Veterans — San Diego County, California

Veterans Services

Dedicated housing, healthcare, benefits navigation, employment assistance, and peer support for veterans and their families across San Diego County.

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Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD)

Housing, substance use recovery, employment assistance, and supportive services for veterans transitioning to stability.

Address4141 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone(619) 393-2000
Onlinevvsd.net (opens in a new tab)

San Diego Veterans Coalition

Connects veterans with community partners, healthcare access, benefits navigation, and peer support across San Diego County.

Onlinesdvetscoalition.org (opens in a new tab)

Immediate Support & Crisis Lines (24/7)

Veterans Crisis LineStart here

Confidential support for veterans and their families, available 24/7.

Courage to Call

Veteran-staffed helpline providing emotional support, referrals, and peer connection. 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Phone(877) 698-7838
Onlinecourage2call.org (opens in a new tab)

2-1-1 San Diego

Comprehensive referrals for veterans and their families including housing, food, healthcare, and support services.

PhoneDial 211
Online211sandiego.org (opens in a new tab)

County & Veteran Benefits Services

County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs (OMVA)

Benefits assistance, claims support, discharge upgrades, and resource navigation.

Address5055 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone(866) 726-8831

National City Military & Veterans Resource Center

Walk-in assistance for benefits, employment, and referrals.

Address401 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA 91950
Phone(866) 726-8831

VA Health Care & Counseling

VA San Diego Healthcare System

Primary care, specialty care, mental health, and specialty clinics.

Address3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
Phone(858) 552-8585
Onlinewww.va.gov/san-diego-health-care (opens in a new tab)

San Diego Vet Center

Confidential counseling for combat veterans, MST survivors, and families.

Address2790 Truxtun Rd, Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone(858) 642-1500
Onlinewww.va.gov/san-diego-vet-center (opens in a new tab)

Veterans experiencing housing instability can access dedicated support through our Housing & Shelters page or by calling 2-1-1 San Diego for coordinated entry and referrals. Veteran-specific navigators can help connect callers to VA, county, and nonprofit resources based on urgency and eligibility.

Still not sure where to start?

Call 2-1-1 San Diego. It is free and confidential.

Navigators there work through housing, food, healthcare, legal aid, employment, and veteran services with you. If you are in crisis, dial 988 for immediate mental health support, 24/7.

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