programs — Housing Assistance

Learn about VA housing assistance and supportive services for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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CalVet Financial Assistance

Find CalVet’s financial-assistance resources and follow program links for eligibility and application information.

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VA Veteran ID Card — Online Application

Review eligibility and apply for a digital Veteran ID Card used for participating businesses’ veteran discounts.

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United States / international directory

Find A Helpline

Search a directory of verified emotional-support and crisis helplines by country and topic.

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NAMI California — Veteran & Family Support

Mental-health education and connections to local NAMI affiliates, support groups, and NAMI Homefront for veterans and military families.

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Veterans Crisis Line — Suicide Prevention

Connect with the VA’s official crisis-support service for veterans, service members, and their loved ones.

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San Joaquin County

Community Connections — San Joaquin County

A San Joaquin County directory of veteran services, including benefits assistance, housing, education, employment, and local support.

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CAVSA — Federal Veteran Programs & Advocacy

A California nonprofit association’s federal policy background and veteran-program overview; this page includes older advocacy priorities.

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USA.gov — Military & Veteran Benefits

Official guidance on military pay, retirement, tuition assistance, veterans health, and survivor benefits.

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Military ID Card Office — RAPIDS / DEERS

Find a military ID card office, schedule a RAPIDS appointment, and manage eligible CAC or uniformed-services ID card needs.

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Warrior Bonfire Program

Outdoor retreats and peer connections for Purple Heart recipients on their recovery journey.

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Wounded Warrior Project

Wellness, employment, benefits guidance, and peer-support programs for eligible veterans and their families.

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Vehicles for Veterans

A vehicle-donation program that raises funds for veteran charities; it does not give cars directly to veterans.

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Disabled Veterans National Foundation

Food assistance, essential supplies, and financial or housing support programs for eligible veterans in need.

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Florida-based · contact for service area

Valor Medical Service Dogs (VMSD)

Service-dog training and placement for veterans and others with disabilities; contact the organization for current availability.

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Maritime Injury Center

Private maritime-injury information and connections to lawyers for injured maritime workers and their families.

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Woody Williams Foundation

Honors and supports Gold Star Families through memorial monuments, community programs, and remembrance.

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Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Housing and related support for eligible injured veterans, Gold Star Families, and veterans experiencing homelessness.

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ID.me Shop — Military Discounts

Commercial marketplace with participating-brand military offers and cash-back opportunities; verification and offer terms vary.

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GOVX

Commercial membership marketplace for eligible military, veteran and other service communities, with product, ticket and travel offers.

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GoVets — Veteran-Owned Shopping

Veteran-owned commercial online retailer serving general shoppers, businesses and government buyers, with its own pricing and promotions.

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Homes for Heroes

Commercial real-estate network offering potential savings for eligible military members and veterans who use participating agents and service providers.

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VeteranLife — Discount Guide

Commercial editorial guide to veteran discounts across shopping, travel and other categories; confirm current terms directly with each provider.

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Military.com

Commercial news and information site covering military service, veteran benefits, transition and civilian life.

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U.S. Geological Survey

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USGS — Federal Recreation Passes

Official federal store for comparing and ordering America the Beautiful recreation passes, with eligibility requirements and processing details.

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National Parks — Military & Veteran Access

Official guidance on military and veteran recreation-pass eligibility, required identification, covered entrance fees and ways to obtain a pass.

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Each organization sets its own eligibility, service area, availability, and offer terms. Use the provider’s website for current details. These links include government programs, nonprofits, and commercial services; listings do not imply chapter endorsement. Mental health and crisis support are provided by the linked organizations.