California (CA) — Veteran Resources

California veteran-aid resources

12,828 verified resources across California — VA hospitals, clinics, vet centers, CVSOs (free claim help), mental health services, housing assistance, employment programs, and Veterans Service Organizations. Free, open, machine-queryable. Maintained by Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741).

¿Habla español? Línea de Crisis para Veteranos: 988 oprima 1 (gratis, 24/7).

⚠ In crisis right now?

Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — free, 24/7, confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat veteranscrisisline.net. Or call 911.

12,828
Verified resources in California
12
Top cities indexed
8
Resource categories
99.9%
FIPS-tract geocoded

Browse by category

Veterans Service Orgs
1,045 verified in California
Mental Health
479 verified in California
Employment
184 verified in California
Housing Assistance
154 verified in California
VA Clinics
70 verified in California
CVSO + Benefits Offices
64 verified in California
Vet Centers
43 verified in California
VA Hospitals
11 verified in California

Top California cities by resource count

Los Angeles625
GLENDALE570
VAN NUYS468
BURBANK363
San Diego313
LOS ANGELES312
San Francisco173
Sacramento159
Oakland152
NORTH HOLLYWOOD141
SHERMAN OAKS135
PASADENA133

California key resources

⭐ Best of California (top 5 per category, editorially ranked) PACT Act in California — presumptives + state CVSOs California charitable tax savings (donating to us) All California resources (full searchable directory)

California veteran benefits + filing help

Most California veterans qualify for one or more of: federal VA disability compensation, GI Bill education, VA home loan, California property tax exemptions, California tuition waivers, and HUD-VASH/SSVF housing aid. CVSOs are free, state-employed claim representatives — fastest path to filing.

Find a CVSO in California (free claim help) → Just separated? California veterans quickstart → File a PTSD claim → Homeless / at-risk: HUD-VASH + SSVF in California → VA Form 21-526EZ (Disability Compensation) →

Donate to support California veterans

Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741) operates 5 direct-aid programs that serve veterans nationwide, including in California: Emergency Financial Aid (rent / utility / medical bridge grants), HRT Sponsorships (trans veteran healthcare), Care Packages (hospitalized veterans), Housing Down-Payment Assistance, Corporate Partnerships.

Give now (card / ACH / Apple Pay) → Foundation / DAF funding → Find us in any DAF / portal → Mail a check (bulletproof) →