Veterans & Military Families

Our Military Kids supports children (ages 5 – 12th grade) of deployed National Guard and Reserve service members, as well as those of wounded veterans from all service branches, with grants that provide up to $300 for a chosen activity. Participation in these activities helps military children cope with stress and build self-confidence while their parents are recovering or serving overseas.

Sesame Street for Military Families

www.sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org

Educational and supportive topics for military children: civilian life, deployment, injuries, homecomings, relocation, and more.

Tutor.com

www.military.tutor.com

Online tutoring and homework help for U.S. military and their families provided 24/7 at no cost by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.

Employment

Foothill Workforce Development Board

1207 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA 91106

626) 796-5627

https://fwdbworks.org/veterans/

Provides services for employment, transitioning back to civilian life, and women soldiers.

Goodwill Southern California Employment Center

Veterans Employment Program Center at Fletcher Square

3150 San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90065

323.539.2000

https://www.goodwillsocal.org/career-services/employment-centers/

Employers receive assistance finding candidates and screening prospective employees, and career seekers receive assistance in the following areas: One-on-One Career Counseling; Job Search Strategies; Access to Computer, Internet, Phone, Fax and Copiers; Access to Community Resources, Text Books, Bus Passes, and other Work Tools, On-the-Job Training Opportunities, Career Development and Job Leads

MCS

3333 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 405 • Los Angeles CA 90010

213.355.5300

https://www.mcscalifornia.com/veterans-employment-training-services/

The MCS Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) is available to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment/training opportunities by protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.

General Assistance

Give an Hour

https://giveanhour.org/get-help/military-resource-center/

Give an Hour has collected information on partner and other veteran service organizations to help you overcome any additional challenges you may be facing.

Military One Source

800-342-9647

TTY/TDD: Dial 711 and give the toll-free number 800-342-9647

www.militaryonesource.mil

*Live chat available on website

Active duty military resource website, offering 24/7 support for service members, spouses, their family and survivors on taxes, moving, benefits, MWR and more

New Direction for Veterans

(310) 914-4045

https://ndvets.org/

11303 Wilshire Blvd., VA Bldg 116 Los Angeles, CA 90073

New Directions for Veterans (NDVets), a licensed, long-term drug and alcohol treatment program founded by formerly homeless veterans, has provided food, shelter, support and rehabilitation to clients since 1992. Services include substance abuse rehabilitation, remedial education, vocational assessment and training, permanent supportive housing assistance, services for post 9/11 veterans, aftercare.

Support the Enlisted Project

(714) 444-0075

https://www.stepsocal.org/

1631 Sunflower Ave., Suite C34, Santa Ana, CA 92704

STEP builds financial self-sufficiency among junior active duty enlisted members and recently discharged enlisted Veterans and their families facing financial crisis through counseling, education and grants.

USA CARES

1-800-773-0387

https://usacares.org/

USA Cares' mission is to provide post-9/11 military veterans, service members and their families with emergency financial assistance and post-service skills training that will create a foundation for long-term stability.

Wounded Warrior Project

888-WWP-ALUM (997-2586)

www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Provides various services such as help navigating through the VA, peer groups, mental & physical wellness, employment, legal, & help acquiring a service dog. Families welcome.

Housing

Habitat for Humanity of San Gabriel Valley

626.387.6899

https://sgvhabitat.org/

724 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016

Helps qualifying homebuyers (veteran looking to own a home and currently have a need for housing) build and purchase their homes with an affordable mortgage or if home is in need of major repairs. In some cases, widows or widowers of veterans may be eligible for our services.

Legal Services

Veterans Legal Institute

2100 N. Broadway, Ste. 209 Santa Ana, CA 92706

(714) 852-3492

https://www.vetslegal.com/

Veterans Legal Institute® (VLI) provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at risk, disabled and low income current and former service members to eradicate barriers to housing, healthcare, education, and employment and foster self-sufficiency.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Headstrong Project

www.getheadstrong.org/

*Check website to get connected

Headstrong developed an effective, individually tailored and comprehensive treatment program for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and related military trauma

Give an Hour

https://giveanhour.org/get-help/military-resource-center/

Give an Hour offers mental health care to Active duty, National Guard and Reserve, Veterans, and their loved ones. Give an Hour’s services complement Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare delivery by serving veterans and military families seeking care outside the current system, those no longer eligible for healthcare provided by the DOD or VA, and non-eligible siblings, parents, partners, and other loved ones.

The Jimmy Miller Foundation -- Ocean Therapy

2711 Sepulveda Blvd. #331 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

424-290-1953

https://jimmymillerfoundation.org/ocean-therapy/

JMMF provides the vets the opportunity to learn to surf in a supportive environment, while focusing on the therapeutic benefits of the ocean, the sport of surfing and the supportive surf community.

Mental Health America

562-285-1330

https://www.mhala.org

Our services help Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program focuses on housing stability and sustainability, including employment training and placement, to prevent and reduce homelessness and to promote stable living.

National Center for PTSD

US Department of Veteran Affairs

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/index.asp

The VA offers PTSD advice and options for active military as well as veterans.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

TTY: 1-800-799-4889

This hotline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. Your call is free and confidential.

Real Warriors

1-800-273-8255

Live support: https://chat.magellanhealth.com/Cutesoft_Client/CuteChat/DCOE_SupportClient.aspx##

Resource center: 866-966-1020

https://www.realwarriors.net/

Get the information you need with the Real Warriors Live Chat. A trained health resource consultant is ready to talk, listen and provide the guidance and resources you’re looking for. Access our privacy policies and disclaimers to see our commitment to your confidentiality.

Tricare

https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Mental/GettingMHCare

Service Animals

4 Dogs 4 Patriots

4Paws 4Patriots HQ 27895 Diaz Road Suite B Temecula, CA 92590

951-565-0849

www.4paws4patriots.org

4 Paws 4 Patriots trains medical/psychiatric service dogs to change the lives of disabled veterans and their families.

Guide Dogs of America

858-376-3141

www.guidedogsofamerica.org/veteran-service-dogs/

Veteran must be honorably discharged with a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma and/or a Mobility Limitation.

Patriots and Paws

714-323-PAAW (7229)

9121 Atlanta Avenue #471 Huntington Beach, CA 92646

www.patriotsandpaws.org/paws-program/

Patriots and Paws provides veterans, active military, and their families, free basic home furnishings and necessities. They also unite them with a rescued animal so it can be trained and become a service companion.

Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy

Andy: (949) 293-3243

www.veteransdogtraining.org/

Dedicated to assisting Southern California veterans with disabilities and their families free of charge with the following: Training their own dog as a service dog to assist them with their disability enabling them to live a better life; Locating a dog for them to train as a service dog; Veteran Administration benefit issue; Through association with Veterans Legal Institute of Orange County assist in Landlord - Tenant or employment issues associated with a service dog; Connect them with a source of free household items they may require

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