If you or someone you know is experiencing or at-risk of homelessness and in need of resources, please click on the box below that best applies:

• Business and Resident Homelessness Resource Guide

The veteran homeless population is comprised of veterans who have served in several different conflicts ranging from World War II to recent engagements overseas. Though research indicates that veterans who served in the late Vietnam and post-Vietnam era are at the greatest risk of homelessness, veterans returning from the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq often have severe disabilities, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that are known to be correlated with homelessness.

While the City will continue to assist in connecting homeless veterans to resources, the following is a list of vetted resources available to homeless veterans who were honorably discharged:

• OC Veterans Service Office - The OC Veterans Service Office offers veterans a variety of services, including benefits counseling, and referral assistance to veterans, their departments and survivors. Please call (714) 480-6555, or e-mail OCVSO@occr.ocgov.com.
• Long Beach VA General Phone Number - 562-826-8000
• Santa Ana VA Community Resource & Referral Center -  844-838-8300
• 24/7 Homeless Veterans Hotline -  877-424-3838
• 24/7 Veterans’ Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255 & press 1

Veterans may also contact the 2-1-1 nation help registry by dialing 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone, or visiting https://www.211oc.org.

Additional links

• Claims for VA Benefits and Character of Discharge
• Resources

Directory of Local Resources

2-1-1, Orange County: Dial 2-1-1 from any phone to access a registry of social services referrals and shelter options in Orange County

Chrysalis: Case management, support services for helping clients overcome barriers to reconnecting to the workforce and transitional and general employment opportunities. (213) 394-2390

Dayle McIntosh Disability Resource Center: Housing resources such as listings of accessible and affordable apartments, rooms for rent and board/care facilities; when funding is available, financial aid to avert eviction or to cover a portion of move-in costs for clients facing homelessness Phone: 714-621-3300 TDD: 714-663-2087

Domestic Violence Hotlines : The agencies below provide emergency support services including emergency and transitional housing:

Grandma’s House of Hope:                 (714) 558-8600

Human Options:                                  (877) 854-3594

Interval House:                                    (714) 891-8121

Laura’s House:                                     (866) 498-1511

WTLC:                                                 (714) 992-1931

Life on the Streets (LOTS):  Provides breakfast, showers, laundry, haircuts and other resources every Saturday from 7:30 am – 12 pm (949) 873-5805

Lighthouse Church: Anaheim Ave/19^th Street (949) 542-7161 or (949) 677-2773

Mental Health Association Homeless Outreach: Homeless street services including evaluations and linkage to service and shelter (714) 668-1530

OC LINKS: Provides support for anyone seeking information or linkage to any of the Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health Services, including mental health, alcohol, and drug programs, crisis programs, and prevention and early intervention services. (855) 625-4657

Older Adult Support Intervention Systems (OASIS): Crisis intervention services for seniors 714-399-3480

OMID: Mental health and social support services for victims of violence or trauma (949) 502-4721

Share Our Selves (SOS): Emergency food, financial aid and medical and dental services. 1550 Superior Ave (Superior Ave/W. 16^th Street) Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm (949) 270-2100

Soup Kitchen: 720 W. 19^th St. (Pomona Ave/19^th Street) Monday – Friday 12 pm – 3 pm

Stand Up for Kids:  Provides emergency assistance services for transitional age youth (TAY) from 18-24 years old. (714) 356-5437

Trellis: Transitional employment services. (949) 873-5805

Veterans First: Housing, meals, case management, life skills, mental health counseling, benefit counseling, transportation and job training/employment placement assistance (714) 547-0615

Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Long Beach Resource Center (Santa Ana): Provides access to medical resources, VA healthcare, housing, food, laundry facilities, employment services, and more (844) 838-8300