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
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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]
If you are a homeless veteran who needs housing in Los Angeles go to the VA 's west LA office building 206 at 11301 Wilshire Blvd and they have programs that you can get into that will help you get off of the streets. On line you can start here - http://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/index.asp [Veteran housing]
If you are considering a bone marrow, stem cell, or other transplant, Be The Match has a fairly comprehensive overview of possible GVHD post transplant side effects to consider (before having he procedure) at - http://marrow.org/Patient/You_and_Survivorship/Treating_Complications/G…
Usually, our doctors tell us that fasting is not necessary for thyroid blood tests, nor does it matter when tests are done -- particularly TSH tests. Research has shown that fasting can matter and should be considered. Learn more at: http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/tshtests.htm?nl=1
Stand Downs - The national council of homeless veterans holds stand downs throughout the US every year. These are an opportunity to see what other resources are out there to help our veterans and stand downs allow you to network for new ideas to outreach for other homeless vets. For a list of all national stand downs - http://alturl.com/wtuyv
National Homeless Veterans Call Center (from Calvet58) If you are a veteran with issues of homelessness, Mental Health, and your care at any VA throughout the United States, call the National Homeless Vets Call center. It is manned 24 hours a day 7 days a week - 877-424-3838.
There is as number that is available for veterans who are dealing with issues of mental health, treatment and care in the VA and homeless issues and this is a 24/7 operation based out of Washington DC and this is very helpful when you cannot seem to get help. It works the number is 877-4243838
Regular exercise and daily stretching is vital for the fight against aging.
Whenever possible, laugh at cancer and yourself. Laughter helps me fight the depression that cancer wants me to have.
In you are a veteran in LA, PATH Hollywood can provide funding to help veterans move out and can assist with deposits for residence and utilities. www.epath.org/ 5627 Fernwood Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 960-3333. [Veterans] [Housing]
Veterans should consider filing a claim instead of an appeal with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Filing an appeal takes much longer. [Veterans] [Benefits]
The State of Califonia has a program (DVBE) for veterans with businesses that allows veterans to receive state contracts. http://www.calvet.ca.gov/vetservices/Benefits.aspx [Veterans] [Benefits]
Kiss and tell or tell and kiss? Disclosing your HIV-positive status to a potential intimate partner may be one of the most personal & stressful situations you will face. There is no “right” way to disclose, but there are a couple of options to help you to decide when to disclose. Learn more from our friends at AIDS.gov: http://1.usa.gov/MxgZ4K