Resources · Veterans
Benefits and services for veterans
VA benefits, county veterans services, housing and health programs, and discounts for those who served.
Beneficios del VA, servicios para veteranos del condado, programas de vivienda y salud, y descuentos para quienes sirvieron.
11 programs · updated from the Resources database; every number is checked on the program's own page.
American Legion Frank Gallino Post 130 — Grass Valley
Legión Americana, Puesto 130 Frank Gallino — Grass Valley
- Who qualifies
- Veterans and community members in the Grass Valley area; the post invites new members and volunteers
- Phone
- (530) 575-7002 – American Legion Post 130
- Website
- gvlegionpost130.org/contact
CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents — Free Tuition at CA Community Colleges, CSU and UC
Exención de cuotas universitarias de CalVet para dependientes de veteranos — Matrícula gratuita en colegios comunitarios, CSU y UC
- Worth
- Waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees
- Who qualifies
- Children, spouses, and surviving spouses of veterans with a service-connected disability or death, under Plans A–D; California residents
- Phone
- 530-273-3396 – apply through the Nevada County Veterans Services Office
- Website
- calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/College-Fee-Waiver.aspx
Computers for Classrooms — low-cost refurbished computers for qualifying Californians (Chico)
- Who qualifies
- California residents who meet 1 of 15 qualifications (e.g. low-income families, veterans, students on financial aid)
- Phone
- 530-895-4175 (option 1 to order)
- Website
- computersforclassrooms.org/buy-a-computer/computers-for-low-income-families
Crisis Care Services and Support | Nevada County, CA
Servicios y Apoyo de Atención en Crisis | Condado de Nevada, CA
- Worth
- $
- Who qualifies
- everyone
- Phone
- (530) 265-5811 (888) 801-1437
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov/470/Crisis-Care-Services-and-Support#:~:text=Mobile%20Crisis%20services%20are%20available,crisis%20related%20to%20substance%20use.
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption (BOE-261-G)
Exención de impuestos sobre la propiedad para veteranos discapacitados (BOE-261-G)
- Worth
- Reduces property tax on your principal residence
- Who qualifies
- Veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA, or paid at the 100% rate due to unemployability, and certain unmarried surviving spouses — on their principal residence
- Phone
- 530-273-3396 – Nevada County Veterans Services Office (help with the claim)
- Website
- boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
Hospitality House
Casa de Hospitalidad
- Who qualifies
- Homeless single adults and families in Western Nevada County with 45+ days of county residency; approved pets welcome; no photo ID required.
- Phone
- (530) 271-7144 — shelter intake line. Backup: 2-1-1 or (833) 375-2237 (Nevada County Homeless Resource Helpline).
- Website
- hhshelter.org
Louis A. Conter VA Clinic (Auburn) — Nearest VA Clinic to Nevada County
Clínica del VA Louis A. Conter (Auburn) — La clínica del VA más cercana al Condado de Nevada
- Who qualifies
- Veterans using VA health care
- Phone
- 1-833-983-0487, option 2 – appointments · option 3 – 24-hour nurse line
- Website
- va.gov/northern-california-health-care/locations/louis-a-conter-va-clinic
Nevada County Veterans Services Office — Help Applying for VA and CalVet Benefits
Oficina de Servicios para Veteranos del Condado de Nevada — Ayuda para solicitar beneficios del VA y CalVet
- Who qualifies
- Veterans, their dependents, and survivors in Nevada County
- Phone
- 530-273-3396 – Nevada County Veterans Services Office
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov/976/Veterans-Services
SSVF — Supportive Services for Veteran Families (Housing Help for Veterans)
SSVF — Servicios de Apoyo para Familias de Veteranos (ayuda de vivienda para veteranos)
- Who qualifies
- Very low-income veteran families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Phone
- (916) 228-3153 – VOA SSVF intake · 877-424-3838 – VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7)
- Website
- va.gov/homeless/ssvf
VA Health Care — How to Apply (Form 10-10EZ)
Atención médica del VA — Cómo solicitarla (Formulario 10-10EZ)
- Who qualifies
- Veterans and service members; VA reviews your military service history and, if needed, your household income
- Phone
- 877-222-8387 – VA health care application hotline (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET)
- Website
- va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then Press 1, or Text 838255
Línea de Crisis para Veteranos — Marque 988 y luego oprima 1, o envíe un texto al 838255
- Who qualifies
- Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them; you don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care
- Phone
- 988, then press 1 · Text 838255
- Website
- veteranscrisisline.net