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Vet Centers
Confidential counseling and readjustment support; combat experiences, PTSD, military sexual trauma and family reintegration.
Veterans Resources
Real help. Real people. Real pathways forward.
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Veterans Crisis Line
24/7. No VA health-care enrollment required.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Immediate danger: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you’re a veteran, service member, caregiver, or family member looking for help, start with the section that best describes what you need right now.
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57 resources. Nationwide resources stay available with local filters.
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6 resources
Nationwide
Team Red, White & Blue
Fitness, community and social connection.
Nationwide
The Mission Continues
Local service projects and purpose through community service.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Find a local post. Claims assistance.
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American Legion
Find a local post. Benefits assistance.
Sacramento/Northern California
Sacramento Vet Center
Counseling and readjustment support. After-hours call center: 877-927-8387.
Mental health
8 resources
Nationwide
Vet Centers
Confidential counseling and readjustment support; combat experiences, PTSD, military sexual trauma and family reintegration.
Nationwide
VA Mental Health Services
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, grief and relationship support.
Nationwide
National Center for PTSD
Research-backed information and self-help tools.
Nationwide
PTSD Coach
VA-developed app with tools for anxiety, sleep, flashbacks and emotional regulation.
Nationwide
Cohen Veterans Network
Counseling for military-connected people and families.
Nationwide
Give an Hour
Counseling resources.
Sacramento/Northern California
VA Northern California Health Care
Health services. Mather Sacramento VA Medical Center: 916-843-7000.
Sacramento/Northern California
Sacramento Vet Center
Counseling and readjustment support. After-hours call center: 877-927-8387.
Housing
7 resources
Nationwide
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
24/7. Housing assistance and local resources for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Nationwide
HUD-VASH
Housing assistance with supportive services.
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Homelessness prevention and housing support.
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Volunteers of America
Find available veteran housing and support services.
Nationwide
FindHelp
Local assistance search by ZIP code.
Sacramento/Northern California
211 Sacramento
Shelter, food, rent assistance and other local services.
Sacramento/Northern California
Nation’s Finest, Sacramento
Housing support serving Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and Nevada counties.
Bills and financial help
5 resources
Nationwide
USA Cares
Financial assistance for eligible veterans and military families.
Nationwide
Operation Homefront
Financial assistance; program eligibility and availability apply.
Nationwide
PenFed Foundation
Veteran assistance and transition support.
Nationwide
FindHelp
Local assistance search by ZIP code.
Sacramento/Northern California
211 Sacramento
Shelter, food, rent assistance and other local services.
Food
4 resources
Nationwide
Feeding America
Food bank locator.
California
CalFresh
California food assistance benefits.
Nationwide
FindHelp
Local assistance search by ZIP code.
Sacramento/Northern California
211 Sacramento
Shelter, food, rent assistance and other local services.
Jobs and training
5 resources
Nationwide
Hiring Our Heroes
Career transition support.
Nationwide
RecruitMilitary
Veteran-focused employment.
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Onward to Opportunity
Training and certifications.
Nationwide
Department of Labor Veterans Programs
Employment and training pathways.
California
California EDD Veterans Employment Services
Job search, careers, training and employer connections.
Benefits
10 resources
Nationwide
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Find a local post. Claims assistance.
Nationwide
American Legion
Find a local post. Benefits assistance.
Nationwide
VA Benefits Hotline
Disability claims, compensation, pension and survivor benefits.
Nationwide
VA Health Care Enrollment
VA health care enrollment.
California
California County Veterans Service Offices
Claims, appeals, dependency and survivor-benefit assistance.
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Disabled American Veterans
Claims assistance.
Nationwide
Women Veterans Call Center
Benefits, health care, eligibility and referrals. Call or text.
Sacramento/Northern California
VA Northern California Health Care
Health services. Mather Sacramento VA Medical Center: 916-843-7000.
Sacramento/Northern California
Placer County Veterans Service Office
County veterans services.
Sacramento/Northern California
Sacramento County Veterans Services
County veterans services.
Transportation
1 resource
Sacramento/Northern California
DAV transportation, VA Northern California
Scheduled VA appointment transportation; check availability, requirements and scheduling.
Legal help
4 resources
Nationwide
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Veterans legal resources and assistance pathways.
Nationwide
Veterans Justice Outreach
Support connecting justice-involved veterans to services; not a promise of legal representation.
Sacramento/Northern California
Legal Services of Northern California
Civil legal assistance and intake information. Direct local intake information for Sacramento.
California
State Bar veterans resources
Legal-aid resources for veterans and service members.
Substance-use support
5 resources
Nationwide
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7 treatment referral and information.
Nationwide
Alcoholics Anonymous
Find meetings and peer support.
Nationwide
Narcotics Anonymous
Find meetings and peer support.
Nationwide
SMART Recovery
Recovery meetings and support.
Nationwide
Celebrate Recovery
Faith-based recovery support.
Women veterans
3 resources
Nationwide
Women Veterans Call Center
Benefits, health care, eligibility and referrals. Call or text.
Nationwide
Women Veterans Alliance
Connections and resources.
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Service Women’s Action Network
Resources and support for service women and veterans.
Caregivers
3 resources
Nationwide
VA Caregiver Support
Information, education and caregiver-service connections.
Nationwide
Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Support for military and veteran caregivers.
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Military OneSource
Support for eligible military-connected people; check eligibility with the service.
Toxic exposure
2 resources
Nationwide
PACT Act information
Benefits and eligibility information.
Nationwide
VA Toxic Exposure Screening
Ask a VA provider for screening; exposure information.
Students
2 resources
Nationwide
Student Veterans of America
Student-veteran resources and connection.
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GI Bill
Education benefits.
Disability
2 resources
Nationwide
Disabled American Veterans
Claims assistance.
Nationwide
VA Disability Compensation
Disability compensation.
Community and purpose
3 resources
Nationwide
Team Red, White & Blue
Fitness, community and social connection.
Nationwide
The Mission Continues
Local service projects and purpose through community service.
Nationwide
Team Rubicon
Veterans serving communities after disasters.
Offer local mentoring through schools, youth groups, faith communities and nonprofits.
Before you call
Start by explaining what you need. If available, keep nearby your location and a safe contact method, any deadline or appointment, and relevant service or benefits documents. Ask: “What is the next step, who handles it, and when should I follow up?”
VHIERS and PHIERS
VHIERS: V is for Veterans. Supporting veterans and service members. PHIERS: P is for the People. Supporting civilians. Together, we care for all Americans.
How VHIERS, PHIERWorks, and PHIERPlace fit together
VHIERS - the Veterans Health Insurance Endowment and Referral System - is our proposed healthcare and support framework.
PHIERWorks connects the vision to sustainable job training and placement.
PHIERPlace brings support around the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - including housing, healthcare, and employment.
The Veterans Health Information Exchange and Reporting System, also VHIERS, is the proposed information backbone for connecting care wherever veterans receive it.
The goal: fewer gaps, better follow-through, and people working together around the veteran.