County Office Supports Veterans and Their Families
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The Office of Military & Veterans Affairs (OMVA) serves veterans, their dependents and survivors get the benefits and services to which they are entitled.
The veteran population of San Diego County is the second largest veteran population in the state.
“Every veteran we work with, when they come into the office or schedule an appointment for one matter or concern, more than likely has two or three other issues,” Ray Flores, San Diego Veterans Coalition Liaison. That’s where the men and women who serve at the OMVA can point veterans to great resources that are out there in the community that veterans and their families may not know about yet.”
OMVA employees say they feel honored to be able to advocate on behalf of veterans and eligible family members to help them receive the benefits they are entitled to receive.
“As a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, it has been a long road, but one element was always clear in my mind; helping my fellow veterans, no matter what era, the best I can,” Timothy Mathues, Retiree, OMVA.
If you or a veteran you know needs help or are unsure of your entitled benefits, call the OMVA at (858) 694-3222 and connect to resources.
The County has worked with nonprofits and other partners for years to identify housing solutions and supportive services for veterans living on the street and found success.
Did you know about the County’s effort to end veteran homelessness? Leave No Veteran Homeless is a collaborative effort of veteran-serving organizations led by the County with OMVA support. Together they built a new regional plan designed to achieve “functional zero." Functional zero is a term to describe veteran homelessness as rare, brief and non-recurring. Learn what you can do to help.
A number of services are offered through the County:
County Veteran Outreach Program: The County has a robust Veteran Resources site that was created to provide additional resources for veterans seeking employment. The website includes InService videos of County veteran employees, resource links for resume writing tips, military to civilian career transition weblinks and information detailing the County’s Veteran Hiring Preference Policy.
Vet Connect & Outreach: This program allows you to apply for veteran benefits at County libraries. Benefits including counseling, public assistance and VA medical care are available for veterans and their families.
Veterans Court: This program takes veterans with misdemeanor and felony convictions and places them on a separate track, giving them treatment designed especially for veterans.
Disabled Veterans’ Exemption: The exemption is available for qualified veterans or the unmarried surviving spouse of the veteran to reduce their property taxes.
Meet the OMVA Team:
Escondido Office OMVA Team
National City Office OMVA Team
Oceanside Office OMVA Team
San Diego Office OMVA Team