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Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now

If you are a veteran in crisis or worried about one, connect with caring, qualified responders. Free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net (opens in a new tab)

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Free, confidential, veteran-led since 2009

Free help for veterans and military families

We help veterans, service members, and military families get their VA benefits, find a stable place to live, find work, and get mental health care. It is all free, and one team helps you with every part of it.

18,000+
Veterans served since 2009
$26M
In benefits secured for veterans
640+
Veterans housed every year
1,200+
Careers launched

Four ways forward, one team

Whatever you are facing, start anywhere. We connect the pieces so you never have to navigate the system alone.

  1. Benefits and Claims Help

    Our accredited service officers help you find out which VA benefits you can get and file your claim correctly the first time. That includes disability pay, pension, education, and survivor benefits.

    • VA disability compensation claims and increases
    • Appeals and Higher-Level Reviews
    • Pension and Aid and Attendance
    Learn more about Benefits and Claims Help
  2. Housing and Homelessness

    If you are about to lose your home or have nowhere to sleep tonight, call us. We find emergency beds, help with rent and deposits, and stay with you until you have a stable place to live.

    • Emergency and transitional housing placement
    • Rapid rehousing and move-in assistance
    • Rental, deposit, and utility assistance
    Learn more about Housing and Homelessness
  3. Employment and Training

    Employers need the skills you learned in the military. We help you put them on a resume, get training and certificates, and meet employers who want to hire veterans.

    • One-on-one career coaching and resume building
    • Interview preparation and mock interviews
    • Skills training and industry certifications
    Learn more about Employment and Training
  4. Mental Health and Wellness

    Asking for help takes strength. We offer private counseling, support groups led by other veterans, and a direct line to crisis care when you need it.

    • Confidential individual and family counseling
    • PTSD, TBI, and moral injury support
    • Peer support groups led by veterans
    Learn more about Mental Health and Wellness

Getting help is simple

No red tape to get started. Here is what to expect from your first contact.

  1. Reach out

    Call, walk in, or send a message. Intake is free and there is no waitlist to get started.

  2. Meet your navigator

    A dedicated navigator listens to your situation and builds a plan around your goals.

  3. Get connected

    We connect you with benefits, housing, jobs, and care, all in one place.

  4. Move forward

    We check in with you and keep helping until things are stable.

Neighbors we have stood beside

ARMY

“They found benefits I did not even know I qualified for and filed my claim in a week. I finally felt heard.”

Ramona D.U.S. Army veteran

Events and clinics

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  • Housing

    Housing Stability Workshop

    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

    Freedom Ridge VRC, Suite 200

  • Wellness

    Coffee and Connections Peer Breakfast

    8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

    Freedom Ridge VRC, Suite 200

  • Employment

    Regional Veterans Job Fair

    10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

    Freedom Ridge Community Hall, Sacramento

Frequently asked questions

Nothing. Every service at Freedom Ridge Veterans Resource Center is provided free of charge to veterans, service members, and eligible family members. We are funded by grants and community donations.

You served. Now let us serve you.

Call or send a message today. Getting started is free and private, and there is no waitlist.

Same-week intake · Walk-ins welcome

Need help?

Call us

(916) 555-0142

Free and confidential.

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Visit us

1450 Sample Address Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Walk in during office hours. No appointment needed for intake. Hours and directions

In crisis?

Veterans Crisis Line, 24/7: dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.

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