Veterans Resource Center

The center provides assistance by trained volunteers who can connect veterans and their families to benefits and resources. Meet one-on-one with trained volunteers who will connect you to organizations, agencies, and library materials that will assist you with:

  • Transitioning from military to civilian life
  • Finding jobs
  • Surviving change
  • Veterans’ benefits
  • Managing post-traumatic stress disorders.

For more information, veterans and their families may call 650-829-3860, email, or visit the Veteran's Resource Center.

Location

SSF Main Library, 3rd Floor
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco

Phone: 650-829-3860

Drop-in Hours

Monday, Tuesday, & Friday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Meetings

The Veteran Run Behavioral Health Advocacy Council (VRBHAC) is a volunteer group that supports and assists Veterans seeking or receiving health services at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). The group discusses issues affecting Veterans receiving health services and provides valuable input to SFVAHCS on how to better serve them. The group meets from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the South San Francisco Public Library, 901 Civic Campus Way and via Zoom.

Resources

San Mateo County

County Veteran Service Office
County funded organization to help veterans get the benefits they are entitled to.
Phone: (650) 802-6598


Veteran ID Card
Obtain the designation on your CA ID card.


Peninsula Vet Center
Free counseling and assistance for men and women veterans suffering from PTSD.
Phone: (650) 617-4300


Veterans Resource Center
Skyline College has a VRC for current and incoming students.
Phone: (650) 738-7060


National Alliance of Mental Health - NAMI San Mateo County

Local education classes and support groups for Veterans and their families.
Phone: (650) 638-0800
Crisis Line: (650) 579-0350


Swords to Plowshares
Assistance with case management, employment, housing, legal assistance and more for Bay Area Veterans.
Phone: (415) 727-8387

Cal Vet

Cal Vet - Department of Veteran Affairs
Find benefits and services for CA Veterans. Get information on employment, education, housing, healthcare, home loans, VA claims and more.
Phone: 1-800-952-5626
VA Benefits Hotline: 1-800-827-1000
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255


EDD Services for Veterans
Employment and training opportunities for Veterans.


Get Your DD-214
Your DD-214 is the first document you should get before applying for Veterans services and benefits.

Department of Veteran Affairs

US Department of Veteran Affairs
Access and manage your VA benefits and healthcare.


Veterans Crisis Line
Connect with caring, qualified responders for qualified help--many our Veterans.
Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Text: 838255


National Cemetery Administration
Learn about burial benefits for Veterans.


Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CFPB’s Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) works to help military families overcome unique financial challenges by providing educational resources, monitoring complaints, and working with other agencies to solve problems faced by servicemembers.

Career & Education

Brainfuse VetNow
Search for jobs, resume templates, test prep materials and talk to a live job coach.
User Guide(PDF, 477KB)


Cal Vet Education Benefits
Review education benefits available for Veterans and their families.
Cal Vet Employment Benefits
Employment services and benefits to Veterans who are unemployed or seeking employment.

Library Services

Computers, laptops, tablets and Wi-Fi access are available at all South San Francisco Public Library locations.

We have additional materials on site including the California Veterans Resource Book.

 

About Veterans Connect @ The Library

California public libraries, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs, are working to connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. Libraries, in collaboration with community veteran service organizations, can positively impact the quality of life for veterans.

Veterans Connect @ The Library and the Veterans Resource Centers are a partnership between the California State Library, local libraries, and the California Department of Veteran Affairs. They are made possible in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technologies Act.