Veterans Connect @ the Library allows veterans to meet with volunteers trained by CalVet to help California veterans and their families find information on the resources they need and the benefits they have earned through military service. Military personnel, veterans and their families will find information regarding benefits, housing, education, employment, and healthcare.
Meet with a volunteer on Tuesdays and Friday 1pm to 3pm.
Schedule a Phone Appointment With a Veterans Connect Volunteer
Benefits and Services
Benefits and General Assistance
Independence Fund expands program with gift cards for Veterans
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Service members, Veterans, their dependents and survivors.
Social Security Administration
Information for Wounded Warriors and Veterans Who Have a Compensation Rating of 100% Permanent & Total (P&T)
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Works to ensure that the government delivers to our nation’s 25 million veterans and active duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled because of disabilities resulting from their military service to our country.
Solano County Veteran Services
Provides counseling and assistance to, and act as an advocate for, veterans, their dependents, and their survivors, relative to federal, state, and local benefit programs based on military service.
Handbooks
California Veterans Resource Book
This handbook book assists with accessing the wide variety of services and benefits available to Veterans and family members.
COVID-19 Veterans Resource Guide
2020 Veterans’ resource guide for COVID-19.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
The Federal Benefits handbook created by the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs.
Free military handbooks for active and retired U.S. military personnel.
Housing
Cal Vet Housing Benfefits/Services
Home loans, homeless support program, veteran homes, affordable housing, REN Communities and an application for veteran for home eligibilities
Injury and Mental Health
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Their mission is to give all the support needed to help severely-wounded veterans and families recover from their injuries and illnesses in return for their sacrifices.
Swords to Plowshares’ mission is to heal the wounds of war, to restore dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to prevent and end homelessness and poverty among veterans.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Seniors
National Council For Aging Care
A complete guide for veteran seniors. If you have served in the military during wartime, there are numerous education programs, career resources, and home loans available to you.
Women Veterans
The only group focused on directly impacting the quality of life of women veterans through networking, career and professional development, and mentorship.
Work & Professional Development
Veterans2Work helps returning military veterans launch their civilian careers, while helping employers engage the full productive potential of those veterans.
Where to Find Us
Vacaville Public Library - Cultural Center
1020 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
1-866-57-ASKUS
Effective May 18, 2021- Veterans Connect Table Hours
Tuesday 1pm-3pm
Friday 1pm-3pm