MILITARY & VETERAN RESOURCES

    • Riverside County Department of Veteran’s Services

      County Veteran Services include assistance with filing for Veteran’s benefits, VA compensation claims, aid for those who are housebound, request for military records and decorations, vocational rehabilitation, home loans, and more! These County Department of Veterans Affairs Representatives are not employees of the federal government, they are county employees that can assist you with any veterans claim.

      Temecula (Branch Location): 42000 Business Park Drive, Temecula CA 92590 | (951) 955-3060 | Open Monday – Thursday, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

      MilVet (Satellite Location): 33040 Antelope Road, STE 114, Murrieta, CA 92563 | (951) 902-9681 | Open every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

      To book an appointment or for more information https://rivcoveterans.org/book-appointment

    • California Department of Veterans Affairs (Calvet) - (800) 952-5626

      Veterans services and benefits including education, employment, healthcare, and VA claims assistance.

      Physical Address: 1227 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
      Mailing Address: P.O. Box 942895, Sacramento, CA 94295

      https://www.calvet.ca.gov/home

    • E-benefits: Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense - VA Hotline (855)-948-2311

      ttps://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage

    • Military OneSource - Education, relocation, parenting, stress – you name it. Military OneSource was created to help with just about any need. Available by phone or online, their free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserves service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential.

      http://www.militaryonesource.mil

    • National Resource Directory - The National Resource Directory is a website for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families and those who support them. It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics including benefits and compensation, education and training, employment, family and career support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation and travel and other services and resources.

      https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov

    • Resource Information - 211.org - Call 2-1-1

    • VA Benefits and Information - (800) MyVA411 or (800) 698-2411 to speak to a live person

      https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/

    • Women Veterans Call Center- Do you know your Veteran status? Do you have a Veteran ID card? Should you receive any benefits from VA, like the GI Bill? Do you know what health care benefits you have earned? If you do not know the answer to even one of these questions, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established the Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) just for you. Women Veterans can now connect with the WVCC through text messaging. Similar to the existing call line and online chat, women Veterans will be connected with WVCC representatives who can answer general questions about benefits, eligibility, and services specifically for women Veterans.

      https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/programoverview/wvcc.asp

    • Post - 9/11 GI Bill - (888) 442-4551

      Veterans may be eligible for education benefits to pay for tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, books and supplies, and rural benefit payments. Some service members can transfer the benefits to their spouse or children.  A veteran may be eligible if they have at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001 or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Veterans must also have received an honorable discharge or have been medically discharged to be eligible. Typically most education benefits can be collected up to 36 months, however, the maximum that can be collected under any combination program is 48 months.

      www.gibill.va.gov

    • TELACU Veterans Upward Bound

      For 29 years, our mission has been to motivate and assist Military Veterans and Reservists in Academic Development. Our mission is to prepare veterans/reservists for success at a post-secondary institution by developing academic skills, providing knowledge, and supporting our scholars with academic resources.

      Website: TELACU.com

      VUB link: https://telacu.com/telacu-education-foundation/college-readiness-programs/veterans-upward-bound/

    • The EBV Program - This program offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans and their family members who are in early growth mode for their new business.

      https://ebv.vets.syr.edu/

    • Vet to CEO - VetToCEO is a 501c3. The program is free to all veterans. They offer a free online program exclusively for verified members of the military and for veterans.  These programs were designed by veteran entrepreneurs and are facilitated by veteran entrepreneurs.  They are offered online so that anyone, anywhere can participate in a well designed, collaborative online environment.  The core entrepreneurship program is also offered face to face at select locations upon request. 

      http://www.vettoceo.org/

    • VTS No Cost Programs - Veterans Transition Support combines No Cost programs to prepare Veterans, Active Duty Personnel and Reservists for a seamless transition out of the military or into a new career. Veterans Transition Support sponsored programs include NO Cost LEAN Certification, OSHA Safety Training Courses, VA Disability Claim Filing, Maximizing your VA Home Loans Benefits, Veterans Career Matching Program Workshops, No Cost Security Officer Training, Veterans Business Networking Mixers, Mock Interviews, Resume and Cover Letter Work Shops and Veterans On-Boarding Support.

      https://www.veteranstransitionsupport.org/programs/

    • US Department of Veteran Affairs - Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension, and they are not paid without eligibility to Pension.

      Since Aid and Attendance and Housebound allowances increase the pension amount, people who are not eligible for a basic pension due to excessive income may be eligible for pension at these increased rates. A Veteran or surviving spouse may not receive Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound benefits at the same time.

      https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp

    • VA Family Caregiver Assistance Program - 909-825-7084 ext. 4805

      The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system

      https://www.caregiver.va.gov/

  • Emergency Shelters in the County of Riverside

    • Project Touch- (951) 677-9661

      Transitional Housing with 250 beds in multiple four-plex units, apartments and homes to assist families, single mothers, single men and women, averaging 220 to 260 daily including 90 - 100 children.

      Local Emergency Shelter provides year-round overnight shelter to meet the needs of hundreds of clients annually. We provide food, shelter and other essential needs, along with comprehensive case management.

      https://projecttouchonline.com/

    • US Vets -  (951) 656-6892

      Inland Empire is located at the March Air Reserve Base in Moreno County and provides housing and supportive services to veterans and their families throughout the Inland Empire.

      US Vets benefits may include rental assistance, utility assistance, moving expenses, security deposits, health care services, transportation services, legal services, emergency supplies, and more.

      15305 6th Street
      March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518

    • Valley Restart Shelter (951) 766-7476 200 E Menlo Ave Hemet, CA 92543

    Additional Housing Assistance

    Buying a Home

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA helps Service members, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy.

      https://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/

    • FEDVIP dental plans provide comprehensive dental coverage, including preventive services covered at 100% when you use an in-network provider. There are no deductibles when using in-network dentists. Also, there is no waiting period for major services such as crowns, bridges, dentures, orthodontia, and implants. Plan restrictions and limitations apply. Refer to individual carrier brochures for the official statement of benefits.

      https://www.benefeds.com/learn/fedvip/fedvip-plans

    • Free and Reduced Concert/Event Tickets - 1st Tix provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, create positive memories, and encourage first responders to stay engaged with local communities and American life. We support the brave men and women who answer our emergency calls by honoring their service with positive family and life experiences.

      1st Tix secures tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, educational and family activities across the nation. 1st responders sign up online. We verify their service. 1stTixers request tickets to events that interest them, then pay a small delivery fee to receive their free tickets. 1st Tix is powered by Vet Tix, which is a 95% Charity.

      https://www.1sttix.org/

    • Military Discounts Offered by Stores, Services and Online Siteshttps://militarybenefits.info/military-discounts/

    • Hospice of the Valley (951) 200-7800

      25240 Hancock Ave, Ste 120 Murrieta, CA 92562

    • Kay Ceniceros Senior Center (951) 672-9675

      29995 Evans Rd Menifee, CA 92586

    • Lake Elsinore Senior Center (951) 674-2526

      420 E. Lakeshore Dr Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

    • Murrieta Senior Center (951) 304-7275

      5 Town Square Murrieta. CA 92562

    • Riverside County Office of Aging (877) 932-4100

    • 4 Paws 4 Patriots - 4 Paws 4 Patriots was established to provide Service Dogs for Disabled American Veterans. This includes PTSD, TBI and Mobility Issues and PTSD education for the general public.

      http://www.4paws4patriots.org/

    • Canine Support Teams - (951) 301-3625

      Provides specially trained dogs to persons with disabilities at no cost to support their personal, social, and occupational independence. Here is the link to the online application - https://caninesupportteams.org/pawz/

      http://www.caninesupportteams.org/

    • Heal Vets - carries hundreds of various craft kits that fall within four primary categories — woodworking, leather, painting and scale modeling. The kits are absolutely free, including all shipping costs. HEAL VETS Kits range in difficulty from level 1 to level 4 (1 being the most simple). Each kit comes with a thank-you postcard, allowing the veteran to write a personal note of thanks directly to the donor. Postage has already been paid by HEAL VETS, so once card(s) are completed they may be picked up by your postal carrier or dropped into any USPS mailbox.For more information, veterans may contact our office by phone at (888) 567-8387 or by email at phr@healvets.org.  

       https://www.healvets.org/for-veterans/

    • Patriots Hockey

      Patriots Hockey is an all-volunteer organization comprised of active duty service members and veterans from the every branch of the US Armed Forces. Patriots Hockey’s goals are to give back to the active/veteran military communities through Charity Ice Hockey Games, Adult League Teams, and Community Relations Projects.

      Helping Active Duty and Veterans through Hockey

      http://www.patriotshockeyprogram.org

    • Yellow Ribbon Fund The Keystone Program provides military caregivers with:

      Career Development Program

      Health & Wellness

      Respite

      Family Disney Trips

      Family Wellness Retreat

      Education

      https://yellowribbonfund.org/

    • Working Dogs for Warriors - 909-767-1225

      Are you a Veteran or  First Responder  in need of a service dog? 

      From a hands on training program, wellness workshops, Fellowship groups and outreach, our wellness driven service dog program is focused on the mental health and wellbeing of our Warriors. 

      https://www.workingdogsforwarriors.com/

    • Blue Star Families - Blue Star Families is a non-partisan, non-profit organization, created by real military families. It is committed to supporting military families through the unique challenges of military service and asking the larger civilian population to help as well, connecting military families regardless of rank, branch of service or physical location, and empowering military family members to create the best personal and family life as possible.

      http://www.bluestarfam.org

    • Combat Vet Vision

      Bringing his experiences and expertise to the Public, “Combat Vet Vision”, An internet radio show to expand his reach with the goal of helping more Vet's.

      https://www.facebook.com/CombatVetVision

      https://www.sitchradio.com/combat-vet-vision

    • Marine Corps League - SW Riverside County Detachment 1057 -

      www.mcl1057.org

    • Military Buddy Finder- Connecting Veterans and reuniting Thousands of Old Friends

      https://www.vetfriends.com/

    • Military SoS - Military SoS is a support site for military spouses and significant others, open to all loved ones of military service members (active, reserve and retired).

      http://www.militarysos.com

    • PTSD Foundation of America - Chapter Veteran Coordinator at Aaron.Seibert@ptsdUSA.org / 951-805-2734

      *CAMP HOPE- Providing a safe space for the victims of trauma and post-traumatic stress in which to experience healing. An intensive residential program at Camp Hope aims to provide a more comprehensive peer support and mentoring based healing.

      *Combat Vet Support, Warrior Group, Hosted by the PTSD Foundation of America via zoom Tuesdays (7:30PM-8:30PM)

      For more information contact: - Aaron Q Seibert PTSD Foundation of America SoCal