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How Does Your County Veterans Services Staff Work for You?

Our Veterans Service Representatives are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Mendocino County Veterans Services Representatives are not employees of the federal government; they are county employees ready to assist you with any veterans claim. They will assist you in securing the maximum benefits. Your representative works closely with service officers from a veteran’s organization of your choice such as:

American Legion
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Disabled American Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Others may qualify, for a full list - please contact the Veterans Affairs Office

We can assist you with:

Compensation for service related disabilities.
Pension for veterans with non-service connected disabilities.
Education benefits and vocational rehabilitation (application and information).
Medical treatment at VA Medical Centers (application and information).
Home loan benefits (application and information).
Government Life Insurance.
Burial Benefits.
Pension for non-service related deaths.
Proceeds of government life insurance.
Military Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP).
Medical benefits.
Educational benefits including the California College Fee Waiver Program.

We can provide information and referral for:

Agent Orange programs.
Alcoholism and drug treatment programs.
State of California Veterans benefits.
Veterans home loans.
Outpatient medical and dental care.

Our local offices:

Ukiah

Mendocino County Veterans Services Office
405 Observatory Ave.
PO Box 839
Ukiah, CA 95482
Open 8am-Noon & and 1pm-5pm Mon-Thurs
(excluding County holidays)
(707) 463-4226
Fax: (707) 463-4637

Fort Bragg

360 North Harrison Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Open 8am-Noon & 1pm-5pm Mon, Weds & Thurs.
(excluding County holidays)
An appointment is required.
(707) 964-5823
Fax: (707) 961-6396

Willits

189 North Main Street
Willits, CA 95490
Open by appointment only.
(707) 463-4226
Fax: (707) 463-4637

Phone Numbers

CalVet: (916) 503-8359
VA Direct Deposit/Change of Address: (877) 838-2778
VA Educational Benefits: (888) 442-4551
VA Life Insurance: (800) 669-8477
VA National Pension Center: (877) 294-6380
VA Outpatient Clinics:
- Ukiah: (707) 468-7700
- Santa Rosa: (707) 569-2300
- Clearlake: (707) 995-7200

Veteran’s ID Cards

The Mendocino County Veterans Services Office will issue identification cards as proof of service in the United States military. Proof of service is needed to access services, benefits, and receive veteran’s discounts at many local businesses. With the ID, veterans will no longer need to carry a copy of their military discharge papers (DD-214) to show proof of service.

Who is eligible: A person who served in the active military and who was discharged or released under Honorable conditions.
What you will need: A copy of your Discharge Papers (DD-214) and A Photo ID

Note: If the veteran does not have a copy of their discharge papers, we can order a copy. Hours for processing ID Cards may vary. Please contact our office to set up an appointment.

Mendocino County, CA