β***If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255, then press 1, or access online chat by texting to 838255.***
Military Resources
VA San Diego Healthcare System Resource Guide
Dogs on Deployment: Provides vital assistance and foster homes during deployments to military pet owners. They also offer a free Spay/Neuter program for military pets 619.800.3631
Courage to Call is a veteran-run, peer-to-peer support program in San Diego County. Our veteran-staffed 24/7 Helpline provides free, confidential information, guidance and referrals: call 1-877-698-7838 or dial 2-1-1 option 4.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) β national, no cost organization with programs and services to strengthen mental, physical, emotional and financial wellness.
Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) serves Americaβs veterans in overcoming homelessness and related challenges (619) 393-2000
Warrior Foundation / Freedom Station β primarily assists military with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), those undergoing physical and occupational therapy, the seriously ill, and the soon to be medically retired.
Military OneSource β an official website of the US government, which is a gateway to information, resources and confidential help. 800-342-9647
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) – provides access to food security, childcare and other community resources.
Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy β organization who assists veterans and first responders with disabilities with location of a service dog, training, free household pet items and help with tenant/employment issues associated with a service dog.
βVeterans Yoga Project offers free online yoga to veterans, first responders, and military families
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) β offers a wide-range of assistance programs aimed at helping veterans of every generation. Website has a Find a Post link to search for a VFW near you.
National Resource Directory β connects service members and veterans to vetted resources that support their recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration or transition.
Army Emergency Relief, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, or the Air Force Aid Society β non-profit organizations for each branch of the military that assist families in times of need, which may include food, rent, utilities, vehicle repair, etc.
Pet Related Resources
FACE Foundation: Financial assistance for local pet owners who canβt afford emergency veterinary care (858) 450-3223.
San Diego Humane Society – has multiple services and programs, such as pet pantries, rehoming your pet, and low-cost veterinary services.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society β has a pet food bank, bereavement and senior services.
Frosted Faces Foundation β organization that provides veterinary care and services to enhance the quality of life for senior animals.
Helen Woodward Animal Shelter: provides educational and therapeutic programs, including Animeals β a meal service for disabled military members and their service dogs.
The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) – California Dept. of Social Services program that provides a small allowance to eligible persons with the costs of food, grooming and health care of their service dog
U.S. Dept. of Justice Guide to Service Dog FAQs.
Emergency Animal Rescue: Rescues animals in life-threatening situations 760-789-5775 ear@rescueteam.com
Humane World for Animals – an international organization with a U.S. resource guide for low cost veterinary care, pet food and supplies.
Bow Wow Buddies β helps sick and injured dogs in need by providing medical care funds to dogs who may be homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay their veterinary bills.
Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals β volunteer led non-profit in Spring Valley that takes in small adoptable dogs in need of care.
Create and share a post on Waggle, which is like GoFundMe but for pets.
Other Resources
Interfaith Community Services provides the tools and resources people in crisis need to stabilize and rebuild their lives with basic needs, employment, housing and other services
2-1-1 has specialists available 24/7 to connect you with local resources to help out at critical times. Dial 2-1-1
