The Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) is the first-ever community-driven support network of its kind in the United States, designed to better serve veterans, service members, and their families throughout Los Angeles County. Led by veterans and military family members, VPAN provides peer support, outreach, system navigation, and advocacy to ensure that every veteran can access the benefits, care, and resources they need. 

VPAN connects County departments, community-based nonprofits, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Los Angeles City programs, and local partners into a coordinated network of care. Through trusted peer relationships, VPAN helps veterans overcome complex barriers—streamlining access to mental healthcare, housing, employment support, legal services, education, and more. By prioritizing “veterans helping veterans,” VPAN fosters trust, promotes recovery, and supports long-term stability and reintegration for veterans at any stage of their journey. 

Resources available include:

• Mental Health – Treatment for trauma from combat exposure, military sexual trauma, relationship and intimacy issues
• Substance Misuse Support – Treatment for substance use disorders, including misuse of alcohol, prescription medication and other drugs
• Housing – Help locating temporary and permanent housing for veterans and their families
• Workforce Development and Employment – Help with developing interview skills, resume creation, job coaching, plus volunteer and job opportunities
• Healthcare – Enrollment into VA healthcare, transportation to appointments, ensuring access to prescription medications
• Education – Support with school enrollment, vocational training, tuition assistance
• Miscellaneous – Food, childcare, transportation, financial assistance and more
• Legal Services – Help with eviction prevention, discharge upgrade, applying for VA benefits, etc.
• Social Connection/Recreation – Opportunities to connect with other veterans in a variety of settings