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Burnet County Veteran Resource Guide
Burnet County Veteran Resource Guide
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help.
- Jaime Cervantez • 830-305-1882 • jaime.cervantez@bbtrails.org
Homeless
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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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Green Doors |
Homelessness help, special program for vets - homelessness and emergency funds. Homelessness prevention programs only for current Green Doors residents. |
512-469-9130 1-866-412-6591 |
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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American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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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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Green Doors |
Homelessness help, special program for vets - homelessness and emergency funds. Homelessness prevention programs only for current Green Doors residents. |
512-469-9130 1-866-412-6591 |
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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 |
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) |
1-888-988-9996 |
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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 |
Social Groups
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Fleet Reserve Association - 201- Austin |
Non-profit, represents Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. |
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Greater Austin Council of the Navy League |
Veteran Association that supports Navy ROTC and JROTC, supports Sea Services |
512-593-1422 |
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Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
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The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
832-390-1247 |
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VFW - Post 10376 Marble Falls Post |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
830-693-2261 |
Employment and Business
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BIGAUSTIN |
BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. |
512-928-8010 |
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Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
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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 |
Medical
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American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
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Austin Clubhouse |
'Club house' to support living with mental illness, back to school/work programs & support groups. |
512-925-5877 |
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Bluebonnet Trails Community Services |
Regional MHMR: Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
830-305-1882 |
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Capital Area Counseling |
Low-cost, no session limit therapy for all members of the pubilc |
(512) 302-1000 x100 |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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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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HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
512-656-7698 |
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Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
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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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Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
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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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R.O.C.K. Horses for Heroes |
Physical therapy and emotional healing through working with horses, special programs for: all veterans, women veterans, and children of active military. |
512-930-7625 x311 |
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Service Dogs, Inc. |
Trains working service dogs for the Deaf or physically disabled- not PTSD or therapy dog. $50 application fee, no cost for dog. |
512-891-9090 |
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STARRY Counseling - Round Rock |
Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
512-388-8290 800-440-9789 |
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military families. |
54-213-2035 800-440-9789 |
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Survivor Outreach Services |
Services for surviving spouses and family |
254-288-3655 855-707-2769 |
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The Aloe Foundation |
Comes to your site to provide massages for veterans. |
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Transitions: Horses and Heroes |
Equine-assisted therapy for veterans |
512 -576-7199 512-484-8480 |
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V.E.T.S. [Veterans Equine Training Services] |
Equine therapy for Veterans |
512-297-1375 |
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VA - Austin Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic Austin |
512-823-4000 800-423-2111 |
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VA - Cedar Park Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) |
VA Outpatient Clinic in Cedar Park |
512-219-2340 |
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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System |
Central Texas VA system |
In Temple: 254-778-4811 Outside Temple: 1-800-423-2111 opt 5 After Hours: 1-800-423-2111 opt 4 |
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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Blind Rehabilitation |
VA-provided training for visually impaired and blind veterans. Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation/Mobility, Living Skills, Manual Skills and Computer Access training |
254-297-3649 Ext. 53649 254-297-3123 Ext. 53123 |
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VA - Waco VA Medical Center |
VA Healthcare center Waco |
254-752-6581 800-423-2111 |
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VA - Women's Trauma Recovery Center in Temple |
7 week inpatient recovery program for MST |
254-743-1711 |
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Veterans Comfort Zone |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
|
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Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
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YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, sliding scale (typically $10-$30) one-on-one counseling, youth, and caregiver counseling |
512-326-1222 |
Transportation
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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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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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 |
 |
VETRIDES |
Rides for veterans & their families in Burnet, Llano, & Lampasas Counties. Transportation to and from VA hospitals, clinics, veteran's services offices, pharmacies, grocery, and retail stores. |
830-613-9982 |
Women Veterans
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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 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
|
|
R.O.C.K. Horses for Heroes |
Physical therapy and emotional healing through working with horses, special programs for: all veterans, women veterans, and children of active military. |
512-930-7625 x311 |
|
|
VA - Women's Trauma Recovery Center in Temple |
7 week inpatient recovery program for MST |
254-743-1711 |
|
|
Veterans Comfort Zone |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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 |
|
|
American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
|
|
Austin Clubhouse |
'Club house' to support living with mental illness, back to school/work programs & support groups. |
512-925-5877 |
|
|
BIGAUSTIN |
BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. |
512-928-8010 |
|
|
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services |
Regional MHMR: Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
830-305-1882 |
|
|
Capital Area Counseling |
Low-cost, no session limit therapy for all members of the pubilc |
(512) 302-1000 x100 |
 |
Capital Area Food Bank |
Austin Area Food Bank. |
877-541-7905 |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
|
|
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 - 201- Austin |
Non-profit, represents Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. |
|
|
|
Greater Austin Council of the Navy League |
Veteran Association that supports Navy ROTC and JROTC, supports Sea Services |
512-593-1422 |
|
|
Green Doors |
Homelessness help, special program for vets - homelessness and emergency funds. Homelessness prevention programs only for current Green Doors residents. |
512-469-9130 1-866-412-6591 |
|
|
HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
512-656-7698 |
|
|
Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
|
|
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
 |
Honor Flight Austin |
Free 2-Day trip for WWII and Vietnam veterans to DC. |
1-888-530-8880 |
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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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|
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 |
|
|
Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
|
|
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 Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - Fort Hood/Waco |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
866-251-7252 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
|
|
R.O.C.K. Horses for Heroes |
Physical therapy and emotional healing through working with horses, special programs for: all veterans, women veterans, and children of active military. |
512-930-7625 x311 |
|
|
Service Dogs, Inc. |
Trains working service dogs for the Deaf or physically disabled- not PTSD or therapy dog. $50 application fee, no cost for dog. |
512-891-9090 |
|
|
STARRY Counseling - Round Rock |
Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
512-388-8290 800-440-9789 |
|
|
STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military families. |
54-213-2035 800-440-9789 |
|
|
Survivor Outreach Services |
Services for surviving spouses and family |
254-288-3655 855-707-2769 |
|
|
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) |
1-888-988-9996 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
The Aloe Foundation |
Comes to your site to provide massages for veterans. |
|
|
|
The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
832-390-1247 |
|
|
Transitions: Horses and Heroes |
Equine-assisted therapy for veterans |
512 -576-7199 512-484-8480 |
|
|
TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
|
|
V.E.T.S. [Veterans Equine Training Services] |
Equine therapy for Veterans |
512-297-1375 |
|
|
VA - Austin Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic Austin |
512-823-4000 800-423-2111 |
|
|
VA - Cedar Park Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) |
VA Outpatient Clinic in Cedar Park |
512-219-2340 |
|
|
VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System |
Central Texas VA system |
In Temple: 254-778-4811 Outside Temple: 1-800-423-2111 opt 5 After Hours: 1-800-423-2111 opt 4 |
|
|
VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Blind Rehabilitation |
VA-provided training for visually impaired and blind veterans. Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation/Mobility, Living Skills, Manual Skills and Computer Access training |
254-297-3649 Ext. 53649 254-297-3123 Ext. 53123 |
|
|
VA - Waco VA Medical Center |
VA Healthcare center Waco |
254-752-6581 800-423-2111 |
|
|
VA - Women's Trauma Recovery Center in Temple |
7 week inpatient recovery program for MST |
254-743-1711 |
|
|
Veterans Comfort Zone |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
VETRIDES |
Rides for veterans & their families in Burnet, Llano, & Lampasas Counties. Transportation to and from VA hospitals, clinics, veteran's services offices, pharmacies, grocery, and retail stores. |
830-613-9982 |
 |
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 |
|
|
VFW - Post 10376 Marble Falls Post |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
830-693-2261 |
 |
VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |
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Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
 |
Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities Inc. (WBCO) |
Senior and disability services, meals-on-wheels for home bound veterans. Home visits for seniors |
(512) 255-2202 |
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YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, sliding scale (typically $10-$30) one-on-one counseling, youth, and caregiver counseling |
512-326-1222 |