- California
Supporting veterans & foster youth — from crisis to lasting stability
Supporting veterans health and preventing homelessness among them and foster care youth through integrated care for mental health, substance recovery, safety from domestic violence, stable housing, and meaningful jobs.
- Mental Health
- Substance Recovery
- Domestic Violence
- Housing Stability
- Job Placement
Who we are
Whole-person care for those who have given the most
Both veterans and foster care youth face overlapping battles — unresolved trauma, mental health struggles, substance use, domestic violence, housing insecurity, and employment challenges. Our trauma-informed approach provides coordinated support so they can heal, stabilize, and thrive.
- About Us
Trauma-informed, whole-person approach
At Lumen Foundation we stand with two resilient communities: veterans who served our nation and foster care youth navigating life after the system. Our coordinated support helps them heal, stabilize, and thrive.
- Our Mission
Empower through integrated care
We empower veterans and former foster youth by addressing interconnected needs in mental health, substance abuse recovery, domestic violence healing, housing stability, and job placement. We honor service and break cycles of instability with compassionate, integrated care.
- Our Vision
No veteran left without support
A community where no veteran or foster youth experiences homelessness, untreated trauma, or lost potential — every individual has the support to build a stable, purposeful life.
- Our Story
Founded in CA
Lumen Foundation recognizes the unique yet overlapping journeys of veterans and those who aged out of foster care. Veterans carry the weight of military service; many foster youth enter adulthood without family anchors. We bridge gaps with seamless services that treat root causes and promote long-term resilience.
Programs & Services
Five integrated pathways to stability
Each program treats root causes, not just symptoms — delivered by trauma-informed specialists who understand veterans and foster youth.
Mental Health Support
Trauma-informed counseling · peer groups · crisis care
Innovative Mobile Mental Health — one-on-one individual Case Management & Counseling addressing trauma.
- Trauma-informed counseling and peer groups for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma common in veterans and foster youth
- Individual therapy sessions addressing and healing trauma
- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
- Family and relationship healing sessions
Substance Abuse Recovery
Residential · outpatient · sober living · relapse prevention
Integrated recovery care with counseling and case management addressing addiction and underlying challenges.
- Residential & outpatient treatment, sober living stabilization and relapse prevention
- Integrated care and individual therapy addressing co-occurring mental health and trauma
- Family education programs
Domestic Violence & Family Healing
Safe support · counseling · prevention · safety planning
Safe, trauma-informed support with counseling and case management for survivors of domestic violence and family crisis.
- Safe support for survivors of intimate partner violence (higher rates among veterans)
- Counseling for individuals, couples, and families
- Prevention education and healthy relationship skills
- Safety planning and reunification when appropriate
Housing Stability
Transitional · permanent · rental assistance · barrier removal
One-on-one support helping individuals secure housing, remove barriers, and prevent homelessness.
- Transitional housing and permanent supportive housing navigation
- Rental assistance and barrier removal (credit issues, backgrounds, etc.)
- Targeted prevention for foster youth aging out and veterans at risk of homelessness if not assisted
Job Placement
Resume building · employer partnerships · career pathways
Personalized job placement support with one-on-one career coaching and employer connections.
- Resume building, skills training, interview coaching, and employer partnerships that value military experience and give opportunities to foster care youth
- Support for those with disabilities, in recovery, or transitioning from foster care or homelessness
- Pathways to stable, meaningful employment and a secure future
Our Impact
Transforming lives across CA
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Ready to find help or get involved?
Whether you’re a veteran, a young adult aging out of foster care, or someone who wants to make a difference — Lumen Foundation is here for you.