Cameron County Veteran Resource Guide
Cameron 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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Salvador Castillo •
956-544-0811 •
salvador.castillo2@co.cameron.tx.us
Veterans County Service Officer
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Thalia Hernandez •
956-247-3550 •
thalia.hernandez@tvc.texas.gov
Veterans Counselor
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Thalia Hernandez •
956-247-3550 •
thalia.hernandez@co.cameron.tx.us
Veterans Counselor
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Mariano Jimenez • 956-289-4214 • marjimenez@ttbh.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 South Texas Chapter |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
956-423-0523 x107 |
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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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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South Texas Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Association-RGV |
The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association is a non-profit organization which helps ease the transition for military members of all branches and their families from military to civilian life. |
956-509-6355 956-204-9183 |
Employment and Business
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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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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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South Texas Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Association-RGV |
The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association is a non-profit organization which helps ease the transition for military members of all branches and their families from military to civilian life. |
956-509-6355 956-204-9183 |
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 South Texas Chapter |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
956-423-0523 x107 |
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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Ecumenical Center |
Provides free mental health to veterans and their families through the TV+FA Grant. |
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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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HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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LMHA - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Peer Support is free. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
956-289-4214 |
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MVPN - South Texas |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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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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South Texas Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Association-RGV |
The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association is a non-profit organization which helps ease the transition for military members of all branches and their families from military to civilian life. |
956-509-6355 956-204-9183 |
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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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Uniforms for the Final Salute |
Burial uniforms for unaccompanied veterans. |
361-884-4068 |
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VA - Harlingen Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Harlingen. Primary care, laboratory, mental health, nutrition, and social work services. |
956-366-4500 |
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VA - Health Care Center at Harlingen |
VA Healthcare center in Harlingen with a wide range of physical and mental health services. |
956-291-9000 855-864-0516 |
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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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 |
Homeless
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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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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Healthcare for th Homeless - Harlingen |
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program |
956-366-4500 ext 67672 866-877-4672 |
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 |
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American Red Cross South Texas Chapter |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
956-423-0523 x107 |
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater San Antonio |
Home buying counseling, financial counseling. |
800-550-1961 |
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Ecumenical Center |
Provides free mental health to veterans and their families through the TV+FA Grant. |
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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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Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley |
Food Bank for Rio Grande Valley area |
956-682-8101 |
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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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Healthcare for th Homeless - Harlingen |
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program |
956-366-4500 ext 67672 866-877-4672 |
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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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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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LMHA - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Peer Support is free. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
956-289-4214 |
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MVPN - South Texas |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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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 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 |
|
|
South Texas Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Association-RGV |
The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association is a non-profit organization which helps ease the transition for military members of all branches and their families from military to civilian life. |
956-509-6355 956-204-9183 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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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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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Texas Southmost College |
Public Jr College. Accepts Hazlewood & GI bill. Offers Peer meetings for vet students. |
956.295.3682 |
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Texas State Technical College (TSTC) |
Public technical college accepting GI bill and Hazlewood |
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Texas State Technical College (TSTC) - Red Oak |
Public technical college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood |
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Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
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The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley |
To assist student veterans, guardsmen, reservist, and military family members in the pursuit of educational goals. |
888-882-4026 |
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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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Uniforms for the Final Salute |
Burial uniforms for unaccompanied veterans. |
361-884-4068 |
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United Way of South Cameron County Veterans Coalition |
Coalition of Veteran Service Organizations |
956-548-6880 |
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VA - Harlingen Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Harlingen. Primary care, laboratory, mental health, nutrition, and social work services. |
956-366-4500 |
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VA - Health Care Center at Harlingen |
VA Healthcare center in Harlingen with a wide range of physical and mental health services. |
956-291-9000 855-864-0516 |
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Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement |
Provides free training for under/unemployed veterans in high demand jobs. Can provide rent/utility assistance to those in the program. |
(956) 903-1900 |
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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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VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |