RESOURCES FOR MILITARY STUDENTS

We are here for our active duty service members, National Guardsmen or women, Reservists, and veterans. As you embark on this new journey into the entertainment industry, we want to make sure you always have access to support and resources tailored to your needs so you can focus on your studies.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Provides resources to help a veteran or service member in crisis. Call 988 to speak to someone.

Veteran Crisis Line

Dial 988 then press 1. 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.

RAINN

National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. Call 800.656.HOPE

L.A. Food Bank

Resources to fight hunger in the Los Angeles community.

Westside Food Bank

Providing access to free nutritious food through food acquisition and distribution, and advocating for a strong food assistance network.

CalFresh

California’s food stamps (SNAP) program.


CAREER

Association of the United States Army

Helps provide access to professional development and scholarship opportunities.

California Arts Council

Increases equity, access, and opportunities for veterans to participate in quality arts programming that is sensitive and responsive to their unique experiences.

Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO)

Provides opportunities for veterans and service members to further their careers in the music industry, as well as providing educational opportunities.

Veterans in Media and Entertainment (VME)

Unites current and former members of the military working in film, television, media, gaming, music, and more.

Hire Heroes USA

Helps U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses find new careers through personalized service and support.

Working Wardrobes

Provides workforce readiness services.

Online Course – Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Returning Veterans

A course that focuses on the development of interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual character strengths as they relate to making a successful career transition from military service to the civilian workforce.


CHILDCARE

ChildCare Aware

Fee assistance and respite child care program resources for veterans.

Foundation of Women Warriors

Programs to enhance the personal and economic wellbeing of women veterans and their children.


FINANCIAL

Support the Enlisted Project

Emergency financial assistance.

Veterans Advantage

Benefits and discounts for active duty personnel, retired military, veterans, guard, reservist, or family members.

Operation Family Fund

Short and long-term emergency financial aid for disabled veterans who were injured while serving in Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

PenFed Foundation

Financial assistance for all Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard who are experiencing a financial setback due to the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes

Financial help for disabled veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.

The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Military Family Program

Provides emotional and financial support to the caregivers of veterans.

USACares Veteran and Family Support System

Financial assistance for wounded veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injuries.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Financial aid grants of up to $1,500 for military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury to assist with basic life needs.

Combat Female Veterans Families United

Financial assistance for female combat veterans who are transitioning back to civilian life.

eMentor Program

This program ensures that women who have gone through military training have the opportunity to benefit from a mentor who shares this common history, as well as, providing guidance to those who are pending commissioning in our Armed Forces.

Operation We Are Here

Financial assistance for military and veteran families.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Assists in filing claims with VA free of charge.


HEALTH & WELLNESS

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

Provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.

Team Red, White and Blue

Connects America’s veterans to their community through physical and social activity.

Wounded Warrior Project

Direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care.

Vets Prevail

Personalized and confidential community platform where Veterans help each other to discover issues and overcome challenges.

Los Angeles Vet Center

Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.

The New Directions

Comprehensive support program including substance abuse, reintegration, money management, job placement, housing, mental health, military sexual trauma, Operation Welcome Home, and legal service.

Disabled American Veterans

Leading nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. Call Los Angeles office at 310.235.6472

Weingart

The Weingart Center is a nonprofit agency that provides homeless individuals with the basic tools necessary to stabilize their lives, secure income, and find permanent housing.


HOUSING

CALVET – Veterans Homes of California

Long-term care for California veterans who are aged or disabled and, under certain circumstances, to spouses and domestic partners of veterans.

CALVET – Home Loans

Farm, home, mobile home, construction, home improvement and rehabilitation loans to honorably discharged veterans

Veterans Inc.

Support services including meals, an employment and training program, legal and medical advice, and special services related to PTSD, substance abuse, and other challenges faced by veterans.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD-VASH)

Provides rental assistance vouchers for privately owned housing to Veterans who are eligible for VA health care services and are experiencing homelessness.

Mental Health of America of Los Angeles – Veteran Services

A program that focuses on housing stability and sustainability, including employment training and placement, to prevent and reduce homelessness and to promote stable living.

Support the Enlisted Project

STEP helps junior active duty enlisted members, recently discharged enlisted Veterans and their families facing financial crisis through counseling, education, and grants.

United States Veterans Initiative

U.S.VETS is on a mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States through housing search, rent payment assistance and other support.

HomeStrong

Grants for veteran homeowners living in Riverside, San Bernardino, South Orange County, and Los Angeles County.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)

Rental assistance to homeless veterans and their families in combination with case management and clinical services through the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) of Greater Los Angeles.


PETS

Animals for Armed Forces Foundation

Free pet adoption events that help our shelter animals find loving homes with the Heroes of our Armed Forces.

Patriots and Paws

Puts Veterans/Active Military together with a rescued companionship animal for free.