2-1-1 is a nation-wide service connecting over 14 million people to services every year. To get help, you can search for local resource through your local 2-1-1 provider, or simply call 2-1-1. All languages. Completely Confidential.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Please visit website or call 2-1-1Schedule: 24 hours/day & 7 days/week
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Brothas and Sistas Support Group Black Veteran social support group that offers general discussion topics and occasional supporting guest speakers. After a screening call w/ Dr. Burrell, interested Vet will be added to the Webex group and may join the group at their leisure.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Fridays @ 1 PM via WebexLarry Burrell (925) 877-4642
Kevon Franklin (925) 372-2098
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Entitles the holder to the use of all basic facilities (including day use, camping and boating) in California State Parks at no charge.
For service connected veterans (50 percent or greater) and Medal of Honor recipients
Location: Community - North Valley
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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Entitles the holder to the use of all basic facilities (including day use, camping and boating) in California State Parks at no charge.
For service connected veterans (50percent or greater) and Medal of Honor recipients
Location: Community - East Bay
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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Community Building Art Works (CBAW) Bi-weekly art and poetry workshops for veterans, service members, and military family members
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Variable-bi weekly
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his competition is open to Veterans who are eligible to receive care through the Department of Veterans Affairs AND are enrolled at a VA Medical Center, Outpatient Clinic, or Vets Center BEFORE entering the local competition. An eligible Veteran can enter the local competition at only one VA facility per year. He/she can submit an entry in creative writing, dance, drama or music categories with a Veteran or group from another VA facility, but still represents and must work through his/her originating facility to enter the competition. This facility should be the site where he/she receives their primary treatment.
Location: Sacramento VA Medical Center
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule Varies
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his competition is open to Veterans who are eligible to receive care through the Department of Veterans Affairs AND are enrolled at a VA Medical Center, Outpatient Clinic, or Vets Center BEFORE entering the local competition. An eligible Veteran can enter the local competition at only one VA facility per year. He/she can submit an entry in creative writing, dance, drama or music categories with a Veteran or group from another VA facility, but still represents and must work through his/her originating facility to enter the competition. This facility should be the site where he/she receives their primary treatment.
Location: Martinez VA Medical Center
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Consult through Recreation TherapySchedule: Variable
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Float Therapy has been shown to reduce blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and physical pain, as well as improve sleep quality and increase feelings of serenity and well-being. Clinical research has reported floating also has a profoundly beneficial effect on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other stress and pain related conditions.
May only use 2x per year
Location: Community - North Valley
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: 11th of the Month
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Float Therapy has been shown to reduce blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and physical pain, as well as improve sleep quality and increase feelings of serenity and well-being. Clinical research has reported floating also has a profoundly beneficial effect on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other stress and pain related conditions.
May use 2x/year
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: VeteransEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: 11th of the Month
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Institute on Aging's 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. We also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults. While there are other organizations that respond to the needs of people who may be contemplating suicide, none provides the type of services that IOA's Friendship Line offers to respond to the public health problem of suicide among the elderly. Knowing that older people do not contact traditional suicide prevention centers on a regular basis even if they are considering suicide, we created the only program nationwide that reaches out to lonely, depressed, isolated, frail and/or suicidal older adults. Our t
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: variable
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Since 1980, the UC Master Gardener Program has been extending research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public. If you are interested in learning more about gardening, use the link to find your county's program and see what classes are in your area. In addition, you can ask a Master Gardener questions about anything related to home gardening .
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Find your county and access resources both online and in personSchedule: Variable
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Since 1980, the UC Master Gardener Program has been extending research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public. If you are interested in learning more about gardening, use the link to find your county's program and see what classes are in your area. In addition, you can ask a Master Gardener questions about anything related to home gardening .
Location: Community - North Valley
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Find your County and locate classes online and in personSchedule: Variable
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Since 1980, the UC Master Gardener Program has been extending research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public. If you are interested in learning more about gardening, use the link to find your county's program and see what classes are in your area. In addition, you can ask a Master Gardener questions about anything related to home gardening .
Location: Community - East Bay
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Find your county and find your classes/information both online and in personSchedule: Variable
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Each year, DSES challenges active duty and veteran athletes with disabilities on weeklong adaptive sport camps in and around Mammoth Lakes. Participants may bring a friend or family member to join them in these experiences as space permits.
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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Each year, DSES challenges active duty and veteran athletes with disabilities on weeklong adaptive sport camps in and around Mammoth Lakes. Participants may bring a friend or family member to join them in these experiences as space permits.
Location: Community - North Valley
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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Each year, DSES challenges active duty and veteran athletes with disabilities on weeklong adaptive sport camps in and around Mammoth Lakes. Participants may bring a friend or family member to join them in these experiences as space permits.
Location: Community - East Bay
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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The MOVE! Orientation class covers how the MOVE! program can support your health and weight management goals, key strategies for success, and options for participating in the MOVE! program
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Call VETS Connect 1-800-382-8387 to scheduleSchedule: 2ND Friday and 4th Wednesday of month: 9:00-10:00 AM
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The Library Of MusicLandria is a nonprofit music hub, for musicians, by musicians. Our free music instrument lending library is just the tip of the musical iceberg.
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Drop-in's/walk-in's welcomeSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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The National Park Service in partnership with Operation Live Well would like to thank military personnel and their families for their service and invite them to enjoy their national parks.
Gold Star Families and US military veterans are eligible to receive free lifetime access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. The free Military Pass is a way to thank America's veterans, Gold Star Families, and current military and their dependents for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters.
Location: Community - North Valley
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Eligibility: Women VeteransVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Submit application and supportive documentsSchedule: variable
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Entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites are waived for current Military Service-members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families.
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: No
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The National Park Service in partnership with Operation Live Well would like to thank military personnel and their families for their service and invite them to enjoy their national parks.
Gold Star Families and US military veterans are eligible to receive free lifetime access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. The free Military Pass is a way to thank America's veterans.
Location: Community - East Bay
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Submit application and supportive documentsSchedule: variable
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Operation Heal our Patriots Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. Couples participate in Biblically based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beauty of God's creation with outdoor activities at our Alaskan wilderness lodge. We continue to support these men and women after their initial stay, keeping their spiritual needs and marriages a prior
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: variable
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Operation Heal our Patriots Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. Couples participate in Biblically based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beauty of God's creation with outdoor activities at our Alaskan wilderness lodge. We continue to support these men and women after their initial stay, keeping their spiritual needs and marriages a prior
Location: Community - North Valley
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: variable
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Operation Heal our Patriots Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. Couples participate in Biblically based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beauty of God's creation with outdoor activities at our Alaskan wilderness lodge. We continue to support these men and women after their initial stay, keeping their spiritual needs and marriages a prior
Location: Community - East Bay
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Variable
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Patient Printable Handouts -Whole Health Veteran whole health education handouts to support the Whole Health journey. They are organized around the eight areas of self-care in the Circle of Health and the two areas in the middle.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesArianne Davis (916) 843-9131
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Service dogs can help in many ways.
They can be trained to provide a buffer zone between their human and others, recognize repetitive motions and respond, alert to the approach of someone from behind, guide their human to a safe place,interrupt nightmares and many other important tasks.
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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Stay Quit Coach is designed to help with quitting smoking. It is intended to serve as a source of readily available support and information for adults who are already in treatment to quit smoking, to help them stay quit even after treatment ends. The app guides you in creating a tailored plan that takes into account your personal reasons for quitting. It provides information about smoking and quitting, interactive tools to help users cope with urges to smoke, and motivational messages and support contacts to help you stay smoke-free.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: Yes
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Their mission is to provide all veterans, active duty and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!
Local Chapter in Northern California
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: VariableConstance Farris connie.farris@teamriverrunner.org
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Team River Runner's Mission
To provide all veterans, active duty and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!
Local Chapter based in Northern California
Location: Community - East Bay
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: VariableConstance Farris connie.farris@teamriverrunner.org
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Team River Runner's Mission
To provide all veterans, active duty and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!
Location: Community - North Valley
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: VariableConstance Farris connie.farris@teamriverrunner.org
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TeleQuit is the VISN 21 Smoking Cessation Program. Services are provided by telephone--Smoking cessation medications, patient education, counseling. No patient travel necessary. Free for all VA employees.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: Veterans and Va EmployeesVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm (855) 784-8838
(650) 493-5000
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Online and self-help resources for managing chronic pain. Complementary Treatments-Home Practice Exercises: Yoga, Tai Chi, Acupressure, CBT for Chronic Pain, and Whole Health Pain Management.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesFollow The Link For More Details
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An online and telephone based senior center-like program that offers classes and support groups for those 60 and over.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way
Location: Community - Sacramento Valley
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Eligibility: AnyoneVA Resource: NoEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information. INFO@MISSIONCONTINUES.ORG
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One-on-one individual health coaching. Currently held virtually via VVC. (Pre-requisite: Introduction to whole health session)
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.Esperanza Lugo (916) 843-9131
Arianne Davis (916) 843-9131
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Whole Health Introduction An introduction group to gain understanding of the whole health approach to care and complete a personalized health inventory.
Currently held virtually via VVC. (2 hour class)
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.Esperanza Lugo (916) 843-9131
Arianne Davis (916) 843-9131
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Whole Health- Taking Charge of My Life and Health 9-week group diving deeper into the 8 components of whole health and goal setting. Currently held virtually via VVC. (Pre-requisite: Introduction to whole health session)
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.Esperanza Lugo (916) 843-9131
Arianne Davis (916) 843-9131
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National VA Call Center Resource regarding Health Benefits for Women Veterans
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: Women VeteransVA Resource: YesEntry/Referral Process: Cell for more informationSchedule: Mon-Fri 8-10pm., Sat 8-6:30pmCall Or Text (855) 829-6636
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Mindful Resilience is what we call the collection of mind-body practices that we teach: Breathing, Meditation, Mindful Movement, Guided Rest, and Gratitude.
Online and On Demand
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: Veteran and/or their FamiliesEntry/Referral Process: Contact POC for entry/referral detailsSchedule: Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
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