VA Peer & Counseling
VA Peer Specialists
Veterans in recovery who provide one-on-one peer support inside VA mental health and primary care.
Vet Centers
Free, confidential community-based counseling for combat veterans, MST survivors, and their families — no VA enrollment required.
Vet Center Call Center
24/7 confidential phone support staffed by combat veterans and family members of combat veterans.
VA Chaplain Service
Confidential spiritual care and counseling, available regardless of religious affiliation.
Family & Caregiver Support
VA Caregiver Support Program
Stipend, training, respite, and counseling for family caregivers of seriously injured veterans (post-9/11 and now pre-9/11 eligible).
Caregiver Support Line
Toll-free support line for family members caring for a veteran — Mon–Fri 8am–10pm ET, Sat 8am–5pm ET.
VA Coaching Into Care
Free, confidential service helping families encourage a veteran to seek VA mental health care.
Survivors & Family Benefits
DIC, survivor pension, education benefits, and home loan eligibility for spouses, children, and parents.
Community Resources
CalVet — County Veteran Service Offices (CVSOs)
Free benefits counseling and claims help in every California county — your first stop for filing VA claims.
VA Homeless Veteran Support
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans — free, confidential, 24/7 housing assistance and care coordination.
Women Veterans Call Center
VA call center staffed by women for women veterans — benefits, health care, and community connections.
Team Red, White & Blue
Local chapters across California connecting veterans through fitness, social, and community service events.
The Mission Continues
Empowers veterans to volunteer and serve in underserved communities through local service platoons.