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Veterans Services Office

The Veterans Service Office is a State and County funded agency, established in 1946 to assist veterans, military retirees, and their families in obtaining benefits and services accrued through military service.

Our Mandate

“The County Veteran Services Officer shall assist every Veteran of any war of the United States, and the dependents of every deceased Veteran, in presenting and pursuing any claim the Veteran may have against the United States, and in establishing the Veterans right to any privilege, preference, care or compensation provided for by the laws of the United States, or of this State.” - Military & Veterans Code of The State of California.

What's New

August 25, 2010

Service Update Announcement

In January 2010 we moved to the third floor of 1400 Emeline Avenue, Building K of the Emeline Avenue Complex. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1039, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1039. Our telephone number is (831)454-4761 and new fax number is (831) 454-4290. More information.

July 13, 2010

New Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Regulation

Post Traumatic Stress is a normal set of reactions to a trauma such as war, which could be experienced by almost anyone. Recently, Congress amended the regulations affecting some PTSD claims. More information.

Questions?

Ask our staff

Questions may be sent to us by e-mail at:vets@hsd.co.santa-cruz.ca.us

Allan Moltzen, Veterans Services Officer
Lorena Vazquez, Veterans Services Representative
Julie Wolfe, Administration and Support

Santa Cruz County Vets Center

1350 41st Ave Suite 102

Capitola, CA 95010

Phone: 831-464-4575

Fax: 831-464-6597

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Upon request the Vets Center will provide services after business hours and/or on weekends.