Brazoria County Veteran Resource Guide
Brazoria County Veteran Resource Guide
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
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Jackie Johnston •
9798641289 •
jackiej@brazoria-county.com
Veterans County Service Officer
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Kimberly Westbrook •
979-864-1289 •
kimberlyw@brazoria-county.com
Veterans County Service Officer-Admn Asst
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Sonya Broadway •
979-864-1289 •
sonyab@brazoria-county.com
Veterans County Service Officer
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Heather Melton • 409-944-4437 • HeatherM@gulfcoastcenter.org
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. |
211 877-541-7905 |
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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. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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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 |
210-659-7756 |
Employment and 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! |
713-843-3700 |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
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Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
832-431-4471 |
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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. |
(512) 472-8591 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Transportation
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On the Road Lending |
For individuals with low credit scores, car loans for new/lightly used, fuel efficient and dependable cars, and personal financial coaching for the life of the loan. |
214-226-2542 |
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On the Road Lending - Disaster Mobility Program |
Auto loans for individuals affected by Hurricane Harvey, with up to one year deferred principal payment. |
214-226-2542 |
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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 |
210-659-7756 |
Social Groups
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Achilles International Houston |
Non-profit that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with all physically-challenged. FREE to join. |
408-230-0860 |
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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
713-843-3700 |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
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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. |
(409)944-4437 |
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The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
210-528-0534 |
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. |
713-333-VETS (8387) |
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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) |
844-400-8387 |
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Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
Provides free assistance with federal appeals for Veterans Claims & Discharge Upgrades to Veterans, their family members, and survivors. |
(888) 838-7727 |
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Veterans Court - Brazoria County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
979-864-2132 |
Medical
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
(888) 737-3112 |
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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. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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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 |
1-888-737-3112 |
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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. |
(409)944-4437 |
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HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 817-465-1001 |
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Neighborhood Centers, Inc. |
Senior, youth and family services |
713-667-9400 713-590-2327 |
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Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
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Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
713-626-7990 |
Women Veterans
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
(888) 737-3112 |
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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. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
|
|
Grace After Fire - Table Talk: Color Me Camo |
Free peer support groups for female veterans in Houston, San Antonio, and San Marcos |
1-888-737-3112 |
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Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
Military Transition
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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 |
210-659-7756 |
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SER - Jobs for Progress |
In-depth, personalized Job training for transitioning veterans |
713-773-6000 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Homeless
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
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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. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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New Hope Housing |
Single occupancy homeless housing for men and women. |
713-222-0290 |
All Programs
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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. |
211 877-541-7905 |
|
|
Achilles International Houston |
Non-profit that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with all physically-challenged. FREE to join. |
408-230-0860 |
|
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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
713-843-3700 |
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Alvin Community College |
Public Community College Education - Veteran Benefits |
281-756-3500 |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
(888) 737-3112 |
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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. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
|
|
Fleet Reserve Association - 159 - Houston |
Non-profit, represents Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. |
|
|
|
Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
832-431-4471 |
|
|
Grace After Fire - Table Talk: Color Me Camo |
Free peer support groups for female veterans in Houston, San Antonio, and San Marcos |
1-888-737-3112 |
|
|
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. |
(409)944-4437 |
|
|
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
 |
Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
(830) 992-3375 |
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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. |
713-333-VETS (8387) |
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Houston Food Bank |
Food Bank for the Houston area |
832-369-9390 |
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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) |
844-400-8387 |
|
|
Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 817-465-1001 |
|
|
Neighborhood Centers, Inc. |
Senior, youth and family services |
713-667-9400 713-590-2327 |
|
|
New Hope Housing |
Single occupancy homeless housing for men and women. |
713-222-0290 |
|
|
NextOp |
Jobs and job training in the oil industry for OEF/OIF veterans. |
|
|
|
On the Road Lending |
For individuals with low credit scores, car loans for new/lightly used, fuel efficient and dependable cars, and personal financial coaching for the life of the loan. |
214-226-2542 |
|
|
On the Road Lending - Disaster Mobility Program |
Auto loans for individuals affected by Hurricane Harvey, with up to one year deferred principal payment. |
214-226-2542 |
|
|
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 |
210-659-7756 |
|
|
Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
 |
Rockport Warriors United |
Faith-based org that offers fun free social events for Active Duty, honorably discharged Veterans, and their families. |
(361) 737-2682 |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
713-626-7990 |
|
|
SER - Jobs for Progress |
In-depth, personalized Job training for transitioning veterans |
713-773-6000 |
|
|
Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
 |
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
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The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
210-528-0534 |
|
|
TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
|
|
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
Provides free assistance with federal appeals for Veterans Claims & Discharge Upgrades to Veterans, their family members, and survivors. |
(888) 838-7727 |
|
|
Veterans Court - Brazoria County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
979-864-2132 |
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VETTED |
Provides short course in Management as well as help with placement in the Business Industry for transitioning Veterans. Small cohort in-person education. |
(512) 537-0838 |
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VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |