VA and Non-Profit Resources for Veterans (Texas)

• PTSD Outpatient Clinic - Talk to Primary Care to get a referral

Link: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) | VA South Texas Health Care | Veterans Affairs

• PTSD Decision Aid - To look at different treatment options offered by VA

Link: PTSD : Decision Aid

• Veteran Crisis Line - Dial 988 then Press 1

Link: Local Resources | Veterans Crisis Line

VA Residential Treatment Facilities in Texas:

   Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Waco) (VISN 17)

   4800 Memorial Drive
  Waco, TX 76711-1329
  254-297-3050

Programs Available:

• General mental health
• PTSD

Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (Temple) (VISN 17)

1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504-7451
254-778-4811

   Programs Available:

• Compensated Work Therapy-Transitional Residence
• General mental health
• PTSD

 Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center (Bonham) (VISN 17)  

   1201 East 9th Street
  Bonham, TX 75418-4059
  903-583-6241

   Programs Available:

• Compensated Work Therapy-Transitional Residence
• General mental health
• PTSD
• Substance use disorder

In Texas, there are several resources available for veterans, including:

• Property Tax Exemptions
• State Retirement Benefits
• Veterans Home Improvement Loan Program
• Texas National Guard Tuition Scholarship Program
• Veterans Employment Preference
• Vehicle License Plates
• Transfer of Occupational License
• Texas Veterans Portal
• Hunting and Fishing License privileges

Additionally, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) provides resources and assistance, and Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) are available across the state to help with benefit claims and appeals.

Link: Texas Veterans Commission ⋆ Helping Texas Veterans Starts Here

Resources By Area

• City of San Antonio Veterans Resources - Over 1,000 resources

Link: Veterans Resources - City of San Antonio

• Veteran Resources Directory for Austin

Link: Veteran Resource Directory | AustinTexas.gov

• Vet Resources for Lubbock and Amarillo - Resources for vets and fam in transition

Link: VetStar - Veteran Services in Lubbock and Amarillo Areas

• Veteran Resources West Texas

Link: Veteran Resource List - West Texas Veterans

• Veteran Resources El Paso

Link: Veteran Resources

• Veteran Resources Dallas

Link: Veteran Services

• Veteran Resources Central Texas

Link: Veterans - Central Texas Aging, Disability & Veterans Resource Center

• Veteran Resources Houston

Link: U.S.VETS Houston, Texas

• Resources for Veterans Fort Worth

Link: Resources for Veterans – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth

• Veterans Resources Harris County

Link: Harris Vets

• Homeless Veterans Assistance Dallas

Link: HOME

• Veteran Resources for Guadalupe County

Link: Guadalupe County Veteran Services

• Resources for Veterans in Galveston

Link: ​Veterans Resources | Galveston County, TX

• Veterans Support and Resources in Rowlett

Link: ​Veterans

• Veterans Resources Bexar County

Link: Department of Military and Veterans Services | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

• Veterans Resources San Patricio 

Link: San Patricio County, Texas

• Veterans Service Alliance Central Texas

Link: Veterans Service Alliance of Central Texas

• Veterans Resources Socorro

Link: Veteran Resources - City of Socorro Texas

• Camp V - Connecting and helping Vets through their recreational facility in East Texas

Link: Camp V | A Veteran's Answer for Connections, Services and Hope.

• Veterans Resources for Brownsville

Link: Brownsville Veterans Resource Center | Brownsville, TX

• Mission United San Antonio and Bexar

Link: For Military and Veterans | Military and Veteran Support

• Veterans Services Kendall

Link: Veteran's Services | Kendall County, TX

• Resources for Veterans Schertz

Link: Resources for Veterans | Schertz, TX

• Veterans Resources Collin County

Link: Collin County | Veteran Services: Resources and Services

• Veterans Resources Burnet

Link: Burnet County, Texas

• Veterans Resources Walker County

Link: Veteran Services / Walker County, TX

• Veterans Resources Brazos County

Link: Veteran Service Office | Brazos County, TX - Official Website

• Veterans Resources San Marcos

Link: Veteran Resources | City of San Marcos, TX

Retreats and Outdoor Resources:

• Project Odyssey- Adventure Retreat for PTSD

 Link: Project Odyssey - PTSD Retreat for Veterans | WWP | Wounded Warrior Project

• AHERO - Connecting Veterans through outdoor activities

Link: aherousa.org

• Freedom Alliance Couples Retreat - Strengthen Families

        Link: https://freedomalliance.org/programs/heroes-retreats/

• Fairways for Warriors - Free Golf equipment, lessons, and outings

        Link: http://fairwaysforwarriors.org/ 

• Heroes on the Water - Helps to relax, rehabilitate, and reintegrate w/ fishing

        Link: http://www.heroesonthewater.org/ 

• Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs - Fight Club, Marriage Advance Program, and more

        Link: http://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/programs/

• Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs - Retreat and resource base

        Link: https://patriotshall.org/

• Second Chance Rehabilitation Ranch - Special Events and Retreats

        Link: https://2crranch.com/

• Lone Star Warriors Outdoors - PTSD Recovery through outdoor activities

Link: Lone Star Warriors Outdoors. Combat Injured Warrior Outdoor Adventures, Non Profit Organization -

• Heroes Night Out - Family friendly environment and vet resources

Link: Heroes Night Out

Service Animals:

• K-9s for Warriors

Link: K9s For Warriors - Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

• TexVet - Service Dog Express

Link: Service Dog Express | TexVet

Business and Entrepreneurship:

• Texas Veterans Two-Step Entrepreneurship Program

Link:  Texas Veterans Two-Step to Entrepreneurship

• Veterans Resources for Business

Link: Business Information for Veterans

• Veterans Resources for Entrepreneurs

Link: SCORE Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs | SCORE

• Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

Link: Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program | U.S. Small Business Administration

Helpful Links:

• Notinregz military group chat - Discord group to connect with other military members

Link: https://discord.gg/FSQKBBFwkh 

• Wounded Warrior Veteran Support Registration

Link: Register for Veteran Support or Family Support | Join WWP | Wounded Warrior Project

• Warrior Care Network

Link: PTSD Treatment Centers for Veterans - VA Treatment Centers | WWP | Wounded Warrior Project

• Warrior WOD - Exercise and nutrition program for PTSD Veterans to reduce stress

        Link: WarriorWOD - Veterans’ Recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress

• Heroic Hearts Project - Psychedelic Programs for Veterans

        Link: Heroic Hearts Project: Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans with PTSD

• Texas Veterans Network - 300+ Vet resources and ways to connect

Link: Texas Veterans Network: Uniting 300+ Support Organizations

• Resources for Veterans of Foreign Wars

Link: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. - VFW

• Paralyzed Veterans of Texas Resources

Link: Disabled Veteran Resources Texas Military Resources

• Texas Veterans Network

Link: Texas Veterans Network | Airpower Foundation

• Operation Welcome Home- Workforce

Link: For Veterans :: Texas Operation Welcome Home

• Endeavors - Preventing Veteran Homelessness

Link: Veteran Services - Endeavors®

• Resources for Veterans

Link: Resources for all Veterans

• Free Legal Help for Civil Matters

Link: Free legal assistance for civil matters ⋆ Texas Veterans Commission

• Injured Veteran Housing

Link: Injured Veteran Adapted Housing in Texas | Helping those who served.

There’s alot more and if you find some you love please feel free to add them in the comments and I’ll review them! I know it can seem overwhelming but we’re all in this together.

Apes Together Strong