Veterans Resources

The Veterans Resource Center

The Veterans Resource Centers (VRC) at the King City Branch and Marina Branches Libraries were established through a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. VRCs are dedicated to helping veterans and their families connect with the benefits they have earned through their years of service

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line if you’re a service member in crisis or know a service member who is. Confidential support 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.

Contact the King City or Marina Branch Libraries :

VetNow from Brainfuse offers free, live, online academic and job assistance for veterans transitioning to civilian life. VetNow includes: resume review, job interview coaching, standardized test practice, live academic tutoring, eligible VA benefits and community resources. Live chat service is offered from 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PST daily.

Please note:  To access this resource you will need a library card to login. To get a library card, you can go to your nearest library Location or fill out a Library Card Application online and a card will be sent to your address.

Veterans can access library materials through MCFL’s online catalog.
Veterans Resource Kits are available at all branches during curbside services.

Wi-Fi access is available at all MCFL locations from the Parking Lots.

Links for Veterans:

• California Veterans Resource Book
• Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors, 2023
• Asistencia y recursos del VA en español
• FAQs for Veterans
• California Wildfire Information for Veterans
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veteran's Connection 

Local Resources

• CCVCF - Central Coast Veterans Cemetery Foundation
• Major General William H. Gourley VA-DoD Outpatient Clinic - VA Palo Alto Health Care System
• Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County
• Housing Resource Center of Monterey County
• 2-1-1 | United Way Monterey County
• One Stop Career Center of Monterey
• Salinas Social Security Administration Office
• Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.
• Monterey County Military & Veterans Affairs Office

Web Resources

• Apps developed by VA
• Veteran ID Card - Apply for a printed Veteran ID Card
• Veteran Designation on California Driver License and ID Card
• Financial literacy resources available for veterans and service members
• PTSD: National Center for PTSD
• Health Care Benefits Overview, Vol 1. Department of Veterans Affairs. U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)
• California Military and Veterans Code
• MyCalVet - Create an account to receive targeted benefit information sent to you based on your personal preferences. Discover the state and federal benefits you may be entitled to receive and how to claim them. 1-800-952-5626 1-877-741-8352
• National Archives - Get your DD-214
• National Resource Directory - Connecting warriors, service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers with those who support them
• Consumer Financial Information for Veterans
• Make the Connection - Shared experience & support for veterans
• Nuclear Weapons Testing and Depleted Uranium
• Social Security Benefits for disabled military personnel and their family members
• Find jobs in the federal government. Many veterans already have security clearances and technical skills required for some government positions.
• National Coalition for Homeless Veterans - Connects veterans with local shelters and resource centers across the country.
• Housing Choice Vouchers and Rental Assistance - Assistance for low-income or impoverished families in finding rental homes or housing under the HUD program.
• Vaccines for Veterans - A webpage created by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) devoted entirely to extensive up-to-date information for vaccines for Veterans. Veterans can sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 plans.
• Veterans Exemption (California State Board of Equalization) - Eligible veterans receive an exemption on all or part of their property taxes.