Bexar County Veteran Resource Guide
Bexar 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 | Karen Rolirad |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
vets@bexar.org | (210) 335-6775 |
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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American GI Forum - National Veterans Outreach Program |
Jobs help, homeless help, transportation help, emergency funds, weatherization for homes of veterans around El Paso. |
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American GI Forum - San Antonio |
Jobs help, homeless help, transportation help, emergency funds, weatherization for homes of veterans around San Antonio |
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Bexar County Assistance Program |
Emergency Rent and utility payments for Bexar County residents. |
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Catholic Charities - San Antonio |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
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Christian Assistance Ministries |
Faith Based Organization, provides bus passes, food, utility and prescription assistance. |
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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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Family Assistance Center - San Antonio |
Rent & Utility Payment. Income Tax Prep. Financial Counseling, Job referrals |
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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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Salvation Army - San Antonio |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
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SAMMinistries |
Homeless services in San Antonio, TX |
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The Agape Ministry, Inc |
Faith Based Organization- Emergency Food and Clothing, Homeless Services. No rent or utility assistance. |
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Catholic Charities - San Antonio |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
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Christian Assistance Ministries |
Faith Based Organization, provides bus passes, food, utility and prescription assistance. |
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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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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. |
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The Agape Ministry, Inc |
Faith Based Organization- Emergency Food and Clothing, Homeless Services. No rent or utility assistance. |
Transitioning to Civilian Life
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Career Gear: San Antonio |
Free business clothes for male veterans- San Antonio area. |
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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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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 and job placement in or outside of Microsoft. |
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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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MVPN - Bexar County |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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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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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
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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 |
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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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Center for Health Care Services |
Regional MHMR: Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
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Clarity Child Guidance Center |
Provides crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing therapy for children 3-17. |
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Combat Stress Recovery Program - Wounded Warrior Project |
Online mental health resources, and regional mental health wellness retreats. |
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Deborah's House |
In-Patient Alcohol recovery for Women Vets, Transition for Homeless Women Vets |
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Ecumenical Center |
Provides free mental health to veterans and their families through the TV+FA Grant. |
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Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc. |
County services- Children- Headstart, Parenting Education, Texas Workforce, Senior resources/services. |
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Grace After Fire - Table Talk: Color Me Camo |
Free peer support groups for female veterans in Houston, San Antonio, and San Marcos |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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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. |
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Starlite Recovery Center - LGBT+ Program |
For Profit Alcohol and drug recovery facility, Tricare accepted. LGBT+ specific program |
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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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The Pink Berets |
Free counseling for women veterans with a retreat and personalized development program. |
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VA - Balcones Heights Outpatient Clinic |
VA outpatient clinic in Balcones Heights |
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VA - Frank M. Tejeda VA Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in San Antonio |
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VA - South Texas Veterans Health Care System |
VA Hospital in San Antonio |
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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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Veteran Spouse Network |
Facilitating a community of support for veteran spouses |
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Warrior and Family Support Center |
Support for family members at BAMC |
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Wounded Warrior Project |
Mental health and VA claims assistance for veterans |
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WoVeN |
Free Peer Mentoring program for women veterans. |
Youth, Family, & Caregivers
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Catholic Charities - San Antonio |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
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Clarity Child Guidance Center |
Provides crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing therapy for children 3-17. |
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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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Family Assistance Center - San Antonio |
Rent & Utility Payment. Income Tax Prep. Financial Counseling, Job referrals |
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Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc. |
County services- Children- Headstart, Parenting Education, Texas Workforce, Senior resources/services. |
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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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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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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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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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Veteran Spouse Network |
Facilitating a community of support for veteran spouses |
Find a Job
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American GI Forum - National Veterans Outreach Program |
Jobs help, homeless help, transportation help, emergency funds, weatherization for homes of veterans around El Paso. |
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American GI Forum - San Antonio |
Jobs help, homeless help, transportation help, emergency funds, weatherization for homes of veterans around San Antonio |
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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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Professional Women's Veterans Coalition |
Job search & resume help for women veterans also a professional association of women veterans |
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Veterans Business Outreach Centers |
Business training offioce just for veterans! Free, and through the Small Business Administration + UTRGV |
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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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AUSA - Alamo Chapter Association of the US Army |
Legislative advocacy for Army Active and Veterans. |
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) | Social veteran's association around riding motorcycles. Holds a motorcycle related charity event every year. | |
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Heroes Sports |
Recreational sports league for Veterans & their families in San Antonio, Texas. |
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Korean War Veterans Association San Antonio Alamo Chapter #298 |
Connect with Korean War Veterans and supporters for information, advocacy, and camaraderie |
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Military Veterans for Christ |
Faith based veteran association |
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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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Professional Women's Veterans Coalition |
Job search & resume help for women veterans also a professional association of women veterans |
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - San Marcos |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
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RWB - Team Red, White, and Blue - San Antonio |
Meet local veterans in your area, and exercise with them |
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San Antonio Coalition for Veterans |
SACVF is a San Antonio area coalition of VSOs |
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South Texas Region Blinded Veterans Association |
Social and supportive organization for blinded veterans. Helps vets locate supportive services. |
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The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
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Women Veterans of San Antonio |
Social Group for San Antonio Women Veterans- Very Active |
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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) |
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Veterans Court - Bexar County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Homelessness
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American GI Forum - National Veterans Outreach Program |
Jobs help, homeless help, transportation help, emergency funds, weatherization for homes of veterans around El Paso. |
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American GI Forum - San Antonio |
Jobs help, homeless help, transportation help, emergency funds, weatherization for homes of veterans around San Antonio |
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CentroMed |
Primary healthcare for the homeless. |
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Deborah's House |
In-Patient Alcohol recovery for Women Vets, Transition for Homeless Women Vets |
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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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Family Assistance Center - San Antonio |
Rent & Utility Payment. Income Tax Prep. Financial Counseling, Job referrals |
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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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Goodwill - San Antonio Veteran Resource Center |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |
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GreenPath Financial Wellness |
For vets and their families, free credit counseling, debt counseling, personalized budget counseling, home pre-purchase counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, and bankruptcy counseling and education. Home foreclosure prevention. Also provides debt consolidation plans, which are not free. |
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SAMMinistries |
Homeless services in San Antonio, TX |
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The Agape Ministry, Inc |
Faith Based Organization- Emergency Food and Clothing, Homeless Services. No rent or utility assistance. |