CVJP Reentry Services for Veterans — Countywide
Veterans Reentry Services
•Housing • Benefits • Healing
Free, confidential help for Veterans returning from state prison (CDCR) to Los Angeles County. Veteran-led, trauma-informed, housing-first.
Who We Serve
Veterans and servicemembers with justice involvement returning from California State Prison
All convictions, all branches, all discharge statuses welcome (“all who served” approach)
Family members and caregivers—ask us how we can support your veteran
What We Do
Housing Navigation
Permanent housing pathways, navigating SSVF, HUD‑VASH, rapid rehousing, landlord engagement, and rental assistance for those who are not HUDVASH/SSVF eligible.
Benefits & Income
VA benefits & health care navigation, CalFresh/GR/SSI, ID & records
Behavioral Health & Recovery
Warm transfers to mental health, SUD treatment, peer groups
Employment & Education
Job readiness, referrals to AJCC/HVRP, training, GI Bill navigation
Legal & Reentry Support
Parole/conditions support, warm handoffs to clean‑slate, tickets, warrants
Peer Support
veteran‑to‑veteran accompaniment, groups, navigation at VPAN rally points
How to Enroll
In‑Person
Meet us at a Parole PACT meeting or VPAN Rally Point in your district
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Bring what you have: CDCR ID, VA ID, DD‑214 if available — not required to get started.
Where We Work
(L.A. County)
We serve all 5 Supervisorial Districts. Staff are based from VPAN sites and community partners.
Field‑based & mobile: we can meet at VPAN rally points, community centers, libraries, or reentry housing sites.
To find your closest meeting spot: Call 800‑854‑7771 (press 3) and ask for VPAN, or contact us directly
CVJP
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Veteran‑led, peer‑driven
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Trauma‑informed & housing‑first
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Warm handoffs to trusted partners — not just referrals
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Confidential, judgment‑free, culturally‑humble care
Crisis Lines (24/7)
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988 (Press 1): Veterans Crisis Line
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211 LA: county services & shelters
Funding & Partners
Community Veterans Justice Project (CVJP) — is a fiscally sponsored project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, and is not part of CDCR, the VA, or LA County