Veteran Resources
Connecting Veterans & Their Families with Trusted Support & Services.
As a complimentary community service, For the Love of Our Veterans provides this resource section to help veterans, their families, caregivers, and advocates connect with trusted local, regional, and national organizations. Here, visitors can find information about benefits, housing, healthcare, employment, legal assistance, emergency support, and other essential services available to those who served.
Veterans, service members, caregivers, surviving spouses, and family members can use this directory to locate assistance throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. Resources are organized by area of need to make help easier to find.
If you are unsure where to begin, contact the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
at (877) 452-8387 or dial 211 for assistance locating an appropriate program.
Important Notice
For the Love of Our Veterans provides this directory for general informational and referral purposes. Programs, eligibility requirements, telephone numbers, locations, and hours may change. Visitors should contact the listed agency directly to confirm current information. Inclusion in this directory does not represent an endorsement, guarantee of eligibility, or guarantee that services will be available.
Greater Compton Veterans Organizations
Veterans Organizations & Agencies in Compton & the Surrrounding
South Bay, Gateway Cities & Long Beach Area
Compton-Based Organizations
1. Howard Martin Richardson VFW Post 5394
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Address: 303 E. Palmer Street, Compton, CA 90221
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Telephone: (310) 638-8848
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Meeting: Second Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
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Website: https://vfw5394.org/
2. Compton Veterans
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Mailing/street address: Not currently confirmed
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Telephone: (213) 929-9659
3. Compton College Veterans Resource Center
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Address: 1111 E. Artesia Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221
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Telephone: (310) 900-1600, ext. 2927
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Contact: Kisha McThirsty
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Website: https://www.compton.edu/student-support/veterans/index.aspx
4. Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Compton Veteran Programs
VOALA operates Supportive Services for Veteran Families and Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration programming in Compton.
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Compton program address: Not published on the program page
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Administrative address: 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Telephone: (213) 389-1500
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TDD: (213) 388-8280
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Compton page: https://voala.org/program/compton-service-center/
Nearby Veterans Posts and Membership Organizations
5. American Legion South Gate Post 335
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Meeting: First Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
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Address: 9535 California Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280
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Telephone: (323) 537-4458
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Official listing: https://www.instagram.com/american_legion_post335/
6. VFW Post 3261 — General William Stark Rosecrans Post
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Address: 1822 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247
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Telephone: (916) 801-0833
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Meeting: Second Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
7. American Legion South Bay Post 184
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Address: 412 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Mailing address: P.O. Box 733, 4733 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
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Office and canteen: (310) 316-6718
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Rental information: (310) 316-4520
The Post 184 family includes the American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders.
8. Vietnam Veterans of America — South Bay Chapter 53
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Mailing address: 4733 Torrance Boulevard, No. 553, Torrance, CA 90503
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Telephone: (310) 540-8820
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Current meeting location: VFW Hall, 4563 W. 131st Street, Hawthorne, CA
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Website: https://vva53.org/
9. Disabled American Veterans — Department of California
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Address: 13733 Rosecrans Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
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Telephone: (562) 404-1266
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Local-office locator: https://www.dav.org/find-your-local-office/
10. AMVETS Department of California
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Address: 12345 S. Euclid Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
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Telephone: (877) 882-6838
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Website: https://amvetsca.org/
AMVETS Post 48 continues to appear in the state organization’s meeting listings, but its current Long Beach meeting address is not clearly published.
11. Marine Corps League — Department of California
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Local address: No Greater Compton office was confirmed
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National telephone: (703) 207-9588
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National email: info@mcleague.org
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Official detachment locator: https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/detachment-locator-2/
The current meeting location has not been confirmed.
Veteran Housing, Employment and Support Organizations
12. U.S.VETS — Long Beach
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Address: 2001 River Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90810
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Telephone: (562) 200-7300
13. Volunteers of America Los Angeles
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Administrative address: 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Telephone: (213) 389-1500
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TDD: (213) 388-8280
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SSVF program: https://voala.org/program/supportive-services-for-veteran-families-ssvf/
14. Louis Dominguez Veteran Resource Center — VOALA
Located in San Pedro and serving veterans needing transitional housing and supportive services.
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Program location: San Pedro, CA
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Exact street address: Not publicly displayed on the program page
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Telephone: (213) 389-1500
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Program information: (213) 563-7979
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Website: https://voala.org/program/louis-dominguez-veteran-resource-center/
15. Foundation for Women Warriors
Serves women veterans throughout Southern California.
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Mailing address: 1185 Park Center Drive, Suite R, Vista, CA 92081
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Telephone: (310) 733-2450
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Fax: (866) 425-8096
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Contact page: https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/contact/
16. Women Veterans of Los Angeles
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Street address: Not publicly listed
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Telephone: Not publicly listed
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Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LAladyvets/
17. AMVETS Department of California Service Foundation — Long Beach Store
The store supports AMVETS programs through donated merchandise and sales.
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Address: 3315 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
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Telephone: (562) 272-7300
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Foundation website: https://amvetscasf.org/
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Long Beach location: https://amvetscasf.org/thrift-stores/long-beach-store/
Government, VA and Municipal Veteran Offices
18. Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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Address: Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Telephone: (877) 452-8387
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Local office telephone: (213) 765-2023
19. City of Carson Veterans Affairs Commission
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Address: Carson City Hall, 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745
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Telephone: (310) 830-7600
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Automated line: (310) 952-1700
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Website: https://carsonca.gov/government/boards_commissions/veterans_affairs_commission.php
20. Long Beach Office of Veterans Support
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Address: Long Beach Health and Human Services Department, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815
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Coordinator: Gina Overholt
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Telephone: (562) 570-4035
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General facility telephone: (562) 570-4000
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Website: https://www.longbeach.gov/health/services/directory-by-population/long-beach-office-of-veterans-support/
21. Long Beach Veterans Commission
The commission operates through the Long Beach Office of Veterans Support.
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Address: 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815
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Telephone: (562) 570-4035
22. Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center — Long Beach
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Address: 5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822
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Main telephone: (562) 826-8000
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VA Health Connect: (877) 252-4866
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Website: https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/locations/tibor-rubin-va-medical-center/
23. Cabrillo VA Clinic
Located within the Villages at Cabrillo veteran-services campus.
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Address: 2001 River Avenue, Villages at Cabrillo, Building 28, Long Beach, CA 90806
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Telephone: (562) 826-8414
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VA Health Connect: (877) 252-4866
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Website: https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/locations/cabrillo-va-clinic/
24. Gardena VA Clinic
The clinic is temporarily operating from a different Gardena address while its regular facility is unavailable.
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Temporary address: 1141 W. Redondo Beach Boulevard, Suite 212, Gardena, CA 90247
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Regular address: 1149 W. 190th Street, Suite 100, Gardena, CA 90248
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Main telephone: (310) 851-4705
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VA Health Connect: (877) 252-4866
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System information: (562) 826-8000
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Website: https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/locations/gardena-va-clinic/
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Operating status: https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/operating-status/
25. LA County Library — Lawndale Veterans Resource Center
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Address: 14615 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260
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Telephone: (310) 676-0177
26. LA County Library — Norwalk Veterans Resource Center
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Address: 12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650
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Telephone: (562) 868-0775
Emergency & Crisis Assistance
Life-Threatening Emergencies
If a veteran or anyone nearby is in immediate danger, call 911. Tell the dispatcher that the individual is a veteran and describe any known mental health or medical concerns.
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Call: 988, then press 1
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Text: 838255
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Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net
Important note: Text messages should be sent to —not to 988.
The current contact methods are confirmed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ( https://www.va.gov/resources/helpful-va-phone-numbers/ )
211 LA
Information and referrals for emergency shelter, food, health care, mental health services, transportation, financial assistance, and other essential needs.
Available 24/7, with multilingual support.
Housing & Homelessness Assistance
Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Homeless Services Division
Assists veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing. Services may include outreach, housing navigation, benefits assistance, and connections to community programs.
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Phone: (877) 452-8387
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Email: HSDUnit@mva.lacounty.gov
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Request assistance: lacmva.co/request
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Main website: MVA.LACounty.gov
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Connects veterans experiencing homelessness—or those at imminent risk—with trained counselors and nearby VA services. Free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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Phone: (877) 424-3838
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Web: VA Homeless Programs ( https://department.va.gov/homeless/ )
VA Greater Los Angeles Temporary Housing Hotline
Provides referrals to temporary housing programs for eligible veterans.
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Phone: (310) 268-3350
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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After hours: Dial 211
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Web: VA Greater Los Angeles Homeless Veteran Care ( https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care/ )
West Los Angeles VA Welcome Center
Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability may meet with a VA social worker, receive a health screening, and obtain referrals for temporary housing, employment, legal assistance, and other supportive services.
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Phone: (310) 268-3269
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Address: 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Building 402, Los Angeles, CA 90073
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Information: VA Greater Los Angeles ( https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care/ )
Veterans Benefits & Claims Assistance
Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Provides no-cost assistance with disability compensation, pensions, survivor benefits, military records, discharge upgrades, burial benefits, and other earned benefits.
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Main office: Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Phone: (877) 452-8387
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Web: MVA.LACounty.gov
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Benefits Hotline
Assistance with disability claims, pensions, appeals, survivor benefits, claim status, direct deposits, and other federal VA benefits.
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Phone: (800) 827-1000
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TTY: 711
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Web: VA Benefits ( https://www.va.gov/contact-us/ )
California Department of Veterans Affairs — CalVet
Information about California benefits, housing, employment, education, health care, home loans, advocacy, and services for veterans and their families.
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Phone: (800) 952-5626
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Web: CalVet.ca.gov
Health Care & Mental Health
VA Health Benefits
Assistance with VA health-care enrollment, eligibility, billing, and access to medical services.
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VA Health Benefits Hotline: (877) 222-8387
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MyVA411: (800) 698-2411
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Web: VA Health Care ( https://www.va.gov/health-care/ )
Gardena VA Clinic
A nearby outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health care, laboratory services, telehealth, and selected specialty services.
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Phone: (562) 826-8000
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Address: 1149 W. 190th Street, Suite 100, Gardena, CA 90248
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Web: Gardena VA Clinic
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Provides hospital, primary, specialty, mental health, rehabilitation, and emergency health services.
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Address: 5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822
Veterans and Military Families Peer Support
Los Angeles County’s Veteran Peer Access Network connects veterans and military families with trained peers who can help them navigate mental health, housing, benefits, employment, and other services.
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Veteran Support Line: (800) 854-7771, option 3
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Hours: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., seven days a week
Food, Transportation & Essential Needs
211 LA
Connects callers with local food pantries, meal programs, utility assistance, transportation, temporary shelter, health care, and other essential services.
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Call: 211
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Web: 211LA.org
For the Love of Our Veterans and Compton Food Pantry
Information about local food-distribution activities, veteran outreach, the annual Compton Veterans Stand Down, and community-resource referrals will be provided through this website.
Employment, Education & Training
CalVet Employment Services
Connects veterans with employment assistance, job-search services, training opportunities, veterans’ preference information, and California employment programs.
GI Bill and VA Education Benefits
Information about GI Bill benefits, approved education and training programs, enrollment verification, and benefit payments.
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GI Bill Hotline: (888) 442-4551
California Education Benefits
Information about education benefits for veterans and eligible family members, including the California College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents.
Legal Assistance
Veterans may need assistance with housing disputes, eviction prevention, benefits appeals, discharge upgrades, family law, consumer matters, record clearing, or other legal concerns.
VA Legal Services for Veterans
The VA supports community organizations and legal clinics that provide assistance to eligible veterans, particularly those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
211 LA Legal-Service Referrals
Call 211 or search the online directory for legal organizations serving veterans and low-income Los Angeles County residents.
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Call: 211
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Web: 211LA.org
Women Veterans
Women Veterans Call Center
Provides information about VA health care, benefits, disability claims, employment, education, housing, military sexual trauma services, and other resources for women veterans.
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Call or text: (855) 829-6636
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Website and online chat: Women Veterans Health Care
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. ET; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET
Caregivers, Families & Survivors
VA Caregiver Support Line
Provides information, counseling, referrals, and support for family members caring for veterans.
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Phone: (855) 260-3274
Survivor and Dependent Benefits
The VA and CalVet provide information about survivor compensation, pensions, education assistance, health coverage, burial benefits, and other programs for eligible spouses, children, and dependents.
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VA Benefits Hotline: (800) 827-1000
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CalVet: (800) 952-5626
Verified Veterans Websites
& Reliable Information Sources
Explore trusted websites offering veterans news, benefits updates, legal guidance, community resources, and information relevant to Southern California veterans and their families.
Veterans News and Information
VA News
Official Department of Veterans Affairs news covering benefits, healthcare, housing, employment, research, and veterans’ stories.
Website: https://news.va.gov/
VA Press Room
Official announcements concerning veterans benefits, federal policy, healthcare programs, and department initiatives.
Website: https://news.va.gov/va-press-room/
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System News
Local announcements concerning veterans healthcare, housing programs, facility updates, and community initiatives throughout greater Los Angeles.
Website: https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/news-releases/
VA Long Beach Healthcare System News
Official news and announcements from the Long Beach VA healthcare system serving veterans in Long Beach and surrounding communities.
Website: https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/news-releases/
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System News
Official announcements about veterans healthcare and community programs serving the Inland Empire.
Website: https://www.va.gov/loma-linda-health-care/news-releases/
VA San Diego Healthcare System News
Regional veterans healthcare news, program announcements, and community updates from the San Diego VA system.
Website: https://www.va.gov/san-diego-health-care/news-releases/
CalVet Press Releases and Public Notices
Official California announcements concerning veterans benefits, state programs, funding, and public policy.
Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov/about-us/press-releases-public-notices
CalVet Connect
California veterans news, community stories, state initiatives, and information for veterans and their families.
Website: https://calvetconnect.blog/
Military Times — Veterans News
Independent reporting on veterans benefits, healthcare, disability compensation, legislation, and military-to-civilian transition.
Website: https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans
Military.com
Military and veterans news, benefits explanations, career information, and practical guidance for military families.
Website: https://www.military.com/
Task & Purpose
Independent military and veterans reporting addressing public policy, benefits, service-member issues, and veterans affairs.
Website: https://taskandpurpose.com/
KPBS Military News
Southern California public-media reporting on military and veterans issues, including VA healthcare, homelessness, and San Diego-area developments.
Website: https://www.kpbs.org/news/military
California and Southern California Veterans Information
California Association of Veteran Service Agencies
Statewide veterans advocacy and information concerning housing, mental health, employment, public policy, and nonprofit services.
Website: https://californiaveterans.org/
Orange County Veterans Service Office — Resources
Regional directory providing information about veterans services, VA facilities, benefits assistance, and community organizations throughout Orange County.
Website: https://www.veterans.ocgov.com/resources
211 Orange County — Military and Veteran Services
Searchable information about veterans programs, education, benefits, community services, and military-family assistance.
Website: https://www.211oc.org/Military---Veteran-Services.html
Riverside County Veterans Services
County information concerning veterans benefits, claims assistance, education, advocacy, and local support programs.
Website: https://rivco.gov/community/veterans-services
San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs
Information about veterans benefits assistance and regional service offices in San Bernardino County.
Website: https://adrc.sbcounty.gov/partners/san-bernardino-county-veterans-affairs/
San Diego County Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
County guidance concerning federal, state, and local benefits for veterans, military families, dependents, and survivors.
Website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/veterans_services.html
211 San Diego — Military and Veteran Services
Veteran-focused referrals for housing, healthcare, mental health, employment, and community assistance in San Diego County.
Website: https://211sandiego.org/military-veterans/
San Diego Veterans Coalition
Regional veterans coalition providing community updates, partnership information, and connections to local military and veterans organizations.
Website: https://sdvetscoalition.org/
San Diego Military and Veteran Nonprofits Directory
Extensive directory identifying organizations that assist veterans with housing, employment, education, mental health, family services, and community support.
Website: https://rsffoundation.org/the-patriots-connection/the-patriots-connection-san-diego-directory/
Veterans Legal Information
State Bar of California — Resources for Veterans and Service Members
Statewide information identifying legal-aid organizations that assist veterans and military personnel.
Website: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/public/legal-resources/resources-veterans-and-service-members
Public Counsel — Veterans’ Rights
Information concerning veterans benefits, discharge upgrades, healthcare access, family-caregiver issues, and legal protections.
Website: https://publiccounsel.org/issues/veterans-rights/
Veterans Legal Institute
Information about free legal assistance for eligible veterans facing barriers involving housing, healthcare, employment, education, and benefits.
Website: https://www.vetslegal.org/
UCLA Veterans Legal Clinic
Information about legal advocacy and assistance for underserved veterans in the Los Angeles region.
Website: https://law.ucla.edu/academics/experiential-program/law-clinic-courses/veterans-legal-clinic
California Veterans Justice Project
Veterans-focused legal support and justice-system assistance, with contact information for its office at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall.
Website: https://www.cvjp.org/connect-with-us
Additional Veterans Organizations and Support Networks
JVS SoCal — Veteran Services
Information about veteran employment programs, peer navigation, and connections to community support.
Website: https://jvs-socal.org/veteran-services/
New Directions for Veterans
Southern California nonprofit providing information about supportive services intended to help veterans and their families achieve greater stability.
Website: https://ndvets.org/
Veteran Social Services, Inc.
Los Angeles-based organization providing information about housing, peer support, mental health, and employment services for veterans.
Website: https://www.veteransocialservices.org/
Tierney Center for Veteran Services
Orange County veterans resource center offering information about housing, employment, benefits, and legal assistance.
Website: https://tierneycenter.org/
Patriots and Paws
Southern California organization providing eligible veterans and military families with household furnishings and related support.
Website: https://patriotsandpaws.org/
Veterans Village of San Diego
Information about veterans housing, recovery services, community support, and Stand Down programming.
Website: https://vvsd.net/
Courage to Call
San Diego veterans organization offering information about peer support, counseling connections, and mental wellness resources.
Website: https://www.courage2call.org/
Zero8Hundred
Information and support for veterans and military families transitioning from military service to civilian life.
Website: https://www.zero8hundred.org/
Every Veteran Heard Foundation
Veteran recognition events, military photo tributes, personal storytelling, and community support throughout Southern California.
Website: https://www.everyveteranheard.org/