Resources

The caring responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Some of the responders are Veterans themselves and understand what Veterans and their families and friends have been through and the challenges Veterans of all ages and service eras face.

The Veterans Service Office of Fresno County is located at

1320 E Shaw Ave #105, Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 559-600-5436

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm

Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.

Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways. Keep your welcome kit handy so you can turn to it throughout your life—like when it’s time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for your care as you age.

VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), located in Fresno, California, is part of VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN21), which includes facilities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. VACCHCS is a 57-bed acute care, general medical and surgical center with state of the art primary, secondary and tertiary care in major diagnostic, and treatment specializations. In addition, a 54-bed Community Living Center (CLC) is located on campus and provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

Services:

• Private single rooms with private bathroom

• All meals provided: Three meals a day and between-meal snacks

• Residential Care Coordinator on staff

• Professional dietary consultant on staff

• Housekeeping services

• Linen and laundry services

• Scheduled transportation

• Daily Activities

• On-site General Practitioner Medical Clinic

• On-site Rehabilitation/Occupational/Speech Therapy

People’s careers are being impacted by the current situation, and military veterans were already struggling with unemployment and transition to civilian life before all this began. Click the link to view a guide to job search for veterans.

A guide covering dental care eligibility, available dental care programs and clinic locations, plus other useful resources.

Sesame Street for Military Families is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website where families can find information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.

Use Code: 37657TMOFAV for 50% off of family lines for Military and Veterans.

The Legion of Valor Museum honors all veterans and is dedicated to Americanism and Education. Admission is FREE.

Learn about the relationship between alcohol and PTSD, and what treatment options are available.