Veterans Navigation Center

Veterans Navigation Center We are your "one stop shop" to help California Veterans and their families manage their transition into civilian life.

🪖Grateful to all military past and present on this 🎖️
05/25/2026

🪖Grateful to all military past and present on this 🎖️

🎖️ weekend is a solemn one as we reflect on the sacrifices our veterans have made for our freedom.We have compiled a l...
05/23/2026

🎖️ weekend is a solemn one as we reflect on the sacrifices our veterans have made for our freedom.

We have compiled a list of upcoming events that are happening around San Diego to honor our military veterans on our website here: https://veteransnavigationcenter.org/san-diego-memorial-day-month-events-2026-from-armed-forces-week-through-memorial-day/

This holiday can stir up a lot of emotions and trauma in our nation's veterans.🪖

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: 988 is the nationwide phone number to connect directly to the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. The Veterans Crisis Line is (800) 273-8255.

As always, you can reach us for a private consultation about a family member or loved one who may be struggling with an addiction at (619) 752-7590.

Please join us at Kendra Scott UTC Mall today (May 23) from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and shop to help at-risk veterans in San D...
05/23/2026

Please join us at Kendra Scott UTC Mall today (May 23) from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and shop to help at-risk veterans in San Diego. Can't make it in store? Use code GIVEBACK-LHMRQ all day today and tomorrow on https://www.kendrascott.com and 20% of all purchases will go to helping vets in their time of need. Kendra Scott

There are 643 unhoused veterans in San Diego County, which represents 6% of the total unhoused population*.This video sh...
05/20/2026

There are 643 unhoused veterans in San Diego County, which represents 6% of the total unhoused population*.

This video shows the the work that Bill Patience is doing at the Veterans Navigation Center. Bill has dedicated himself to helping vets-in-need get connected with services that can make a huge difference in their lives.

Read more and watch the entire video here: https://veteransnavigationcenter.org/veteran-peer-navigator-bill-patience-featured-in-video/

The Veterans Navigation Center can be reached at https://veteransnavigationcenter.org/ where you can send us a message, or you can call us at (858)567-9191

*According to the 2025 Point-in-Time Count

Today, the Veterans Navigation Center in honors the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces. The US military includes...
05/16/2026

Today, the Veterans Navigation Center in honors the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces. The US military includes the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. We appreciate your courage and unwavering dedication!

We are in week, which specifically honors the men and women who are currently serving in uniform. Armed Forces Day is...
05/12/2026

We are in week, which specifically honors the men and women who are currently serving in uniform. Armed Forces Day is this Saturday, May 16th.

We have compiled a list of upcoming events that are happening around San Diego to honor our military on the Veterans Navigation Center website. Most of the events are centered around Memorial Day later this month. You can see those events here: https://bit.ly/4djs77W

If active duty military members and their families are looking for activities and events surrounding Armed Forces Day, they should monitor the USO website: https://california.uso.org/events

If you know an active-duty member of our military, now would be a great time to thank them for their service. It is a stressful time for them due to global events.

*Shop to support at-risk vets*Join us in-store at Kendra Scott on 4/3 from 4-6pm. Just mention VNC at checkout for 20% o...
04/01/2026

*Shop to support at-risk vets*
Join us in-store at Kendra Scott on 4/3 from 4-6pm. Just mention VNC at checkout for 20% of your purchase to go toward helping local veterans. Can’t make it? Shop kendrascott.com anytime 4/3 - 4/4 with code GIVEBACK-LGIVZ to give back to heroes in need.

They have gifts starting around $35 - perfect for Easter on 4/5 or Mother’s Day on 5/10!

🪖 Our veterans can suffer a moral injury when faced with the images of our country at war in the middle east again.The f...
03/18/2026

🪖 Our veterans can suffer a moral injury when faced with the images of our country at war in the middle east again.

The feelings are complex, ranging from bringing trauma to the surface to causing survivor's guilt and, unfortunately, sometimes triggering the urge to self-medicate as a coping mechanism.

If the news and images are upsetting to you, it's recommended you minimize your exposure to them. It's also important to remember that you are not alone, and there are numerous resources available for veterans from the VA and other sources. For starters, the Veterans Crisis Line is (800) 273-8255.

You can read an article that one of the Founders of the VNC wrote about veterans being negatively affected by our country returning to war on California Business Journal here: https://calbizjournal.com/when-the-war-is-personal-what-veterans-are-feeling-right-now/

This is a very tough read. Veteran su***de has risen again for both men and women. Statistically, the cause can't be tie...
02/13/2026

This is a very tough read. Veteran su***de has risen again for both men and women. Statistically, the cause can't be tied to combat trauma. It's veterans struggling with pain, isolation, disenfranchisement, and financial pressure.

One thing that stands out is that 61% weren't using VA care in their final year. They'd disengaged. We can't pull people out of holes—we have to keep them from falling in. Employment. Community. Connection. That's how we save lives. That's why we created the Veterans Navigation Center, which helps connect California veterans with resources.

Troops, veterans, and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, or text 838255.

If any vet is not in an immediate crisis and wants to get assistance with resources for housing, employment, mental health treatment, and accessing their benefits, they can visit https://veteransnavigationcenter.org/ and contact us by filling out a form or calling (858) 567-9191.

Read the full article on Military Times here: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/02/06/veteran-su***de-rate-slightly-increased-latest-report-finds/

Spot the signs, save a life. Learn the warning signs of su***de and share this graphic to help others recognize them. If...
01/09/2026

Spot the signs, save a life. Learn the warning signs of su***de and share this graphic to help others recognize them.

If you see these signs in someone, urge them to contact a mental health professional or the 988 Lifeline at 988Lifeline.org

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