Atascosa County Veteran Resource Guide
Atascosa County Veteran Resource Guide
TexVet's county guide is your roadmap to the local SMVF (Service Member, Veteran & Families) community. From VA Claims, to Mental Health, Social Groups & Events- TexVet's county guides highlight organizations that serve your county. Weather the home office is next door or across the state, if an organization outreaches to your county, they show up here!
Free VA Claims Assistance
Across Texas and in your county, trained, Free VA Claims personnel are waiting to help you navigate the VA Claims process.| CVSO | Sarah Gamboa |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
sarah.gamboa@atascosacounty.texas.gov | (830) 769-3251 |
Emergency Funds
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2-1-1 Help for all Texans |
State-wide resources for all Texans and veterans. Help areas from: mental/physical health, rent & utilities, and more. |
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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 clients. |
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Goodwill - San Antonio Veteran Resource Center |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |
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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. |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
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Salvation Army - San Antonio |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
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Meals for Vets |
Provides food for veterans under 60, that have served honorably, and have demonstrated need- across Texas. |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
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Salvation Army - San Antonio |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
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San Antonio Food Bank |
Largest Food Bank in San Antonio, also help applying for social services. |
Transitioning to Civilian Life
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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. |
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Military Warriors Support Foundation |
Housing, transportation, and financial mentoring for combat wounded veterans. Recreational outings, skill transitions, and transportation to medical appointments. |
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National Amputee Boxing Association |
Boxing for amputees, currently in San Antonio |
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Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
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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 |
Mental Health
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American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency Aid for active duty Military through Military Aide Societies such as AER. Referral to community partners to assist Veterans and Family Members with needs. |
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Ecumenical Center |
Provides free mental health to veterans and their families through the TV+FA Grant. |
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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. |
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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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MVPN - South Central Texas |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors San Antonio |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
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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. |
Youth, Family, & Caregivers
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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 clients. |
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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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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors San Antonio |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
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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. |
Find a Job
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Dress for Success - San Antonio |
Free career clothing for women. |
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
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TVLP - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
Start a Business
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PeopleFund Community Entrepreneur Workshops |
Educational workshops for entrepreneurs of small businesses or nonprofit organizations. |
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Veterans Business Outreach Centers |
Business training offioce just for veterans! Free, and through the Small Business Administration + UTRGV |
Transportation
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Alamo Call-A-Ride 4 Vets |
For honorably discharged veterans & their families across 13 counties surrounding San Antonio. Provides rides to medical appointments, grocery & pharmacy trips, and trips to social and religious events. |
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Military Warriors Support Foundation |
Housing, transportation, and financial mentoring for combat wounded veterans. Recreational outings, skill transitions, and transportation to medical appointments. |
Social Opportunities
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American Legion - Post 592 |
Active veteran organization in San Antonio. |
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Heroes Sports |
Recreational sports league for Veterans & their families in San Antonio, Texas. |
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MOAA - Alamo Chapter & Texas Council of Chapters |
Veteran Association of military officers. Offers camaraderie and legislative advocacy. |
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National Amputee Boxing Association |
Boxing for amputees, currently in San Antonio |
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The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
Legal
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
Homelessness
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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 clients. |
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Goodwill - San Antonio Veteran Resource Center |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |