| VA Resources |
| California Veterans Resource Book CA Veterans Resource Book – CalVet |
| Contra Costa County Veterans Office – Veterans@vs.cccounty.us 925.313.1481 Veteran Services Officer 10 Douglas Drive, Suite 100 Martinez, CA 94553 |
| Sentinels of Freedom Student veterans are a unique population, with unique needs. In recognition of this fact, Sentinels of Freedom is a non-profit that assist severely wounded or injured, Post-9/11 veterans in their efforts to receive their higher education. Sentinels of Freedom’s program is a called The Bridge for Education, a program that helps fill the gaps GI Bill payments do not cover. This allows for veterans to focus their attention on their studies, career, and family. Looking for financial help in receiving your degree with Contra Costa College? Let Sentinels of Freedom help you achieve your goals! Sentinels of Freedom works with Contra Costa College to offer a physical and emotional “safe space” for veterans to connect, share, and support each other in a calm, quiet environment (particularly important for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury.) Click here to apply. |
| Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7 confidential help for veterans in crisis or concerned about one. Call 800-273-8255 Press 1 Text 838255 |
| Ask VA (AVA) – An easier and faster way for you to get the answers you need from the VA. |
| MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411 |
| VA Tutor Assistance |
| COVID-19 FAQs for Veterans |
| Helpful Links to Resources |
| BestAccreditedColleges.org BestAccreditedColleges.org Find the perfect school for you. |
| Military Discounts Guide This comprehensive guide explains which businesses offer discounts to the military community and discusses where to find other benefits such as free online classes and free tax filing. |
| Student Veterans of American (SVA) Student Veterans of America (SVA) elevates the academic, professional, and personal development of veterans in higher education through chapter programs and services, outcomes and impacts research, and advocacy at every level. With a mission focused on empowering student veterans, SVA is committed to providing an educational experience that goes beyond the classroom. |
| Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) SSVF provides case management and supportive services to prevent the imminent loss of a Veteran’s home or identify a new, more suitable housing situation for the individual and his or her family; or to rapidly re-house Veterans and their families who are homeless and might remain homeless without this assistance. |
| Toolbox.vet Toolbox.vet is an online library that aims to better equip advocates and providers with the tools they need to connect with veterans of all ages and assist them. |
| VA Scholarships Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Fry Scholarships |