Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Services Available for Veterans

Updated Dec 23, 2020

New! --> All of California's 1,120 public libraries can have a two year subscription to Brainfuse's JobNow and VetNow platforms. The VetNow platform helps veterans learn new skills, prepare for certification testing, translate military skills to civilian life, create more impactful civilian resumés, improve interviewing techniques for veterans, and search for jobs. For access call your local library or visit them online.

California - County Veteran Service Offices

To find your local county veteran service office contact information click here. Many of these offices are closed due to COVID-19. Here is a page that provides information about these CVSO closures.

California

• Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
  • CALL: 1-800-952-5626
  • CalVet COVID-19 Resources
  • CalTAP informs and connects veterans of all eras to their earned federal and state benefits as well as providing continued support and assistance as their needs change over time. Information about CalTAP webinars can be found on this page.
    • Previously Recorded Viewable Webinars on Resiliency, Health and Wellbeing; Preventing Suicide; Maintaining Access to Claims and Compensation, and Legal Aid Benefits, Recognizing and Coping with Addictions, VA Claims and Appeals, Veteran Employment, Understanding and Managing Anger
  • College Fee Waiver
  • COVID-19 Veterans Resources
  • Webinars
    • For a complete listing of webinars, visit CalVet's California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP)
    • Tuesday, December 29, 10 to 11 a.m. CalTAP: Filing Claims and Appeals. Register here.
    • Tuesday, December 29, 1 to 2:30 p.m. CalVet Women Veterans Division: Mindful Arts & Crafts Fun for the Whole Family. Register here.
  • Department of Public Health
    • Check Your Local Public Health Office for details in your community
    • COVID-19 Updates
  • Employment Development Department
    • The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California
  • Food Banks, Meals for Kids, and Meals on Wheels
    • CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application
    • Foodpantries.org (call or check website to make sure it is open)
    • Meals on Wheels
  • Healthcare
    • Blood donation centers in California (call to make sure center is open)
• Housing and Homelessness
  • CalVet Housing Benefits
• OnwardCA
  • OnwardCA is a one-stop resource for those who lost their jobs because of Covid-19
• Small Business
  • California State Treasurer Small Business Resource List (be sure to also check your own business interruption insurance policy)

Federal

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Call before visiting your VA Facility
  • Covid-19 Vaccines - This link provides extensive up-to-date information for vaccines for Veterans. You can also sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 plans.
  • eBenefits: My Gateway to Benefit Information (use to apply for and manage benefits and to manage health)
  • Frequently Asked Questions: What Veterans Need to Know
  • GI Bill and Housing COVID-19 Updates
  • How to Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Covid-19 Outbreak
  • Suicide Prevention: #BeThere
  • VA webpage on Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
  • VA Home Page (with access to links to manage VA benefits and health care)
  • A video message from Dr. Richard Stone, VHA Executive in Charge: VA is here for Veterans during COVID-19
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Homelessness
  • Resources to support people experiencing homelessness
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Low Interest federal disaster loans for California small businesses
  • SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: call 1-800-799-7233 or click the Chat Now button on the website. Call 911 if you or the person you are helping is in immediate danger.
• US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  • Hiring Our Heroes virtual events