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The state of California is home to more veterans and military members than any other state in the nation. In San Diego County, veterans, active duty, guard and reserve members and their families make up a large segment of the population and are an integral part of the community. Every day in San Diego County, families deal with deployment, separation and reunification with family members, and readjusting to daily life, among the complex maze of issues these individuals face. Often times the most difficult problem is not knowing where to turn when help is needed. No matter if you’re a veteran, active military, reservist, transitioning to civilian life or a family member, this website will help you find the help you need.
Below are links of important and "need to know" websites of information on:
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Benefits and Compensation
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Financial Assistance
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Depression and Anxiety
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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment
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Employment, Income Tax
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Medical Care
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Legal Assistance
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Food and Shelter
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Marital Problems
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Troubled Youth
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Child Care
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a wide range of benefits including Disability, Education and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Home Loan Guaranty, Dependent and Survivor Benefits, Medical Treatment, Life Insurance and Burial Benefits. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. The Department of Veterans Affairs publishes a comprehensive guide: Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors. If you are a returning service member (OEF/OIF), you may be eligible for special benefits.
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA) serves California’s veterans and their families. The Veteran Services Division provides high quality advocacy and services for all California Veterans to ensure those who are eligible receive USDVA compensation and pension benefits, and publishes the California Veteran’s Resource book, and the comprehensive California Directory of Veterans Services. CDVA also provides information on California-specific programs, such as Veterans license plates.
The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) is an organization of professional veterans advocates. In California, the County Veterans Service Officer plays a critical role in the veteran's advocacy system. Veterans Service Offices are locally-funded agencies established to assist veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services accrued through military service. Click here for a list of services provided, and other helpful links.
Calling 2-1-1 for Support
2-1-1 San Diego is a 24/7 stigma-free and confidential phone service dedicated to connecting people with community, health, and disaster services. When you call 2-1-1 San Diego, you are connected with a highly trained Client Service Representative (CSR) who can navigate the complex system, prescreen you for possible program and benefit eligibility, and connect you to the best military or veterans resources and benefit information based on branch of service, status of service including veterans and active duty, and by category, such as behavioral health, education and employment, and financial assistance.
Assessing for the Right Support
 2-1-1 San Diego can also assess you or your family for benefit programs and services provided by the military that are difficult to identify at times, as well as veteran and military specific programs offered in our community. There are many different benefits, programs and services available, each with different eligibility requirements. Some of the programs in our database are available to anyone in the County, while others are specific to military or veterans and their families. Our Client Service Representatives are highly trained to assess your needs and prescreen you for services and find something that is right for you and your family. For example, one of our community partners, Operation Homefront (OH), provides emergency financial and other comprehensive assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.
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