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	Home > Table of Contents > Veterans Veterans There are many benefits for Veterans that go unclaimed every year because eligible seniors don’t apply for them. Helpful information for Veterans and surviving spouses of Veterans is available at www.va.gov/opa/newtova.asp, or by contacting our area Veterans Services Offices. Lake County Vet Connect 274-9512 An outreach project of the United Veterans Council of Lake County organized by Veterans to provide information, referral, and assistance to Lake County Veterans. See www.uvclc.org/. North Bay Veterans Resource Center 444 10th St., Ste. 102, Santa Rosa 578-8387 One of several service centers in Northern California offering community based supports for Veterans and their families. Programs focus on the complex realities of Veterans' issues including workforce development, homelessness, and linking to VA medical and benefits. Transitional supportive housing site in Sonoma County for at-risk homeless Veterans. Security deposit and rental assistance based on eligibility and need. See www.vetsresource.org. San Francisco VA Health Care System Medical Center (Fort Miley) 4150 Clement St., San Francisco 877-487-2838 or 415-221-4810 24/7 Telecare 800-733-0502 Clinical care and referral center; hospital; clinical programs including acute medical, neurological, surgical, psychiatric; geriatric and extended care services including clinic, consultations, respite, nursing home care unit; palliative and hospice care. For general information, see www.sanfrancisco.va.gov. For information on available transportation support options, please go to www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/patients/transportation.asp or contact your local VA clinic. VA Outpatient Clinics Outpatient primary care and mental health services for Veterans. Eligibility: Honorably discharged Veterans who meet additional eligibility criteria. Call clinic to make appointment. No walk-ins. · Clearlake VA Outpatient Clinic 15145 Lakeshore Dr., Clearlake 995-7200 See www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/locations/clearlake.asp. · Ukiah VA Outpatient Clinic 630 Kings Ct., Ukiah 468-7700 See www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/locations/ukiah.asp. Veterans Crisis Line Call 800-273-8255 or text 838255 Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Dept. of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. See www.veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans Service Offices Information and assistance in applying for VA programs and benefits. Acts as liaison with VA health services, Vet Centers, VA Regional Offices, and Veterans Service Organizations. Eligibility: Veterans and families of deceased Veterans. Lake County 285 N. Main St., (mail to 255 N. Forbes St.), Lakeport 263-2384 Veterans service rep is also available at Clearlake VA Outpatient Clinic on Mon and Wed. See www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/V eteransServices.htm. Mendocino County 360 N. Harrison St., Fort Bragg 964-5823 (Gualala/Point Arena monthly outreach 3rd Tues at the Sundstrom Mall in Gualala 9:00am-12:00pm and the Pt. Arena Veterans Memorial bldg 1:00-4:00pm.) 405 Observatory, Ukiah 800-765-9975 or 463-4226 189 N. Main St., Willits 456-3792 Willits office is open by appointment only. Call Ukiah office to schedule. See www.mendocinocounty.org/government/health-and-human-services-agency/adult-services/veterans-services.