CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs)

• Veteran who has been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
• Served in U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard.

CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs) is responsible for administering a number of special programs, benefits, and services for California veterans and their families. For personalized assistance in learning about your veteran benefits or for help filing a claim for benefits, contact your local County Veterans Services Office at https://www.calvet.ca.gov/find-a-service-provider.

An important function of CalVet's website is to provide resources to California veterans by the organizations and individuals who assist them. Their website contains information about CalVet's non-benefit programs (such as veterans memorials) as well as links to other important resources for the veteran community.

CalVet publishes a Veterans Resource Book, and can be obtained by the following:

• Individuals request a copy by emailing CalVet at contactuscommunications@calvet.ca.gov. Please include your full name and mailing address.
• If you are an organization wanting a supply of the Resource Book, click here to place an order CalVet Resource Book and Printed Materials Order Link.