Resources for Veterans


Federal Resources

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

The main website for the VA. Gain access to veteran resources and information.

Veterans Crisis Line

A free, anonymous, and confidential way for a veteran, service members or caregiver to speak or text with a qualified responder. Available all day, every day. Dial 988 and then press 1.

VA eBenefits

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs official benefits portal. You may be eligible for monthly benefits, no matter when or where you served. These benefits include:

  • Disability Compensation: Veterans can apply for disability compensation for service-related injuries or conditions. This benefit provides essential financial support.

  • Add or Remove Dependent: This feature allows veterans to update their dependents for benefits purposes, ensuring that their benefits accurately reflect their current family situations.

  • Pension Benefits: Aimed at veterans with limited income who served during wartime, this program provides vital financial assistance.

  • Education Benefits: Through this portal, veterans can apply for and manage their GI Bill and other educational benefits, crucial for furthering education or training post-service.

  • Certificate of Eligibility for Home Loan: Veterans can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA-backed home loan, a key resource for home ownership.

  • Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits: This program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities in preparing for, finding, and maintaining suitable employment.

  • VGLI Policy Management: Here, veterans can manage their Veterans' Group Life Insurance policy, ensuring their family's financial future.

  • VA Health Care: Veterans can apply for health care benefits and access a range of medical services through the VA.

  • Burial Benefits: This section provides information and application processes for burial benefits, honoring veterans in their final resting place.

VA Coaching Into Care

“Coaching Into Care” is a national telephone service of the VA which aims to educate, support, and empower family members and friends who are seeking care or services for a Veteran.

VA Assistance for Family Caregivers

The VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers offers veteran caregivers support as they attend to the basic daily needs of the veteran. There are minimum standards of care needed to qualify for this program. There is a link to apply as well.

National Archives

Link to request a veteran’s military service records. This includes discharge documents (DD214 or similar items), personnel records, proof of military training, awards, and assignments. Additionally, has links to request military medical/health records and procedures to obtain lost medals and awards.

State Resources

CalVet

Provides information about state and federal benefits for California veterans and their families. Also offers services to assist California veterans with their earned benefits through education and advocacy.

San Diego County Resources:

Property Tax Exemption

The Disabled Veterans' Exemption is available for qualified veterans or the unmarried surviving spouse of the veteran to reduce their property taxes. The exemption amount is adjusted annually due to inflation.

Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides benefit information and assistance, plus other support to San Diego County veterans and their families.

Not For Profit Resources:

CAVSA

Consortium of non-profit veteran service providers working in partnership to address the needs of California’s veterans.

SDVC

Coalition of over 150 organizations, businesses, and agencies, which provide veterans a wide array of services and opportunities.

Our Programs

Wounded Warrior Homes offers vital programs for veterans, focusing on transitional housing and a suite of supportive services to aid in the journey to independent living. Our mission includes not only affordable housing in the San Diego area but also extends to job education, medical services, and essential on-site support like case management and therapy.

  • 24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.

  • You do not have to be enrolled in VA healthcare or benefits to connect.

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