Brazoria County Veteran Resource Guide
Brazoria 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 | Sonya Broadway |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
sonyab@brazoria-county.com | (979) 864-1289 |
| CVSO | Kimberly Westbrook |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
kimberlyw@brazoria-county.com | (979) 864-1289 |
| CVSO | Jackie Johnston |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
jackiej@brazoria-county.com | (979) 864-1289 |
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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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 |
Food
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Houston Food Bank |
Food Bank for the Houston area |
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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 |
Transitioning to Civilian Life
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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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SER - Jobs for Progress |
In-depth, personalized Job training for transitioning veterans |
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Veteran Hiring |
Texas Parks & Wildlife works hard to hire vets! |
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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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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 available, most insurance and Medicaid taken. |
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Combined Arms - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
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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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Gulf Coast Center |
Local Mental Health Authority provides counseling, supportive services and medication managment to low income individuals |
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Gulf Coast Galveston |
An army of volutneers across Texas for the good of their fellow veterans. Help with peer support, and to fill unmet needs of their peers. |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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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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PTSD Foundation of America - Camp Hope |
Interim housing in Houston for Veterans and their families |
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PTSD Foundation of America - One on One PTSD Mentoring |
Faith Based one-on-one peer mentoring for PTSD, materials free for Veterans & Families. |
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PTSD Foundation of America - Warrior Group |
PTSD peer groups in Houston, |
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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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VA - Lake Jackson Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Lake Jackson, TX |
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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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Combined Arms - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
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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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Gulf Coast Center |
Local Mental Health Authority provides counseling, supportive services and medication managment to low income individuals |
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Gulf Coast Galveston |
An army of volutneers across Texas for the good of their fellow veterans. Help with peer support, and to fill unmet needs of their peers. |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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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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Neighborhood Centers, Inc. |
Senior, youth and family services |
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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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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
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Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
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NextOp |
Jobs and job training in the oil industry for OEF/OIF veterans. |
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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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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
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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 |
Social Opportunities
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Achilles International Houston |
Non-profit that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with all physically-challenged. FREE to join. |
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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
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Combined Arms - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
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Fleet Reserve Association - 159 - Houston |
Non-profit, represents Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. |
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Gulf Coast Galveston |
An army of volutneers across Texas for the good of their fellow veterans. Help with peer support, and to fill unmet needs of their peers. |
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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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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 advice and counsel at one of the clinics offered by the VLI at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center or at one of the community clinics. |
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Lone Star Legal Aid |
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 - Brazoria County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
Homelessness
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
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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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New Hope Housing |
Single occupancy homeless housing for men and women. |