For immediate assistance to connect with city services and programs call 2-1-1.

Or go to the 2-1-1 website for a comprehensive list of city resources and services.

For Veterans

Veterans Affairs – Federal medical, housing, and education benefits

https://www.va.gov/

California Department of Veterans Affairs – State veterans benefits

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

Veterans Village of San Diego – Offer veterans assistance for housing, mental health, counseling, substance abuse treatment, employment, and training services.

https://vvsd.net/

Disabled American Veterans – VA assistance, medical advocacy, transportation to the VA medical center.

https://www.dav.org/

zero8hundred – Identified by the City Council as the model for military/veteran transition programs, resource specialists assists transitioning service members on their road to civilian success.

https://www.zero8hundred.org/

San Diego Veterans Coalition – Resource for a multitude of veterans organizations throughout San Diego.

https://sdvetscoalition.org/

County of San Diego - Military and Veterans Resource Guide

National Resources Directory – A national services directory that includes many additional veteran programs managed at the federal level.
https://nrd.gov/

Veterans' Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs - information to veterans, offering insights into the advantages of non-traditional postsecondary education and essential details regarding vocational and apprenticeship programs. It covers various aspects, including eligibility criteria, associated costs, and transitioning to civilian employment.

https://www.intelligent.com/veterans-guide-to-vocational-and-apprenticeship-programs/

For Service Members

Military OneSource – One stop resource for programs and entitlements available to Active Duty Service Members. Including information and resources for new military personnel, deployers, separations and retirements, transition to civilian workforce, education, employment, family matter, health and wellness, mental health, moving/permanent change of station (including information about OCONUS moves), and financial and legal counseling.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

USO - Helps to maintain connections between service members and their families, facilitates opportunities for rest and relaxation for service members deployed around the world, and provides service members and their spouses with transition and employment counseling.

https://www.uso.org/programs

For Military Families

National Military Family Association – Information and resources for navigating family issues, including adoption, child care, children, deployment, exceptional family members, and relocation/permanent change of station.

https://www.militaryfamily.org/

Military OneSource Spouse Programs – Education, employment, and self-care resources specifically for military spouses.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/spouse/

USO Spouse Programs – Relocation, employment, and networking resources for military spouses.

https://www.uso.org/programs/military-spouse-programs