Military personnel, veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors will find information regarding benefits, housing, education, employment, healthcare and more at the Adult Information Desk. The Veterans Resource Center is staffed by reference librarians during library hours.
Federal Resources
VA Welcome Kit: Your Guide to Earned Benefits and Services
Request copy of DD Form 214 / Separation Papers / Military Records: Instructions
Newly separated veterans: VA / DOD eBenefits Portal
All other veterans/next-of-kin: National Personnel Records Center
Get the latest VA news: #VetResources - for Veterans, the Families, Caregivers, and Survivors
Telephone Hotlines | |
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Veterans Confidential Crisis Line: | 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Press 1, or Text 838255 |
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: | 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) |
VA Caregiver Support Line: | 1-855-260-3274 |
Military One Source: | 1-800-342-9647 |
CALVET: Find County Veterans Service Office | 1-844-SERV-VET (1-844-737-8838) |
Veterans Connect @ the Library Quick Links
Swords to Plowshares A 501 (c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting nearly 3,000 homeless, low-income, and at-risk veterans in the Bay Area every year. offerings include employment and job training, supportive housing programs, permanent housing placement, counseling and case management, and legal services.
California Department of Veterans Affairs / CALVET
CALVET Fact Sheets & Quick Links