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Free, confidential, veteran-led since 2009

Every veteran deserves

Every veteran deserves benefits. housing. a career. care that lasts. a community.

Freedom Ridge Veterans Resource Center helps veterans, service members, and military families navigate benefits, secure stable housing, build careers, and access mental health care. One team, every step, no wrong door.

Get help today Call (916) 555-0142
18,000+
Veterans served since 2009
$26M
In benefits secured for veterans
640+
Veterans housed every year
1,200+
Careers launched

How we help

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 understand what you have earned and file it correctly the first time, from disability compensation to 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

    No veteran should sleep outside. We provide emergency placement, rapid rehousing, rental and deposit assistance, and case management to help you stay housed for good.

    • 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

    Your service built skills employers need. We help you translate them into a civilian career through coaching, credentials, and direct connections to veteran-ready employers.

    • 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

    Healing is strength. We offer confidential counseling, peer support groups led by fellow veterans, and warm connections to crisis care whenever 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

The process

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 coordinate benefits, housing, career, and care services under one roof, no wrong door.

  4. Move forward

    We stay with you through follow-up and check-ins until you are stable and thriving.

Veteran voices

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

What is coming up

Events and clinics

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  • Employment

    Regional Veterans Job Fair

    10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

    Freedom Ridge Community Hall, Sacramento

  • Benefits

    VA Benefits and Claims Clinic

    9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Freedom Ridge VRC, Suite 200

  • Wellness

    Family Wellness and Resource Day

    11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Liberty Commons Park, Sacramento

Questions

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.

Reach out today. Intake is free, confidential, and there is no waitlist just to get started.

Same-week intake · Walk-ins welcome