VET NET Ally
Handbook
California State University, Long Beach
2014
Table of Contents
Welcome ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Acknowledgments........................................................................................................................... 5
Confidentiality Statement ............................................................................................................... 6
Mission Statement .......................................................................................................................... 7
Being an Ally .................................................................................................................................... 8
Definitions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
The Seminar – A Summary ............................................................................................................ 11
VET NET Ally Program Development ......................................................................................... 11
Introductions and Welcome ................................................................................................. 11
VET NET Ally Program Overview ........................................................................................... 11
Who are our Veterans? ......................................................................................................... 12
Why I Joined .......................................................................................................................... 12
Basic Training -- Military 101 ................................................................................................ 12
Break/Combat Equipment Hands-On Experience ................................................................ 13
Challenges for Veterans ........................................................................................................ 13
Status Exercise ...................................................................................................................... 13
CSULB Campus Initiatives ..................................................................................................... 13
Situational Awareness........................................................................................................... 14
Student Panel ........................................................................................................................ 14
Becoming an Ally ................................................................................................................... 14
The Services .................................................................................................................................. 16
United States Army .................................................................................................................... 16
United States Navy .................................................................................................................... 17
United States Marine Corps ...................................................................................................... 17
United States Air Force .............................................................................................................. 18
United States Coast Guard ........................................................................................................ 18
Famous Veterans .......................................................................................................................... 20
CSULB Policies and Advising ......................................................................................................... 21
Academic Advising for Student Veterans .................................................................................. 21
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Extended Application for Combat Veterans .............................................................................. 21
Priority Registration for Selected Student Veterans ................................................................. 22
GE Credit for Basic Training and Credit Evaluation at CSULB .................................................... 22
Disabled Veterans ...................................................................................................................... 22
Readmission of Members of the Armed Forces ........................................................................ 23
The G.I Bill ..................................................................................................................................... 24
The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill ................................................................................................................ 24
The Montgomery G.I. Bill........................................................................................................... 24
What is PTSD? ............................................................................................................................... 26
How does PTSD develop? .......................................................................................................... 26
What are the symptoms of PTSD? ............................................................................................. 27
What are other common problems? ......................................................................................... 28
Can children have PTSD? ........................................................................................................... 28
What treatments are available? ................................................................................................ 28
Vet Resources – CSULB ................................................................................................................. 29
Veterans Services....................................................................................................................... 29
Counseling and Psychological Services ...................................................................................... 29
Disabled Student Services ......................................................................................................... 29
Vet Resources – Long Beach ......................................................................................................... 31
Emergency Response ................................................................................................................. 31
National Crisis Hotlines .............................................................................................................. 31
Mental Health Access for Veterans ........................................................................................... 31
Mental Health Outpatient Services ........................................................................................... 31
Family Service ............................................................................................................................ 31
Medical Services ........................................................................................................................ 32
Housing/Shelter ......................................................................................................................... 32
Low Cost Dental ......................................................................................................................... 32
Clothing and Hygiene Products ................................................................................................. 32
Vet Resources – Orange County ................................................................................................... 34
Emergency Response ................................................................................................................. 34
Crisis Hotlines ............................................................................................................................ 34
Mental Health Access for Veterans ........................................................................................... 34
Family Mental Health Resources ............................................................................................... 35
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Benefits ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Housing/Shelters ....................................................................................................................... 35
Employment .............................................................................................................................. 36
Legal ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Education Services ..................................................................................................................... 36
Medical Services ........................................................................................................................ 36
Dental Services .......................................................................................................................... 36
Additional County Resources .................................................................................................... 36
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Welcome
Thank you for participating in the California State University, Long Beach VET NET Ally Seminar.
Our goal, stated simply, is to provide veterans with a welcoming and supportive environment in
which to pursue their academic pursuits. We appreciate your support of the student veterans
and service members of CSULB.
This program, the first of its kind, provides our campus with a visible network of knowledgeable
supporters of veterans and service members. By becoming an Ally, you will have the
opportunity to openly support those who have volunteered to serve in the defense of our
nation.
While our seminar attempts to cover many topics of great importance to veterans studying at
CSULB, we are painting with wide brushes, so we encourage you to continuing learning about
the specific issues faced by veterans in higher education after today’s seminar is over. This
handbook should be seen as a resource to help you in that endeavor, and we hope that you will
take the time not only to become familiar with its contents but to maintain an interest in the
issues facing veterans identified through other mediums as well.
Finally, we are here to support you in your efforts to provide a welcoming environment to our
student veterans and service members. Feel free to contact us or your fellow VET NET Allies if
you have any questions about your role as an Ally.
Sincerely,
The VET NET Ally Program
Marshall Thomas, Ed.D.
Director of Veterans Services, California State University, Long Beach
Patrick O’Rourke, Ed.D.
Director of Active Duty and Veterans Services, California State University Chancellor’s Office
Michael Barraza, Psy.D.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
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Acknowledgments
First, thank you to all the men and women who have volunteered to serve in the defense of our
country, and specifically the Vet Net Student organization that gives those veterans who study
at CSULB a place to commune with one another.
The creation of this program would not have been possible without the work of Dr. Pamela
Ashe in the development of the Safe Zone program at CSULB and the work of Dr. Elena Macias
in the development of the AB540 Ally Program. The programs they created provided the model
framework upon which the VET NET Ally Program is built. We extend our heartfelt thanks to
each of them and to those with whom they collaborated.
Special thanks to the Robinette Estate for providing the funding necessary to present the initial
offerings of VET NET Ally Seminar in 2010.
Finally, a special thanks to the CSULB Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program for
supporting the creation of this program as my dissertation project.
Marshall Thomas, Ed.D.
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Confidentiality Statement
One of the most important aspects of being a VET NET Ally is that you are entrusted with
providing an atmosphere of safety to those that come to you. In the simplest terms, VET NET
Ally confidentiality means that what a student says to you is confidential and stays with you.
By posting your VET NET Ally sticker, you are sending a message that information shared with
you will not be shared with others, unless the student has given you permission to do so. This is
particularly important for students who have not openly declared that they are service
members or veterans, since a common concern is whether they should identify themselves as
service members or veterans. Confidentiality is essential in order for students to share their
reactions, opinions, and feelings with you.
It is, however, also important to recognize that there are limits to confidentiality. It would not
be appropriate to maintain confidentiality if a person shares that they intend to physically harm
one’s self or another person. Protecting the immediate safety of the individual is more
important than protecting their confidentiality.
If you have any concerns about what constitutes confidentiality or the limits to confidentiality,
please contact CSULB Counseling and Psychological Services personnel at 562-985-4001.
Adapted from the California State University, Long Beach Counseling and Psychological Services
Safe Zone Ally Handbook and the California State University, Long Beach AB540 Ally Handbook.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the VET NET Ally Program is to

establish a network of visible Allies to provide support, information, and assistance for
service members and veterans,

provide service members and veterans with comfortable access to trustworthy,
knowledgeable, and sensitive people who can provide a safe and non-discriminatory
environment,

provide an opportunity for CSULB faculty and staff to demonstrate support for service
members and veterans,

provide all students on campus an opportunity to respond to instances of discrimination
or harassment based on perceived or self-reported status as a service member or
veteran,
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educate members of the university community about the needs and concerns of service
members and veterans,

assist university personnel in understanding that discrimination based on status as a
service member or veteran is harmful to the campus environment for all,

foster a campus atmosphere that supports the academic freedom and professional,
personal and social success of service members and veterans; and

advance the university’s progress towards a campus that discourages discrimination and
openly celebrates diversity.
Adapted from the California State University, Long Beach Counseling and Psychological Services
Safe Zone Ally Handbook and the California State University, Long Beach AB540 Ally Handbook.
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Being an Ally
As an Ally, you are responsible to  respect the Individual’s right to privacy as detailed in the Confidentiality section of this
handbook,
 refer individuals to proper resources you are aware of as appropriate, and
 display your VET NET Ally symbol in a visible space.
As a VET NET Ally  You have permission to be imperfect when encountering a veteran or service member.
 Remember that it is OK not to know everything about veteran or service members’
experiences and status.
 You should remember that being an Ally is not a statement of support for any political
viewpoint or an indication of your views on military conflict. It is a statement of support
for those CSULB students who have chosen to serve the United States in one of the
branches of the armed forces.
 You should be committed to working toward a safe, confidential support network for
CSULB Veterans and service members.
Finally  By becoming a VET NET Ally, you join other CSULB Ally programs in supporting specific
groups of students on our campus. While the content of the VET NET Ally program is
specific to veterans and service members, it is our sincere hope that the spirit of treating
all people with respect and dignity will extend to all members of the CSULB campus
community.
Adapted from the California State University, Long Beach Counseling and Psychological
Services Safe Zone Ally Contract.
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Definitions
Active Duty
Full time duty in one of the military services.
Armed Forces
The five military services of the United States; the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
or Coast Guard.
Combat Veteran
Any veteran who has served in a combat role during his or her service in one of the
branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
DD - 214
The official Department of Defense form that summarizes a veteran’s service. Provided
to each veteran at the time of discharge, the DD-214 details a veteran’s training,
promotions, awards and decorations, and indicates the type of discharge the veteran
received (i.e. “honorable”). The DD-214 id the official document used to prove eligibility
for veteran benefits.
G.I. Bill
The primary educational benefit available to veterans since the conclusion of the Second
World War. The two current versions of the G.I. Bill are the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the
Post 9-11 G.I. Bill. Each is discussed in the G.I. Bill section of this handbook.
OEF
Operation Enduring Freedom. This is the operational name for the war in Afghanistan.
OIF
Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is the operational name for the war in Iraq.
National Guard
State-based reserve components of the Army and Air Force which fall under the
jurisdiction and command of the Governors of the 50 states. The National Guard May be
called into active duty during times of national crisis or conflict as active components of
the Army or Air Force. (See Reserves below)
Reserves
Sometimes considered “part-time” military service, the reserves are made up of service
members who live in their home communities as civilians, but train with local military
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units. Most reservists serve one weekend a month and for two weeks of “annual
training” each year. The reserve components of each service may be “activated” during
times of national crisis, as has been the case during the current conflicts in Afghanistan
and Iraq. Tens of thousands of reservists have served in one or both of these regions.
Service member
Any person currently serving as an officer or enlisted member of the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on active duty, in a reserve status, or as a member
of the National Guard.
Veteran or Vet
Any person who has served as an officer or enlisted member of the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard in an active duty or reserve role. Past service in one
of the components of the National Guard also establishes veteran status.
Vet Net
Student veteran organization at California State University, Long Beach. The term is also
used at other institutions to identify other veterans support groups.
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The Seminar – A Summary
What follows is a description of the development of the VET NET Ally Program and the
individual modules of the seminar itself.
The text is adapted with minimal changes (to address current practice) from Marshall Thomas’s
dissertation, which is cited at the end of this section.
VET NET Ally Program Development
The VET NET Ally program was developed and presented as a four-hour seminar by the Director
of CSULB Veterans Services, Dr. Marshall Thomas; the former-director of CSULB Veterans Affairs
Services, Dr. Patrick O’Rourke; and staff psychologist formerly of the CSULB office of Counseling
and Psychological Services, Dr. Michael Barraza. Each member of the development and
presentation team presents modules that provide information or experience in one of four
major theme areas: program purpose, policies and procedures related to veterans in higher
education, military and post-military culture and transition, and personal identity issues
associated with status as a service member or veteran. To make the information accessible to
participants and to create a logical flow of information and experience, the modules are
organized in a manner that follows the path of veterans choosing military service, transitioning
into the service, becoming acculturated to a military lifestyle, exiting the service, transitioning
back to civilian life, and becoming a student. The seminar culminates in a panel of student
veterans who are asked questions by the seminar presenters and participants. The following
sections describe the contents of each of the modules as they are currently presented.
Introductions and Welcome
VET NET Ally Program presenters are introduced to seminar participants. Each presenter’s
military service is recognized, and his current position at CSULB is identified. A brief description
of how the program came to be is presented.
Seminar participants are asked to introduce themselves, identify their positions at the
university, and tell why they have chosen to participate in the seminar (if they so desire). Many
participants choose to reveal their own record of military service or their relationship to a
veteran friend or family member.
VET NET Ally Program Overview
This module, which supports the theme of program purpose, provides participants with a
program overview and definitions pertinent to the seminar. This module references the
complete mission statement of the program (which is published in the VET NET Ally Handbook)
and includes a discussion of the primary goals of the program: to educate members of the
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university community, to foster a supportive campus atmosphere, and to establish a network of
visible Allies for student veterans. To highlight the importance of visibility of Allies, participants
are introduced to the VET NET Ally decal to display on their office door or other visible location
in their workspace that they are provided with at the conclusion of the seminar. The decal,
designed by Dr. Thomas, consists of imagery often associated with military service: a black five
pointed star on an olive drab field surrounded by a field of khaki/tan with the words VET NET
ALLY emblazoned in black stenciled font (see VET NET Ally Handbook cover).
An important component of an effective ally program is establishment of norms of behavior for
confidentiality (Poynter & Tubbs, 2007), both during the seminar and for future interactions
with student veterans. To that end, participants are introduced to the complete statement of
confidentiality (see VET NET Ally Handbook).
The Department of Defense publishes The Dictionary of Military Terms, a 768 page book that
defines over ten thousand terms and acronyms in current use in the military services. To
acknowledge and begin to bridge what may be a vocabulary gap between veterans and nonveteran participants of the VET NET Ally seminar, a brief set of definitions relevant to the
seminar is presented.
Who are our Veterans?
This module provides participants with background information related to the number of
veteran students attending the university, the branches they served in, the number of veterans
who have indicated combat service and where they have served. To provide a snap shot of the
colleges on campus where veterans might be found in greater numbers, the number of veteran
students in various majors is presented.
Why I Joined
The first of two modules addressing issues of personal identity, “Why I Joined,” introduces
participants to many of the published reasons that people choose to join the military. A brief
discussion of these reasons is conducted. The presenter then discusses his personal reasons for
having joined the U.S. Army and entertains questions about the choice he made.
Basic Training -- Military 101
In this segment of the seminar, participants are introduced to the concept of transitioning from
civilian life to military service. Cultural contrasts such as military vocabulary, military customs
and courtesies, and the concept of military camaraderie are introduced. To illustrate some of
the differences between military and civilian life, photos of service members engaged in service
related activities are presented, as are photos of service members in uniform, the latter to
illustrate the history, both personal and service specific, that each service member wears by
way of a uniform, a component of culture that does not have a parallel in civilian life.
Recognizing that this cultural transition from civilian to service member requires a period of
initial training, participants are shown a video-taped segment of Marine Corps boot camp. This
brief video vignette, which includes scenes of boot camp and interviews of men and women
being trained, highlights many of the concepts presented in other parts of the seminar. Cultural
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concepts such as fellow service members as “family,” physical fitness, tradition, and rite of
passage are presented in the video. Beyond underscoring intangible facets of military service,
the video is also used to call attention to the fact that all of the branches of service require an
initial training to indoctrinate newly joined members into the culture of the service. By first
looking at the power of that indoctrination and discussing the subsequent lifestyle of the
service, seminar participants are provided with a base from which to compare and contrast
civilian and military cultures and appreciate the effort some veterans may be required to
expend when transitioning back to civilian life.
Break/Combat Equipment Hands-On Experience
During the two breaks provided during the seminar, participants are encouraged to handle and
try on combat equipment borrowed from a local National Guard unit. The equipment has
included body armor, Kevlar helmets, equipment harnesses, and CamelBak Hydration systems.
Though heavy, participants are informed that the gear they are handling is less than half of the
weight of the full combat load that service members in combat areas commonly carry.
Participants are further encouraged to imagine carrying such a load in the desert heat which
often hovers over one hundred degrees. No weapons or ammunition are used in this
demonstration.
Challenges for Veterans
This module presents a summary view of some of the practical challenges that veterans face
when transitioning from military service to the academic world. In particular, the different
nature of the bureaucracies that are the Department of Defense, the Veterans Administration,
and the university are discussed. The university is identified as a potential bridge between
veterans’ military service and civilian employment and as an avenue of personal and
professional success. The need for expanded counseling and outreach, academic alignment of
service related education with university credit, healthcare support and referral, assimilation,
and peer networking are also presented.
Status Exercise
The Status Exercise module is a small group discussion related to whether or not a student
veteran would disclose his or her status as a veteran to various campus members. Participants
are broken down into groups of four to five people and given a scenario that describes the
personal background of a veteran and a situation the veteran might find himself or herself in in
an academic environment. For example, would a student veteran who felt discomfort or shame
about his actions in a combat zone wish to disclose his status as a veteran in a classroom
environment, to friends, to a professor, or in a romantic relationship? Each group is given time
to discuss the vignette they are presented with and then are asked to share their conclusions
with the larger group.
CSULB Campus Initiatives
This module of the seminar provides information about veteran specific services at CSULB.
Special attention is paid to the functions of the Veterans Services Office and the Veterans
Network Student Organization, which are the two primary means by which veterans stay
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connected to their benefits and to other veterans at the university. Additionally, partnerships
with other on-campus and community veterans service organizations are identified.
Situational Awareness
This module, which focuses on policies and procedures, is a large group discussion centered on
specific incidents that have occurred on the campus. Depending on available time, two or more
brief situations are presented for discussion. Two examples that have been discussed follow.
The first gives details of an unnamed student veteran who has experienced the cancellation of a
class he was enrolled in making him ineligible for G.I. Bill benefits. The group of participants
was asked to collectively suggest ways to assist the student regain eligibility for benefits in a
timely manner. The second situation focused on a veteran’s experience in a classroom wherein
an instructor discussed the political impact of the military conflict in Iraq. The veteran, who
was uncomfortable discussing the subject in a public setting, was identified as a veteran by a
fellow student, and was pushed to participate by the instructor who expressed negative views
about U.S. military actions in Iraq. Participants were asked to discuss how the situation should
have been handled. This activity is designed to provide participants an opportunity to weigh in
on a veteran specific issue from their professional perspectives aided by their experiences on
the campus. Time concerns often require that this module be modified during the seminar.
When that occurs, the presenter discusses a variety of actual campus-based situations, such as
an anti-war rally or a student serving in the National Guard or reserves who is required to
withdraw from classes due to a unit deployment.
Student Panel
A group of student veterans (typically four or five) is invited to discuss their service and postmilitary service experiences with the seminar participants. To ensure that the panel members
are not influenced by any of the other materials presented, they are not present for any other
portions of the seminar. Ideally, the panel should be composed of both women and men and
represented a cross-section of veterans from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and
Air Force. Panelists and seminar participants are informed that any member of the panel may
choose not to answer any question they are not comfortable with. Panelists are asked to tell
their reasons for both entering and leaving the service and are asked to describe the most
responsibility they had placed upon them while in the service or to describe their proudest
accomplishment in the service. After these questions are answered, seminar participants are
encouraged to ask questions of the panelists.
Becoming an Ally
The final module of the seminar, titled “Becoming an Ally,” emphasizes the role that Allies
should play on campus. The condensed version of the “VET NET Ally Mission Statement” (see
VET NET Ally Handbook) is covered. At the end of this portion of the seminar, members of the
student panel present VET NET Ally decals to those who participated. Rules for the display of
the VET NET Ally decal are established. Specifically, participants are instructed that visibility of
the decal is important, but that placement of a decal should purposefully indicate the Ally
status of only the person who has been a seminar participant. Participants are instructed that
decals should never be placed in a space that might indicate that other non-ally persons have
become allies. This instruction is drawn from several studies that suggest that non-allies,
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especially non-supporters, of a particular group may be offended at being associated with the
group, or that students within the group might be unintentionally misled into believing that an
individual has not attended the seminar is an ally, which could lead to misunderstandings.
Thomas, M.W. A Safe Zone for veterans: Developing the VET NET Ally program to increase
faculty and staff awareness and sensitivity to the needs of military veterans in higher
education. Ed.D. dissertation, California State University, Long Beach, United States -California. Retrieved February 25, 2011, from Dissertations & Theses @ California State
University, Long Beach. (Publication No. AAT 3425191).
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The Services
Each of the services has a unique character, culture, sometimes even language. While service
to the country creates a common bond between all service members and veterans, service
specific loyalties can run deep. Calling a Sailor “marine” or a Marine “soldier” may evoke a
negative response, or a friendly “mini-lesson” on the titles of service members in each branch,
especially the branch the veteran served in.
What follows is a brief description of each service
United States Army
Established on June 14, 1775, the Army is the oldest and the largest branch of the Department
of Defense. According to the Department of Defense, there are 553,326 men and women
serving on active duty in the Army1. The Army is complemented by a Reserve (205,000
members)2 and Army National Guard (360,814 members)3 component, which brings the total
number of service members in the Army to over one million.
The Army is the branch of service “organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and
sustained combat incident to operations on land” (10 U.S.C. § 3062). In support of this mission,
the Army is divided into more than a dozen “basic branches” including infantry, artillery, signal
corps, aviation, and others. To serve the training and deployment needs of the land-based
mission of the Army, bases, usually called Forts, are located throughout the United States.
Large numbers of Army personnel are also stationed in locations around the globe, the largest
concentration in Germany.
As of September of 2009, approximately 156,000 Army personnel were serving in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Members of the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard are called Soldiers.
For more information about the Army refer to www.army.mil.
1
U.S. Department of Defense. (2009, September 30). Active duty military personnel strengths by regional area and
by country. Retrieved February 6, 2010, from http://siadapp.dmdc.osd.mil/personnel/MILITARY/
miltop.htm.
2
Stulz, J.C. & Caffie, L. (2009) The United States Army Reserve 2009 Posture Statement. Retrieved February 6, 2010,
from http://www.usar.army.mil/arweb/mission/ARPS/Documents/ARPS.pdf
3
National Guard Bureau (2010) The National Guard Posture Statement 2010. Retrieved February 6, 2010, from
http://www.ng.mil/ll/Congress_Reports/2010%20National%20Guard%20Posture%20Statement.pdf
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United States Navy
Established on October 13, 1775, the Navy is both the second oldest and second largest of the
armed forces in the Department of Defense. The Navy is composed of 329,518 active duty
service members1 and is complemented by 126,000 Navy Reservists4.
According to U.S. law, the Navy is “organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and
sustained combat incident to operations at sea” (10 U.S.C. § 5062). According to the official
website of the Navy, “the mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready
Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the
seas”5. Due to its seafaring mission, most Navy bases in the United States are located on the
coasts, though nearly one third of active duty naval personnel are “afloat” either in surface or
submarine vessels in various regions around the globe.
As of September of 2009, approximately 23,500 Navy personnel were serving in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Enlisted members of the Navy and Navy Reserve are called Sailors.
For more information about the Navy refer to www.navy.mil.
United States Marine Corps
Established on November 10, 1775, the Marine Corps is the smallest of the U.S. armed forces in
the Department of Defense. There are just 204,153 active duty Marine Corp personnel1 and
approximately 39,600 reservists6.
The Marine Corps mission includes air, land, and sea operations primarily conducted in support
of amphibious assaults (attacking land-based targets from the sea). The Marine Corps
“provide[s] fleet marine forces of combined arms, together with supporting air components, for
service with the [Navy] in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of
such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign…and shall
perform such other duties as the President may direct” (10 U.S.C. § 5063). Due to its
amphibious mission and naval traditions, Marine Corps bases and air stations are located
primarily along the east and west coasts of the U.S. The largest Marine duty stations overseas
are located in Japan. Additionally, Marines guard U.S. embassies around the globe and may
serve aboard naval vessels at sea.
As of September of 2009, approximately 22,400 Marine Corps personnel were serving in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
4
Today’s Military. (2010). Navy Reserve. Retrieved February 6, 2010 from http://www.todaysmilitary.com/servicebranches/navy-reserve
5
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/organization/org-top.asp
6
Lawson, J. (2010). Understanding Reserve duty - how duty is fulfilled in Marine Forces Reserve. The Continental
Marine Magazine – 2010 Almanac. Retrieved February 6, 2010 from http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/
MFRNews/ConMar/Almanac10.pdf
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After Boot Camp or Officer Training all personnel serving in the Marine Corps are referred to as
Marines.
For more information about the Marine Corps refer to www.usmc.mil.
United States Air Force
Established on September 18, 1947, the Air Force is the youngest of the military services.
Currently, 334,671 men and women serve in the Air Force1, with an additional 107,6793 serving
in the Air National Guard, and 69,500 in the Air Force Reserve7.
The Air Force is “organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and sustained offensive
and defensive air operations” (10 U.S.C. § 8062). Additionally, the Air Force is responsible for
space and ballistic missile operations. Air Force bases are located throughout the U.S. and
overseas with the greatest number of Air Force personnel stationed abroad located in Germany
and Japan.
As of September of 2009, approximately 28,400 Air Force personnel were serving in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Air Force personnel are collectively referred to as Airmen.
For more information about the Air Force, refer to www.af.mil.
United States Coast Guard
Created on August 4, 1790, the Coast Guard lays claim to being the oldest continuous sea going
service in the U. S. (as the Continental Navy was disbanded for a short time after the
Revolutionary War and not reformed until 1794). The Coast Guard is unique among the armed
forces in that it is not a part of the Department of Defense. Instead, it is a part of the
Department of Homeland Security except when reassigned by Congress or by order of the
president during time of war, when it may become a branch of the Navy.
Its 42,000 active duty members and 8,000 reservists have as their missions “Search and Rescue,
Maritime Law Enforcement, Aids to Navigation, Ice Breaking, Environmental Protection, Port
Security and Military Readiness”8. Although often associated with the east and west coasts of
the U.S., the Coast Guard has a nationwide presence in large part due to its maritime public
safety mission and the extensive range of America’s inland waterways.
7
United States Air Force Reserve. (2010). U.S. Air Force Reserve Fact Sheet. Retrieved February 6, 2010 from
http://www.afrc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-060712-018.pdf
8
USCG Careers Retrieved from http://www.uscg.mil/top/careers.asp
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Though most of their duties are confined to U.S. coasts and waterways, Coast Guardsmen have
served in every major armed conflict including the Iraq War.
Coast Guard personnel are referred to as Coast Guardsmen.
For more information about the Coast Guard, refer to www.uscg.mil.
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Famous Veterans
The list of well known veterans is quite long. Here are a few notable veterans who went on to
successful careers after serving.
Alan Alda – Actor – U.S. Army Reserve
Ice T – Rapper, Actor – U.S. Army
Tony Bennett – Singer – U.S. Army
Humphrey Bogart – Actor – U.S. Navy
Drew Carey – Actor, Comedian - U.S. Marine Corps
Johnny Carson – Talk Show Host – U.S. Navy
Bill Cosby – Actor, Comedian, Author - U.S. Navy
John Glenn – U.S. Senator, Astronaut – U.S. Marine Corps
Al Gore – Former Vice President – U.S. Army
Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel – Author – U.S. Army
Alex Haley – Author – U.S. Navy
Don Knotts – Actor - U.S. Marine Corps
MC Hammer – Rapper – U.S. Navy
Colin Powell – Former Secretary of State – U.S. Army
Dan Rather – News Anchor – U.S. Marine Corps
Shaggy – Reggae singer - U.S. Marine Corps
Fredrick W. Smith – Founder, Chairman, and CEO of FedEx – U.S. Marine Corps
George Steinbrenner – Owner, New York Yankees – U.S. Air Force
Lee Trevino – Professional Golfer - U.S. Marine Corps
Montel Williams – Talk show host – U.S. Marine Corps / U.S. Navy
Former U.S. Presidents that served
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Chester A. Arthur
James Buchanan
George H. W. Bush 
George W. Bush 
Jimmy Carter 
Dwight D. Eisenhower 
Millard Fillmore
Gerald Ford
James Garfield
Ulysses S. Grant 
Benjamin Harrison
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Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Abe Lincoln
James Madison
William McKinley
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James Monroe
Richard Nixon
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John Tyler
George Washington
CSULB Policies and Advising
Academic Advising for Student Veterans
Department Academic Advisors should be aware that student veterans accessing GI Bill and
other Veterans Administration (VA) benefits need to have an approved academic plan on file
with the Veterans Services office in order to receive their benefits. This plan should be
coordinated with the student veteran’s academic advisor who should sign and date the plan
showing that it is current and accurate. The School Certifying Official at the Veterans Services
office reviews this document when certifying the student’s request for benefits such as the
Post-911 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, or the Montgomery GI Bill. If the academic plan is
not followed, the student veteran will not receive his/her VA benefits.
Student veterans accessing the Post-911 GI Bill receive housing allowance at a rate equal to the
percentage of full-time course load they are pursuing each semester (rounded up to the
nearest tenth). For example, an undergraduate student taking 12 units would receive full
housing allowance, where a student taking 9 units would receive 80%.
When classes are canceled, the Veterans Services office would appreciate your assistance in
helping your student veterans find substitute classes which will meet their academic
requirements. Substitution is essential if the student veteran is to receive VBA benefits. Many
student veterans use their housing stipend to pay for rent. A reduction in "certifiable" academic
courses could mean loss of critical benefits for the student veteran.
Extended Application for Combat Veterans
Combat veterans that have redeployed from a theater of combat in the last six months or have
recently been released from the hospital for service-related injuries while deployed may be
eligible to apply late to the university. CSULB will automatically extend the application deadline
for members of the U.S. military who return from a combat zone including but not limited to
Iraq and Afghanistan.
For a period not to exceed six months following (1) return from combat service or (2) release
from a hospital stay resulting from combat wounds, whichever is later, a returning combat
veteran will be eligible for the following extended admission application deadlines:
 Undergraduate programs: June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring
semester.
 Masters and Credential programs: July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the
spring semester
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To apply for this application extension, military combat veterans must submit the following
documents to the Director of Evaluation and Records, Enrollment Services within the timeframe
listed above:
1. the appropriate application for admission,
2. application fee, and
3. a copy of military orders indicating the theater of combat, hospital, or medical facility
showing the date of return from combat or release from the hospital or medical facility.
If a veteran meets the application extension criteria, they will be notified of the additional
documents needed to consider their admission application. Other deadlines (file completion,
intent to enroll, etc) will be adjusted as needed depending on the timing of the admission
application.
The above policy does not exempt military personnel from meeting the established academic
requirements for enrollment and admission to California State University, Long Beach.
Extension of the application deadline should not be considered any indication of the
admissibility of the veteran to the University nor to impacted majors or graduate programs.
Priority Registration for Selected Student Veterans
Active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and veterans who have been discharged from service in
the last four years may apply for priority registration for classes at CSULB. Student Veterans
who think they may be eligible should contact the Veterans Services office.
GE Credit for Basic Training and Credit Evaluation at CSULB
Student veterans can receive up to three units of Area "E" General Education credit if they have
attended basic training. Based on the approval of the GEGC, Enrollment Services will now be able to
follow the ACE recommendation on Basic Training or Recruit Training as well as the recommendation of
the Executive Order:
 Up to 3 Units of Area E GE credit will be granted
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As the ACE recommendation on the number of units to be awarded varies by branch
and sometimes by the type of experience the service member has completed, any units
recommended by ACE in excess of the three units granted for Area E will be awarded in
lower division general elective credit.
Disabled Veterans
All student veterans are encouraged to sign up for services at CSULB's Disabled Student Services
(DSS) office and the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office. Both offices provide
professional staff services to assist student veterans with injuries in an academic environment.
These offices are often times used in conjunction with VA hospital services or Vet Center
assistance. DSS and CAPS can provide referrals for student veterans attending CSULB who may
require extended healthcare support through the Veterans Administration.
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Readmission of Members of the Armed Forces
The Higher Education Opportunity Act entitles members of the Armed Forces, National Guard,
or Reserve to readmission to the University if their separation is caused by either voluntary or
involuntary service on active duty for a period of more than 30 days.
In general, members called to active duty are expected to provide written or verbal notice of
such service to the appropriate campus official unless such a notice is precluded by military
necessity or would compromise national security. After completing a period of service, a
student may defer notifying the campus of the intent to return for no more than three years.
The cumulative length of absence from continuous attendance, however, cannot exceed five
years. In those cases, the University would be free to impose the established leave of absence
policy and ordinary admissions practices.
Readmission can and should occur whenever it is requested for a subsequent term. Section
66025.8 of the California Education Code provides enrollment priority to members of the
Armed Forces returning from active duty (veterans). The student's best interest should be
considered, however, if the readmission is for any term in which instruction has already begun.
In those cases, advisement should be provided to assist students in locating available classes
and in determining whether or not they can recover the missed assignments. Students should
not be readmitted after census date.
A student hospitalized or convalescing from an illness or injury during the performance of
service is expected to notify the campus of the intent to return no later than two years after the
end of recovery.
If student veterans still have questions regarding CSULB's policy or procedures concerning
military deployments they should inquire with Enrollment Services or the Veterans Services
office.
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The G.I Bill
Currently, there are two primary types of G.I Bill that veterans may be participating in. General
information about each (adapted from the Veterans Administration Website) follows.
The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at
least 90 days of service in one of the branches of service on or after September 11, 2001, or
individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. A veteran must have
received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill became effective training or education on or after August 1, 2009. The
amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where they live and what type
of degree they are pursuing. For a summary of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, see
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Benefit_Comparison_Chart.htm#911amount.
Approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill includes graduate and undergraduate degrees,
and vocational/technical training. All training programs must be offered by an institution of
higher learning and approved for GI Bill benefits. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and licensing
and certification test reimbursement are approved under the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay tuition based upon the highest in-state tuition charged by an
educational institution in the state where the educational institution is located. For more
expensive tuition, a program exists which may help to reimburse the difference. This program is
called the “Yellow Ribbon Program”. For more information on the Yellow Ribbon Program see
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/YRP/Yellow_ribbon.htm.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill also offers some service members the opportunity to transfer their GI Bill
to dependents.
The Montgomery G.I. Bill
The Montgomery GI Bill – for veterans who served on active duty, called "MGIB" for short,
provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans for:
 College
 Technical or Vocational Courses
 Correspondence Courses
 Apprenticeship/Job Training
 Flight Training
 High-tech Training
 Licensing & Certification Tests
 Entrepreneurship Training
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Certain Entrance Examinations
The Montgomery G.I. Bill has a variety of categories that differ based on when a veteran served,
how long he/she served and whether or not the veteran contributed to the program during the
first year of his/her enlistment. Benefits may also vary based on whether the Department of
Defense put extra funds in the veterans account due to participation in one of the service
College Funds. For more information on this program see http://www.gibill.va.gov/
pamphlets/CH30/CH30_Pamphlet_General.htm
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What is PTSD?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an stress disorder that can occur after you have been
through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or
that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others' lives are in
danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening.
Anyone who has gone through a life-threatening event can develop PTSD. These events can
include:
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Combat or military exposure
Child sexual or physical abuse
Terrorist attacks
Sexual or physical assault
Serious accidents, such as a car wreck.
Natural disasters, such as a fire, tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquake.
After the event, you may feel scared, confused, or angry. If these feelings don't go away or they
get worse, you may have PTSD. These symptoms may disrupt your life, making it hard to
continue with your daily activities.
How does PTSD develop?
All people with PTSD have lived through a traumatic event that caused them to fear for their
lives, see horrible things, and feel helpless. Strong emotions caused by the event create
changes in the brain that may result in PTSD.
Most people who go through a traumatic event have some symptoms at the beginning. Yet only
some will develop PTSD. It isn't clear why some people develop PTSD and others don't. How
likely you are to get PTSD depends on many things. These include:
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How intense the trauma was or how long it lasted
If you lost someone you were close to or were hurt
How close you were to the event
How strong your reaction was
How much you felt in control of events
How much help and support you got after the event
Many people who develop PTSD get better at some time. But about 1 out of 3 people with PTSD
may continue to have some symptoms. Even if you continue to have symptoms, treatment can
help you cope. Your symptoms don't have to interfere with your everyday activities, work, and
relationships.
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What are the symptoms of PTSD?
Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be terrifying. They may disrupt your life
and make it hard to continue with your daily activities. It may be hard just to get through the
day.
PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not happen until
months or years later. They also may come and go over many years. If the symptoms last longer
than 4 weeks, cause you great distress, or interfere with your work or home life, you probably
have PTSD.
There are four types of symptoms: reliving the event, avoidance, numbing, and feeling keyed up.
1. Reliving the event (also called re-experiencing symptoms):
Bad memories of the traumatic event can come back at any time. You may feel the same
fear and horror you did when the event took place. You may have nightmares. You even
may feel like you're going through the event again. This is called a flashback. Sometimes
there is a trigger: a sound or sight that causes you to relive the event. Triggers might
include:
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Hearing a car backfire, which can bring back memories of gunfire and war for a
combat veteran
Seeing a car accident, which can remind a crash survivor of his or her own
accident
Seeing a news report of a sexual assault, which may bring back memories of
assault for a woman who was raped
2. Avoiding situations that remind you of the event:
You may try to avoid situations or people that trigger memories of the traumatic event.
You may even avoid talking or thinking about the event.
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A person who was in an earthquake may avoid watching television shows or
movies in which there are earthquakes
A person who was robbed at gunpoint while ordering at a hamburger drive-in
may avoid fast-food restaurants
Some people may keep very busy or avoid seeking help. This keeps them from
having to think or talk about the event.
3. Feeling numb:
You may find it hard to express your feelings. This is another way to avoid memories.
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You may not have positive or loving feelings toward other people and may stay
away from relationships
You may not be interested in activities you used to enjoy
You may forget about parts of the traumatic event or not be able to talk about
them.
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4. Feeling keyed up (also called hyperarousal):
You may be jittery, or always alert and on the lookout for danger. This is known as
hyperarousal. It can cause you to:
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Have a hard time sleeping
Have trouble concentrating
Fear for your safety and always feel on guard
Be very startled when someone surprises you
What are other common problems?
People with PTSD may also have other problems. These include:
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Drinking or drug problems
Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair
Employment problems
Relationships problems including divorce and violence
Physical symptoms
Can children have PTSD?
Children can have PTSD too. They may have the symptoms described above or other symptoms
depending on how old they are. As children get older their symptoms are more like those of
adults.
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Young children may become upset if their parents are not close by, have trouble
sleeping, or suddenly have trouble with toilet training or going to the bathroom
Children who are in the first few years of elementary school (ages 6 to 9) may act out
the trauma through play, drawings, or stories. They may complain of physical problems
or become more irritable or aggressive. They also may develop fears and anxiety that
don't seem to be caused by the traumatic event.
What treatments are available?
When you have PTSD, dealing with the past can be hard. Instead of telling others how you feel,
you may keep your feelings bottled up. But treatment can help you get better.
There are good treatments available for PTSD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one type of
counseling. It appears to be the most effective type of counseling for PTSD. There are different
types of cognitive behavioral therapies such as cognitive therapy and exposure therapy. A
similar kind of therapy called EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is also
used for PTSD. Medications can be effective too. A type of drug known as a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which is also used for depression, is effective for PTSD.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD. (2010). What is PTSD? Retrieved February
7, 2010 from http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/what-is-ptsd.asp
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Vet Resources – CSULB
Veterans Services
(562) 985-4279/5115
Foundation Building Room (FND) 220
www.csulb.edu/veterans
Services include
 Benefit certification for veterans educational benefits and for the dependents of
veterans using the CalVet fee waiver
 Assistance for recently redeploying veterans (last six months) who want to apply late
 Support and oversight for the VetNet, the student veterans on-campus organization
 Awareness initiatives and presentations such as the VET NET ALLY Program
 Referral assistance for off-campus support concerning healthcare, employment, and
transition
Counseling and Psychological Services
(562) 985-4001
Brotman Hall (BH) 226
www.csulb.edu/caps
Services include
 Individual and group psychotherapy
 Crisis intervention
 Referral services
 Training and supervision
 Outreach and program development
 Consultation
 Program evaluation
Disabled Student Services
(562) 985-5401
Brotman Hall (BH) 270
www.csulb.edu/dss
Services include
 Academic advising
 Tutoring
 Disability parking
 Campus and agency liaison
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Test taking services and accommodations
Note taking
Reader services
Registration assistance
Priority registration
Scholarship applications
Admission advising
Research assistants
Financial aid advising
Disability management
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Vet Resources – Long Beach
Emergency Response
If you have a life threatening emergency, please dial 911
National Crisis Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please call (800) 273-8255, Vets Press 1
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Mental Health Access for Veterans
VA Mental Health Treatment Center (MHTS): (562) 826-5737 or (562) 826-2304
VA Medical Center
5901 E. 7th Street, Building 126, Room W-128
Long Beach, CA 90802
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
National Veterans Administration (VA) - Telecare 24-hour Hotline: (877) 252-4866
Mental Health Outpatient Services
Military One Source – www.militaryonesource.com: (800) 342-9647
Long Beach Mental Health Center: (562) 599-9280
1875 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90806
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (Wednesday 8:00 to 7:00)
Mental Health America – Village ISA: (562)437-6717
456 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Drop-in Center: MTWRF 9:00am to 5:00pm; Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
Family Service
2 locations in Long Beach
5500 Atherton Street, Suite 416
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 493-1496
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1043 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-3358
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Some evening and weekend
appointments available.
Medical Services
VA Medical Center: (562) 826-8000
5901 E. 7th Street, Building 126, Room W-128
Long Beach, CA 90802
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Long Beach Comprehensive Health Care Center: (562) 599-8787
1333 Chestnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
Walk-in hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm
Saturdays 8:00am to 4:00pm
Housing/Shelter
VA Homeless Outreach: (562) 826-8000
ext. 2852 Jeff Boucher
VA Supported Housing (VASH): (562) 826-8000
ext. 2087 John Alexander or Jean Moonilal
Multi-Service Center: (562) 733-1147
1301 W. 12th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Low Cost Dental
Community Care Dental Center: (714) 843-0892
17752 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
USC School of Dentistry: (213) 740-2805
925 West 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
UCLA School of Dentistry: (310) 825-2337
Clothing and Hygiene Products
Red Cross: (562) 826-8000 ext. 4664
VA Medical Center, 5901 E. 7th Street, Bldg 1 Room 222 (2nd Floor next to chapel)
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Lutheran Social Services (562) 599-1321
1611 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, Ca 90813
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Vet Resources – Orange County
Emergency Response
If you have a life threatening emergency, please dial 911
Crisis Hotlines
Centralized Assessment Teams, Orange County: (866) 830-6011 or (714) 517-6353
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please call (800) 273-8255, Vets Press 1
Mental Health Association in Orange County – 24-hour Helpline: (800) 832-1200
Mental Health Access for Veterans
VA Mental Health Treatment Center (MHTS): (562) 826-5737 or (562) 826-2304
VA Medical Center
5901 E. 7th Street, Building 126, Room W-128
Long Beach, CA 90802
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
National Veterans Administration (VA) - Telecare 24-hour Hotline: (877) 252-4866
Vet Center
12453 Lewis Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92804
(714) 776-0161
26431 Crown Valley Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 348-6700
Orange County Health Care Agency – Behavioral Health Services
Veteran Services, Prevention & Intervention Division - Santa Ana (714) 480-4678
Adult Mental Health Services, outpatient Clinics:
Evaluation & Treatment Services: (800) 723-8641 or (714) 834-6900
Anaheim: (714) 517-6300
Costa Mesa: (714) 850-8463
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Fullerton: (714) 447-7000
Mission Viejo: (949) 454-3940
Santa Ana: (714) 480-6767
Westminster: (714) 896-7566
Alcohol and drug Abuse Services
Aliso Viejo: (949) 643-6930
Anaheim: (714) 517-6140
Santa Ana: (714) 480-6660
Westminster: (714) 934-4600
Military One Source – www.militaryonesource.com: (800) 342-9647
Family Mental Health Resources
Children Youth Services, Orange County Health Care Agency Clinics
Costa Mesa: (714) 850-8408
Laguna Beach: (949) 499-5346
Mission Viejo: (949) 770-0855
Placentia: (714) 577-5400
Santa Ana: (714) 480-6600
Westminster: (714) 896-7556
Western Youth Services: (714) 704-5900
Family Support Network: (714) 854-7762
Regional Center of Orange County: (714) 796-5100
Benefits
Veterans Service Office: (714) 567-7450
1300 S. Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Department of Veterans Affairs Telephone Assistance Service: (800)-1000
Housing/Shelters
American Family Housing/ Shelter for the Homeless, Midway City: (714) 897-3221
Collets House (for women and children), Huntington Beach: (714) 596-1380
Family Forward (for families), Irvine: (949) 552-2727
Kathy’s House (for women and children), Costa Mesa: (949) 248-8300
Mary’s Shelter (for teens), Santa Ana: (714) 730-0930
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: (202) 546-1969
Helping Our Mentally Ill Experience Success (HOMES)
(housing expense assistance): (949) 851-2766
HUD Veteran Resource Center/ Orange County HUD (800) 998-9999 or (714) 480-2991
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Employment
Cal Works
Santa Ana: (714) 358-1980
Anaheim: (714) 765-4350
Irvine: (949) 341-8000
Legal
Veterans Court: (714) 569-2226
Education Services
Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa: (714) 966-4000
Medical Services
SOS Free Clinic, Costa Mesa (medical and dental): (949) 650-0640
The Hurtt family Health Clinic (sliding scale): (714) 247-4348
One Hope Drive
Tustin, CA 92782
Lestonac Free Clinic: (714) 633-4600
1215 E. Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92866
Dental Services
Euclid Dental Services, Garden Grove: (714) 530-1039
La Amistad Family Dental Clinic, St. Joseph Hospital, Orange: (714) 771-8005
Additional County Resources
Health Referral Line: (800) 564-8448
2-1-1; 211 or (888) 600-4357
Wellness Center, Santa Ana: (714) 361-4860
Veteran Network of Care: www.orange.networkofcare.org/veterans
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