MVA Supports Veterans Through New ECRC
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 2026) — Since launching earlier this month, Los Angeles County’s Emergency Centralized Response Center (ECRC) has responded to hundreds of referrals by bringing county and city departments, outreach teams, and service providers into a single system. Embedded within this system, the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) serves as the County’s primary veteran-focused response partner, ensuring veterans are identified quickly and connected to housing, VA benefits, and veteran-specific services. ECRC operates as part of a broader countywide shift toward centralized coordination, including the establishment of the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH), which was established to consolidate homelessness programs, funding, and staff that were previously spread across multiple departments. “By working together, ECRC and MVA have been able to address gaps in services and respond more effectively to client needs,” said Julie Jimenez, administrative manager with MVA’s Homeless Services Division (HSD). As the primary point of contact for agencies engaging with veterans during
