Veteran Services
The Tierney Center provides a front door for veterans and their families — an all-in-one resource that offer comprehensive, coordinated and quality services at no cost. Fill out this form to discover what services and benefits are available for you.
Serving Veterans in Orange County
Regardless of when you served, how you were discharged, whether you were active duty, National Guard or reserves, you sacrificed and served our country and now it is our turn to serve you.
Spearheaded by Goodwill of Orange County with a host of community partners and organizations, available veteran services include, but are not limited to:
Basic Needs
Immediate assistance with food, hygiene and transportation.
Veteran Housing
Serving as a central access point for unstably housed and homeless veterans in Orange County.
VA Benefits
Linkage to the Veteran Service Office and Wounded Warrior Project for service connected benefits and education benefits.
Legal Assistance
Direct connection to our in-house partner, Veterans Legal Institute, for pro bono legal assistance.
Employment Assistance
Career counseling, mock interviews, networking, training and direct connection with local employers.
Behavioral Health Services
Warm referrals to qualified behavioral health providers.
Emergency Financial Assistance
One-time financial assistance for immediate crisis needs.
Peer Support Services
Wrap around support to ensure all needs are addressed.
Transportation
Access transportation services, bus passes and gas cards.
Faith-Based Resources
Linkage to faith based services through the Faith-Based Working Group.
Chapter 31 Services
Education and assistance with applying for Chapter 31 benefits on the web or paper application.
Transportation
Access transportation services, bus passes and gas cards.
Faith-Based Resources
Linkage to faith based services through the Faith-Based Working Group.
Chapter 31 Services
Education and assistance with applying for Chapter 31 benefits on the web or paper application.
As a central access point for homeless and unstably housed veterans, the Tierney Center for Veteran Services participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care Homeless Management Information System (OC HMIS). You may find the privacy policy here.
Connect with a Peer Navigator
Ready to discover what resources are available to you? Start by filling out this form. A Tierney Center team member will be in touch within 48 hours.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 9-8-8.
The information entered on this page will not be used to send unsolicited emails, and will not be sold to any outside party. View our privacy policy to learn more.
