Resource Directory

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

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

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

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

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

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.

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Fort Worth, 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.

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

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Corpus Christi-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.

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

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

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

Free legal assistance for low-income veterans in Texas with civil legal issues and VA benefits claims.

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Houston, 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.

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

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

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected El Paso 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 Austin, TX. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

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

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

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Corpus Christi 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 San Antonio veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

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

Free civil legal help for Corpus Christi-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.

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

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.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Killeen-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.

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Austin, 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 Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in El Paso, TX. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free civil legal help for El Paso-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.