Resource Directory

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.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Killeen area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Corpus Christi area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to El Paso-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Fort Worth-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Fort Worth-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Austin-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for San Antonio area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Houston-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Houston veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Dallas, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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.

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.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Austin, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Free civil legal help for Austin-area veterans from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving Austin, TX. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Houston-area veterans from Lone Star Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving Houston, TX. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Killeen, TX. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Corpus Christi area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

American Legion Department of TX accredited service officer support for Corpus Christi-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Killeen area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Corpus Christi, TX. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Fort Worth veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless El Paso veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

American Legion Department of TX accredited service officer support for Killeen-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

If a Texas veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for Texas veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for Texas veterans who are homeless or at risk. Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Austin area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Austin veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Austin area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Dallas-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Dallas area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Dallas veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

American Legion Department of TX accredited service officer support for Dallas-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the San Antonio area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Antonio-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for San Antonio veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving San Antonio area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Houston-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Houston veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Houston who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Houston, TX. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Support services for military and veteran families in Texas including counseling, financial aid, and family programs.

Major VA medical center in Houston serving Southeast Texas veterans.

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.

VA health care system serving Texas veterans with medical, mental health, and specialty care services.

Employment and training services for Texas veterans including job placement and career counseling.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving El Paso, TX administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.