Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers
The 2025 Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers provides information on benefits and services currently available by law and regulation. The information provided in the guide is validated by VA as of Oct 10, 2024.
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Veterans Employment Program (VEP)
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (VEP) is grant-funded through the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA). VEP
increases access to career pathway programs and helps transitioning active-duty personnel, veterans, and eligible spouses enter the workforce in skilled and in-demand occupations.
Veterans Homes of California
The Veterans Homes of California offers affordable long-term care to aged and disabled veterans as well as their eligible spouses and domestic partners. With eight facilities across the state, the Veterans Homes offer services ranging from independent living programs to higher levels of care.
County of Orange Veterans Resource Directory
The updated County of Orange Veterans Resource Directory is now available to view and print online. Community members may also request a copy by calling the Veterans Service Office at (714) 480-6555.
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Military Caregiver Support
The Department of Defense Military Caregiver Support directory includes the most commonly referenced resources, organizations, agencies, and programs that provide support to the caregivers of wounded, ill, or injured service members.
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO)
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 and is often the initial contact in the community for veterans...
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have...
CalVet Veterans Resource Book 8th Edition
CalVet’s Veterans Resource Book, which is now available in both digital and hard copy, outlines all of the state and federal benefits and other incentives available to California veterans. Each listing provides an overview of the benefit, as well as information on who is eligible and how to apply...
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National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO)
The National Association of County Veterans Service Officers is an organization made up of local government employees. Their members are tasked with assisting veterans in developing and processing their claims.
Strong Families, Strong Children (SFSC)
SFSC's mission is to improve the health and well-being of veterans, military families and children throughout Orange County by engaging the community, building resiliency, and creating safer, more stable home environments.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs envisions to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned — and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
Mental Health
Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory
This inventory provides information on resources to help health and social service professionals support older Veterans and other older adults who have or are at risk for behavioral health conditions.
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OC4Vets Behavioral Health program
The OC4Vets Behavioral Health program is funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and provides services in support of Orange County Veterans and their families. Please call (714) 480-6476.
Court Support 4 Vets
Assists Veterans by providing behavioral health expertise for Vets involved in Orange County’s civil and criminal legal system, to include Non-Criminal Domestic Violence Court and Veterans Treatment Court.
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, their health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online.
Veterans Crisis Line
If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, the Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects you to a real person specially trained to support Veterans. Please dial 988 and press 1 or text 838255.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
VA Facilities
Employment Resources
Working Wardrobes
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging.
Working Wardrobes is here to help! Working Wardrobes provides veterans from every branch of the military with the tools and skills they need to find meaningful employment after service.
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Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP)
Get 1:1 career counseling, work experience, skills training, direct job placement services, and connect with employers who are actively recruiting veterans through our Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP). To learn more, call (714) 480-6500, email veap@ocworkforcesolutions.com or...
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American Legion
American Legion's mission is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by their devotion to mutual helpfulness.
AMVETS (American Veterans)
AMVETS (American Veterans) is the nation’s most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans. AMVETS is open to and fighting for all who honorably served in the United States military, including the Reserve and Guard. With more...
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. It is their vision to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their...
Education
Continuing Education Resources for Veterans
Through federal programs, state-level grants and scholarships, school-sponsored initiatives, and the work of various non-profit organizations, there are any number of opportunities for qualifying veterans to pursue and obtain a college degree.