Veterans
Below are resources for our local valley Veterans:
Clothing
AmVets
559-222-2622
Central Valley Veterans – John Schuler
559-977-3697
California Veterans Affairs
Dave Rose, Central Valley Representative
Services include home loans and retirement homes for veterans
559-706-6270
Disability Issues
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
559-487-5660
Education
Fresno City College Veterans Resource Center
559-442-8224
Fresno County Public Library Veterans Resources
559-600-7323 (Option 4)
Fresno State College Veterans Education Program
559-278-0333
Elder Issues
Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging
559-600-4405
Employment
Veterans Services Navigator
230-4172
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist- Annette Wholaver
230-4077
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist- David Garcia
230-4059
Local Veterans Employment Representative- Sarah Maokosy
230-4069
End of Life Issues
Nancy Hinds Hospice – We Honor Veterans Program
559-226-5683
Fresno County Veterans Service OfficerServices include VA compensation and pension claims, tuition fee waiver and burial benefits
559-226-5436
FoodAmerican Legion Post 509 Food Pantry
559-224-0522
California WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
559-263-1150
Community Food Bank
559-237-3663
Fresno County EOC Calendar of Food Distributions
559-263-1000
Poverello House
559-498-6988
Central Valley Veterans
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
Deb Riordan: 559-281-0784
Health Benefits Program
https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-veterans-benefits/
Please visit this website for more information on health benefits, pension programs and counseling services.
James Moore at Money Saving Pro
james.moore@moneysavingpromail.com
Home Furnishings
AmVets
559-222-2622
Central Valley Veterans – John Schuler
559-977-3697
Housing Information You Should Know About
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/adaptedhousing.asp
https://www.veteransunited.com/
http://www.military.com/money/va-loans/home-purchase/faqs-on-va-home-loans.html
http://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/va-home-loans/
Legal Issues
Central California Legal Services
800-675-8001
Veteran’s Justice Outreach Program – Susan Basmajian
559-255-6100
Mesothelioma Guide for Veterans
Learn how to improve your prognosis! Get our free Veterans Support Guide. Veterans make up the largest group of people diagnosed with mesothelioma because asbestos was so widely used by the military. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to disability compensation, pension and/or medical benefits through the VA. Surviving spouses and dependents may also qualify for compensation from the VA.
https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
How Asbestos Exposure Occurred during service
www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma/veterans/
https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
Mesothelioma Treatment Community of TreatMesothelioma.org is dedicated to the assistance and guidance of asbestos and mesothelioma v ictims around the world. We exist to not only inspire hope during these unbearable times but to also provide palliative care and comprehensive information through our website, resources, and educational videos. By being the largest resource for mesothelioma treatment options and complementary therapies for cancer, we are designed to help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy..
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network is an advocacy group working to improve the lives of patients and families affected by asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma cancer. We provide free information and resources, such as help locating doctors and treatment centers, an online, monthly support group, and Patient Advocates, who are available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
PTSD/Mental Health
Vet Center
559-487-5660
Utility PaymentsCatholic Charities
559-237-0851
Fresno Economics Opportunity Commission
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
www.fresnoeoc.org/liheap
559-263-1135
Red Cross
559-455-1000 x 115
Central Valley Veterans
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
Deb Riordan: 559- 281-0784
VA Central California Health System
Website: https://www.fresno.va.gov
888-826-2838
AmVets
559-222-2622
Central Valley Veterans – John Schuler
559-977-3697
California Veterans Affairs
Dave Rose, Central Valley Representative
Services include home loans and retirement homes for veterans
559-706-6270
Disability Issues
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
559-487-5660
Education
Fresno City College Veterans Resource Center
559-442-8224
Fresno County Public Library Veterans Resources
559-600-7323 (Option 4)
Fresno State College Veterans Education Program
559-278-0333
Elder Issues
Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging
559-600-4405
Employment
Veterans Services Navigator
230-4172
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist- Annette Wholaver
230-4077
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist- David Garcia
230-4059
Local Veterans Employment Representative- Sarah Maokosy
230-4069
End of Life Issues
Nancy Hinds Hospice – We Honor Veterans Program
559-226-5683
Fresno County Veterans Service OfficerServices include VA compensation and pension claims, tuition fee waiver and burial benefits
559-226-5436
FoodAmerican Legion Post 509 Food Pantry
559-224-0522
California WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
559-263-1150
Community Food Bank
559-237-3663
Fresno County EOC Calendar of Food Distributions
559-263-1000
Poverello House
559-498-6988
Central Valley Veterans
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
Deb Riordan: 559-281-0784
Health Benefits Program
https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-veterans-benefits/
Please visit this website for more information on health benefits, pension programs and counseling services.
James Moore at Money Saving Pro
james.moore@moneysavingpromail.com
Home Furnishings
AmVets
559-222-2622
Central Valley Veterans – John Schuler
559-977-3697
Housing Information You Should Know About
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/adaptedhousing.asp
https://www.veteransunited.com/
http://www.military.com/money/va-loans/home-purchase/faqs-on-va-home-loans.html
http://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/va-home-loans/
Legal Issues
Central California Legal Services
800-675-8001
Veteran’s Justice Outreach Program – Susan Basmajian
559-255-6100
Mesothelioma Guide for Veterans
Learn how to improve your prognosis! Get our free Veterans Support Guide. Veterans make up the largest group of people diagnosed with mesothelioma because asbestos was so widely used by the military. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to disability compensation, pension and/or medical benefits through the VA. Surviving spouses and dependents may also qualify for compensation from the VA.
https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
How Asbestos Exposure Occurred during service
www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma/veterans/
https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
Mesothelioma Treatment Community of TreatMesothelioma.org is dedicated to the assistance and guidance of asbestos and mesothelioma v ictims around the world. We exist to not only inspire hope during these unbearable times but to also provide palliative care and comprehensive information through our website, resources, and educational videos. By being the largest resource for mesothelioma treatment options and complementary therapies for cancer, we are designed to help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy..
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network is an advocacy group working to improve the lives of patients and families affected by asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma cancer. We provide free information and resources, such as help locating doctors and treatment centers, an online, monthly support group, and Patient Advocates, who are available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
PTSD/Mental Health
Vet Center
559-487-5660
Utility PaymentsCatholic Charities
559-237-0851
Fresno Economics Opportunity Commission
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
www.fresnoeoc.org/liheap
559-263-1135
Red Cross
559-455-1000 x 115
Central Valley Veterans
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
Deb Riordan: 559- 281-0784
VA Central California Health System
Website: https://www.fresno.va.gov
888-826-2838
