Veterans Crisis Line — free, confidential support 24/7. Call or text:
Veteran Advocacy & Support
Standing with those who served — and those who serve them.
V.A. Wimmer Consulting was founded by veteran advocate Virginia A. Wimmer. Our veteran advocacy services support veterans, service members, military families, and the organizations that care for them — bridging military experience and civilian systems with dignity, expertise, and deep respect.
Servant Leadership in Action — Virginia A. Wimmer, Veteran Advocate
Who We Support
Our veteran advocacy services are designed for individuals navigating transition, families seeking support, and organizations committed to serving the military community.
- Veterans & Transitioning Service Members
- Active Duty Military & Guard/Reserve Members
- Military Families & Caregivers
- Veteran-Serving Nonprofits & Agencies
- Public Agencies & Government Teams
- Employers Hiring & Supporting Veterans
Essential Resources
Critical support for veterans and their families.
These national and California-specific resources provide immediate crisis support, benefits navigation, healthcare, housing, and community services for veterans and their families. We encourage every veteran and service provider to bookmark these links.
Crisis & Mental Health
988 Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Veterans, service members, and their families can call or text 988 and press 1 to reach a Veterans Crisis Line responder trained specifically to help.
Federal Benefits & Healthcare
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA provides healthcare, disability compensation, education benefits, home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, and survivor benefits. Access VA.gov to apply for benefits, manage your healthcare, and connect with VA services nationwide.
Visit VA.govCalifornia Veterans
California Dept. of Veterans Affairs
CalVet supports California's 1.6 million veterans with state-specific benefits, veterans homes, mental health resources, employment services, and advocacy. If you are a California veteran or serve California veterans, CalVet is your primary state resource.
Visit CalVet.ca.govCalifornia VSO Network
CA Assoc. of County Veteran Service Officers
CACVSO connects California veterans with county-level Veteran Service Officers who provide free, accredited claims assistance, benefits navigation, and local advocacy across all 58 California counties.
Visit CACVSO.orgNational VSO Network
National Assoc. of County Veteran Service Officers
NACVSO represents county and local VSOs nationwide, connecting veterans everywhere with accredited officers who provide free benefits counseling, claims assistance, and advocacy at the local level.
Visit NACVSO.orgWomen Veterans
Women Veterans Alliance
WVA is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering women veterans through community, advocacy, and access to resources. It connects women who have served with peer support, career tools, wellness programs, and a network that understands their unique experience.
Visit WomensVeteransAlliance.comVAW Consulting Services
Specialized support for veterans and those who serve them.
Grounded in Virginia Wimmer's lifelong work as a veteran advocate, our services help veterans navigate transitions, access resources, and build the community connections that support long-term wellbeing and success.
Start the Conversation- Veteran Transition & Reintegration Support
- Benefits Navigation & Resource Connection
- Organizational Training for Veteran-Serving Teams
- Community Engagement & Veteran Coalition Building
- Crisis Intervention Workshops
- Mental Health & Self-Care Awareness
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Whether you are a veteran navigating transition, a family member seeking resources, or an organization building veteran-serving programs — Virginia A. Wimmer is ready to help. Reach out for a no-cost discovery conversation.