Resources
If you or a veteran you love is in crisis, help is available 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
VA Benefits — eBenefits
Manage your VA disability, pension, and healthcare benefits.
Kern County Veterans Service Office
Local accredited representatives to file claims at no cost.
GI Bill & Education
Use your earned education benefits at Bakersfield College and CSUB.
VA Home Loans
Information on VA-backed home loans for Kern County buyers.
Vet Center Combat Counseling
Free readjustment counseling for combat veterans.
CalVet — California Department of Veterans Affairs
Connecting California veterans to earned benefits including VA claims, CalVet Home Loans, Assisted Living, and the College Fee Waiver. (800) 952-5626.
CalVet Home Loans
Aid and assistance presenting California veterans' home loan claims. Call 800-952-LOAN (5626).
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Teaching hospital for comprehensive veteran patient care. Appointments: (310) 478-3711 opt. 1. Pharmacy: (800) 952-4852.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Information on VA benefits — payments, education, home loans, and more. (800) 827-1000.
America's Job Center of California — Kern
Recruitment and training services for employers and job seekers. Veterans' Training Resource (ETR) for advanced training. (661) 325-HIRE.
EDD Veterans' Employment Program
California EDD helps veterans and eligible spouses access employment and training. Job search assistance, 24-hour priority on listings, job fairs, and personalized appointments. (661) 635-2601.
U.S. Department of Labor — VETS
Investigates and resolves veteran re-employment rights complaints. (866) 237-0275.
California Department of Rehabilitation
Assists Californians with disabilities to obtain and retain employment and live independently. (661) 395-2525.
HUD — Housing Assistance
Subsidized apartments for veterans and FHA loans at low interest. (213) 894-8000.
California SBDC — Bakersfield
Small Business Development Center outreach services for veterans wanting to open a small business. (661) 654-2856.
Bakersfield National Cemetery
500-acre national cemetery near Bakersfield serving veterans' burial needs. (661) 867-2250.