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Local Veterans Events, Mental Health & Outreach

Veterans benefits assistance provides support with Financial Assistance, Records, IDs, and Reporting, and Health Coverage and Care for Veterans.

About this service

This service provides information about local veterans events, mental health resources, and outreach initiatives supported by the Marin County Veterans Service Office (VSO) and community partners.

It includes recurring events, public awareness campaigns, and connections to mental health services available to veterans and their families.

The VSO helps share information and connect individuals to available resources but does not provide clinical services or schedule appointments for VA mental health care.

Who this service is for

This information is for:

  • Veterans and service members
  • Family members and caregivers
  • Community members and partner organizations

It is intended for those looking to:

  • Learn about local veterans events and ceremonies
  • Access mental health and crisis support resources
  • Connect with outreach programs and awareness campaigns

Details

The VSO participates in and promotes community-based events and outreach efforts throughout the year, including:

  • Memorial Day ceremony
  • Veterans Day ceremony
  • Local mental health awareness campaigns (such as Marin County 988)

Events are typically organized in partnership with local agencies and organizations.

For mental health support, services are primarily provided through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and community-based programs.

The VSO can help direct individuals to appropriate resources but does not provide counseling or crisis services.

Mental health and counseling services

Mental health services for veterans are primarily provided through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and community-based programs.

The Marin County Veterans Service Office (VSO) can help direct individuals to appropriate resources but does not provide counseling or crisis services.

VA Mental Health Care (VHA – primary system of care)
The VA’s Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the primary provider of mental health services for veterans.

Learn more or get started:
VA Mental Health Care

Vet Centers (counseling support)
Vet Centers provide confidential counseling and support for veterans, service members, and their families.

A Vet Center clinician may be available for scheduled satellite appointments at the Marin County VSO location.

To access services:

  • Contact the Vet Center directly to schedule an appointment
  • The VSO cannot schedule appointments or access counseling records

North Bay Vet Center
707-586-5966
North Bay Vet Center

Crisis and immediate support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available 24/7:

Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Veterans Crisis Line

Community stories and lived experience

Hearing from other veterans and community members can help reduce stigma and encourage people to seek support.

Marin County 988 Campaign (Hope & Help. This is Sean's Story)
YouTube video

Related resources

Additional details

  • Events, services, and outreach opportunities vary throughout the year
  • Participation in events is typically open to the public unless otherwise noted
  • Mental health services are provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or community providers—not the Marin County Veterans Service Office (VSO)

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Page last updated on May 7, 2026.