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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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Veterans Support to Self-Reliance (VSSR) Program

What Is the Veterans Support to Self-Reliance (VSSR) Program? For many veterans, finding housing is only part of the journey. The bigger question is what happens next. For aging veterans and those living with complex medical, mental health, or mobility needs, long-term stability often depends on access to the right support services. Without that additional […]

2024 California Veterans Community Report

2024 ANNUAL REPORT CALIFORNIA VETERANS COMMUNITY REPORT:  Behavioral Health System Reform in Focus ­   The California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report, an in-depth look at the pressing issues facing California’s veterans and the strides made to address them. Read the full report […]

VSSR Pilot Delivers Measurable Impact for California Veterans

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 […]

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