Resources and Services to Support You
The resources and organizations listed on this page are provided by entities that operate independently from Diablo Valley College. Diablo Valley College does not assume responsibility for the ongoing accuracy, availability or services provided by these external entities. Students are encouraged to verify information and make decisions based on their individual needs.
Resources and Organizations
Get to know some of the community resources that support veterans like you. Whether it’s guidance through education, finding help with housing or health care, there are services to support you.
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American Legion District 9 offers FREE membership at District 9 posts to student veterans attending Contra Costa community colleges.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
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Readjustment Counseling Services
1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 106, (behind Sizzler restaurant)
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: 925-680-4526Hours of operation: Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For assistance after hours, weekends, and holidays call: 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)
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Contra Costa Blue Star Moms
California Chapter 20
P.O. Box 6379, Concord, CA 94524
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The Veterans Service Office helps local veterans and their families obtain veteran benefits from federal, state and local agencies.
Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office
Nathan Johnson, County Veterans Service Officer
10 Douglas Drive, Suite 100
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: 925-313-1481
Fax: 925-313-1490Regular Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Online: Login to WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) or create an account if you are a new user. On the WAVE main page, click on the link that says "Direct Deposit Enrollment Form". This form can be submitted electronically, or you can print out a hard copy and mail it to your local Regional Processing Office.
Direct Deposit center phone: 1-877-838-2778
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If you are a veteran, you can receive education benefits through the GI Bill as well as federal and state financial aid. To find out more, visit Financial Aid Tips for Veterans.
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IAVA’s mission is to connect, unite, and empower post-9/11 veterans. Learn more about Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
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The Martinez VA Medical Center offers a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, and diagnostic outpatient services, including nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT and MRI. The Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care (CREC) is located adjacent to the outpatient clinic, which is operational 24/7. This location provides urgent care but has NO EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Location:
150 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553-4668Phone: 925-372-2000
Regular Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m -
VA’s Oakland Regional Office (RO) administers a variety of services, including Compensation and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment for Veterans, service members, their families and survivors in Northern California. The following additional services are offered:
- Counseling about eligibility for VA benefits and how to apply
- Information about VA health care and memorial benefits
- Outreach to veterans, including those who are homeless or at risk for homelessness and older, minority, and women veterans
- Public affairs
Oakland Regional Office
1301 Clay St., North Tower
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SHELTER, Inc.'s Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) is one of 151 programs funded by the VA as part of a nationwide effort to end veteran homelessness. Under the SSVF program, VA awards grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives to provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. SSVF serves veterans who are at risk of losing their housing as well as those veterans who are homeless. Please visit Support for Veteran Families for participant requirements.
1333 Willow Pass Rd., Suite 206
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: 925-957-7592
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Founded in 1974 by veterans, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides needs assessment and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to approximately 3,000 veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area each year.
Main Office:
1060 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-252-4788East Bay Office:
2719 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
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Transitional Housing for Student Veterans:
The purpose of the Veterans Accession House (VAH) is to offer secure, affordable, transitional housing for single Homeless and At-Risk Veterans pursuing higher education or employment. The VAH offers a sober living environment where residents can find the support and comradery of like-minded, goal-oriented Veterans while receiving guidance from a trained case manager. The VAH program is a Veterans Affairs contractor operating in Contra Costa County.
The program helps with health benefits, educational development, employment support, legal services, Service Planning and assistance with permanent housing. Veterans live in a communal setting, a large bedroom, sharing common areas of the house at the rate of $400.00 per month; this includes access to computers/ network, support amenities and daily meals. Veterans enjoy the congeniality of a Veteran House Manager. The house manager is a Veterans who works directly with program staff, and will encourage fellow Veterans in their self-improvement, staying on task, and support independent development.
For more information, visit:
2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA
Phone: (925) 822-3175
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Jerome Hudson
Adjutant, Lt. Jerry Novakovich Post 1525
925-672-3007
Email: hudsonjk@astound.net
"The veterans services and support programs at DVC have been a huge part of how I have been excelling during my second chance at school. Without them, I feel I would definitely be struggling.”
Rein Pulido, DVC student veteran majoring in civil engineering.