Veteran & Family Resource Guide
Serving Veterans, Military Families, & Our Community Since 1914
Welcome to the VFW Resource Center. Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning for additional community support for veterans, or assisting a fellow veteran or family member, this guide is designed to connect you with trusted local, regional, state, and national resources.
Veterans and their loved ones often face challenges related to health care, housing, finances, employment, caregiving, transportation, and navigating benefits. The veteran support resources listed below can help with everything from emergency assistance and food support to VA claims, counseling, housing programs, and family resources for veterans. We encourage you to start with the resource that best matches your current need and reach out directly for assistance.
Veteran & Family Resource Guide
Benefits, Claims, & Government Assistance
This is a great starting point for veterans and families who need help understanding benefits, filing claims, applying for public assistance, or finding the right government office to contact. These resources can help with VA benefits, county services, state programs, and general assistance navigation.
CalVet
Services Available: State veteran benefits, home loans, college fee waivers, veterans homes, and advocacy services to provide community support for veterans. We also offer family resources for veterans to ensure they have access to necessary veteran support resources.
Website: www.calvet.ca.gov
Phone: 800-952-5626
El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency
Services Available: CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Assistance, and family services, as well as vital food assistance and referrals. We also offer community support for veterans and family resources for veterans to ensure they have access to necessary veteran support resources.
Website: www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Health-Well-Being/Human-Services
Phone: 530-642-7300
El Dorado County Veterans Service Office
Services Available: VA claims, benefits, compensation, pensions, survivor benefits, and referrals to community support for veterans, along with family resources for veterans. Explore our veteran support resources for assistance.
Website: www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Services/Assistance-Programs/Veteran-Services
Phone: 530-621-5892
County Veterans Service Offices (CVSO)
Services Available: Benefits navigation, claims assistance, appeals support, and veteran benefit referrals, all designed to enhance community support for veterans and provide essential family resources for veterans. You can also find other veteran support resources through our services.
Website: www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/County-Veteran-Service-Organization.aspx
Phone: 844-SERV-VET
USA.gov Benefits and Assistance
Services Available: Access federal resources for housing, food, health care, disability, Social Security, and military and veteran benefits, including valuable community support for veterans and family resources for veterans.
Website: www.usa.gov/benefits
Phone: 844-USA-GOV1
Caregiver, Family, and Community Support
Strong support systems help veterans and families thrive. This section highlights organizations focused on caregivers, spouses, peer support, family programs, and community connection.
American Legion
Services Available: Veteran advocacy, community support for veterans, family resources for veterans, youth programs, and benefits guidance.
Website: www.legion.org
Phone: Contact local post for veteran support resources.
Blue Star Families
Services Available: Community support for veterans, military and veteran family programs, career resources, events, volunteer opportunities, discounts, and peer connections, as well as family resources for veterans and veteran support resources.
Website: www.bluestarfam.org
Phone: 202-630-2583
California Caregiver Resource Centers
Services Available: caregiver assessments, support groups, respite resources, education, and care planning. We provide community support for veterans through various family resources for veterans and veteran support resources tailored to meet their needs.
Website: www.caregivercalifornia.org
Phone: Contact your local center through the website.
California Department of Aging
Services Available: Caregiver resources, senior services, Medicare counseling referrals, aging support programs, and community support for veterans. We also offer comprehensive family resources for veterans and veteran support resources to assist those in need.
Website: www.aging.ca.gov/Contact_Us/
Phone: 800-510-2020
VA Caregiver Support Program
Services Available: Caregiver education, counseling, support groups, wellness resources, and referrals to caregiver coordinators. Our offerings are designed to provide community support for veterans and their families, ensuring access to vital family resources for veterans and veteran support resources that enhance their caregiving experiences.
Website: www.caregiver.va.gov
Phone: 855-260-3274
Women Veterans Call Center
Services Available: Information regarding benefits, health care, employment resources, and caregiver support for women veterans, along with referrals to community support for veterans. These family resources for veterans help ensure access to essential veteran support resources.
Website: www.va.gov/womenvet/
Phone: 855-829-6636
Employment, Job Training, and Career Support
Whether transitioning from military service, re-entering the workforce, or exploring a new career path, these resources can help veterans and family members find employment and training opportunities.
California Employment Development Department (EDD) / CalJOBS
Services Available: Veteran employment services, job placement assistance, and résumé tools, along with training resources and information on unemployment. We also offer career development programs, all aimed at enhancing community support for veterans and providing valuable family resources for veterans through various veteran support resources.
Website: www.edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training/Services_for_Veterans/
Phone: 800-758-0398
El Dorado County Employment Services / Connections One Stop
Services Available: Job search assistance, résumé development, job training referrals, employment counseling, and workforce development. We also provide community support for veterans through various family resources for veterans and veteran support resources to enhance their employment opportunities.
Phone: 530-642-4850
Military OneSource
Services Available: Non-medical counseling, financial counseling, education support, spouse employment assistance, relocation support, and family resources for veterans services. For community support for veterans, explore the various veteran support resources available.
Website: www.militaryonesource.mil
Phone: 800-342-9647
Food, Basic Needs, and Emergency Support
This section includes resources for food, emergency financial assistance, household goods, family support, and unexpected hardships.
Food Bank of El Dorado County
Services Available: Emergency food assistance, food pantries, senior nutrition support, and community food programs that also serve as vital community support for veterans and provide essential family resources for veterans.
Website: www.foodbankedc.org/get-help/
Phone: 530-621-9950
Explore our veteran support resources for additional assistance.
El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR)
Services Available: Food assistance, transportation assistance, emergency aid, household goods, and community support for veterans, along with various family resources for veterans and veteran support resources.
Website: www.mfsgonline.org/about-us/
Phone: 530-621-5146
Military Family Support Group
Services Available: Financial assistance, family resources for veterans, family support programs, supplies, peer support, and emergency assistance. For comprehensive community support for veterans, visit our resources online.
Website: www.mfsgonline.org
Phone: 530-621-5146
Operation Homefront
Services Available: Financial assistance, housing support, family programs, school supply programs, holiday support, and emergency relief, all aimed at providing vital community support for veterans. We also offer a range of family resources for veterans to ensure they have the help they need. For more information on veteran support resources, please visit our website or contact us directly.
Website: www.operationhomefront.org/contact-us/
Phone: 800-722-6098
Health Care, Mental Health, and Crisis Support
Veterans and family members deserve access to quality health care and support. These organizations provide medical services, counseling, wellness resources, and crisis intervention.
Citrus Heights Vet Center
Services Available: Individual counseling, PTSD support, military sexual trauma counseling, family counseling, and readjustment services to provide essential community support for veterans. We also offer valuable family resources for veterans to enhance their well-being and access needed veteran support resources.
Website: www.va.gov/citrus-heights-vet-center/
Phone: 916-535-0420
Covered California
Services Available: Health insurance enrollment, financial assistance, Medi-Cal connections, and coverage guidance. We also provide community support for veterans and family resources for veterans to help navigate these services, along with additional veteran support resources.
Website: www.coveredca.com/support/contact-us/
Phone: 800-300-1506
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Services Available: Primary care, specialty care, mental health services, pharmacy services, and veteran health care enrollment, which are all part of our community support for veterans. We also provide various family resources for veterans to help you navigate your health care options and access essential veteran support resources.
Website: www.va.gov/sierra-nevada-health-care/
Phone: 775-786-7200
VA Whole Health
Services Available: Wellness planning, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, stress management, and whole-person care are part of our comprehensive community support for veterans. Additionally, we offer valuable family resources for veterans and various veteran support resources to ensure holistic well-being.
Website: www.va.gov/wholehealth/
Phone: Contact your local VA facility.
Veterans Crisis Line
Services Available: 24/7 confidential crisis intervention for veterans, service members, and their families. We also offer community support for veterans, including family resources for veterans, caregivers, and friends who need assistance.
Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net
Phone: Dial 988 and Press 1 for veteran support resources.
Housing and Homelessness Support
Stable housing is a critical part of health and well-being. These resources can assist with housing searches, housing stability, rental support, and homelessness prevention.
El Dorado COPE
Services Available: Affordable housing support, housing stability services, community support programs, including community support for veterans, and self-sufficiency resources. We also provide family resources for veterans and various veteran support resources.
El Dorado County Housing and Homelessness Services
Services Available: Housing assistance, housing voucher information, homelessness assessments, referrals, and Navigation Center services aimed at providing essential community support for veterans, as well as family resources for veterans and other veteran support resources.
Phone: 530-621-6300
Mather Veterans Village
Services Available: Transitional and supportive housing, case management, and veteran support resources designed to help veterans achieve housing stability through community support for veterans. We also offer family resources for veterans to assist them on their journey to stable living.
Website: www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/VetHousing-Mather-Veterans-Village.aspx
Phone: 916-273-8944
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Services Available: Community support for veterans including housing referrals, homelessness prevention, emergency support, and connection to veteran support resources and VA homeless programs.
Website: www.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCallCenter.asp
Phone: 877-424-3838
Survivor, Grief, and Family Lodging Support
The loss of a loved one or the stress of long-term medical care can be overwhelming. These resources offer compassionate support, lodging assistance, survivor services, and family-centered programs.
Fisher House Foundation
Services Available: Enjoy community support for veterans through free lodging near military and VA medical centers, travel support programs, scholarships, and family resources for veterans that assist families in need.
Website: www.fisherhouse.org
Phone: 888-294-8560
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Services Available: Grief support, peer mentoring, casework assistance, and survivor programs, as well as youth camps and family resources for veterans following military loss. We are dedicated to providing community support for veterans to help them navigate their challenges.
Website: www.taps.org/contact
Phone: 800-959-8277
Transportation
Reliable transportation can make it easier to access health care, employment, services, and community activities. These resources provide transportation information and travel assistance.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Services Available: Community support for veterans, including transportation to VA medical appointments, benefits assistance, employment support, and veteran advocacy. We offer a range of family resources for veterans to ensure their needs are met.
Website: www.dav.org/get-help-now/medical-transportation/
Phone: 877-426-2838
Discover the valuable veteran support resources we provide.
El Dorado Transit
Services Available: Local transit, commuter services, accessibility assistance, route planning, and transportation information, all aimed at providing community support for veterans and offering family resources for veterans in need of veteran support resources.
Website: www.eldoradotransit.com/about-us/contact-us/
Phone: 530-642-5383
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