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Our Response to COVID-19
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
Public Contact Virtual Services:
Phone: (619) 400-5495
E-mail: PCTC.vbasdc@va.gov
Virtual and In Person Appointment Services Now Available - VERA - Home (force.com)
San Diego VARO's Public Contact Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We encourage our visitors to continue utilizing the virtual platforms available to the community.
Our Public Contact Representatives may be reached by phone at (619) 400-5495, or by email at PCTC.vbasdc@va.gov. Please provide your name, contact information and a brief description of what you need. A VA representative will contact you within one business day.
Visitors who visit our Public Contact interview area will complete a COVID-19 screening and follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines.
To schedule a virtual or in person interview, please visit San Diego VARO’s Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA) website:
VERA - Home (force.com)
San Diego VARO Outreach Calendar of Events - May 2022
If a Veteran, family, or caregiver is interested in attending one of the clinics below, please contact a represenative at the location using the telephone number or email provided.
Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) (In-person)
4141 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110
May 11th & May 25th, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
https://vvsd.net/
Info@vvsd.net
Interfaith Community Services – Oceanside (Virtual)
1617 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057
May 10, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
www.interfaithservices.org
Phone: (760) 529-9979
Interfaith Community Services - Escondido (Virtual)
550 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
May 10, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
www.interfaithservices.org
Phone: (760) 489-6380
Chula Vista Vet Center (Virtual)
180 Otay Lakes Road, Unit 108, Bonita, CA 91902
May 3, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
www.va.gov/chula-vista-vet-center
Phone: (858) 404-8390
San Marcos Vet Center (Virtual)
1 Civic Center Drive, Suite 150, San Marcos, CA 92069
May 6, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
www.va.gov/san-marcos-vet-center
Phone: (858) 898-6050
San Diego Housing and Urban Development-VA Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) (Virtual)
May 5, May 12, May 19, and May 26, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Virtual Claims Clinic collaboration with Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist, VA San Diego Healthcare Specialist to assist chronically homeless veterans with intensive case management needs)
www.va.gov/san-diego-health-care/health-services/#social-programs-and-services
Phone: (619) 497-8989
Loma Linda Housing and Urban Development-VA Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) (Virtual)
May 6, May 13, May 20, and May 27, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Claims Clinic collaboration with Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist, VA San Diego Healthcare Specialist to assist chronically homeless veterans with intensive case management needs.
https://www.va.gov/loma-linda-health-care/health-services/#social-programs-and-services
More information: VA Outreach Homeless Veterans Resource Guide June 2021.pdf (rcdmh.org)
Phone: (909) 825-7084, Extension: 5034
San Diego VA Regional Office's Virtual VA Benefits Briefing
Explore and learn more about a variety of VA benefits – Virtual Monthly Briefing (via WebEx)
May 16, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m9357fbd83391977fb455f3fa901c6bc0
POC: beth.juachon1@va.gov
Riverside County Claims Clinic
Temecula Vets Center (Virtual)
40935 County Center Drive, Unit A, Temecula, CA 92591
May 4, May 11, May 18, and May 25, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
www.va.gov/temecula-vet-center
Phone: (951) 302-4849
US Vets Colton/ MARB/Inland Empire (Virtual)
937 S. Via Lata, Suite 100, Colton, CA 92324
May 18, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
https://usvets.org/locations/inland-empire/
Phone: (951) 877-3993
LGBTQ+ Outreach Symposium
This symposium will feature representatives from VBA,VHA and the Minority Veterans of America. The primary focus of this collaborative effort is to focus on outreach and initiatives impacting the LGBTQ+ Veteran community. The primary focus of this collaborative effort is to focus on outreach efforts and initiatives impacting the LGBTQ+ Veteran community; such Inclusivity, Intersectionality and VA benefits and services knowledge. Guest speakers will educate and empower attendees regarding the LGBTQ+ Veteran community.
Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location: WebEx Virtual Platform
Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m382b68efb21fd3a0bbe5ea666f0d55c5
Phone: 1-404-397-1596, Access Code 2760 261 1523
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