Burnet 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 | Phil Pall |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
vetsvc@burnetcountytexas.org | 830-265-8403 |
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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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. |
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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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Green Doors |
Homelessness help, special program for vets - homelessness and emergency funds. Homelessness prevention programs only for current Green Doors residents. |
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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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Southside Community Center |
Help for homelessness, emergency payments, senior help, home repairs |
Food
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Capital Area Food Bank |
Austin Area Food Bank. |
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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 |
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Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities Inc. (WBCO) |
Senior and disability services, meals-on-wheels for home bound veterans. Home visits for seniors |
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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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 Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
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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. |
Mental Health
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American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency Aid for active duty Military through Military Aide Societies such as AER. Referral to community partners to assist Veterans and Family Members with needs. |
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Austin Clubhouse |
'Club house' to support living with mental illness, back to school/work programs & support groups. |
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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. |
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Capital Area Counseling |
Low-cost, no session limit therapy for all members of the pubilc |
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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. |
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HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
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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 |
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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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Seton Behavioral Health Care - Veteran Restore Intensive Outpatient Program |
Free counseling and supportive therapy to veterand regardless of insurance. |
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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. |
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Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Counselors Pilot Program |
Provides CEU's to mental health providers in cilitary cultural compitence, oversees vet court mentors, and provides training to law enforcement and LMHA employees. |
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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System |
Central Texas VA system |
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VA - Women's Trauma Recovery Center in Temple |
7 week inpatient recovery program for MST |
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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. |
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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 |
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YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, Free one-on-one counseling for Women Vets with trauma-informed counselors. Youth, and caregiver counseling also available. |
Youth, Family, & Caregivers
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Capital Area Counseling |
Low-cost, no session limit therapy for all members of the pubilc |
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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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Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
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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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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. |
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STARRY Counseling - Round Rock |
Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
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YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, Free one-on-one counseling for Women Vets with trauma-informed counselors. Youth, and caregiver counseling also available. |
Find a Job
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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 |
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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 |
Start a Business
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BIGAUSTIN |
BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. |
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Veterans Business Outreach Centers |
Business training offioce just for veterans! Free, and through the Small Business Administration + UTRGV |
Transportation
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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. |
Social Opportunities
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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 |
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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 |
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OP Veteran |
Austin area veteran group, holds annual 'Vet Fest' veteran resource fair and social gatherings. |
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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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VFW - Post 10376 Marble Falls Post |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
Homelessness
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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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Green Doors |
Homelessness help, special program for vets - homelessness and emergency funds. Homelessness prevention programs only for current Green Doors residents. |
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Southside Community Center |
Help for homelessness, emergency payments, senior help, home repairs |
Local Events
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Saturday - 19 Oct 08:00am | Veterans Mental Health First Aid Training | Austin |
| Wednesday - 23 Oct 08:00am | TVC State of TX Application Workshop | Austin | |
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Wednesday - 23 Oct 09:00am | Vets in Government Career Fair | Austin |
| Wednesday - 23 Oct 10:00am | TVC Federal Resume Workshop | Austin | |
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Friday - 25 Oct 02:00pm | Veterans Will-A-Thon Legal Clinic | Austin |
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Thursday - 07 Nov 09:00am | Hiring Red White & You | Round Rock |
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Thursday - 07 Nov 09:00am | Red White & You | San Marcos |
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Thursday - 07 Nov 10:00am | Hiring Red, White, & You | Austin |
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Saturday - 09 Nov 08:00am | Honor Walk | Georgetown |
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Saturday - 09 Nov 10:00am | Veterans Day Ceremony | Cedar Park |
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Saturday - 09 Nov 02:30pm | Fleet Reserve Association | Austin |
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Monday - 11 Nov 08:00am | Veteran Mental Health First Aid Training | Austin |
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Monday - 11 Nov 09:30am | 2019 Austin Veterans Day Parade | Austin |
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Wednesday - 13 Nov 06:30pm | DAV 219 Meeting | Austin |