Grimes County Veteran Resource Guide
Grimes County Veteran Resource Page
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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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Brazos Valley Cares |
Offers emergency funds to veterans, individual grants, and grants to veteran serving organizations. |
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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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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 |
Food
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Brazos Valley Food Bank |
Food Bank for the Brazos, Burleson, Robertson, Madison, Grimes and Washington counties |
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Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
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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 |
Transitioning to Civilian Life
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America's Heroes at Work |
Dept of Labor training toolkit with tips on job search for Veterans and Transitioning Military |
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American Corporate Partners |
ACP aims to strengthen the connection between corporate America and post-9/11 veteran communities. |
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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) - Austin |
Resume Transition and Job search assistance for Transitioning Military,. |
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Boots to Business |
Entrepreneurial training for Active and transitioning military and military spouses |
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Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. |
Housing assistance and vocational training for homeless Veterans & their families & those at risk of homelessness. |
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Career Gear: Houston |
Free business clothes for male veterans -Houston area. |
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Career Gear: San Antonio |
Free business clothes for male veterans- San Antonio area. |
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CareerOneStop |
Resume and employment website, MOS/MOC to resume help. |
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Caritas of Austin |
Homeless veteran help with rehousing, jobs, & food. |
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Centurion Military Alliance |
Provides individual resume writing at seminars across the state. |
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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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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MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
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MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
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Military Caregiver Telehealth Initiative UTHSA |
For Caregivers: Up to 12 no-cost weekly counseling sessions online (secure), must be TX resident. |
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MVPN - Brazos Valley Veterans |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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MVPN - Brazos Valley Veterans |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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VA - Conroe Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Conroe. For appointments call 713-794-8985 or toll free 1-800-639-5137. The Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic is not equipped to handle life-threatening emergencies. |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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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Military Caregiver Telehealth Initiative UTHSA |
For Caregivers: Up to 12 no-cost weekly counseling sessions online (secure), must be TX resident. |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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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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Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) |
Offers online and in-person peer support group programming for the spouses and committed partners of veterans. |
Employment
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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 Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
Social Opportunities
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Achilles International Houston |
Non-profit that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with all physically-challenged. FREE to join. |
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Adaptive Training Foundation |
Empowers those with physical disabilities to transform their lives through exercise and community. |
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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
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Aggie Veteran Network |
Social website for A&M students that are also veterans |
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Air Force Security Forces Association |
Professional Association of Former Air Force Security Forces |
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Air Force Sergeants Association 1066 |
Former Air Force Enlisted Personnel - Vet Association & Legislative Advocacy |
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Air Force Sergeants Association Division 4 |
Former Air Force Enlisted Personnel - Vet Association & Legislative Advocacy |
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Air Warrior Courage Foundation |
Formed by military aviators to care for our own, focusing on active duty, guard, reserve, retired military/families & ROTC cadets needing financial assistance. |
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American Ex-Prisoners of War |
Veterans’ service organization advocating for former prisoners of war and their families |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
Legal
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Houston Bar Association Veterans Legal Initiative |
The program provides free legal advice and legal representation to U.S. veterans. Any veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran, can get advice and counsel at one of the clinics offered by the VLI at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center or at one of the community clinics. |
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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. |