The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline offers Veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline offers information and assistance to Veterans and their families; VA Medical Centers; federal, state, and local partners; and community-based agencies, service providers, and others who work with or simply want to support our nation's Veterans.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.va.gov/homeless/

CalVet provides loans at below-market interest rates with low or no down payment that increases veteran's purchasing power and keeps payments low. Eligibility has been expanded so that nearly every veteran wanting to buy a home in California is eligible. Any Veteran who is Honorably Discharged with at least 90 days of active duty service is qualified to receive a CalVet loan. Please call the listed phone numbers for information or check out the web site for frequently asked questions and further information.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.calvet.ca.gov/HomeLoans

The HUD-VASH Voucher program offers homeless or at risk of homelessness veterans with housing assistance information and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.

To refer a veteran call 877-4AID VET (877-424-3838).

Veterans are:

• Connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility
  • VA Medical Center
    (VAMC) Locator
    • Locate a local VA Medical Center now
      Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.
  • Locations include:
    • RENO VAMC
    • Auburn VA Outpatient Clinic
    • Lincoln Vet Center
• Hotline staff conducts a brief screening to assess needs.
• Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a veteran will be provided with information regarding homeless programs and services currently available
• Contact information will be requested so that homeless…

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The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.

Web pages

• Home - https://nchv.org/

Operation Homefront offers emergency financial assistance, housing, and recurrent family support programs for military families.

Web pages:

Home - https://operationhomefront.org/

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) provides services, benefits, and advocacy for veterans and their families across California.

Areas of assistance include:

• Education
• Employment
• Healthcare
• Home loans
• Housing
• VA claims support
• General advocacy for veteran rights and services

Programs are available for veterans of all eras and discharge types, depending on benefit eligibility requirements.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.calvet.ca.gov/calvet-programs/veteran-services
• Troops to College - CalVet - https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/Troops-to-College.aspx
• Troops to College - California State University system - http://www.calstate.edu/veterans/
• Home Loans - https://www.calvet.ca.gov/HomeLoans

Nations Finest provides supportive services to very low-income Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

It provides eligible Veteran families with:

• Outreach
• Case management
• Assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits that promote housing stability

Web pages

• Home - https://nationsfinest.org/
• Locations - https://nationsfinest.org/locations/
• Programs & Services - https://nationsfinest.org/our-services/

The Placer County Veterans Service Office assists veterans, dependents, and survivors in accessing local, state, and federal benefits.

Services include:

• Assistance filing VA claims and appeals
• Information about compensation and pension benefits
• Referrals for education, employment, housing, and mental health services
• Help accessing CalVet and federal VA programs
• Survivor and dependent benefit assistance
• Guidance with discharge upgrades and record requests

Services are available to veterans of all eras and discharge types, depending on eligibility.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1875/Veterans 

The Placer County Veterans Service Office in North Lake Tahoe supports veterans, dependents, and survivors with access to local, state, and federal benefits.

Services include:

• Assistance filing VA claims and appeals
• Information about compensation and pension benefits
• Referrals for education, employment, housing, and mental health services
• Help accessing CalVet and federal VA programs
• Survivor and dependent benefit assistance
• Guidance with discharge upgrades and record requests

Services are available to veterans of all eras and discharge types, depending on eligibility.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1875/Veterans

The Placer County Veterans Service Office in Rocklin assists veterans, dependents, and survivors with access to local, state, and federal benefits.

Services include:

• Assistance filing VA claims and appeals
• Information about compensation and pension benefits
• Referrals for education, employment, housing, and mental health services
• Help accessing CalVet and federal VA programs
• Survivor and dependent benefit assistance
• Guidance with discharge upgrades and record requests

Services are available to veterans of all eras and discharge types, depending on eligibility.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1875/Veterans