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An LA County and community effort made up of LA County Veterans and local and county service providers, to connect Veterans to services they need in LA County.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2019
VA Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) visits Sylmar w/ access to vaccines, housing referrals, substance use services, medical care for those not near VA facilities. DMH VPAN peers w/ Goodwill-SD3 provided add’l service linkage. MMU rotates Supervisorial Districts on a recurring basis.
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Veteran Peer Access Network's SD2 hosted a Veteran Town Hall in Culver City, offering information on various resources and helping hands throughout the county. Don't miss our next Veteran Town Hall in El Monte on May 15!
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The Veterans Home of California in beautiful West Los Angeles is hosting a Hiring Event on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 9a.m. to 2p.m. Over 100 positions will be offered along with workshops on how to navigate the hiring and selection process. Job search QR code Below
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VPAN in the NEWS:  Don’t miss our very own Sophia Moore, profiled this week in the segment “Veterans Voices” on KCAL-CBS:  bit.ly/4cV3KN2.  Sophia talks about her experiences on deployment, the challenges she faced afterward.
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Please join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10am for a presentation on: HOW TO GET A STATE JOB! At this presentation you will learn how to successfully apply for the state position of your choice. The presentation will take place in the computer lab room: D-422.
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Quartz Hill VFW Post 3000 has opened their doors to every veteran and veteran family member that could use support locating resources in the community and connecting with the Los Angeles County Military Affairs Veteran Service Officers.
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County of Los Angeles Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in partnership with Supervisor Holly Mitchell will be hosting a Veteran Town Hall on April 10, 2024 at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library! Join us for presentations from partners from throughout the county!
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Veteran Peer Access Network retweeted
Join us on April 10th for the LAST Drawing Class for Veterans at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall! Register at this NEW link: bit.ly/49h3N2u Like and repost to spread the word!
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April is the month of the military child. There are more than 1.6 million military children who face challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parent's service. This month is meant to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service.
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VPAN Department offices will be closed on Monday, March 25 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Normal Operating Hours Will Resume the Following Day If you are a vet or family member and need to connect with a peer, please call 800.854.7771 *3 or visit dmh.lacounty.gov/veterans/.
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Veterans Affairs Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams Mobile Medical Unit!
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As the West LA VA campus becomes a community and home for Veterans, it’s crucial to hear what you envision for this space. Part of the plan includes a proposed town center that provides amenities, services and public spaces, and VA wants to hear from YOU.
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!!!VETERANS IN NEED OF HOUSING!!! Veteran Peer Access Network and the VA have joined forces to open these locations listed to expand housing services for all Veterans across greater Los Angeles.
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The L.A. COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE AWARDS recognize TAMBRA AXEL of VOALA as our COMMUNITY PARTNER of the MONTH! Tambra has helped many veterans experiencing homelessness find interim housing within the same day and sometimes the same hour, which makes her a sought-after resource.
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The L.A. COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE AWARDS recognize LOIDA BLACKLEY of MVA as our SUPPORT SERVICE STAFFER of the MONTH!  Loida's can-do attitude and willingness to step in has been a blessing to those around her.  A true team player, she’s always willing to help others.
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This quarter, DMH VPAN staff took a deep dive into ARMS (Assess, Recover, Mitigate, Strengthen) to help workers create/implement their own professional wellbeing regimen using those four steps. Because if you don’t take care of yourself…you can’t take care of anyone else.
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Every quarter, Patriotic Hall hosts an evening networking event for veterans transitioning out of the service and into Los Angeles.
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JOIN U.S.VETS AND APPLE TV+ FOR A PRIVATE ADVANCE SCREENING of MASTERS OF THE AIR Episode 9 : Season Finale WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 5:30PM * DOORS OPEN| 6:00PM* SCREENING PATRIOTIC HALL
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The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall is coming to Smith Park on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, 2024, and we're excited to announce that there will be an opening ceremony on Friday, May 24, and a candlelight ceremony on Saturday, May 25.
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