Local & National Resources
The Armed Forces Support Foundation is proud to connect veterans with trusted organizations and services. These resources offer assistance with benefits, healthcare, employment, crisis support, and community connection.
Kern County Veterans Service Department
Free assistance filing VA claims, accessing benefits, and navigating the VA system.
VA Bakersfield CBOC
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic offering nutrition, dental, general medicine, lab, optometry, pharmacy, social work, psychiatry, and psychology.
Bakersfield Vet Center
Free, confidential readjustment counseling for eligible veterans and their families. Referrals to local and national resources.
Bakersfield College Veteran Resource Center
Campus counseling, disabled student programs, financial aid, and health services referrals for student veterans.
CSUB Veteran Success Center
Application help, admissions, financial aid, student support, GI Bill certifications, and collaboration with local veteran agencies.
VFW Post 1468 Bakersfield
Veterans of Foreign Wars post hosting events, advocacy, and camaraderie in Bakersfield.
The American Legion Post 26 Bakersfield
Service organization for honorably discharged veterans of all eras, offering community support and programs.
California Veterans Assistance Foundation (CVAF)
Assists homeless or at-risk-of-becoming-homeless veterans through information, advocacy, and service.
Operation Safe House Kern
Transitional housing and reintegration support for veterans in crisis.
Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK)
Rent and utility bill financial assistance program on behalf of the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern.
Wounded Heroes Fund (WHF)
Supports veterans and their families affected by the war on terror, focused on facilitating a healthy transition to civilian life.
Vet Hunters Project
Boots-on-the-ground outreach locating and assisting homeless veterans across California.
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance
Free civil legal services for veterans including landlord-tenant, credit and debit, public benefits, and SSI support.
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK)
LIHEAP helps Kern County residents with utility bills (gas, propane, electric), assisting over 8,000 households annually.
TalentBase
Helps employers integrate veteran talent through structured workforce pathways and career readiness.
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI)
Professional services to help eligible veterans, service members, and others reach their vocational potential.
Military Gaming Command
Worldwide nonprofit connecting service members through video games to build lasting bonds and support networks.
Aqua-Nut Divers
Offers free scuba training to veterans as a form of recreation therapy and community connection.
Golf Therapy Fore Veterans
Promotes healing and resilience through golf-based therapy, peer support, and outdoor experiences that strengthen mental health.
Honor Flight Kern County
Honors veterans by flying them to Washington D.C. to visit their memorials at no cost.
Hire Heroes USA
Free job-search assistance and career coaching for transitioning military members, veterans, and military spouses.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988.
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