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The mission of California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA) is to inform public policy and advocate at the state and local level for the mental health, housing assistance, employment, and medical needs that will lift veterans and their families out of poverty and homelessness.
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The first-year results of California’s Veterans Support to Self-Reliance (VSSR) Pilot highlight the measurable, life-changing impact of enhanced supportive services for aging and high-acuity veterans. With Swords to Plowshares—CAVSA member and Pilot consultant—leading technical assistance and data collection, and fellow CAVSA members Nation’s Finest and U.S.VETS delivering on-the-ground services across multiple sites, the Pilot is […]
CAVSA Releases Mental Health Services Act County Plan Reviews CAVSA has released its latest County Plan Reviews, providing an in-depth analysis of how well California’s counties incorporate veterans and their families into their Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) planning efforts. This comprehensive report assesses 13 counties on: Veteran Stakeholder Engagement – Are veterans included in […]
2023 ANNUAL REPORT CALIFORNIA VETERANS COMMUNITY REPORT: Behavioral Health System Reform in Focus Full report available here. Executive summary available here. In California, we continue to reduce the number of veterans living on our streets – a feat to be celebrated. But there are still thousands of California veterans who won’t have […]