Caldwell County Veteran Resource Guide
Caldwell 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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Al Dos Santos •
512/ 398-6492 •
al.dossantos@co.caldwell.tx.us
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Jaime Cervantez • 830-305-1882 • jaime.cervantez@bbtrails.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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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 |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
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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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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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Southside Community Center |
Help for homelessness, emergency payments, senior help, home repairs |
512-392-6694 |
Employment and Business
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Dress for Success - San Antonio |
Free career clothing for women. |
(210) 737-1515 |
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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 |
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 |
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. |
210-528-0534 |
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VFW - Post 12058 Kyle/Buda Post |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
512-938-3290 |
Legal
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Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
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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 |
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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Communities in Schools of Greater Central Texas, Inc. |
Supports students in schools, provides school supplies, parent nights, and connection to community services. |
254-554-2132 |
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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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Flying S Ranch – Horses for Heroes |
8 week horsemanship class, mental health counselor available to group, but emphasis is on group horsemanship class. Free for Veterans. |
512-619-1221 |
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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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Seton Behavioral Health Care - Veteran Restore Intensive Outpatient Program |
Free counseling and supportive therapy to veterand regardless of insurance. |
(512) 324-2039 |
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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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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
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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 - 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 - LaGrange Rural Outreach Clinic |
Rural Outreach Clinic Location |
979-968-5878 |
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VA - New Braunfels CBOC |
VA Outpatient Clinic in New Braunfels |
830-643-0717 Fax: 830-629-2438 |
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VA - Seguin CBOC |
VA Outpatient Clinic in Seguin |
830-372-1697 Fax: 830-372-1257 |
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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. |
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 |
|
|
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 |
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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 |
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 |
|
|
Southside Community Center |
Help for homelessness, emergency payments, senior help, home repairs |
512-392-6694 |
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 |
|
|
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 |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
|
|
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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Central Texas Veterans Research Foundation |
Studies veteran medical care and acts as nexus for veteran research info. |
254-742-4969 |
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Communities in Schools of Greater Central Texas, Inc. |
Supports students in schools, provides school supplies, parent nights, and connection to community services. |
254-554-2132 |
|
|
Dress for Success - San Antonio |
Free career clothing for women. |
(210) 737-1515 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
Flying S Ranch – Horses for Heroes |
8 week horsemanship class, mental health counselor available to group, but emphasis is on group horsemanship class. Free for Veterans. |
512-619-1221 |
|
|
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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GreenPath Financial Wellness |
For vets and their families, free credit counseling, debt counseling, personalized budget counseling, home pre-purchase counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, and bankruptcy counseling and education. Also provides debt consolidation plans, which are not free. |
(866) 648-8122 |
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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 |
|
|
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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Meals on Wheels and More |
Food delivery for the home bound. House repairs for low income individuals, pet food too. |
512-476-6325 |
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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. - San Marcos |
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 |
|
|
Seton Behavioral Health Care - Veteran Restore Intensive Outpatient Program |
Free counseling and supportive therapy to veterand regardless of insurance. |
(512) 324-2039 |
|
|
Southside Community Center |
Help for homelessness, emergency payments, senior help, home repairs |
512-392-6694 |
|
|
STARRY Counseling - Round Rock |
Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
512-388-8290 800-440-9789 |
|
|
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
|
|
Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
|
 |
Texas Parks & Wildlife Veteran Hiring |
Texas Parks & Wildlife works hard to hire vets! |
|
|
|
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 |
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|
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. |
210-528-0534 |
|
|
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 - 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 - LaGrange Rural Outreach Clinic |
Rural Outreach Clinic Location |
979-968-5878 |
|
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VA - New Braunfels CBOC |
VA Outpatient Clinic in New Braunfels |
830-643-0717 Fax: 830-629-2438 |
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VA - Seguin CBOC |
VA Outpatient Clinic in Seguin |
830-372-1697 Fax: 830-372-1257 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 12058 Kyle/Buda Post |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
512-938-3290 |
 |
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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