Welcome to San Francisco’s 311 veterans resource center—a collection of resources exclusively for veterans. The City of San Francisco recognizes your sacrifice and would like to honor your service with our 24x7 veterans’ service center available to all veterans and no one else.
Here you can connect with government agencies and non-profit organizations whose missions are to meet your particular needs, including: healthcare and mental health services, education benefits, and employment opportunities.
For more information or to help navigate these programs and resources please call 311.
Now that you have served us, it is time for us to serve you.
General Resources for Veterans
| Swords to Plowshares Counseling and case management, employment and training, housing and legal assistance, mental health services | San Francisco Veterans Service Veterans claims assistance for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and entitlements | |
| California Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran services, tax exemptions, DMV fee waivers and other veteran-related information | Services for Disabled Benefits, Education, Health, Transportation, Housing, Employment, etc information for disabled veterans | |
| San Francisco Aging and Adult Services Coordinates services to older adults, adults with disabilities and their families to maximize self-sufficiency, safety, health and independence | U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Disability, Education, Training, Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment, Home Loan Guaranty, Dependant/Survivor Benefits, Medical Treatment |
Education and Training Resources
| City College Veterans Educational Benefits Office Assistance to veterans applying for and receiving educational benefits | Employment & Training Job training program for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans within 48 months of military separation | |
| GI Bill Assistance Web tool to assist veterans in applying for tuition assistance and education-related expenses | Troops to Teachers Referral assistance and placement services for military personnel to become teachers |
Healthcare and Mental Health Services
| Coming Home Project Provides a range of counseling services to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, active-duty service members, family members, and service providers | VA Dental Services Dental services for qualifying veterans | |
| Community Behavioral Health Services Network of community behavioral health programs, clinics and private psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists | San Francisco VA Clinic Range of inpatient and outpatient medical, mental health and substance care services | |
| Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program Residential treatment program for homeless veterans | VA Mental Health Services Consultation, evaluation, and treatment for issues related to emotional well-being | |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK, Veterans Press 1 Access to trained counselors 24/7 | VA Vet Center Broad range of readjustment services, counseling, and employment services | |
| VA Comprehensive Homeless Center Case management, drop-in center, medical referrals, treatment and housing opportunities, group education and counseling, VA benefits assistance |
Jobs and Economic Development
| Swords to Plowshares Free resources including job training programs, career counseling, veteran job fairs, resume workshops, interview preparation, specialized programs for Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans, work clothes, tools and school books. | San Francisco Employment Application Information on application preference for City and County of San Francisco employment for active-duty veterans | |
| SBA Patriot Express Loans Small business loans to assist veterans, active duty military, families, and widows | Bank on San Francisco Programs and services to assist service disabled and prisoners of war veterans with economic development and managed employment | |
| Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS) Provides resources and expertise to assist and prepare veterans with careers and employment opportunities. | Employment Development Department Veteran’s employment and training services, resume writing, job referral services, benefits and compensation assistance, and transitional assistance program |
Social Services
| Project Homeless Connect Annual event that connects homeless individuals to available social services in San Francisco. Project Veterans Connect held once a year | VA Homeless Services Information and resources on housing, case management and treatment services | |
| SF Homes for Heroes Provides help to homeless San Francisco veterans with federal supportive housing vouchers, case management and clinical services. |