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.
2025 State and Legislative Priorities
- Continue to educate legislators, regulators and staff on the unique needs of veterans and their families including but not limited to opioid abuse and mental health challenges such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Increase general funding and Behavioral Health Services Act funding for veteran mental health, substance abuse treatment, and suicide prevention.
- Expand state and federal support service funding for veterans experiencing or exiting homelessness, especially to improve utilization of HUD-VASH vouchers.
2025 Local Priorities
- Expand veteran advocacy and engagement at the local level to ensure veterans achieve their fair share of behavioral health services funding.
- Educate providers and other constituencies about veteran cultural competency.
- Expand CAVSA’s local community impact through stakeholder advocacy outreach and training.