Veteran Services

VETERAN SERVICES

VETERANS CONNECT @ THE VACAVILLE LIBRARY

Veterans Connect @ the Library allows veterans to meet with reference staff trained by CalVet to help California veterans and their families find information on the resources they need and the benefits they have earned through military service. Military personnel, veterans and their families will find information regarding benefits, housing, education, employment, and healthcare.

CALIFORNIA VETERANS RESOURCE BOOK

This is a complete guide to state and federal resources and benefits.

Benefits and General Assistance

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Service members, Veterans, their dependents and survivors.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Information for Wounded Warriors and Veterans Who Have a Compensation Rating of 100% Permanent & Total (P&T).

NATIONAL VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Works to ensure that the government delivers to our nation's 25 million veterans and active duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled because of disabilities resulting from their military service to our country.

CAL/VET HOUSING BENEFITS AND SERVICES

Home loans, homeless support program, veteran homes, affordable housing, REN Communities and an application for veteran for home eligibilities.

Injury and Mental Health

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

COALITION TO SALUTE AMERICA'S HEROS

Their mission is to give all the support needed to help severely-wounded veterans and families recover from their injuries and illnesses in return for their sacrifices.

SWORDS TO PLOWSHARES

Swords to Plowshares’ mission is to heal the wounds of war, to restore dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to prevent and end homelessness and poverty among veterans.

Job Search

LEARNING EXPRESS

Prepare for a career exam, explore occupations, and improve your workplace skills here. Tutorials LearningExpress en Español

HELPNOW - TUTORING FOR ADULTS

Live Online Tutoring: Connect with live tutors for help with career-enhancing academic skills. Tutors available 24/7 daily except holidays.

Writing Lab: Develop better writing skills through expert analysis of your papers, complete with constructive comments.

LearnNow: Receive live skills tutoring and access an extensive library of lessons, videos tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, and more. Tutors can review your resumes. Get help in any academic subject.

MATCHING MILITARY SKILLS TO CIVILIAN SKILLS FOR A JOB

The Department of Labor has this one this resource.

Women Veterans

WOMEN VETERANS ALLIANCE

The only group focused on directly impacting the quality of life of women veterans through networking, career and professional development, and mentorship.

Work and Professional Development

VETERANS2WORK

Veterans2Work helps returning military veterans launch their civilian careers, while helping employers engage the full productive potential of those veterans.