Resource Directory

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for El Paso-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 Austin-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.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Killeen, 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.

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Austin, 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.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving San Antonio, 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.

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

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Killeen veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Killeen 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 Killeen who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

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

The Texas Veterans Commission administers Texas-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Texas veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.

Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased Texas veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved San Antonio veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

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

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

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

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

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

Low-interest land, home, and home improvement loans exclusively for Texas veterans.