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CalVet
California's state veterans agency, helping nearly 1.6 million veterans and families access state and federal benefits — VA claims assistance, education, employment, health care, and home loans — and operating the Veterans Homes of California.
- Cost
- Free for core VA claims assistance and counseling through District Office Veteran Service Officers; other programs (e.g. the CalVet Home Loan, Veterans Homes long-term care) carry standard program-specific costs
- Coverage
- Statewide (California)
- Last Verified
- August 27, 2026
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Category: Housing & Transportation
Availability: Annual StandDown series — 18 events in 2025; 2026 dates and venues posted on the program page
Eligibility: Veterans and their families experiencing housing instability and homelessness (own site)
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Category: Legal & Benefits
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Category: Mental Health
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