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Harris County Veteran Resource Guide
Harris County Veteran Resource Page
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
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David Cantu Jr. •
281-876-6600 •
david.cantu@csd.hctx.net
Veterans County Service Officer
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Vincent C.Morrison •
281-876-6600 •
vincent.morrison@csd.hctx.net
Veterans County Service Officer
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help.
- Valerie James • 832-786-9925 • vjames@mhahouston.org
Homeless
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
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Bread of Life, Inc. |
Houston homelessness services for families and individuals. |
832.548.0284 |
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Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. |
Housing assistance and vocational training for homeless Veterans & their families & those at risk of homelessness. |
713-754-7051 (Homeless Veterans) 713-754-7059 (Supportive Services) 713-754-7050 (Returning Veterans) 713-754-7014 (Post 9-11 Funding Assistance) |
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Catholic Charities - Galveston Houston |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
713-526-4611 |
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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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Family Houston |
Provides Homelessness help, Emergency Funds (rent & power), and housing for homeless women/families, OIF/OEF veterans & families. |
713-861-4849 |
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Goodwill - Female Veteran and Veterans with Families Homeless Reintegration Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
713-699-6351 |
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Goodwill - Heights Programs and Services Job Connection |
Goodwill works with the Fund for Veterans Assistance to bring job search help to veterans |
713-699-6305 |
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Goodwill - River Oaks Job Connection |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |
713-590-3123 |
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Goodwill - San Jacinto Job Connection |
Help for transitioning and homeless veterans. Create an action plan for housing and job search, help to implement it. |
713-699-6352 |
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Goodwill - Veterans Outreach and Employment Services |
Job search help and emergency funds, also homelessness help |
713-699-6351 |
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Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single men & women, and vet families), incarcerated veteran transition, rent help, utilities help, moving expense help, emergency supplies. |
(713) 699-6362 |
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Lotus Project for Women Veterans |
Homeless services for female veterans with or without children, housing, emergency funds, financial counseling, job assistance. |
713-383-9890 |
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Magnificent Houses, Inc |
Homelessness transition, provides housing, basic education and job training. |
713-523-5958 713-520-0461 |
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My Brother's Keeper Outreach Center |
Emergency funds, food pantry and job support for those with a documented emergency such as job loss |
281- 498-9933 |
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New Hope Housing |
Single occupancy homeless housing for men and women. |
713-222-0290 |
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Northwest Assistance Ministries |
The Veteran’s Assistance Program will serve veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses with temporary financial assistance such as one time rent or mortgage payments, security deposits or utility bills. |
281-885-4555 |
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Salvation Army - Greater Houston Area Command |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
713-224-2875 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Help for Homeless Veterans and those at risk of homelessness. |
713-699-6351 713-754-7059 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Houston |
Case Management for homeless veterans, help with housing, employment, child care and food |
281-458-0318 |
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Trauma to Triumph |
Help for homeless transitioning female veterans. |
713-530-5205 |
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VA - Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) - Houston |
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program |
713-794-7848 |
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VA - Houston Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans |
Domiciliary for homeless vets in Houston |
713-794-7922 |
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Women Veterans Assistance Program |
Emergency payments, transportation, and furniture assistance for female veterans with or without children. |
713-383-9890 713-526-4611 866-649-5862 |
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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Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. |
Housing assistance and vocational training for homeless Veterans & their families & those at risk of homelessness. |
713-754-7051 (Homeless Veterans) 713-754-7059 (Supportive Services) 713-754-7050 (Returning Veterans) 713-754-7014 (Post 9-11 Funding Assistance) |
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Catholic Charities - Galveston Houston |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
713-526-4611 |
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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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Family Houston |
Provides Homelessness help, Emergency Funds (rent & power), and housing for homeless women/families, OIF/OEF veterans & families. |
713-861-4849 |
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Goodwill - Heights Programs and Services Job Connection |
Goodwill works with the Fund for Veterans Assistance to bring job search help to veterans |
713-699-6305 |
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Goodwill - River Oaks Job Connection |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |
713-590-3123 |
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Goodwill - San Jacinto Job Connection |
Help for transitioning and homeless veterans. Create an action plan for housing and job search, help to implement it. |
713-699-6352 |
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Goodwill - Veterans Outreach and Employment Services |
Job search help and emergency funds, also homelessness help |
713-699-6351 |
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Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single men & women, and vet families), incarcerated veteran transition, rent help, utilities help, moving expense help, emergency supplies. |
(713) 699-6362 |
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My Brother's Keeper Outreach Center |
Emergency funds, food pantry and job support for those with a documented emergency such as job loss |
281- 498-9933 |
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Northwest Assistance Ministries |
The Veteran’s Assistance Program will serve veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses with temporary financial assistance such as one time rent or mortgage payments, security deposits or utility bills. |
281-885-4555 |
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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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Salvation Army - Greater Houston Area Command |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
713-224-2875 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Help for Homeless Veterans and those at risk of homelessness. |
713-699-6351 713-754-7059 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Houston |
Case Management for homeless veterans, help with housing, employment, child care and food |
281-458-0318 |
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VCSO - Harris County Veterans Services |
County VA claims specialist that files VA claims & resolves VA issues. Can help one time with rent, utilities. |
281-876-6600 |
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Women Veterans Assistance Program |
Emergency payments, transportation, and furniture assistance for female veterans with or without children. |
713-383-9890 713-526-4611 866-649-5862 |
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. |
713-333-VETS (8387) |
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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) |
844-400-8387 |
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Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and jobs help |
713-266-2456 |
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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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Veterans Court - Harris County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans- Felony and Misdemeanor |
832-927-4331 |
Social Groups
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Achilles International Houston |
Non-profit that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with all physically-challenged. FREE to join. |
408-230-0860 |
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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
713-843-3700 |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) | Social veteran's association around riding motorcycles. Holds a motorcycle related charity event every year. | |
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Fleet Reserve Association - 159 - Houston |
Non-profit, represents Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. |
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Gathering of Eagles |
Motivational speeches to inspire middle school children into STEM fields, veteran association |
281-546-5631 |
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Korean War Veterans Association - Col Joseph C. Rodriguez (MOH) - 249 |
Connect with Korean War Veterans and supporters for information, advocacy, and camaraderie |
832-878-8835 |
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Reserve Officers Association |
Professional association of Officers in the Reserves |
800-809-9448 202-479-2200 |
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RWB - Team Red, White, and Blue - Houston |
Meet local veterans in your area, and exercise with them |
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The Houston Military Affairs Committee |
The objectives and purposes of the Houston Military Affairs Committee are to promote the image of the Armed Forces of the United States by providing a forum for appropriate speakers, participating in special events having local and national significance, supporting the activities of both Active and Reserve Forces, and creating an organization which will meet the professional and social needs of its members in the Houston area. |
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The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
832-390-1247 |
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VFW Post 8790 |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
Employment and Business
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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
713-843-3700 |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
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Catholic Charities - Galveston Houston |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
713-526-4611 |
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City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs |
Helps Houston veterans find jobs, provides peer support for women veterans, counseling, and a portal to Houston city jobs. |
(832) 393-8147 |
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Goodwill - Heights Programs and Services Job Connection |
Goodwill works with the Fund for Veterans Assistance to bring job search help to veterans |
713-699-6305 |
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Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single men & women, and vet families), incarcerated veteran transition, rent help, utilities help, moving expense help, emergency supplies. |
(713) 699-6362 |
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Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
832-431-4471 |
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NextOp |
Jobs and job training in the oil industry for OEF/OIF veterans. |
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Presa Community Service Center |
Emergency food bank, homelessness help, counseling, income tax prep, small business classes, job search and prep |
210-532-5295 |
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Salvation Army - Greater Houston Area Command |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
713-224-2875 |
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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 Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and jobs help |
713-266-2456 |
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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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Worklife Institute |
Job search help, career training for veterans and all military |
713-266-2456 |
Medical
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Alex's Heart |
Art for the mind, classes for military, vets, and families. |
409-454-5812 |
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Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire |
For Profit Psychiatric Hospital, in-patient substance abuse and mental health treatment. |
713-600-9500 800-423-0017 |
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BES Group & Associates Solutions Plus |
For-profit substance abuse counseling. |
855-708-5483 |
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Bo's Place |
Grief Counseling for Public, Veteran, Military, and their families. |
713-942-8339 |
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc |
Domestic Violence Shelter. |
24 hrs - 713-473-2801 |
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
(888) 737-3112 |
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CORE Health Care |
For-profit brain trauma in-patient & out-patient care, support groups. |
512-894-0801 |
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Defense Center of Excellence - Neurorehabilitation - Houston |
TBI clinical studies in Houston. |
832-316-6336 713-794-7493 866-838-2778 |
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Depelchin Children's Center |
Non-profit family counseling for traumatic stress. |
713-730-2335 |
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston |
Support groups and resources for depression and bipolar. |
713-600-1131 |
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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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Family Houston |
Provides Homelessness help, Emergency Funds (rent & power), and housing for homeless women/families, OIF/OEF veterans & families. |
713-861-4849 |
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Goodwill - Female Veteran and Veterans with Families Homeless Reintegration Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
713-699-6351 |
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Grace After Fire - Table Talk: Color Me Camo |
Free peer support groups for female veterans in Houston, San Antonio, and San Marcos |
1-888-737-3112 |
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Headstrong |
Helping veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan with free mental health care that works. |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
214-295-4541 |
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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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Houston |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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Inner Wisdom, Inc. Counseling Centers |
For-Profit Mental health services, insurance accepted. |
713-592-9292 |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 817-465-1001 |
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Memorial Hermann - Mental Health Crisis Clinic |
Mental Health Crisis Clinic, serves as interim between Acute care (ER) and ongoing mental health care. 3 locations around Houston |
713-338-6422 |
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Neighborhood Centers, Inc. |
Senior, youth and family services |
713-667-9400 713-590-2327 |
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Presa Community Service Center |
Emergency food bank, homelessness help, counseling, income tax prep, small business classes, job search and prep |
210-532-5295 |
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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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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
713-626-7990 |
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Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. |
In-Patient alcohol and drug recovery program for women veterans. |
713-691-0900 |
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Table Talk |
Peer support group for women veterans |
800-362-6477 |
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Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and jobs help |
713-266-2456 |
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The Montrose Center |
Community Center in Houston for LGBTQIA community. Offers mental & physical health services, job services, recovery and more. |
713-529-0037 x363 |
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The Soldiers Project |
Free confidential counseling for OEF/OIF veterans nationwide |
877-576-5343 818-761-7438 |
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The Trauma and Resilience Center |
Specialized services for military service members, veterans, and their adult family members who are struggling with traumatic stress reactions and disorders. Works with insurance, grants for free service pending |
(713) 486-2630 |
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The Xena Project |
Therapy, Equine Therapy and church for wounded warriors. West of Houston. |
(832) 451-5982 |
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Trauma to Triumph |
Help for homeless transitioning female veterans. |
713-530-5205 |
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Travis Manion Foundation |
Survivor services, patriotic community building. |
215-348-9080 |
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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. |
936-522-4000 800-553-2278 X 10900 |
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VA - Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) - Houston |
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program |
713-794-7848 |
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VA - Katy Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Katy |
281-578-4600 |
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VA - Neurorehabilitation: Neurons to Networks - Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence |
VA Center of Excellence study on TBI |
713-794-7493 832-316-6336 |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
281-537-7812 |
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VA - Vet Center - Harris County |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
281-537-7812 |
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VA - Vet Center - Houston |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
713-523-0884 |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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West Oaks Hospital |
For-profit in-patient care for mental health, substance abuse and chemical dependency |
713-995-0909 |
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Worklife Institute |
Job search help, career training for veterans and all military |
713-266-2456 |
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Wounded Warrior Project |
Mental health and VA claims assistance for veterans |
210-569-0300 888.997.2586 |
Transportation
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Goodwill - San Jacinto Job Connection |
Help for transitioning and homeless veterans. Create an action plan for housing and job search, help to implement it. |
713-699-6352 |
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Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single men & women, and vet families), incarcerated veteran transition, rent help, utilities help, moving expense help, emergency supplies. |
(713) 699-6362 |
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Harris County Precinct 2 Bus to VAMC |
3 busses to pick up vets at locations close to their homes and take them to VAMC |
(713) 274-9570 |
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Harris County Precinct 2 Veterans Services |
County VA claims specialist that files VA claims & resolves VA issues, referrals to other resources. |
(713) 274-9570 |
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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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On the Road Lending - Disaster Mobility Program |
Auto loans for individuals affected by Hurricane Harvey, with up to one year deferred principal payment. |
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 |
|
|
Presa Community Service Center |
Emergency food bank, homelessness help, counseling, income tax prep, small business classes, job search and prep |
210-532-5295 |
|
|
Women Veterans Assistance Program |
Emergency payments, transportation, and furniture assistance for female veterans with or without children. |
713-383-9890 713-526-4611 866-649-5862 |
Women Veterans
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Catholic Charities - Galveston Houston |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
713-526-4611 |
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City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs |
Helps Houston veterans find jobs, provides peer support for women veterans, counseling, and a portal to Houston city jobs. |
(832) 393-8147 |
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
(888) 737-3112 |
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Dress for Success - Houston |
Free career clothing for women. |
(713) 957-3779 |
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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 |
|
|
Family Houston |
Provides Homelessness help, Emergency Funds (rent & power), and housing for homeless women/families, OIF/OEF veterans & families. |
713-861-4849 |
|
|
Goodwill - Female Veteran and Veterans with Families Homeless Reintegration Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
713-699-6351 |
|
|
Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single men & women, and vet families), incarcerated veteran transition, rent help, utilities help, moving expense help, emergency supplies. |
(713) 699-6362 |
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Grace After Fire - Table Talk: Color Me Camo |
Free peer support groups for female veterans in Houston, San Antonio, and San Marcos |
1-888-737-3112 |
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Lotus Project for Women Veterans |
Homeless services for female veterans with or without children, housing, emergency funds, financial counseling, job assistance. |
713-383-9890 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
|
|
Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. |
In-Patient alcohol and drug recovery program for women veterans. |
713-691-0900 |
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Table Talk |
Peer support group for women veterans |
800-362-6477 |
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Texas Woman's University |
Public university accepting Hazlewood and GI Bill. Three campuses. |
940.898.3069 |
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Trauma to Triumph |
Help for homeless transitioning female veterans. |
713-530-5205 |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
281-537-7812 |
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VA - Vet Center - Harris County |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
281-537-7812 |
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VA - Vet Center - Houston |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
713-523-0884 |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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Women Veterans Assistance Program |
Emergency payments, transportation, and furniture assistance for female veterans with or without children. |
713-383-9890 713-526-4611 866-649-5862 |
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Worklife Institute |
Job search help, career training for veterans and all military |
713-266-2456 |
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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Achilles International Houston |
Non-profit that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with all physically-challenged. FREE to join. |
408-230-0860 |
|
|
AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
713-843-3700 |
|
|
Alex's Heart |
Art for the mind, classes for military, vets, and families. |
409-454-5812 |
|
|
American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
713-666-4796 |
|
|
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire |
For Profit Psychiatric Hospital, in-patient substance abuse and mental health treatment. |
713-600-9500 800-423-0017 |
|
|
BES Group & Associates Solutions Plus |
For-profit substance abuse counseling. |
855-708-5483 |
|
|
Bo's Place |
Grief Counseling for Public, Veteran, Military, and their families. |
713-942-8339 |
|
|
Bread of Life, Inc. |
Houston homelessness services for families and individuals. |
832.548.0284 |
|
|
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc |
Domestic Violence Shelter. |
24 hrs - 713-473-2801 |
|
|
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. |
Housing assistance and vocational training for homeless Veterans & their families & those at risk of homelessness. |
713-754-7051 (Homeless Veterans) 713-754-7059 (Supportive Services) 713-754-7050 (Returning Veterans) 713-754-7014 (Post 9-11 Funding Assistance) |
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Career Gear: Houston |
Free business clothes for male veterans -Houston area. |
713.778-9959 |
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Catholic Charities - Galveston Houston |
Emergency Funds. Also homeless veteran women & families services, also individual homeless veteran services. Food pantry. |
713-526-4611 |
|
|
City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs |
Helps Houston veterans find jobs, provides peer support for women veterans, counseling, and a portal to Houston city jobs. |
(832) 393-8147 |
|
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) | Social veteran's association around riding motorcycles. Holds a motorcycle related charity event every year. | |
|
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Combined Arms Houston - CAX |
One-Stop-Shop for veterans in the Houston area |
(888) 737-3112 |
|
|
CORE Health Care |
For-profit brain trauma in-patient & out-patient care, support groups. |
512-894-0801 |
|
|
Defense Center of Excellence - Neurorehabilitation - Houston |
TBI clinical studies in Houston. |
832-316-6336 713-794-7493 866-838-2778 |
|
|
Depelchin Children's Center |
Non-profit family counseling for traumatic stress. |
713-730-2335 |
|
|
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston |
Support groups and resources for depression and bipolar. |
713-600-1131 |
|
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Dress for Success - Houston |
Free career clothing for women. |
(713) 957-3779 |
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Easter Seals of Greater Houston |
Easter Seals of Greater Houston provides services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, other special needs, and disabled veterans. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our community. |
713.838.9050 |
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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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Family Houston |
Provides Homelessness help, Emergency Funds (rent & power), and housing for homeless women/families, OIF/OEF veterans & families. |
713-861-4849 |
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Fleet Reserve Association - 159 - Houston |
Non-profit, represents Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. |
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Gathering of Eagles |
Motivational speeches to inspire middle school children into STEM fields, veteran association |
281-546-5631 |
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Goodwill - Female Veteran and Veterans with Families Homeless Reintegration Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
713-699-6351 |
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Goodwill - Heights Programs and Services Job Connection |
Goodwill works with the Fund for Veterans Assistance to bring job search help to veterans |
713-699-6305 |
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Goodwill - River Oaks Job Connection |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |
713-590-3123 |
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Goodwill - San Jacinto Job Connection |
Help for transitioning and homeless veterans. Create an action plan for housing and job search, help to implement it. |
713-699-6352 |
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Goodwill - Veterans Outreach and Employment Services |
Job search help and emergency funds, also homelessness help |
713-699-6351 |
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Goodwill Houston |
Veteran & vet spouse job services- corporate & standard, resume help, job seeking help Vet services- homelessness help (single men & women, and vet families), incarcerated veteran transition, rent help, utilities help, moving expense help, emergency supplies. |
(713) 699-6362 |
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Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
832-431-4471 |
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Grace After Fire - Table Talk: Color Me Camo |
Free peer support groups for female veterans in Houston, San Antonio, and San Marcos |
1-888-737-3112 |
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Harris County Precinct 2 Bus to VAMC |
3 busses to pick up vets at locations close to their homes and take them to VAMC |
(713) 274-9570 |
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Harris County Precinct 2 Veterans Services |
County VA claims specialist that files VA claims & resolves VA issues, referrals to other resources. |
(713) 274-9570 |
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Headstrong |
Helping veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan with free mental health care that works. |
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Helping a Hero |
Selects certain 70%+ disabled veterans to receive a discounted home that is adapted to their needs. |
888-786-9531 281-881-6833 |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
214-295-4541 |
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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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Houston |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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Houston Area Urban League |
Housing, youth & education programs in the Houston area. |
713-393-8700 |
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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. |
713-333-VETS (8387) |
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Houston Community College |
Public Junior and Technical College |
713-718-8522 |
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Houston Community Toolbank |
For non-profits to borrow tools for projects |
713-674-0262 |
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Houston Food Bank |
Food Bank for the Houston area |
832-369-9390 |
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Houston Zoo Vet Discount |
Half off the Houston Zoo for veterans and their families (total- 2 adults, 3 children) with valid military ID |
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Inner Wisdom, Inc. Counseling Centers |
For-Profit Mental health services, insurance accepted. |
713-592-9292 |
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Korean War Veterans Association - Col Joseph C. Rodriguez (MOH) - 249 |
Connect with Korean War Veterans and supporters for information, advocacy, and camaraderie |
832-878-8835 |
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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) |
844-400-8387 |
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Lone Survivor Foundation |
Empowers wounded service members, veterans & their families through health, wellness & therapeutic support |
(832) 581-3592 |
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Lotus Project for Women Veterans |
Homeless services for female veterans with or without children, housing, emergency funds, financial counseling, job assistance. |
713-383-9890 |
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Magnificent Houses, Inc |
Homelessness transition, provides housing, basic education and job training. |
713-523-5958 713-520-0461 |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 817-465-1001 |
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Memorial Hermann - Mental Health Crisis Clinic |
Mental Health Crisis Clinic, serves as interim between Acute care (ER) and ongoing mental health care. 3 locations around Houston |
713-338-6422 |
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Mental Health Association of Greater Houston |
For mental health professionals. Provides education and local resources |
713-523-8963 |
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Meyerland Job Connection |
For Veterans and individuals, offers resume help, job placement, and skill-building courses |
832-900-7454 |
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Military Museum of Texas |
Museum of military history in Houston, Texas |
713-673-1234 |
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My Brother's Keeper Outreach Center |
Emergency funds, food pantry and job support for those with a documented emergency such as job loss |
281- 498-9933 |
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Neighborhood Centers, Inc. |
Senior, youth and family services |
713-667-9400 713-590-2327 |
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New Hope Housing |
Single occupancy homeless housing for men and women. |
713-222-0290 |
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NextOp |
Jobs and job training in the oil industry for OEF/OIF veterans. |
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Northwest Assistance Ministries |
The Veteran’s Assistance Program will serve veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses with temporary financial assistance such as one time rent or mortgage payments, security deposits or utility bills. |
281-885-4555 |
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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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On the Road Lending - Disaster Mobility Program |
Auto loans for individuals affected by Hurricane Harvey, with up to one year deferred principal payment. |
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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Operation Military Embrace |
Activities and support for wounded warriors in recovery |
281-615-6275 |
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Prairie View A&M University |
Public University in Prarie View, accepts Hazlewood and GI bill. Extension centers in Houston |
(936) 261-3563 |
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Presa Community Service Center |
Emergency food bank, homelessness help, counseling, income tax prep, small business classes, job search and prep |
210-532-5295 |
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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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Rebuilding Together Houston |
Minor to medium home repair for the elderly and/or disabled, veterans and veteran spouses- be sure to tell them you are a veteran |
713.659.2511 |
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Reserve Officers Association |
Professional association of Officers in the Reserves |
800-809-9448 202-479-2200 |
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RWB - Team Red, White, and Blue - Houston |
Meet local veterans in your area, and exercise with them |
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Salvation Army - Greater Houston Area Command |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
713-224-2875 |
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Samaritan Center of Houston |
Reduced-rate counseling for veterans and their families. Free first session, $10 each session thereafter |
713-626-7990 |
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Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. |
In-Patient alcohol and drug recovery program for women veterans. |
713-691-0900 |
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SER - Jobs for Progress |
In-depth, personalized Job training for transitioning veterans |
713-773-6000 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Help for Homeless Veterans and those at risk of homelessness. |
713-699-6351 713-754-7059 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Houston |
Case Management for homeless veterans, help with housing, employment, child care and food |
281-458-0318 |
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Table Talk |
Peer support group for women veterans |
800-362-6477 |
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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 Southern University |
Public University in Houston, accepts Hazlewood and GI bill. |
713 313-1984 713 313-7862 713 313-7327 |
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Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
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Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and jobs help |
713-266-2456 |
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Texas Woman's University |
Public university accepting Hazlewood and GI Bill. Three campuses. |
940.898.3069 |
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The Houston Military Affairs Committee |
The objectives and purposes of the Houston Military Affairs Committee are to promote the image of the Armed Forces of the United States by providing a forum for appropriate speakers, participating in special events having local and national significance, supporting the activities of both Active and Reserve Forces, and creating an organization which will meet the professional and social needs of its members in the Houston area. |
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The Mission Continues |
OEF/OIF Veterans awarded fellowships help rebuild their communities. In Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio. |
832-390-1247 |
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The Montrose Center |
Community Center in Houston for LGBTQIA community. Offers mental & physical health services, job services, recovery and more. |
713-529-0037 x363 |
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The Soldiers Project |
Free confidential counseling for OEF/OIF veterans nationwide |
877-576-5343 818-761-7438 |
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The Trauma and Resilience Center |
Specialized services for military service members, veterans, and their adult family members who are struggling with traumatic stress reactions and disorders. Works with insurance, grants for free service pending |
(713) 486-2630 |
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The Xena Project |
Therapy, Equine Therapy and church for wounded warriors. West of Houston. |
(832) 451-5982 |
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Trauma to Triumph |
Help for homeless transitioning female veterans. |
713-530-5205 |
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Travis Manion Foundation |
Survivor services, patriotic community building. |
215-348-9080 |
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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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University of Houston |
Public University in Houston, accepts Hazlewood, GI bill |
832-843-5110 |
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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. |
936-522-4000 800-553-2278 X 10900 |
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VA - Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) - Houston |
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program |
713-794-7848 |
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VA - Houston Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans |
Domiciliary for homeless vets in Houston |
713-794-7922 |
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VA - Katy Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Katy |
281-578-4600 |
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VA - Neurorehabilitation: Neurons to Networks - Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence |
VA Center of Excellence study on TBI |
713-794-7493 832-316-6336 |
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VA - Spring Vet Center - Houston #731 |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
281-537-7812 |
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VA - Vet Center - Harris County |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
281-537-7812 |
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VA - Vet Center - Houston |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
713-523-0884 |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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VCSO - Harris County Veterans Services |
County VA claims specialist that files VA claims & resolves VA issues. Can help one time with rent, utilities. |
281-876-6600 |
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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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Veterans Court - Harris County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans- Felony and Misdemeanor |
832-927-4331 |
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Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) |
Federal funding for VSO's to re-train veterans |
866-487-2365 |
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VETTED |
Provides short course in Management as well as help with placement in the Business Industry for transitioning Veterans. Small cohort in-person education. |
(512) 537-0838 |
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VFW Post 8790 |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
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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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West Oaks Hospital |
For-profit in-patient care for mental health, substance abuse and chemical dependency |
713-995-0909 |
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Women Veterans Assistance Program |
Emergency payments, transportation, and furniture assistance for female veterans with or without children. |
713-383-9890 713-526-4611 866-649-5862 |
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Worklife Institute |
Job search help, career training for veterans and all military |
713-266-2456 |
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Wounded Warrior Project |
Mental health and VA claims assistance for veterans |
210-569-0300 888.997.2586 |