Brazoria County Veteran Resource Guide
Brazoria County Veteran Resource Guide
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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 |
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Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
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Houston Food Bank |
Food Bank for the Houston area |
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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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America's Heroes at Work |
Dept of Labor training toolkit with tips on job search for Veterans and Transitioning Military |
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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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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) - Austin |
Resume Transition and Job search assistance for Transitioning Military,. |
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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. |
Housing assistance and vocational training for homeless Veterans & their families & those at risk of homelessness. |
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Career Gear: Houston |
Free business clothes for male veterans -Houston area. |
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Career Gear: San Antonio |
Free business clothes for male veterans- San Antonio area. |
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CareerOneStop |
Resume and employment website, MOS/MOC to resume help. |
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Caritas of Austin |
Homeless veteran help with rehousing, jobs, & food. |
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Centurion Military Alliance |
Provides individual resume writing at seminars across the state. |
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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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 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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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
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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 |
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 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. |
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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. |
Employment
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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 Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
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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Adaptive Training Foundation |
Empowers those with physical disabilities to transform their lives through exercise and community. |
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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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Aggie Veteran Network |
Social website for A&M students that are also veterans |
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Air Force Security Forces Association |
Professional Association of Former Air Force Security Forces |
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Air Force Sergeants Association 1066 |
Former Air Force Enlisted Personnel - Vet Association & Legislative Advocacy |
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Air Force Sergeants Association Division 4 |
Former Air Force Enlisted Personnel - Vet Association & Legislative Advocacy |
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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 needing financial assistance. |
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American Ex-Prisoners of War |
Veterans’ service organization advocating for former prisoners of war and their families |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
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. |