Cochran County Veteran Resource Guide
Cochran 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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Nick Sisk •
806-472-3490 •
nicky.sisk@tvc.texas.gov
Veterans Counselor
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Andrew Gilpin • 806-407-8363 • agilpin@vetstar.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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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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VetStar |
Home repair and modification for vet and vet spouses. |
(806) 470-9317 |
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 |
Legal
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Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas |
Free help in civil legal cases for financially qualifying veterans. Multiple locations. |
888-529-5277 |
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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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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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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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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 |
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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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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VetStar |
Home repair and modification for vet and vet spouses. |
(806) 470-9317 |
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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|
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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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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Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas |
Free help in civil legal cases for financially qualifying veterans. Multiple locations. |
888-529-5277 |
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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 |
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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 Plains Food Bank |
Major food bank in the Lubbock area. Help applying for other benefits, referral to closer food banks if needed |
806-763-3003 |
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StarCare Specialty Health System |
TV+FA Grant Awardee |
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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 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 Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
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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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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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VetStar |
Home repair and modification for vet and vet spouses. |
(806) 470-9317 |
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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 |
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