Health & Human services

The Office of Veterans Support

Established in 2022, the Long Beach Office of Veterans Support (OVS) serves as the infrastructure to carry out the goals, objectives and strategies outlined in the Veterans Strategic Plan. The Office of Veterans Support oversees the City’s efforts to uplift and support Veterans by:  

• Coordinating City-wide efforts to recognize Veterans through public celebrations.  
• Convening local Veteran-serving agencies that serve Veterans on the City’s behalf.
• Connecting Veterans to the local resources and services they need when they need them. 
• Partnering with local agencies to connect Veterans to employment opportunities.  
• Serving as an information clearinghouse for “all things Veteran” for the Veterans community.  
• Supporting innovative Veterans mental health, housing, education and employment public policy.

Veterans Resource Directory

The easy-to-use Directory includes 116 resources & services providers in categories such as: Basic Needs, Case Management, Employment, Healthcare, Mental Health, VA Benefits and more.

• The Long Beach Veterans Commission

  Established in 2017, the Long Beach Veterans Commission comprises nine members, one representative for each of the City’s nine Council Districts. The Veterans Commission oversees and coordinates the activities of the OVS. 

OFFICE OF VETERANS SUPPORT FAQs

• Who is the commissioner for my council district?

  The Commission comprises nine members, one for each Council District:

  Jim Goodin, District 1
  Mike Shaknovich, District 2
  Kenneth Osborn, District 3
  Vacant, District 4
  Vacant, District 5
  Antawnette Blade, District 6
  Nick Sramek, District 7
  Hershell Hardimon, District 8
  Jerry Earl, District 9 

• Whom should I contact for additional Information?

  Gina Overholt
  Office of Veterans Support Coordinator
  Phone: (562) 570-4035
  veterans@longbeach.gov

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