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CALL CENTERS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
Trained call center counselors are available 24/7 to offer homeless veterans and
veterans at risk of becoming homeless free referrals to local homeless shelters.
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National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is the resource and technical
assistance center for a national network of community-based service
providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency
and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement
assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of
thousands of homeless veterans each year. To find a local shelter, call
(800) VET-HELP (838-4357) or visit www.nchv.org.
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The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans Hotline was founded by the
VA to ensure that homeless veterans or veterans at risk for homelessness
have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to
assist homeless veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal,
state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others
in the community. To be connected with a trained VA staff member, call
(877) 4AID-VET (424-3838).
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2-1-1 Information and Referral Search provides free and confidential
information and referral for help with food, housing, employment, healthcare,
counseling and more. For more information, call 2-1-1 or go to www.211.org.
National Resource Directory provides access to services and resources at
the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and
community reintegration. Wounded warriors, service members, veterans, or a
family members may go to www.nrd.gov to connect with a caregiver who supports
the local area.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES
Several organizations throughout California provide financial utility bill assistance
for veterans and their family members.
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California Alternative Rates for Energy Program (CARE) offers low-income
consumers a 20 percent discount on energy bills. For more information, go to
www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/energy/low+income/care.htm.
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The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) provides assistance in
negotiating a more affordable payment to utility companies if a customer has
trouble paying his/her energy, telephone, or water bill. For more information,
go to www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/cec/b_paymentplan.htm.
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