Veterans - Check out your local EDD office for employment assistance. http://www.edd.ca.gov/
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If you need your VA medical records immediately, the Sepulveda VA hospital records department located on the bottom floor of building 200 hallway on the right of the pharmacy will get your Veteran records to you while you wait. http://www.losangeles.va.gov/visitors/directionssep.asp
Veterans - Replacement DD214s can be requested at 11000 Wilshire Blvd at the Federal Building. http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=262
Building 206 at West LA VA can assist Veterans with housing. http://www.losangeles.va.gov/visitors/directionswla.asp
The Soldiers Project is a confidential alternative for Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and their family members seeking psychotherapy and other psychological services.
(877) 576-5343 http://www.thesoldiersproject.org/
From Dr. Oz - The 25 greatest health tips his patients have taught him! http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/essential_health_tips/printer.php
Check Cancer and Careers's website often to participate in free workshops that support those with cancer with their work/employment related issues. AYAs with cancer, please tune in! Next upcoming conference is on June 22, 2012! http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en
Track your annual PSA test value at http://ProstateTracker.org, and make certain your sons and grandsons do the same when they reach 35 years of age. Don't rely on chance to be a prostate cancer survivor. "Stay in the Picture. Get Tested!"
Track your PSA with a free Internet account at http://prostatetracker.org. It will remind you when next test is due and show you a visual picture of your PSA trend line. Pentagon-grade early warning.
The Chicago Tribune has done a great write up on Agent Orange. If you are a veteran who served in Vietnam, this is an article you should definitely read. http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/agentorange/
For veterans seeking legal aid, these Attorneys help you file claims towards receiving your Benefits. http://www.rkmlaw.net/Practice-Areas/Veterans-Administration-Claims.sht…
I created this 17 Minute documentary on mental health stigma in the military and the importance of veterans seeking services. Remember, seeking treatment is a sign of strength not a weakness!!
http://vimeo.com/38608838
A tip for veterans seeking educational services - Puente Learning Center offers TUITION-FREE Classes! (English as a second language, GED & HS diploma, Job training and referral, computer applications, computer repair/A+ Certification). Call them at (323) 780-8900 or visit them at www.puente.org
If you need to get legal records from any offense that occurred in LA County, you can go to any courthouse in LA County to get records. You do not have to return to the courthouse you were convicted in. http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/ [Veterans] [Legal]
While in a grant per diem program, you are eligible for full dental services after 60 days. Just ask your GPD VA liaison to get referred. [Veterans] [Health]
The Storehouse exists to distribute food, clothing, furniture and necessary household items to those in need. Interested veterans should call 562-431-0880 to find out what documents they need to bring what documents to bring. Warehouse is in Los Alamitos. Serving individuals from L.A. County, Orange County, etc. http://www.gratefulhearts.org/new/
100 free courses in Computers, IT Literacy, Languages, Health and Safety and Liberal Arts and Sciences. After successfully completing these courses, you will be able to download a Certificate of Completion if you need one for a nominal fee. http://alison.com/free-training/ALISON-Features [Veterans] [Education]
Free online training "...To create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives". http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics [Veterans] [Education]
This website offers free online education from various universities. http://www.ocwconsortium.org/en/courses/ocwsites [Veterans] [Education]
For more than 20 years, OneSight has been committed to providing clear vision to millions in need through the hand-delivery of primary vision care and eyewear. They also donate millions of dollars to fund research towards the prevention of optical diseases. www.onesight.org [Veterans] [Health]