California is home to nearly 2 million veterans, including more than 134,000 former service members who live right here in Riverside County. Our veterans deserve the care they were promised and the benefits they have earned in service to our country. Fortunately, the Riverside County is home to organizations and agencies that offer a wide range of services and are dedicated to assisting local veterans.
The following links highlight a number of critical resources that are available to veterans here in Riverside County:
Healthcare Assistance
myCalVet - provides veterans and their families the opportunity to create a customized profile which targets the benefits, resources, and services available in their community and throughout the state.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE - Veterans and their loved ones can call (800) 273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, or call your local 24-hour mental health crisis line.
FIND A COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE NEAR YOU - County Veteran Service Offices (CVSO) are the key agencies in providing California's Veterans with assistance and connection to benefits and services in local communities throughout the state.
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Database - FIND A VETERANS HOSPITAL OR CLINIC NEAR YOU
Access to Housing and Education
The College Tuition Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents - The College Tuition Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus for qualified dependents of certain Veterans.
CalVet Veteran Homes - Veterans who are age 55 and above, and discharged from active military service under honorable conditions, are eligible to apply for admission. The age requirement is waived for disabled or homeless veterans needing long-term care.
CalVet Home Loans - If you are ready to buy a home, CalVet Home Loans is here to meet our Veterans' home financing needs.
Employment
Vietnam Veterans of America
www.vva.org
Employment Resources
www.vetjobs.com
US Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Services
www.dol.gov/vets
California Disabled Veteran Business Alliance
http://dvba.org/
Federal jobs
www.usajobs.gov
Employment Development Department
www.edd.ca.gov
State of California
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/jobs
Work for Warriors
http://www.workforwarriors.org/
General Assistance and Information
The Minority Veterans Division is the California Department of Veterans Affairs model for inters-and intra-agency co-operation, to ensure all Veterans receive equal service regardless of race, origin, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
CalVet division for Women Veterans provides information, advocacy, outreach, and support to Women Veterans and their families.
The California Veterans Resource Book is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information about the wide variety of the services and benefits available to Veterans and family members. Many benefits and services have been expanded and improved. CalVet’s Resource Book is updated every two years and is available in hard copy and online.
American Legion
Today there is no accurate record of the total number of veterans' organizations, but among them all, none has grown so large or has exercised such wide influence as The American Legion. None is so intimately identified with the word "veteran".
AMVETS
A leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America's Armed Forces, AMVETS provides, not only support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, but also community services that enhance the quality of life for this nation's citizens.
Veterans Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars has been a voice for our nation's veterans for more than a century and is the nation's oldest major veteran's organization. To America and the world, the letters "VFW" symbolize volunteerism and community service.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
Resource Contacts
Federal
Veterans Administration Regional Office
1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612
800-827-1000
www.va.gov
State
California Department of Veteran Affairs
1277 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
800-952-5626
www.calvet.ca.gov
Riverside County Department of Veterans Services
Location: Riverside
Hours: M-TH 8 am - 4pm
Office 4360 Orange Street, Riverside, CA, 92501
Main (951) 955-3060
Fax: (951) 955-3063
Temporary Field Schedule
Location: Corona
Description: Vet Center
Hours: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 9 am - Noon
Office 800 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 101, Corona, CA, 92879
Main (951) 955-3060
In addition, my staff and I are always ready to offer assistance on any state issues that you may have. Please do not hesitate to call my offices to speak with a representative:
Capitol Office:
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 94249-0060
(916) 319-2060
(916) 319-2160 fax
District Office:
391 N Main Street, Suite 210
Corona, CA 92880
(951) 371-6860