Veteran resources in La Mesa, CA
4 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in La Mesa, California — VSOs. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near La Mesa, CA
Within 25 miles: 9 VA facilities · 44 mental-health providers · 15 housing programs · 11 employment services
VA medical center
- VA San Diego Healthcare System about 15 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 858-552-8585
VA clinic
- Mission Valley about 7.5 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 619-228-8000
- San Diego American Indian Health Center about 9.2 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA (619) 234-2158
Vet Center
- Chula Vista Vet Center about 7.8 mi (straight line) · Bonita, CA 858-404-8380
Benefits / county veterans office
- Vetsuccess on Campus at San Diego State University about 3.6 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 619-594-2444
- San Diego VA Regional Office about 7.4 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 800-827-1000
Mental health
- El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment - Center about 3.0 mi (straight line) · El Cajon, CA (619) 579-8373
- McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East County Regional Center about 3.0 mi (straight line) · El Cajon, CA (619) 440-4801 x1202
- SOAP MAT LLC - Central about 3.6 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA (760) 983-2222
Housing
- Housing Authority of the County of San Diego about 7.1 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA (858) 694-4801
- CDC of National City about 8.5 mi (straight line) · National City, CA (619) 336-4254
- HUD-VASH San Diego about 9.5 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 858-552-8585
Employment
- VA VR&E - San Diego Regional Office about 6.7 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 858-618-4127
- Transition Assistance Program - San Diego Naval Base about 8.9 mi (straight line) · San Diego, CA 619-556-1364
Distances are straight-line from the center of La Mesa; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Veterans Service Organizations (4)
Military Outreach Mission San Diego
San Diego Military Outreach Ministries
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in La Mesa 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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