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Mental Health in Fort Worth (2026 Guide)

Mental Health resources for veterans in Fort Worth, Texas. Verified programs, contact info, and step-by-step help for 2026.

About mental health for veterans in Fort Worth

Fort Worth (population 918,915) is one of the larger metros in Texas, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Fort Worth is delivered through Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic. This page lists verified mental health resources filtered to Fort Worth, plus the broader Texas guide for help that is available statewide.

Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).

Texas is home to approximately 1.5 million veterans, and mental health support is one of the most important — and most underused — benefits available to them. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, or the stress of transitioning to civilian life, Texas veterans have access to free and low-cost care through the VA, Vet Centers, and programs the state itself runs. Texas runs one of the nation's largest state veteran mental health systems: the Military Veteran Peer Network puts trained veteran peers in communities across the state, and Texas Veterans + Family Alliance grants fund free counseling for veterans and their families in dozens of counties.

This guide explains every major mental health resource available to Texas veterans — federal and state — including what each program covers, who qualifies, and exactly who to call first. If you are in crisis right now, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7 — no VA enrollment required.

Mental Health resources in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Fort Worth area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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Crisis supportFort Worth VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Fort Worth, TX veterans.

CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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Crisis supportFort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Fort Worth, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Fort Worth Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Fort Worth-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.

Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

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Statewide mental health resources serving Fort Worth

These Texas programs are not based in Fort Worth but accept residents.

Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Dallas Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Dallas-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.

Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

Dallas, TX
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Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for San Antonio Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for San Antonio-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.

Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

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Crisis supportOlin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center (Temple)

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Killeen, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Killeen, TX
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportCorpus Christi VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Corpus Christi, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Corpus Christi, TX
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportEl Paso VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for El Paso, TX veterans.

CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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Crisis supportEl Paso VA Health Care System

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving El Paso, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

El Paso, TX
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Updated Sep 10, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can a veteran get mental health help in Fort Worth?

Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Fort Worth and the surrounding Texas area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Texas mental health guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.

What is the closest VA facility to Fort Worth?

Veterans in Fort Worth are typically served by Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.

Are these Fort Worth mental health resources free for veterans?

Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.

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