Veteran Resources & Hotlines
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MARINE & SAILORS ADOPTION CITY SERVICES & EVENTS COMMUNITY HOTLINE COMMITTEE SERVICES www.cityofmissionviejo.org/marines VETERAN CRISIS HOTLINE – 24/7 (949) 470-3061 Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255 [PRESS 1] Women Veteran Crisis Line: (855) 829-6636 Mission: This citizen-run adoption committee partners with the MV HOMELESS SERVICES / HOUSING Community Foundation, City, and MV VA Community Resource & Referral Center residents, organizations, and businesses to 888 W. Santa Ana #150, Santa Ana provide year-round support to our adopted Phone: (844) 838 -8300 www.va.gov/homeless Marines and Sailors of the Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division HEALTH SERVICES stationed at Camp Pendleton. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE VA Laguna Hills Health Clinic When: Last Monday in May 25292 McIntyre Street, Laguna Hills Phone: (949) 587-3700 Where: Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo SOS Peace Center/Health Clinic [DENTAL] Contact: (949) 470-3061 or 1 Purpose Dr, Lake Forest [email protected] Phone: (949) 609-8199 On-going Programs: VETERANS DAY CEREMONY BENEFITS: FILING/DISPUTES Weekly care packages to deployed troops When: Veterans Day Holiday VA Benefits Hotline: (800) 827-1000 Veteran Annual “Day at Lake Mission Viejo” for Orange County VSO: (714) 480-6555 Where: Norman P. Murray Center Marines and their families—April Visiting Marines at the Wounded 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo Warrior barracks Contact: (949) 470-3061 Resources & Distributing toys to the children of our Marines during the holidays AMERICAN HEROES TRIBUTE BANNER Providing emergency monetary and/or Tribute banners on display at MV City Hall/ Hotlines supply assistance to Marines & families Kershaw Gardens beginning mid-May and more! City of Mission Viejo Visit the website to learn more SADDLEBACK COLLEGE AND SOUTH 200 Civic Center COUNTY VETERAN RESOURCE FAIRS NEED TO TALK? Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Donations needed: (949) 470-3000 or (949) 470-3061 In-kind donations for Lake Day Spring and fall Veteran Resource Fairs CALL A VETERAN: Filled shoe boxes for deployed troops Contact: (949) 582-4252 Battle Buddy Bridge www.cityofmissionviejo.org Baby basket donation items www.saddleback.edu/vets 949-486-8525 October 2017 Financial contributions Peer engagement and professional assistance NORMAN P. MURRAY CENTER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE Crisis SUPPORT SERVICES GETTING STARTED—HOUSING RESOURCES AGENCIES HUD Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing PATRIOTS & PAWS (VASH) Provide basic home furnishings and 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Contact VA CRRC: 1-877-4AID-VET (949) 470-3062 necessities AND assist in pairing rescued Support Services for Veteran Families animals to veterans in need of a service CAL VET (SSVF) : Volunteers of America animal Local Interagency Network Coordinator: [email protected] VA—VETERANS BENEFITS SERVICES Eddie Falcon: Housing program for homeless or at risk of 714-323-PAAW (7229) Frequency: 2nd Wed/month, 8:30am-4pm [email protected] becoming homeless veterans; rental / VA Outreach Rep: Adolfo Ponce, VBASDGO, www.calvet.ca.gov deposit assistance and case management (714) 426-9834 EDUCATION VA Regional Offices, San Diego By appt. only: 30-minute session; call to Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) SADDLEBACK COLLEGE schedule Food pantry, housing, emergency On campus center, community Services: Consultation and guidance on VA—South Orange County Veterans Center assistance, case management and education resources/events veteran services and benefits Connect locally with federal services for 949-492-8477 or family-assistance.org (949)582-4252 or veterans located in South Orange County 1030 Calle Negocio, San Clemente www.saddleback.edu/vets VFW—VETERANS PRE-CLAIM 26431 Crown Valley, #100, Mission Viejo Serving People in Need (SPIN) VETERANS CAMPUS PROGRAM INTERVIEW (949) 348-6700 or va.gov Move-in funds for rapid rehousing, case Community College advisory assistance Frequency: 1st Mon/month, 9am-2pm management, street services/outreach 714-824-1996 VFW Service Officers: Dennis Schwalm and NON-GOVERMENTAL RESOURCES 714-751-1101 or spinoc.org Pat Rizzo, VFW Post 9034 South County Outreach (SCO) MV Library Recommendations By appt. only: 1-hour session; call to schedule TIERNEY CENTER FOR VETERAN Housing, food pantry, homelessness Down Range: A transitioning veteran's Requirements: must bring DD214 form and SERVICES—GOODWILL prevention & support services 949-380-8144 or sco-oc.org career guide to life's next phase – by James any claim support documents One-on-one service to identify needs and Start Date: May 1st 7 Whatney Suite #B, Irvine D. Murphy services that best work for you Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Services: Pre-claim interview, service- 855-99-8383726 or email: http:// connected disability processing and non- EMPLOYMENT Transitions –by Wendy Enelow www.ocgoodwill.org/contact/email/ service connected pensions, follow-up The Hire Tactics! : The four milestones for VeteranServices VETNET: Working Wardrobes services to claim submission/resolution finding civilian employment –Tom Stein Apply online: Veteran’s Money Book - by Mechel L. Glass 211 ORANGE COUNTY www.workingwardrobes.org/job-seekers/ VETERANS LEGAL INSTITUTE Go to the ASK HERE DESK for assistance Resource center for all needs for veterans vetnet/ Dates: Call for Schedule and their families Contact: 714-210-2460 or By appt. only: 20-minute session, call to COMMUNITY Dial 211 or visit 211oc.org/veterans [email protected] schedule Orange County One -Stop Center AMERICAN LEGION Requirements: arrive 15-20 minutes before Services include counseling on CA Saddleback Valley Post 862 appt. to complete intake form Employment Development Dept. Meetings on 4th Monday/month at 7pm Services: pro bono legal services to current resources for veterans -Norman P. Murray Center and former US service members who are 17891 Cartwright Road, Suite 100, Irvine More at: saddlebackvalley862.mytroop.us homeless, at risk, disabled, or low income 949-341-8000 or oconestop.com .