Veteran resources in El Cajon, CA
9 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in El Cajon, California — VSOs and mental health services. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near El Cajon, CA
Within 25 miles: 9 VA facilities · 45 mental-health providers · 14 housing programs · 10 employment services
VA medical center
- VA San Diego Healthcare System about 20 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 858-552-8585
VA clinic
- Mission Valley about 14 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 619-228-8000
- Chula Vista about 14 mi (straight line) · Chula Vista, CA 619-409-1600
Vet Center
- Chula Vista Vet Center about 11 mi (straight line) · Bonita, CA 858-404-8380
Benefits / county veterans office
- Vetsuccess on Campus at San Diego State University about 9.7 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 619-594-2444
- San Diego County Office of Military & Veterans Affairs (CVSO) about 13 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA (866) 726-8831
Mental health
- El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment - Center about 3.7 mi (straight line) · El Cajon, CA (619) 579-8373
- McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East County Regional Center about 3.7 mi (straight line) · El Cajon, CA (619) 440-4801 x1202
- Revive Pathway about 3.9 mi (straight line) · El Cajon, CA (619) 841-1310
Housing
- Housing Authority of the County of San Diego about 13 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA (858) 694-4801
- Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista about 13 mi (straight line) · Chula Vista, CA (619) 482-6010
- CDC of National City about 13 mi (straight line) · National City, CA (619) 336-4254
Employment
- VA VR&E - San Diego Regional Office about 13 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 858-618-4127
- South Bay Career Center about 14 mi (straight line) · Chula Vista, CA 619-319-9675
Distances are straight-line from the center of El Cajon; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Mental Health Services (4)
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East County Regional Center
Veterans Service Organizations (5)
Amvets
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 047 — JAMES HUNTER
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 084 — SAN DIEGO
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in El Cajon who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). California PACT Act eligibility guide →
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