California

2-1-1 California

Offers 24 hour information for community services, health and disaster information, child care, senior services, counseling, food, shelter, job services and much more.
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Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Locations in California

Provides emergency assistance, education programs and community programs to Airmen and their families.
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Armed Services YMCA - Camp Pendleton

A non-profit civilian organization located on base that provides support services to military Service Members and their families, including child care, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services and holiday meals, among many others.
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Army Emergency Relief (AER) Sections in California

Provides locations and contact information for AER Sections in California. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers, Veterans and their dependents when there is a valid need.
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Army Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) in California

Provides a list of Army FRGs located in California, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.
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Army Integrated Family Support Network - California

Provides comprehensive list of family programs, services and resources for Service Members, Veterans and family members located in California.
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Association of the United States Army (AUSA) - California Chapters

Links to California Chapters of AUSA, which develop programs and activities that provide community support and serve as liaisons between the Army and local civilian communities.
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Bereaved Parents of the USA California Chapters

Support group for parents, grandparents and older siblings who have lost a child or children. Monthly meetings are held in a variety of locations across California.
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California Alliance of Information & Referral Services (CAIRS)

Provides information and referrals to callers so that they can be connected to resources and services in their community. Download contact information for 2-1-1 representatives in your county

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California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO)

Advocates on behalf of California Veterans, promoting legislation and policy supportive of Veterans' rights and issues. Also, provides services to Veterans and their families. Contact your nearest Veterans service office.

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California Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Provides information, advice and representation regarding programs and services offered by the California Department of Rehabilitation, including legal assistance and advocacy services to ensure the protection of rights and to facilitate access to appropriate services through California's Department of Rehabilition.

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California Consumers' Guide to Legal Help

Provides California resources for finding legal advice or representation, hiring or using a lawyer, and representing yourself or learning about the law.
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California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA)

Assists California Veterans and their families in obtaining benefits, low-cost loans and medical care.
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California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA) Veterans Services Field Offices

Lists the contact information and hours of operation for the California Veterans Services Field Offices.
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California Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs

Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs serving residents of California.
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California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance

Provides information and support to all California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (CADVBE), including how to participate in state contracts for providing goods and services, how to get certified and whom to contact for assistance. Also offers information on the California College Fee Waiver (CFW) Program that benefits the spouse and children of U.S. Veterans.

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California Food Stamp Program

Information on the Food Stamp Program, which provides low-income California residents with financial assistance for purchasing food. You apply for benefits by completing a state application form.

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California Military Campgrounds

Provides list of recreational travel and outdoor recreational opportunities in California.
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California National Guard

Provides services and resources to Service Members, their families and civilians, including state job information, grants and loans, support groups and Veterans assistance.
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California Operation: Military Kids

Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.
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California Protection & Advocacy, Inc.

Works to advance human and legal rights of Californians with disabilities through its legal services and advocacy programs.
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California State Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in California. Resources include information on health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's California fact sheet.

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California Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA)

The TAA serves as a statewide point of contact and coordinator, providing technical support to managers, supervisors, National Guard members and their family members regarding the benefits and entitlements available through the VA.
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Challenges Foundation- Scuba Diving Project

Dedicated to teaching wounded and disabled Veterans how to swim, skin and scuba dive. Recent evidence shows the therapeutic value of these activities for persons with disabilities including a most common wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
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Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) California Chapters

List of DS/USA Chapters in California. Established by disabled Vietnam Veterans, DS/USA offers sports rehabilitation programs, including winter skiing, aquatic sports, competition, and special sports events to anyone with a permanent disability.
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Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities

Report from the California Department of Rehabilitation to improve California's response to helping persons with disabilities during major disasters.
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Distinguished Veteran Pass Program

Qualified California disabled war Veterans are eligible to receive a Distinguished Veteran Pass, which permits use of all basic State Park System operated facilities at no charge.
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Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Includes information and resources related to preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Works with state agencies and local governments on emergency planning efforts.
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Mental Health America (MHA) of San Diego County

Provides information on local support groups and consultation to help individuals develop new groups.
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Military HOMEFRONT - California State Resources

Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the state of California.
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Military Heroes - Laptop Computer Project

Provides laptop computers on wireless networks for each family staying at Fisher Houses at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (AMC), Tripler AMC, Wilford Hall AMC, Brooke AMC, Darnell AMC, Womack AMC and Balboa Naval Medical Center.
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MySTATE Directories of Services - California

Organizations in California that provide special discounts and services to members of the military community, including directories, locations of programs and services, maps and directions.
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National Association of Counties (NACo)

Represents more than 2,000 counties across the U.S. NACo also provides links to important contacts and resources in California counties such as Congressional districts and census data. For more information visit the Web site of the California State Association of Counties.

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National Governors Association (NGA)

Provides governors with services that include representing states in Washington, DC on key issues and developing policy reports on innovative state programs. NGA addresses areas that include education, health, and technology and welfare reform. Visit NGA's Web site for information about California state government.

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National League of Cities (NLC)

Works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC also provides contact information for many cities and towns in California to connect you to the programs and services they offer in your community.

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Navy Region Southwest Navy Fleet & Family Support Centers (NFFSC)

Information on NFFSCs in the Southwest Region, including CA and NV. Services for sailors and families may include family support groups, domestic abuse prevention, ombudsman program, personal finance management, sexual assault prevention and transition assistance.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

NMCRS locations in California provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services, and their eligible family members and survivors.
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New Law Offers Alternative Sentencing for California Service Members with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Article discusses the alternative sentencing program for war on terror Veterans suffering from PTSD.
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Northern California Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Committee Contact List

List of Northern California ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.

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Operation Homefront - Southern California Chapter

Provides emergency assistance and morale to Service Members, Veterans and their families residing in California.
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San Diego Active Duty Military Service Organizations Information

Serves San Diego's military community by providing information on organizations that need volunteers and donations, where military families can go for help and links to sites that provide scholarships or educational support to Active Duty military and/or families of Active Duty military.
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San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation Injured Service Member Program

Offers a wide variety of opportunities for injured Service Members to be introduced to and play adaptive sports, improve overall fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Eligible participants include all Service Members, Veterans and dependants of the military.
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San Diego Armed Services YMCA

A non-profit organization that provides support services to military Service Members and their families, including child care, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services and holiday meals, among many others. Check out the event calendar.

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San Diego Better Business Bureau (BBB) Military Line Program

Provides Service Members and their families with consumer education and advocacy. The program makes your BBB's resources accessible to military personnel and their families in the San Diego and Imperial County areas.
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San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC)

Non-profit mutual benefit corporation supporting, promoting and representing the common business of the military, its quality of life and the defense industry community in San Diego.
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San Diego Parks & Recreation

Locations and information about city parks, golf courses, recreation centers and pools. Learn about the many therapeutic recreation programs and adaptive sports opportunities available.

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San Diego Public Library - Internet Access

The Central Library and all Branch Libraries provide access to the Internet during hours the library is open. Staff members are available to introduce library users to Internet searching.
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San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services

The City of San Diego Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) program provides sports, recreation, leisure and outreach services to San Diegans with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
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Southern California Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Committee Contact List

List of Southern California ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.

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Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Offers services to family caregivers of frail, older adults or adults with chronic and disabling conditions or disease, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and acquired brain injury, and is for residents of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
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The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

TCF chapters offer help with grief resolution after the death of a child. To find your local chapter, use the Chapter Locator and select your state from the drop down menu on the page.

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Twenty-Nine Palms Armed Services YMCA

A non-profit organization located on base that provides support services to military Service Members and their families, including child care, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services and holiday meals, among many others.
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U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance - California Offices

List of military legal assistance offices in California.
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Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

Links Veterans with a broad range of business services to assist them with starting or expanding a business initiative. The VBOC is a non-profit organization, partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is a division of Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc. (VVC).
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Veterans Claims & Benefits Representation

Assists California Veterans and their dependents in obtaining VA benefits through the process of application and representation of claims.
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Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD)

VVSD, also known as Vietnam Veterans of San Diego, is dedicated to extending assistance to needy and homeless Veterans of all wars and eras and their families by providing housing, food, clothing, substance abuse recovery and mental health counseling, job training and job search assistance. Offers a Warrior Traditions program, a support group for active and recently separated military combat Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, which is led by combat Veterans.

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Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc. (VVC)

Offers community based activities for Veterans and their families. Includes links to Four Service Centers and information on VVC programs including the Veterans Business Outreach Center, transitional housing and other programs that connect Veterans to employment and training, counseling and legal services.

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Where Communities Serve Veterans

The Southwest Veterans' Business Resource Center, Inc. assists Veterans and Service Members that have served in any military component, and with exception, spouses through outreach and education programs. Provides an online community to serve Veterans with programs that work so they reintegrate into society.
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Wounded Warrior Battalion West

Provides and facilitates assistance to wounded, ill and injured Marines, Sailors attached to or in support of Marine units and their family members throughout the phases of recovery.
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