Coryell County Veteran Resource Guide
Coryell 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 | Richard Smith |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
vso.cc@coryellcounty.org | (254) 577-2202 |
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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Bring Everyone In The Zone |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Financial Assistance Available |
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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. |
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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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Salvation Army - Waco |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
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Texas Center Point Veterans Services |
Counseling (for individuals, families, and groups), job training, and financial assistance. |
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Bring Everyone In The Zone |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Financial Assistance Available |
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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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Salvation Army - Waco |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
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 |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
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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 Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
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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Bring Everyone In The Zone |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Financial Assistance Available |
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Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center |
Free Peer mentoring, Information and assistance navigation, SSI + RSDI applications. |
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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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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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MHMR – Central Counties Services |
Regional MHMR: Peer Support is free. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
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MVPN - Killeen |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Some financial assistance available. |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
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STARRY Counseling - Stephenville |
Free 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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Texas Center Point Veterans Services |
Counseling (for individuals, families, and groups), job training, and financial assistance. |
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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 |
Facilitating a community of support for veteran spouses |
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Warriors Research Institute |
Provides confidential, one-on-one, mental health treatment via live video calls to Veterans and their family members at no cost. |
Youth, Family, & Caregivers
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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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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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STARRY Counseling - Stephenville |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
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STARRY Counseling - Temple |
Free child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention. |
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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 Center Point Veterans Services |
Counseling (for individuals, families, and groups), job training, and financial assistance. |
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Veteran Spouse Network |
Facilitating a community of support for veteran spouses |
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Warriors Research Institute |
Provides confidential, one-on-one, mental health treatment via live video calls to Veterans and their family members at no cost. |
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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: |
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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 Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
Social Opportunities
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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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Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans |
Volunteer! Meet fellow veterans and help those in need in your community |
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Wreath Riders - Wreaths for Vets |
Veteran volunteer group. Places wreaths at Central Texas Veterans Cemetary. Hosts Motorcycle Rides: http://www.wreathsforvets.org/home/schedule-of-events/ |
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Lone Star Legal Aid |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
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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Salvation Army - Waco |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |