Mental Health resources for veterans in Houston, Texas. Verified programs, contact info, and step-by-step help for 2026.
Houston (population 2,304,580) is one of the larger metros in Texas, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Houston is delivered through Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. This page lists verified mental health resources filtered to Houston, 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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Houston, TX veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Houston-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.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Houston, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.
Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Houston area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.
Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
These Texas programs are not based in Houston but accept residents.
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Houston 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.
Veterans in Houston are typically served by Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. 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.
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.
