Resources for Active Duty and Transitioning Service Members
and their Families in Texas
The State of Texas welcomes and respects the nation's service members and their families and thanks you for your service. Texas has a wealth of services, assistance, fee waivers, and programs for you and your family. Whether you're just starting your military career or getting ready to transition back into civilian life, there's thousands of people ready to help you!
- Military One Source
- WorkInTexas.com
- Military COOL
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Texas Veterans Commission
- TVC Employment Services
Resources for Active Duty Military in Texas
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A Million Thanks |
Provides volunteer opportunity to help boost troop morale through mailers and care packages. |
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Acadia Healthcare |
Family counseling for active duty military. Tricare. |
Belton |
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Air Force Aide Education Grant |
Education Grants for children of active/retired Air Force personnel, Spouses of Active Air Force personnel, Surviving Spouses of Air... |
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Air Force Aide Society |
Provides Emergency Funds to Active Duty, Retired, and the families of deceased Air Force members. |
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Air Warrior Courage Foundation |
Formed by military aviators to care for our own, focusing on active duty, guard, reserve, retired military/families & ROTC cadets... |
Silver Spring |
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Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas |
Volunteer Opportunities making care packages for Deployed Troops |
Carollton |
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Amanecer Health Systems |
For-Profit Mental Health Services in El Paso, TX, for children, adolescents, and family. |
El Paso |
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Any Soldier |
Volunteer Opportunities- help fill wish lists of deployed soldiers. |
Fort Wayne |
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Armed Services YMCA |
Active Military- focused on junior enlisted, offers- childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer... |
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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) - Austin |
Resume Transition and Job search assistance for Transitioning Military,. |
Austin |
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Army Community Service – Financial Readiness Branch |
Active Military- counseling, volunteer opportunities, and referral for other needs. |
Fort Hood |
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Army Emergency Relief (AER) |
Active Military- Emergency Funds, Household goods, supportive services. Your first call for help for active duty members and families.... |
Fort Bliss |
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Army Substance Abuse Program |
Active military- non-alcohol substance abuse counseling. |
Ft. Knox |
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Army Substance Abuse Program | Fort Hood |
Active military- non-alcohol substance abuse counseling. |
Fort Hood |
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BBB Military Line® |
Financial Readiness classes for active military. Financial education online for all. |
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Be There- Peer Support Call Line |
Military call 844-357-7337 or Text 844-357-7337 to chat with a trained peer. |
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Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire |
For Profit Psychiatric Hospital, in-patient substance abuse and mental health treatment. |
Houston |
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BES Group & Associates Solutions Plus |
For-profit substance abuse counseling. |
Houston |
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Better Business Bureau Education Foundation |
Active Military Financial Counseling. How to buy a car/house, how to invest. Avoiding ID theft. |
San Antonio |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters - Abilene |
Volunteer Opportunities, Mentor a military kid! |
Abilene |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star |
Volunteer Opportunities, mentor a military kid! |
Irving |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas |
Volunteer Opportunities, Mentor a military kid! |
Austin |
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Bo's Place |
Grief Counseling free-of-charge for the public, veterans, military members, and their families. |
Houston |
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Camp Patriot |
Retreat for Individuals on Active Duty, or Retired Military with a disability rating from the VA. |
Libby |
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Cell Phones for Soldiers |
Donates cell phones to active duty soldiers. Donate your old phone by mail! |
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Child Care Aware |
Offers family counseling for active military families. Fee assistance available. |
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Combined Arms - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
Houston |
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
Houston |
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CORE Health Care |
For-profit brain trauma in-patient & out-patient care, support groups. |
Dripping Springs |
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Discounted or Free CHL for Vets |
Free or discounted Concealed Handgun License to active duty, recently discharged, and veterans. |
Austin |
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Dogs on Deployment |
Foster care for dogs who's owners are deployed |
Santee |
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Easter Seals - Central Texas, Veterans' Services |
Counseling, Peer Support, and Career Guidance for the Greater Austin Area |
Austin |
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El Paso Behavioral Health System - East |
Nonprofit mental health and substance abuse treatment for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Family Members. |
El Paso |
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El Paso Behavioral Health System - Northeast |
Nonprofit mental health and substance abuse treatment for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Family Members. |
El Paso |
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El Paso Behavioral Health System - Patriot Support Programs |
Nonprofit mental health and substance abuse treatment for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Family Members. |
El Paso |
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) |
Solicits employers to work with deployed military |
Austin |
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Fisher House Foundation |
Comfort home for families who's loved one is at a VA hospital or Military Medical Center. |
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Fort Bend Lawyers Care |
Civil Legal assistance (divorce, bankruptcy, bills) for low in come military and veterans. Also Legal Clinics |
Richmond |
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Fort Hood Behavioral Health |
Active military & military family behavioral health services |
Fort Hood |
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Gary Sinise Foundation |
Community celebrations of military and veterans, adaptive homes for severely injured veterans, tours of the WWII museum in New Orleans... |
Studio City |
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Goodwill - Veterans Outreach and Employment Services |
Job search help and emergency funds, also homelessness help |
Houston |
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Goodwill - Women Veterans Employment & Training Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
Houston |
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Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
Houston |
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Green Beret Foundation |
Family support for Green Beret/Special Forces who are wounded or ill. Caregiver support. Scholarships: for Special Forces veteran... |
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Green Oaks |
For-profit- psychiatric treatment facility, accepts tricare |
Dallas |
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Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet |
Foster for deployed military and homeless veterans' animals. |
Gatesville |
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Harris County Precinct 2 Veterans Services |
County VA claims specialist that files VA claims & resolves VA issues, referrals to other resources. |
Pasadena |
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HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
Burnet |
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HeartsApart |
Active & deploying military- provides portraits of the family. |
Dallas |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
Allen |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
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Hill Country MHDD |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
San Marcos |
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Hire a Hero |
Professional social networking for the employment of military and veterans |
Berkley |
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HOME (Helping Our Military Endure) |
Volunteer! Send mail and care packages to deployed military around the world. |
Houston |
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Hope for The Warriors |
Coordinated care and financial help for wounded warriors. Active job seeking help, and scholarships including wounded warrior spouses,... |
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Hope for The Warriors |
Coordinated care and financial help for wounded warriors. Active job seeking help, and scholarships including wounded warrior spouses,... |
Annandale |
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Hope for The Warriors |
Coordinated care and financial help for wounded warriors. Active job seeking help, and scholarships including wounded warrior spouses,... |
Houston |
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Hope for The Warriors |
Coordinated care and financial help for wounded warriors. Active job seeking help, and scholarships including wounded warrior spouses,... |
Fort Worth |
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Hope for The Warriors |
Coordinated care and financial help for wounded warriors. Active job seeking help, and scholarships including wounded warrior spouses,... |
Jacksonville |
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Hope for The Warriors |
Coordinated care and financial help for wounded warriors. Active job seeking help, and scholarships including wounded warrior spouses,... |
New York |
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Houston Bar Association Veterans Legal Initiative |
The program provides free legal advice and legal representation to U.S. veterans. Any veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran, can get... |
Houston |
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Houston Zoo Veteran Discount |
Half off the Houston Zoo for veterans and their families (total- 2 adults, 3 children) with valid military ID |
Houston |
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Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund |
Support/emergency funds for Surviving spouses and surviving children. Physical therapy and rehab for catastrophically injured military... |
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Licensing for Military, Veteran, and Military Spouse Engineers in Texas |
For Active Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans- some application fees waived, deadlines extended for Engineering licenses,... |
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Luke's Wings |
Free - Fly a Veteran to a hospital for required healthcare; Fly a Veteran’s immediate family to a Veteran’s... |
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Marine Parents |
Peer support/social networking for Marine Parents. |
Columbia |
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Marine Wounded Warrior Regiment |
Support for wounded Marines and their families |
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Military COOL- Military Skills to Civilian Professional Licenses |
The Military will help you translate your military job skills into civilian professional licenses! |
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Military License Benefits for Geoscientists |
For Active Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans- expedited processing, some fees waived, some deadlines extended, and reciprocal... |
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Military Order of the Purple Heart, Department of Texas |
The Military Order of the Purple Heart is unique among all veteran service organizations in that our membership is comprised entirely of... |
Dallas |
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Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Program |
Scholarship for active-duty spouses. |
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My Ride North Texas |
Coalition of organizations and volunteers to transport veterans around North Texas. |
Dallas |
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National Guard Psychological Health Program |
For active National Guard members, confidential counseling and referral. |
Austin |
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National Military Family Association |
Scholarships for military spouses. Supportive services for active military families. |
Alexandria |
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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society |
Emergency financial aide for active or retired Navy or Marine personnel, as well as surviving spouses and children. Scholarships for... |
Arlington |
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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - Corpus Christi |
Provides financial assistance & quick assist loans, emergency travel, disaster relief for retired Navy and Marine personnel, as well... |
Corpus Christi |
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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - Ft. Worth |
Provides financial assistance & quick assist loans, emergency travel, disaster relief for retired Navy and Marine personnel, as well... |
Naval Air Station/ Jrb |
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Navy SEAL Foundation |
Scholarships for military spouse and children of NSW service members, as well as for surviving children, tuition assistance for active-... |
Virginia Beach |
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NeuroRestorative Specialty Services |
For Profit - Therapy and rehabilitative services for TBI, including supportive & transitional living |
Tyler |
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New Leaf Services, LLC |
For Profit - Therapy for individuals and couples, for therapists there is clinical supervision and CEUs. |
Granbury |
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Operation Gratitude |
Volunteer and make carepackages for deployed military! |
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Operation Homefront |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Emergency... |
San Antonio |
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Operation Once in a Lifetime |
Range of services for active duty military, families, and veterans including granting veteran 'wishes,' computers for families with... |
Dallas |
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Operation Phantom Support |
Food pantry, free birthday cakes for active/vet kids, backpack + school supplies, Christmas toys, resale shop, car repairs, community... |
Killeen |
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless |
Services to the homeless of El Paso, transitional housing, mental and physical health. |
El Paso |
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OSD |
Video Games, systems, and monitors for deployed troops. |
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PEAK Behavioral Health Services |
For Profit mental health services. Substance abuse recovery services for active military. |
Santa Teresa |
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Pedal Against PTSD |
Cycle with fellow veterans and raise awareness of PTSD. Gives away bikes to qualified vets. |
Dallas |
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Private Security and Locksmith Exemptions in Texas |
Active Duty, Active Duty Spouses, and Veterans may be exempt from certain application and examination fees for occupational licenses in... |
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - Dallas |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
Fort Worth |
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - Fort Hood/Waco |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
Fort Hood |
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - Fort Hood/Waco |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
San Antonio |
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - San Marcos |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
Fort Hood |
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - San Marcos |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
San Antonio |
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Project Odyssey |
Retreats for wounded warriors, wounded warrior couples |
Washington |
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Project VIDA - Emergency Rent and Rapid Rehousing |
Rent,, Mortgage and Utility payment help, Foreclosure Prevention, and Rapid Rehousing for the homeless. |
El Paso |
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Ravens Grove Foundation for Healing |
Complementary healing modalities for trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with a focus on healing Post Traumatic Stress... |
Austin |
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re:Mind Depression & Bipolar Support |
Free support groups and resources for depression and bipolar. |
Houston |
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Real Warriors Campaign |
Info & resources for TBI |
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Recruit Veterans |
Employment recruitment of service-disabled veterans to the job market |
Cedar Park |
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Relocation Readiness Program |
For active duty Army families, assists in relocation help. |
Fort Hood |
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Rockwall County Helping Hands - Health Center |
Affordable healthcare for residents of Rockwall County. |
Rockwall |
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RWB - Team Red, White, and Blue - Dallas/Fort Worth |
Regular fitness activities, social gatherings, and community service events with other veterans. |
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Safe Place Austin |
Domestic & Sexual violence shelter in Austin. |
Austin |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
Houston |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
Spring |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
Katy |
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Service Dogs, Inc. |
Trains working service dogs for the Deaf or physically disabled- not PTSD or therapy dog. $50 application fee, no cost for dog. |
Dripping Springs |
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Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) |
Advocates for the rights of Women Veterans |
New York City |
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SHARP- US Army- Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response & Prevention |
Army sexual assault prevention program. Even if you are no longer in the military, if the person that assaulted you is, you can report,... |
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Small Business Development Center- UH Victoria |
No cost consulting , training, counseling & technical assistance to small businesses & startups. Specialized veteran programming... |
Victoria |
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Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) |
For active military, wounded warriors, transitioning military and their family. Counseling, family counseling, financial counseling |
Fort Hood |
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Soldiers' Angels |
Volunteer! Send care packages to deployed military |
San Antonio |
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Some Teacher and Educator Licensing fees waived |
Military, Veterans, and Active Duty Spouses that are teachers may be exempt from some TEA licensing fees. |
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South Plains College |
Community College in Levelland, TX, accepts Hazlewood & GI bill. |
Levelland |
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South Plains Food Bank |
Major food bank in the Lubbock area. Help applying for other benefits, referral to closer food banks if needed |
Lubbock |
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Spiritual Fitness Center |
Fort Hood Chaplain |
Killeen |
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SSVF - Honor Veterans Now |
Access to healthy, daily meals for veterans under age 60 and are struggling financially. |
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Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans |
Volunteer! Meet fellow veterans and help those in need in your community |
Copperas Cove |
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Starlite Recovery Center - LGBT+ Program |
For Profit Alcohol and drug recovery facility, Tricare accepted. LGBT+ specific program |
Center Point |
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military... |
Killeen |
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military... |
Wichita Falls |
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Steel Hope - Life Coaching Program |
Life coaching for veterans to help them meet their goals. |
Hurst |
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Tarleton State University |
Public University in Stephenville, TX. Accepts Hazlewood and GI bill. |
Stephenville |
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TAVV - Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans |
Association of Vietnam and other era wars/conflicts/operations who meet for camaraderie and to help their community. |
Austin |
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Texas 4-H Military |
Animal husbandry for military children |
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Texas A&M - San Antonio |
Public University in San Antonio, TX, accepts Hazlewood and GI bill |
San Antonio |
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Texas A&M Health Science Center |
To improve human health and quality of life across the state, around the nation, and throughout the world by achieving excellence in... |
Round Rock |
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Texas A&M Kingsville |
Public University in Kingsville, accepts Hazlewood, GI bill |
Kingsville |
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Texas A&M Scholarships for Military & Vets |
Scholarships available to veterans and active duty military at Texas A&M College Station |
College Station |
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Texas A&M University–Texarkana |
Public University in Texarkana, accepts Hazlewood, GI bill. |
Texarkana |
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Texas Board of Medical Examiners - Application Fee Exemption |
Texas Veterans, Active Military, and Active Military spouses may apply for licensure and testing fee waiver from the Texas Medical Board... |
Austin |
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Texas Board of Public Accountancy |
The Texas Accountancy Board will help Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans transfer their CPA licenses to Texas. |
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Texas Military Forces Museum |
Free military history museum located on Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. |
Austin |
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Texas Military Forces State Family Program |
Deployment readiness for Texas Military Forces families |
Austin |
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Texas Military Forces State Family Program |
Deployment readiness for Texas Military Forces families |
Weslaco |
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Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation |
Financial assistance through grants and interest-free loans for rent, utilities, car repair, and more. Eligibility restricted to Texas... |
Austin |
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Texas Southmost College |
Public Jr College. Accepts Hazlewood & GI bill. Offers Peer meetings for vet students. |
Brownsville |
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Texas State University - Veteran Alliance |
Veteran Organization for Public University in San Marcos, TX |
San Marcos |
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Texas Workforce Commission |
Texas Workforce Veteran Employment Liaisons work with veterans and transitioning military for success in the job search |
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The Care Package Project |
Volunteer! Send care packages to combat deployed Marines. Request a care package for your Marine. |
Columbia |
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The Caregiver Story Project |
Support for caregivers nationwide |
Kensington |
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The Texas Board of Optometry Welcomes Military and Spouses to Texas |
The Texas Optometry Board offers Fee waivers and reciprocal licensing to Active Military and Active Military Spouse Optometrists. |
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The Trauma and Resilience Center |
Specialized services for military service members, veterans, and their adult family members who are struggling with traumatic stress... |
Houston |
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The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley |
To assist student veterans, guardsmen, reservist, and military family members in the pursuit of educational goals. |
Edinburg |
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The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley |
To assist student veterans, guardsmen, reservist, and military family members in the pursuit of educational goals. |
Brownsville |
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The University of Texas at Arlington |
Public university in Arlington accepting Hazlewood and GI bill. |
Arlington |
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The Welcome Home Project |
Documentary highlighting the return home from deployment |
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The Xena Project |
Therapy, Equine Therapy and church for wounded warriors. West of Houston. |
beasley |
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Transfer Insurance Licenses to Texas |
The Texas Department of Insurance welcomes Military, Spouses, and transitioning military to Texas! If you are licensed as an Insurance... |
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Transfer your Architecture, Landscape, or Interior Design Certifications & Licenses to Texas |
Military, Veteran, and Active Duty Spouses may transfer their Architecture, Landscape Architect, and Interior Design Licenses &... |
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Transfer your Dental Hygienist's License to Texas |
Dential Hygienists who are: Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses may be able to transfer their dental licenses to Texas. |
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Transfer your Dentist's License to Texas |
Dentists who are: Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses may be able to transfer their dental licenses to Texas. |
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Transfer your Driver's License to Texas |
Texas has special exceptions for Military with expired an driver's license. |
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Transfer your HVAC, Electrician, Barber, Well Driller and more License to Texas! |
Texas welcomes Active Duty Military and Veterans to translate their MOS into professional Texas Licenses. |
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Transfer your Law License to Texas |
The Texas Bar welcomes Military Attorneys and Miltary Spouse Attorneys. |
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Transfer your Pharmacy or Pharmacy Tech license to Texas. |
Transfer your Pharmacy or Pharmacy Tech license to Texas. |
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Transfer your Plumbing License to Texas |
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will waive many fees, and accept certain military training for Military, Active Duty Spouses... |
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Transfer your Real Estate License to Texas |
The Texas Appraisers Licensing and Certification Board has provisions for active military members and military spouses to transfer or... |
Austin |
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Transfer your Residential or Commercial Appraiser License to Texas! |
The Texas Appraisers Licensing and Certification Board has provisions for active military members and military spouses to transfer or... |
Austin |
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Transfer your Veterinary license to Texas |
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will waive fees for Active Military and Active Military Spouses to gain licensure in... |
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Transgender American Veterans Association |
Provides VA claims & advocacy for transgendered veterans. |
Akron |
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Tutor.com for Military Families |
Free online tutoring for active military children |
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TVC - Career Advisement - San Angelo |
Help with resume development and jobs |
San Angelo |
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United Way of Lamar County |
Counseling program and financial counseling |
Paris |
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United Way of Texas |
Coalition of United Way organizations across Texas |
Austin |
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University of North Texas Health Science Center | Public university accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. | Fort Worth |
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USA Cares |
Emergency financial payments and financial counseling for OEF/OIF/Post 9/11 veterans and active duty |
Louisville |
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USO |
Provides morale support for deployed military |
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USO - South Texas |
Active military- Ball gowns for military events, food pantry, and hunting and fishing trips |
Corpus Christi |
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USO - South Texas |
Active military- Ball gowns for military events, food pantry, and hunting and fishing trips |
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VA - Center for Women Veterans |
VA center for women veterans, advises on policy for the equality of women veterans. Call line for women veterans |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
Houston |
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VBOC - Veteran Business Outreach Center - UT Arlington |
Business training offioce just for veterans! Free, and through the Small Business Administration + UTA |
Arlington |
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Veteran ID Card |
3 Different Cards- VA Health ID card, and State of Texas ID card. |
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Veteran Pardners Peer Support Center |
'One Stop' drop-in for peer support, job, and homelessness help. |
Whitney |
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Veterans Court - Dallas County |
Mental health and drug treatment court that provides an alternative to traditional criminal prosecution for eligible veterans. |
Dallas |
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Veterans Court - NTX Regional - Rockwall, Kaufman, Grayson, and Fannin |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Bonham |
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Veterans Court - NTX Regional - Rockwall, Kaufman, Grayson, and Fannin |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Denison |
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Veterans Court - NTX Regional - Rockwall, Kaufman, Grayson, and Fannin |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Kaufman |
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Veterans Court - NTX Regional - Rockwall, Kaufman, Grayson, and Fannin |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Rockwall |
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Veterans Court - Nueces County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Corpus Christi |
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Veterans Equine Partnership Program Restoration Ranch |
Equine Therapy for Veterans |
Bastrop |
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Veterans Non Profit |
Food and clothing pantry in El Paso for Veterans |
El Paso |
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Wharton County Veteran Service Office |
County Veteran Service Officers- Local experts in VA Claims and local area sources of help |
Wharton |
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Wings of Hope Equitherapy |
Equitherapy for veterans, active duty, and National Guard with ptsd or physical disabilities |
Cleburne |
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Women Veteran & Legacy Scholarship Program |
Scholarship for Female active military, Women Veterans, and the children of women veterans. |
Fort Lee |
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Yellow Ribbon Network |
For Active Military and veterans, provides single application for emergency funds help. |
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Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program |
DoD project to promote the wellness of National Guard and Reserve members |
Resources for Transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian Life
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Air Warrior Courage Foundation |
Formed by military aviators to care for our own, focusing on active duty, guard, reserve, retired military/families & ROTC cadets... |
Silver Spring |
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Allies in Service - Warrior Mentorship Program |
Serve our warriors and their families as they reintegrate back into our Dallas community. |
Dallas |
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Amanecer Health Systems |
For-Profit Mental Health Services in El Paso, TX, for children, adolescents, and family. |
El Paso |
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American Corporate Partners |
ACP aims to strengthen the connection between corporate America and post-9/11 veteran communities. |
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American Legion |
Legislative Advocacy, and Camaraderie for Veterans. Scholarships for nursing students, veteran children, and surviving children. |
Indianapolis |
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American Legion - Earl Graham Post 159 Bryan Texas |
Serves: Veterans Provides: Camaraderie |
Bryan |
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American Legion - George Johns - Post 447 |
Local American Legion Post in Round Rock, Texas |
Round Rock |
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AMVETS |
Help with VA claims National service officers (NSOs) accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
Houston |
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AMVETS |
Help with VA claims National service officers (NSOs) accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
San Antonio |
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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) - Austin |
Resume Transition and Job search assistance for Transitioning Military,. |
Austin |
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Bastrop County - Veterans Service Office |
Provides help to veterans with VA and state benefit claims. Multiple locations. |
Bastrop |
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Bo's Place |
Grief Counseling free-of-charge for the public, veterans, military members, and their families. |
Houston |
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Boots to Business |
Entrepreneurial training for Active and transitioning military and military spouses |
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Career and Recovery Resources Inc |
Provides Military personnel, Veterans and their families with the tools and support needed to achieve successful civilian careers and... |
Houston |
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Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. |
Housing assistance and vocational training for homeless Veterans & their families & those at risk of homelessness. |
Houston |
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Career Gear: Houston |
Free business clothes for male veterans -Houston area. |
Houston |
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Career Gear: San Antonio |
Free business clothes for male veterans- San Antonio area. |
San Antonio |
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CareerOneStop |
Resume and employment website, MOS/MOC to resume help. |
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Caritas of Austin - Supportive Services for Veterans |
Homeless veteran help with rehousing, jobs, & food. |
Austin |
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Centurion Military Alliance |
Provides individual resume writing at seminars across the state. |
New Braunfels |
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CLC, Inc. Financial Assistance |
Emergency Financial Assistance for Combat Veterans |
Fort Worth |
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Combined Arms - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
Houston |
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
Houston |
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Connected Warrior Foundation |
Free Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire for certain disabled veterans. Sailing and hiking retreats. |
Annapolis |
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Corporate Gray |
Helps corporate America translate military experience into careers. |
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CreatiVets |
Creative therapy trips: 3 weeks at the Art Institute of Chicago or a trip to Nashville to work on songwriting. |
Chicago |
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Denton County Veterans Coalition |
County-wide coalition assisting veterans with emergency financial services, housing assistance, career assessment, education,... |
Denton |
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Discounted or Free CHL for Vets |
Free or discounted Concealed Handgun License to active duty, recently discharged, and veterans. |
Austin |
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Easter Seals - Central Texas, Veterans' Services |
Counseling, Peer Support, and Career Guidance for the Greater Austin Area |
Austin |
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El Paso Behavioral Health System - Patriot Support Programs |
Nonprofit mental health and substance abuse treatment for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Family Members. |
El Paso |
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Ellis County - Veterans Services, Midlothian Office |
Provides help to Ellis County residents with VA and state benefit claims. Multiple locations. |
Waxahachie |
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Family Endeavors |
Homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing services to veterans at risk of becoming homeless, mental health & employment services.... |
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Forces to Flyers |
Military Veterans! If you have a pilot's license, you could get your commercial license for free |
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Gallant Few |
Military transition, peer groups, vocational training |
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Go Heroes |
Employment transition for injured military and veterans, equipment for first responders, funds for deserving nonprofits |
Forney |
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Goodfellow AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center |
Broad range of help for Guard, Reserve and Retirees. |
Goodfellow AFB |
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Goodwill - San Jacinto Job Connection |
Help for transitioning and homeless veterans. Create an action plan for housing and job search, help to implement it. |
Houston |
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Goodwill - South Texas Veteran Services |
Job development for military and veterans and surviving spouses, also work clothes. |
Corpus Christi |
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Goodwill - Veterans Outreach and Employment Services |
Job search help and emergency funds, also homelessness help |
Houston |
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Goodwill - Women Veterans Employment & Training Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
Houston |
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Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single... |
Houston |
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Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single... |
Conroe |
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Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
Houston |
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Goodwill Industries of Central Texas |
Job rehabilitation and placement, Operation Good Jobs program for veterans. Help for Heroes and Families provides rent assistance, job... |
Austin |
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Goodwill West Texas |
Job opportunities for those with barriers to employment. |
Abilene |
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Green Beret Foundation |
Family support for Green Beret/Special Forces who are wounded or ill. Caregiver support. Scholarships: for Special Forces veteran... |
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Green Doors |
Homelessness help, special program for vets,, emergency funds, & Food Pantry. Homelessness prevention programs only for current... |
Austin |
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Harris County Precinct 2 Veterans Services |
County VA claims specialist that files VA claims & resolves VA issues, referrals to other resources. |
Pasadena |
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Hays County - Transport To Audie Murphy |
Provides Transport to Audie Murphy Tues-Thurs |
San Marcos |
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Helmets to Hardhats |
Employment transition for military to employment & professional apprenticeships |
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Henderson County Veteran Service Officer |
Assist Veterans in filing for VA & state benefits and provides a connection to services. |
Athens |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
Allen |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
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Hill Country MHDD |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
San Marcos |
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Hire a Hero |
Professional social networking for the employment of military and veterans |
Berkley |
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Hire Veterans |
Website- job board for veterans |
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Hood & Somervell Counties - Veterans' Service Office |
Joint office for residents of Hood and Somervell Counties, assisting veterans with VA claims, survivor benefits, and more. Locations in... |
Granbury |
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Houston Bar Association Veterans Legal Initiative |
The program provides free legal advice and legal representation to U.S. veterans. Any veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran, can get... |
Houston |
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Hunt County Texas - Veterans Service Office |
Helps veterans and their families with federal and state benefits. |
Greenville |
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Huntsville Veterans Affairs Advisory Board |
Networking for veteran service officers in Walker County |
Huntsville |
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Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund |
Support/emergency funds for Surviving spouses and surviving children. Physical therapy and rehab for catastrophically injured military... |
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) |
Serves Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans, provides social gatherings, Legislation & Policy Advocacy, and Military Transition services... |
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Licensing for Military, Veteran, and Military Spouse Engineers in Texas |
For Active Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans- some application fees waived, deadlines extended for Engineering licenses,... |
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LMHA - Camino Real Community MHMR Center |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
Lytle |
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Luke's Wings |
Free - Fly a Veteran to a hospital for required healthcare; Fly a Veteran’s immediate family to a Veteran’s... |
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Merivis Foundation |
4 week Salesforce’s VetForce training for Vets, help with SalesForce jobs for vets |
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MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all... |
Bryan |
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MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all... |
Caldwell |
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Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) |
Microsoft provides transitioning service members and veterans of the U.S. military free training in a number of Microsoft certifications... |
Randolph AFB |
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Military COOL- Military Skills to Civilian Professional Licenses |
The Military will help you translate your military job skills into civilian professional licenses! |
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Military License Benefits for Geoscientists |
For Active Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans- expedited processing, some fees waived, some deadlines extended, and reciprocal... |
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Military Order of the Purple Heart, Department of Texas |
The Military Order of the Purple Heart is unique among all veteran service organizations in that our membership is comprised entirely of... |
Dallas |
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Military Warriors Support Foundation |
Housing, transportation, and financial mentoring for combat wounded veterans. Recreational outings, skill transitions, and... |
San Antonio |
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MVPN - Bexar County |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
San Antonio |
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National Amputee Boxing Association |
Boxing for amputees, currently in San Antonio |
San Antonio |
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National Parks Pass |
Serves Veterans, Active Military Provides Free National Parks Pass for permanently physically disabled individuals (including VA... |
Austin |
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National Veterans' Training Institute |
Technical tradeskills training for veterans |
Denver |
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Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
San Antonio |
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Operation Family Caregiver |
Support, training and coaching for military caregivers. |
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Operation Homefront |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Emergency... |
San Antonio |
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Operation Resilient Families |
Support and counseling for military transition |
Lubbock |
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Operation VetsHaven |
No cost assistance for PTSD or TBI |
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless |
Services to the homeless of El Paso, transitional housing, mental and physical health. |
El Paso |
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OSD |
Video Games, systems, and monitors for deployed troops. |
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PEAK Behavioral Health Services |
For Profit mental health services. Substance abuse recovery services for active military. |
Santa Teresa |
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Pedal Against PTSD |
Cycle with fellow veterans and raise awareness of PTSD. Gives away bikes to qualified vets. |
Dallas |
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Private Security and Locksmith Exemptions in Texas |
Active Duty, Active Duty Spouses, and Veterans may be exempt from certain application and examination fees for occupational licenses in... |
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Project VIDA - Emergency Rent and Rapid Rehousing |
Rent,, Mortgage and Utility payment help, Foreclosure Prevention, and Rapid Rehousing for the homeless. |
El Paso |
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Ravens Grove Foundation for Healing |
Complementary healing modalities for trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with a focus on healing Post Traumatic Stress... |
Austin |
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re:Mind Depression & Bipolar Support |
Free support groups and resources for depression and bipolar. |
Houston |
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Recruit Veterans |
Employment recruitment of service-disabled veterans to the job market |
Cedar Park |
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Rockwall County Helping Hands - Health Center |
Affordable healthcare for residents of Rockwall County. |
Rockwall |
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RWB - Team Red, White, and Blue - Dallas/Fort Worth |
Regular fitness activities, social gatherings, and community service events with other veterans. |
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Safe Place Austin |
Domestic & Sexual violence shelter in Austin. |
Austin |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
Houston |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
Spring |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
Katy |
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Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. |
In-Patient alcohol and drug recovery program for women veterans. |
Houston |
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SER - Jobs for Progress |
In-depth, personalized Job training for transitioning veterans |
Houston |
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Service Dogs, Inc. |
Trains working service dogs for the Deaf or physically disabled- not PTSD or therapy dog. $50 application fee, no cost for dog. |
Dripping Springs |
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Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) |
Advocates for the rights of Women Veterans |
New York City |
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SHARP- US Army- Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response & Prevention |
Army sexual assault prevention program. Even if you are no longer in the military, if the person that assaulted you is, you can report,... |
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Small Business Development Center- UH Victoria |
No cost consulting , training, counseling & technical assistance to small businesses & startups. Specialized veteran programming... |
Victoria |
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Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) |
For active military, wounded warriors, transitioning military and their family. Counseling, family counseling, financial counseling |
Fort Hood |
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Some Teacher and Educator Licensing fees waived |
Military, Veterans, and Active Duty Spouses that are teachers may be exempt from some TEA licensing fees. |
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South Plains College |
Community College in Levelland, TX, accepts Hazlewood & GI bill. |
Levelland |
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South Plains Food Bank |
Major food bank in the Lubbock area. Help applying for other benefits, referral to closer food banks if needed |
Lubbock |
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SSVF - Honor Veterans Now |
Access to healthy, daily meals for veterans under age 60 and are struggling financially. |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
Austin |
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Stand Beside Them |
Career & life coaching free to veterans. |
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Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans |
Volunteer! Meet fellow veterans and help those in need in your community |
Copperas Cove |
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military... |
Killeen |
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military... |
Wichita Falls |
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Steel Hope - Life Coaching Program |
Life coaching for veterans to help them meet their goals. |
Hurst |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families Baker Ripley |
Provides a variety of service for Veterans working to get acclimated to civillian life. |
Houston |
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TAOnline.com |
Jobs for transitioning military |
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Tarleton State University |
Public University in Stephenville, TX. Accepts Hazlewood and GI bill. |
Stephenville |
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Tarrant County - Veterans Services Office |
Provides help to Tarrant County residents with VA and state benefit claims. |
Ft. Worth |
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Tarrant County College (TCC) - Veterans Services | Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Also offers short-course technical programs. Multiple locations in Tarrant County. | Hurst |
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Tarrant County College (TCC) - Veterans Services | Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Also offers short-course technical programs. Multiple locations in Tarrant County. | Fort Worth |
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Tarrant County College (TCC) - Veterans Services | Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Also offers short-course technical programs. Multiple locations in Tarrant County. | Arlington |
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TAVV - Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans |
Association of Vietnam and other era wars/conflicts/operations who meet for camaraderie and to help their community. |
Austin |
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Texas 4-H Military |
Animal husbandry for military children |
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Texas A&M - San Antonio |
Public University in San Antonio, TX, accepts Hazlewood and GI bill |
San Antonio |
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Texas A&M Health Science Center |
To improve human health and quality of life across the state, around the nation, and throughout the world by achieving excellence in... |
Round Rock |
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Texas A&M Kingsville |
Public University in Kingsville, accepts Hazlewood, GI bill |
Kingsville |
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Texas A&M University–Texarkana |
Public University in Texarkana, accepts Hazlewood, GI bill. |
Texarkana |
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Texas Board of Medical Examiners - Application Fee Exemption |
Texas Veterans, Active Military, and Active Military spouses may apply for licensure and testing fee waiver from the Texas Medical Board... |
Austin |
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Texas Board of Public Accountancy |
The Texas Accountancy Board will help Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans transfer their CPA licenses to Texas. |
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Texas Driver Licenses for Veterans |
Provide DD214 to add 'veteran' to your Texas Driver License at renewal. No extra cost; only renewal fee. Fee is waived if 60% or greater... |
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Texas Military Forces Museum |
Free military history museum located on Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. |
Austin |
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Veteran Hiring |
Texas Parks & Wildlife works hard to hire vets! |
Austin |
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
Austin |
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Texas State University - Veteran Alliance |
Veteran Organization for Public University in San Marcos, TX |
San Marcos |
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Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment Services |
One on one employment and military transition help |
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Texas Veterans Commission Women's Program |
VA claims for women veterans, MST, builds women veteran communities. |
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Texas Workforce Commission |
Texas Workforce Veteran Employment Liaisons work with veterans and transitioning military for success in the job search |
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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) - Skills for Veterans |
Employer-focused state program to address the training needs of post-9/11 veterans returning home and entering the Texas workforce. |
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The Army Scholarship Foundation |
Scholarships for families or caregivers of Army veterans, active duty military, Guard and Reserve, and children of any of the above. |
Dallas |
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The Caregiver Story Project |
Support for caregivers nationwide |
Kensington |
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The Texas Board of Optometry Welcomes Military and Spouses to Texas |
The Texas Optometry Board offers Fee waivers and reciprocal licensing to Active Military and Active Military Spouse Optometrists. |
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The Trauma and Resilience Center |
Specialized services for military service members, veterans, and their adult family members who are struggling with traumatic stress... |
Houston |
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The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley |
To assist student veterans, guardsmen, reservist, and military family members in the pursuit of educational goals. |
Edinburg |
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The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley |
To assist student veterans, guardsmen, reservist, and military family members in the pursuit of educational goals. |
Brownsville |
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The University of Texas at Arlington |
Public university in Arlington accepting Hazlewood and GI bill. |
Arlington |
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The Welcome Home Project |
Documentary highlighting the return home from deployment |
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The Xena Project |
Therapy, Equine Therapy and church for wounded warriors. West of Houston. |
beasley |
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Train a Dog - Save a Warrior |
Helps veterans train shelter dogs as service dogs, family dogs may also be used if they are eligible |
San Antonio |
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Transfer Insurance Licenses to Texas |
The Texas Department of Insurance welcomes Military, Spouses, and transitioning military to Texas! If you are licensed as an Insurance... |
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Transfer your Architecture, Landscape, or Interior Design Certifications & Licenses to Texas |
Military, Veteran, and Active Duty Spouses may transfer their Architecture, Landscape Architect, and Interior Design Licenses &... |
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Transfer your Dental Hygienist's License to Texas |
Dential Hygienists who are: Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses may be able to transfer their dental licenses to Texas. |
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Transfer your Dentist's License to Texas |
Dentists who are: Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses may be able to transfer their dental licenses to Texas. |
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Transfer your HVAC, Electrician, Barber, Well Driller and more License to Texas! |
Texas welcomes Active Duty Military and Veterans to translate their MOS into professional Texas Licenses. |
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Transfer your Pharmacy or Pharmacy Tech license to Texas. |
Transfer your Pharmacy or Pharmacy Tech license to Texas. |
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Transfer your Plumbing License to Texas |
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will waive many fees, and accept certain military training for Military, Active Duty Spouses... |
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Transfer your Veterinary license to Texas |
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will waive fees for Active Military and Active Military Spouses to gain licensure in... |
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Transgender American Veterans Association |
Provides VA claims & advocacy for transgendered veterans. |
Akron |
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Transition-Plus |
Peer Meetings, Referrals to agencies that can help. |
League City |
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Transitioning Veteran |
Information and referral for transitioning military |
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Travis County Veterans Service Office |
Help with VA claims, referral to other local groups for more help |
Austin |
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TVC - Career Advisement - San Angelo |
Help with resume development and jobs |
San Angelo |
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TVC - VA Claims Representatives |
VA disability claims workers embedded in the VA locations across the state |
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TVLP - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
Round Rock |
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TVLP - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
San Antonio |
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U.S. Department of Labor |
Job Search and Career Research information. |
Austin |
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Union Gospel Mission - Veterans Program |
Transitional living program for single male veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. |
Dallas |
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United Way of Lamar County |
Counseling program and financial counseling |
Paris |
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United Way of Texas |
Coalition of United Way organizations across Texas |
Austin |
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University of North Texas |
Public university accepting Hazlewood and GI Bill. Also has a Student Veteran Services Office and a range of transition assistance for... |
Denton |
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University of North Texas Health Science Center | Public university accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. | Fort Worth |
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USAJOBS |
Federal Jobs database |
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USO Pathfinder Program |
Provides one-o-one assistance tailored to Service Members, Veterans, and their Families |
San Antonio |
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VA - Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinics |
VA Outpatient Clinic in Abilene |
Abilene |
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VA - Center for Women Veterans |
VA center for women veterans, advises on policy for the equality of women veterans. Call line for women veterans |
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VA - OEF/OIF/OND |
Toll Free line and website that provides information about?health care, dental care, education, housing, life insurance and other... |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
Houston |
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VA - Vet Center - Lubbock |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
Lubbock |
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VA Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization |
Helps veteran-owned businesses be listed for VA contracting offers. |
Washington |
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VBOC - Veteran Business Outreach Center - UT Arlington |
Business training offioce just for veterans! Free, and through the Small Business Administration + UTA |
Arlington |
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VCSO - Harris County Veterans Services |
County VA claims specialist that files VA claims & resolves VA issues. Can help one time with rent, utilities. |
Houston |
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VCSO - Veteran's Services Office- Dallas |
Help with VA Claims and connections to local groups for help |
Dallas |
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Vet Courts - Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP) |
Free Legal help for justice-involved veterans. |
Austin |
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Veteran ID Card |
3 Different Cards- VA Health ID card, and State of Texas ID card. |
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Veteran Pardners Peer Support Center |
'One Stop' drop-in for peer support, job, and homelessness help. |
Whitney |
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Veteran Talent Exchange - 100,000 Jobs Mission |
Job listings for veterans. |
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Veterans Benefits Administration |
VBA: oversees: VA Home Loans, Education services, and Voc. Rehab |
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Veterans Court - Collin County |
Provides alternative to traditional criminal prosecution and treatment to combat veterans whose injuries resulted in offenses. |
Plano |
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Veterans Court - Smith County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Tyler |
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Veterans Equine Partnership Program Restoration Ranch |
Equine Therapy for Veterans |
Bastrop |
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Veterans Non Profit |
Food and clothing pantry in El Paso for Veterans |
El Paso |
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VetForce - SalesForce training for Veterans |
Get 'Salesforce' certified with VetForce free training |
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VetFran |
Offers franchise opportunities portal owned and operated by the International Franchise Association on behalf of its members. This site... |
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VetStar |
Serving those who served. VetStar offers peer networking, supportive services, and mental health resources for veteran families in 30... |
Lubbock |
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VetSuccess on Campus |
Maximize your Post 9/11 GI Bill with help from the VetSuccess Coordinator |
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VFW - Post 10376 Marble Falls Post |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
Marble Falls |
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Wharton County Veteran Service Office |
County Veteran Service Officers- Local experts in VA Claims and local area sources of help |
Wharton |
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Wichita County Veterans' Office |
County Veteran Service Officer- assists with VA claims |
Wichita |
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Women Veterans of West Texas |
Facebook and in-person support group for women veterans living in West Texas. |
Abiline |
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Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent |
Employment help for all, specialized program for veterans |
Victoria |
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Worklife Institute |
Job search help, career training for veterans and all military |
Houston |
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Worklife Institute, Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and employment assistance. |
Houston |
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Yellow Ribbon Network |
For Active Military and veterans, provides single application for emergency funds help. |
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Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program |
DoD project to promote the wellness of National Guard and Reserve members |
Mental Health Resources for Active Duty Military Families
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Abilene Vet Center |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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Acadia Healthcare |
Family counseling for active duty military. Tricare. |
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Alex's Heart |
Art for the mind, classes for military, vets, and families. |
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Amanecer Health Systems |
For-Profit Mental Health Services in El Paso, TX, for children, adolescents, and family. |
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Army Community Service – Financial Readiness Branch |
Active Military- counseling, volunteer opportunities, and referral for other needs. |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters - Abilene |
Volunteer Opportunities, Mentor a military kid! |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star |
Volunteer Opportunities, mentor a military kid! |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas |
Volunteer Opportunities, Mentor a military kid! |
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Bo's Place |
Grief Counseling free-of-charge for the public, veterans, military members, and their families. |
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Brazoria County Counseling Center, Inc. |
For Profit- Mental Health Counseling, Tele-mental health available. Private pay fee $100 to start, $75/session ongoing. Sliding scale... |
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Child Care Aware |
Offers family counseling for active military families. Fee assistance available. |
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Clarity Child Guidance Center |
Provides crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing therapy for children 3-17. |
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Early Childhood Intervention |
For children with genetic and beginning of life disorders. |
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El Paso Child Guidance Center |
Nonprofit mental health services for children and parents in El Paso. |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH... |
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Family Promise of Collin County |
Housing for homeless families up to 90 days in partnership with Collin County religious congregations. |
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Feed My Sheep |
Feed My Sheep is a Temple, Texas faith-based ministry for the homeless and needy of our community. |
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Fort Hood Behavioral Health |
Active military & military family behavioral health services |
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Give An Hour |
Mental Health Counseling for Service members, veterans, and families. |
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Healing Heroes Network |
Free tablets for veterans with PTSD Emergency funds for returning veterans with combat wounds |
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Hill Country MHDD |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
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LMHA - Spindletop Center |
Regional MHMR: Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify... |
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Military Caregiver Telehealth Initiative UTHSA |
For Caregivers: Up to 12 no-cost weekly counseling sessions online (secure), must be TX resident. |
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Military Impacted Schools Association |
Online resource for schools that have a high military/mobile population. Also for parents of school-age military children. |
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Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) |
for Pre-K to 12th grade military children, helps provide continuity across schools/moves. |
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National Association of Child Care |
Certification body for child care, advice on choosing child care |
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Neighborhood Centers, Inc. |
Senior, youth and family services |
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New Leaf Services, LLC |
For Profit - Therapy for individuals and couples, for therapists there is clinical supervision and CEUs. |
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Operation Resilient Families |
Support and counseling for military transition |
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Parenting for Service Members & Veterans |
Free online parenting course for veterans and military- covers parenting skills, deployment and transition. |
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Pastoral Counseling Center |
Faith-based counseling for veterans and families in the Dallas area. Sliding scale/reduced cost. 20 locations in North Texas. |
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PEAK Behavioral Health Services |
For Profit mental health services. Substance abuse recovery services for active military. |
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Project VIDA - Naftzger |
Behavioral health, Primary Care, offered with regular primary care at the same clinic. Sliding scale for the uninsured. |
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R.O.C.K. Horses for Heroes |
Physical therapy and emotional healing through working with horses, special programs for: all veterans, women veterans, and children of... |
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re:Mind Depression & Bipolar Support |
Free support groups and resources for depression and bipolar. |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
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Sesame Workshop |
Educational programming for children, adults, and professionals connected with the military. |
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Shiloh Place |
Assistance for all single mothers with housing, childcare, and tuition assistance for up to two years. |
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Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) |
For active military, wounded warriors, transitioning military and their family. Counseling, family counseling, financial counseling |
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STARRY Counseling - Round Rock |
Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
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STARRY Counseling - Temple |
Free child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention. |
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STARRY Counseling - Waco |
Free child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military... |
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STARRY Counseling – McKinney |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military... |
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STARRY Counseling – Wichita Falls |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military... |
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Stay the Course Veteran Services |
Counseling for individuals, couples, families, and children. At least first six sessions free, after that sliding scale from $10-$70/... |
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Texas 4-H Military |
Animal husbandry for military children |
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Texas Center Point Veterans Services |
Counseling (for individuals, families, and groups), job training, and financial assistance. |
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Texas Military Forces State Family Program |
Deployment readiness for Texas Military Forces families |
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Texas Runaway Hotline |
Hotline for Teens and Children 1-800-989-6884 ... |
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The Comfort Crew for Military Kids |
Kits for children of veterans to integrate the military family experience. Includes Cuzzie bear, journal, and dvd. |
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United Way of Lamar County |
Counseling program and financial counseling |
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USO |
Provides morale support for deployed military |
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VA - Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinics |
VA Outpatient Clinic in Abilene |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - 3B RCS South Central Regional Office |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Amarillo |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Arlington |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Austin |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Corpus Christi |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Dallas |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Dallas County - Mesquite |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Fort Worth |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Harris County |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Houston |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Jefferson County - Beaumont |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Killeen Heights |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Laredo |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Lubbock |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - McAllen |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Midland |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - San Antonio NE |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - San Antonio NW |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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Vet Center Call Line |
1-877-WAR-VETS is a free 24/7 call line for veterans and family members facing stress and in need of someone to talk to. |
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Vet Kids-Military Kids Boot Camp |
Fun, free events for Victoria area veterans' children and grandchildren. |
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Veteran Couples Connect (VCC) |
This program is no longer active and is currently seeking grant funding to continue. |
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Veteran Spouse Network |
The Veteran Spouse Network faclitates a statewide network for veteran spouses as they build a community of support. |
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Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) |
Offers online and in-person peer support group programming for the spouses and committed partners of veterans. |
Texas State License policies for Active Duty & Transitioning Military in Texas
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Discounted or Free CHL for Vets |
Free or discounted Concealed Handgun License to active duty, recently discharged, and veterans. |
Austin |
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Forces to Flyers |
Military Veterans! If you have a pilot's license, you could get your commercial license for free |
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How to use the GI Bill to pay for Professional Licensure |
Use your GI BIll/Forever GI Bill to help cover professional licensure exams! |
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Licensing for Military, Veteran, and Military Spouse Engineers in Texas |
For Active Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans- some application fees waived, deadlines extended for Engineering licenses,... |
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Military COOL- Military Skills to Civilian Professional Licenses |
The Military will help you translate your military job skills into civilian professional licenses! |
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Some Teacher and Educator Licensing fees waived |
Military, Veterans, and Active Duty Spouses that are teachers may be exempt from some TEA licensing fees. |
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Texas Board of Medical Examiners - Application Fee Exemption |
Texas Veterans, Active Military, and Active Military spouses may apply for licensure and testing fee waiver from the Texas Medical Board... |
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Texas Board of Public Accountancy |
The Texas Accountancy Board will help Military, Military Spouses, and Veterans transfer their CPA licenses to Texas. |
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
Austin |
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The Texas Board of Optometry Welcomes Military and Spouses to Texas |
The Texas Optometry Board offers Fee waivers and reciprocal licensing to Active Military and Active Military Spouse Optometrists. |
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Transfer Insurance Licenses to Texas |
The Texas Department of Insurance welcomes Military, Spouses, and transitioning military to Texas! If you are licensed as an Insurance... |
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Transfer your Architecture, Landscape, or Interior Design Certifications & Licenses to Texas |
Military, Veteran, and Active Duty Spouses may transfer their Architecture, Landscape Architect, and Interior Design Licenses &... |
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Transfer your Dental Hygienist's License to Texas |
Dential Hygienists who are: Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses may be able to transfer their dental licenses to Texas. |
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Transfer your Dentist's License to Texas |
Dentists who are: Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses may be able to transfer their dental licenses to Texas. |
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Transfer your Driver's License to Texas |
Texas has special exceptions for Military with expired an driver's license. |
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Transfer your HVAC, Electrician, Barber, Well Driller and more License to Texas! |
Texas welcomes Active Duty Military and Veterans to translate their MOS into professional Texas Licenses. |
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Transfer your Law License to Texas |
The Texas Bar welcomes Military Attorneys and Miltary Spouse Attorneys. |
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Transfer your Nursing License to Texas |
The Texas Board of Nursing supports Active Duty Nurses and Active Spouse Nurses through several programs. |
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Transfer your Pharmacy or Pharmacy Tech license to Texas. |
Transfer your Pharmacy or Pharmacy Tech license to Texas. |
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Transfer your Physical or Occupational Therapy License to Texas |
Military, Military Spouse and Veterans can transfer their Physical and Occupational Therapy licenses to Texas |
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Transfer your Plumbing License to Texas |
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will waive many fees, and accept certain military training for Military, Active Duty Spouses... |
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Transfer your Real Estate License to Texas |
The Texas Appraisers Licensing and Certification Board has provisions for active military members and military spouses to transfer or... |
Austin |
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Transfer your Residential or Commercial Appraiser License to Texas! |
The Texas Appraisers Licensing and Certification Board has provisions for active military members and military spouses to transfer or... |
Austin |
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Transfer your Veterinary license to Texas |
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will waive fees for Active Military and Active Military Spouses to gain licensure in... |