The Veterans Resource Center at the Monrovia Public Library is dedicated to assisting local veterans and their families by connecting them to benefits and resources they have earned through their years of service.

To learn more about our Veterans Resource Center, please contact Adult Services Supervisor Kurt Gally at kgally@monroviaca.gov. 

County Veteran Service Officer (VSO) On-Site Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays by Appointment Only [NEW Hours for 2024]

A Los Angeles County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is on-site Wednesdays, 10am-5pm, Thursdays, 12pm-5pm, & Fridays, 12pm-5pm. The VSO provides in-person assistance to veterans and their families in preparing and submitting claims and in representing claimants before federal, state and local agencies.

To make an appointment, please call 626-256-8294.

Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) On-Site Tuesdays: A representative from the Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) is on-site Tuesdays from 10am-5pm. VPAN connects non-profits and the VA and helps veterans navigate complicated systems so that they receive the services they deserve.

To make an appointment, please call 626-256-8294 or stop by the library.

Afghanistan & Mental Health: You Are Not Alone

https://www.va.gov/northern-california-health-care/stories/afghanistan-lets-talk-about-it/

https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/Mental-Health-Program.aspx

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

VA App Store

The Veterans Administration has created a series of mobile apps on topics that include Covid, mindfulness, PTSD, and support related to using the VA. Some are web-based while others are available for download on iOS and Android. For more information, visit their site.

Online Resources  for Veterans

Brainfuse VetNow - Connect with an expert in real time to learn more about  eligible VA benefits and community resources as well as career resources and information for job seekers. Free for veterans and non-veterans.

If you are a service member in crisis or know a service member who is, confidential support at Veterans Crisis Line is only a phone call, click or text away - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Call 800-273- TALK (8255) and press 1 or text 838255.

This site provides a safe space for Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma to share their stories. They describe the challenges they faced and how their lives were affected. Eventually, these men and women reached out for support. Hear how they were able to get on the road to recovery.

 To learn more, visit Make the Connection for additional resources and how to find local support.

 The United States Congress created the Veterans History Project (VHP) in 2000 as part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. VHP’s mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.

To learn more about the Monrovia Public Library's participation in this project or to share your story, contact Mabel Cross at 626-256-8294 or e-mail mcross@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

Monrovia Public Library Veterans History Project Youtube Channel

California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)  Call 877-741-8532

Veterans Services Resource Book

          U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA)

          Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors

www.va.gov/REACH - This link helps veterans and their families navigate the VA website. Use this link to get support that is designed specifically for you.

    Additional Resources

• Unsung Heroes Living History Project - African Americans in the Military
• Women In Military Service For America Memorial
• California Women Veterans Leadership Council
• Service Women's Action Network - Supporting the Rights of Military Women
• Women's Social Justice Network - Identify, Connect, and Empower Women Veterans
• California Department of Health Care Services
• Congresswoman Grace Napolitano – Resources for Returning Veterans
• Congresswoman Judy Chu – Resources for Veterans
• Employer Roadmap for Hiring Veterans
• Vet Hunters - Advocates for Homeless Heroes
• Patriot Guard Memorial Services
• National Veterans Foundation - Vet to Vet Assistance
• California Department of Public Health