U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 

Veterans Affairs Offices provide information and resources to Veterans.

California Department of Insurance 

Medigap and long term care policies available in your area. 

 Fair Housing Authority 

 The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice. 

Americans with Disabilities Act

ADA recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws may apply to you, read this guide to disability rights laws.

California Department of Healthcare Services

Information on eligibility, application process, and services offered through the state’s Medicaid program. Provides a listing of California’s county social services offices.

 The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) 

 BEST helps you find out if you could get benefits that Social Security administers. Based on your answers to questions, this tool will list benefits for which you might be eligible and tell you more information about how to qualify and apply. 

 Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) 

 This website contains many free and low-cost health care programs and services that are available to qualifying low-income residents of Los Angeles County. There are health programs to cover the needs of everyone regardless of age, race, or immigration status. 

CalWORKs

CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, it may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.

Social Security Administration SSA

The SSA handles retirement disability payments and administers the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI), among other services. The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide monetary assistance to people with disabilities.

 National Veterans Crisis Hotline 

24/7, confidential crisis support

for Veterans and their loved ones

You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

 VA San Diego Healthcare System 

 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161 

 VA Long Beach Healthcare System 

At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates.

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator 

 Medi-Cal 

 Information on eligibility, application process, and services offered through the state’s Medicaid program. Provides a listing of California’s county social services offices. 

 California Department of Healthcare Services 

 DHCS is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day. 

 Medicare 

California Department of Healthcare Services

Information on eligibility, application process, and services offered through the state’s Medicaid program. Provides a listing of California’s county social services offices.