Resources
There are numerous resources available to veterans and their families. On this page you’ll find links to information on veterans’ benefits, health care, employment assistance, and other services.
Link Categories
Veteran Organizations
144th Fighter Wing, California Air National
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)
AMVETS
AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens.
AMVETS, Department of California
Association of the United States Army
CHAMPVA
For dependents and survivors
1-800-733-8387
Coast Guard Auxiliary Association
Disabled American Veterans
The Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families.
Disabled American Veterans, Department of California
National Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS)
The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness.
The American Legion, Department of California
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States offers veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California
Veteran Contacts
County Veterans Service Offices (CVSO)
Department of Veterans Affairs
1-877-222-VETS (8387)
Fresno County Veterans Office
(559) 454-5436
Parks and Recreation Services
1-800-777-0369
State Taxes and Tax Deductions
1-800-852-5711
Transition Assistance
Advisor: Nicole Townsend
(916) 826-6549
VA Central California Health Care System
2615 E Clinton Ave #11C, Fresno, CA 93703,
(559) 228-5325
Disability and Rehabilitation
California State Disability Insurance
1-800-480-3287
Purple Heart
Contact: Cruz Cuellar
(559) 226-4829
State Department of Rehabilitation
(916) 263-7365
Job Assistance
California Troops to Teachers
Rick Bergman
(916) 325-0151
Fresno County Workforce Connection
Executive Plaza, 1900 Mariposa Mall, Ste. 130,
Fresno, CA 93721, (559) 499-3709 or Manchester Center Mall, 3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 155, Fresno, CA 93726, (559) 230-3600
Job Services
1-877-US-2JOBS
Workforce Connection Business Liaison
Frank Franco
(559) 499-3723
Veteran Cemeteries
Golden State National Cemetery
1300 Sneath Lane
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 761-7737
Northern California Veterans Cemetery
P.O. Box 76
11800 GAS Point Road
IGO, CA 96047-0076
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620, (707) 693-2460
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
32053 West McCabe Road, Gustine, CA 95322, (209) 854-1040
Municipal Groups
American Public Works Association
California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City of Clovis - Senior Services
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Sierra National Forest and United State Forest Service
Community Clubs