Caldwell County Veteran Resource Guide
Caldwell 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 | Al Dos Santos |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
al.dossantos@co.caldwell.tx.us | (512) 398-6492 |
Military Veteran Peer Network
A network of trained military & veteran volunteers offering local peer mental support, networking, and help.Veterans Comfort Zone | Jaime Cervantez | jaime.cervantez@bbtrails.org | 830-305-1882 |
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, Case Managment, Mentoring, Housing Stabilization, and Referrals for Texas veterans of any era, including those with National Guard, Reservist or Active Duty statuses, Veterans, Families, and Surviving Spouses. |
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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Southside Community Center |
Help for homelessness, emergency payments, senior help, home repairs |
512-392-6694 |
Food
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Capital Area Food Bank |
Austin Area Food Bank. |
(512) 282-2111 |
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Meals for Vets |
Provides food for veterans under 60, that have served honorably, and have demonstrated need- across Texas. |
(800) 676-1389 |
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Meals on Wheels Central Texas |
Food delivery for the home bound. House repairs for low income individuals, pet food too. |
512-476-6325 |
Transitioning to Civilian Life
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Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
1-210-826-0500 |
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Veteran Hiring |
Texas Parks & Wildlife works hard to hire vets! |
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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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TVC - VA Claims Representatives |
VA disability claims workers embedded in the VA locations across the state |
800-252-8387 |
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TVLP - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
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. |
512-928-4271 |
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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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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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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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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors San Antonio |
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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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System |
Central Texas VA system |
In Temple: 254-778-4811 |
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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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Veterans Comfort Zone |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
Youth, Family, & Caregivers
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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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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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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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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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STARRY Counseling - Round Rock |
Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
512-388-8290 |
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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors San Antonio |
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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Veteran Spouse Network |
The Veteran Spouse Network faclitates a statewide network for veteran spouses as they build a community of support. |
Find a Job
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Catholic Charities Central Texas |
Provides veterans and their families the tools they need to overcome life challenges after military service through the following services: |
(979)822-9340 |
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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 Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Start a Business
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Veterans Business Outreach Centers |
Business training offioce just for veterans! Free, and through the Small Business Administration + UTRGV |
956-665-8931 |
Social Opportunities
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Fleet Reserve Association Branch 201 |
Supports Navy, Marine Corps. & Coast Guard JROTC units throughout central Texas. |
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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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OP Veteran |
Austin area veteran group, holds annual 'Vet Fest' veteran resource fair and social gatherings. |
(512) 965-3255 |
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - San Marcos |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
866-251-7252 |
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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 |
512-686-8501 |
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) |
956.447.4800 |
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. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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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. Home foreclosure prevention. Also provides debt consolidation plans, which are not free. |
(800) 550-1961 |
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Southside Community Center |
Help for homelessness, emergency payments, senior help, home repairs |
512-392-6694 |
Local Events
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Wednesday - 28 Apr 06:00pm | Family Bowl Night | Bastrop |
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Saturday - 08 May 02:30pm | Fleet Reserve Association | Austin |