Harris 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!
CVSO | Dave Lewis |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
dave.lewis@vso.hctx.net | (281) 876-6600 : |
MVPN - MHA - Houston | Edward Howard | ehoward@mhahouston.org | 832-449-8127 |
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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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Career and Recovery Resources Inc |
Provides Military personnel, Veterans and their families with the tools and support needed to achieve successful civilian careers and housing stability. |
713.754.7059 |
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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) |
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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) 699-6352 |
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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 |
713-699-6352 |
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Goodwill Houston |
Helps veterans re-integrate into the civilian labor market after military service or overcome other barriers to employment. |
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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Goodwill Houston Operation Good Jobs |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |
(713) 699-6352 |
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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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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 - Houston |
Case Management for homeless veterans, help with housing, employment, child care and food |
281-458-0318 ext. 2300 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families Baker Ripley |
Provides a variety of service for Veterans working to get acclimated to civillian life. |
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. |
713.351.6915 |
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Bread of Life, Inc. |
Houston homelessness services for families and individuals. |
(281) 223-3190 |
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Easter Seals of Greater Houston |
Veteran & Military Family Services Easter Seals Greater Houston is proudly serving current Service members, Veterans and their families in Harris and all surrounding counties. |
346.330.3859 |
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Houston Food Bank |
Food Bank for the Houston area |
(713) 223-3700 |
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Meals for Vets |
Provides food for veterans under 60, that have served honorably, and have demonstrated need- across Texas. |
(800) 676-1389 |
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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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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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Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Houston |
Case Management for homeless veterans, help with housing, employment, child care and food |
281-458-0318 ext. 2300 |
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families Baker Ripley |
Provides a variety of service for Veterans working to get acclimated to civillian life. |
281-458-0318 |
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Women Veterans Assistance Program |
Emergency payments, transportation, and furniture assistance for female veterans with or without children. |
713.351.6915 |
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Career and Recovery Resources Inc |
Provides Military personnel, Veterans and their families with the tools and support needed to achieve successful civilian careers and housing stability. |
713.754.7059 |
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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) |
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Career Gear: Houston |
Free business clothes for male veterans -Houston area. |
713.778-9959 |
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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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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 Baker Ripley |
Provides a variety of service for Veterans working to get acclimated to civillian life. |
281-458-0318 |
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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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TVC - VA Claims Representatives |
VA disability claims workers embedded in the VA locations across the state |
800-252-8387 |
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TVLP - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
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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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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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Worklife Institute |
Job search help, career training for veterans and all military |
713-266-2456 |
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Worklife Institute, Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and employment assistance. |
713-266-2456 |
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Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire |
For Profit Psychiatric Hospital, in-patient substance abuse and mental health treatment. |
713-600-9500 |
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Bo's Place |
Grief Counseling free-of-charge for the public, veterans, military members, 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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Catholic Charities - Women Veterans Program |
Provides housing assistance and supportive services to women veterans and their families experiencing homelessness and are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. |
713.351.6915 |
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Combined Arms - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
832-390-1249 |
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Easter Seals of Greater Houston |
Veteran & Military Family Services Easter Seals Greater Houston is proudly serving current Service members, Veterans and their families in Harris and all surrounding counties. |
346.330.3859 |
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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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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 |
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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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MVPN - MHA - Houston |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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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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PTSD Foundation of America - Camp Hope |
Interim housing in Houston for Veterans and their families |
877-717-7873 (Crisis) |
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PTSD Foundation of America - One on One PTSD Mentoring |
Faith Based one-on-one peer mentoring for PTSD, materials free for Veterans & Families. |
877-717-7873 (Crisis) |
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PTSD Foundation of America - Warrior Group |
PTSD peer groups in Houston, |
877-717-7873 (Crisis) |
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re:Mind Depression & Bipolar Support |
Free support groups and resources for depression and bipolar. |
(713) 600-1131 |
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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 |
888-737-3112 |
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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 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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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 |
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VA - Katy Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Katy |
281-578-4600 |
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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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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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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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Worklife Institute, Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and employment assistance. |
713-266-2456 |
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Wounded Warrior Project |
Mental health and VA claims assistance for veterans |
210-569-0300 |
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Alex's Heart |
Art for the mind, classes for military, vets, and families. |
409-454-5812 |
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Bo's Place |
Grief Counseling free-of-charge for the public, veterans, military members, 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 - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
832-390-1249 |
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Depelchin Children's Center |
Non-profit family counseling for traumatic stress. |
713-730-2335 |
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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 - Women Veterans Employment & Training Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
713-699-6352 |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 |
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Neighborhood Centers, Inc. |
Senior, youth and family services |
713-667-9400 |
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re:Mind Depression & Bipolar Support |
Free support groups and resources for depression and bipolar. |
(713) 600-1131 |
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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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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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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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Career and Recovery Resources Inc |
Provides Military personnel, Veterans and their families with the tools and support needed to achieve successful civilian careers and housing stability. |
713.754.7059 |
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Easter Seals of Greater Houston |
Veteran & Military Family Services Easter Seals Greater Houston is proudly serving current Service members, Veterans and their families in Harris and all surrounding counties. |
346.330.3859 |
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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) 699-6352 |
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Goodwill Houston |
Helps veterans re-integrate into the civilian labor market after military service or overcome other barriers to employment. |
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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Goodwill Houston Job Connection |
Job seeking facilities around the Houston area, resume & practice interviews available |
(713) 699-6352 |
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Goodwill Houston Operation Good Jobs |
Job development for military and veterans, housing & utility payments for vets. |
(713) 699-6352 |
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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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Supportive Services for Veteran Families Baker Ripley |
Provides a variety of service for Veterans working to get acclimated to civillian life. |
281-458-0318 |
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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 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 |
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Worklife Institute, Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and employment assistance. |
713-266-2456 |
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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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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. |
832.393.0992 |
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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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Veterans Business Outreach Centers |
Business training offioce just for veterans! Free, and through the Small Business Administration + UTRGV |
956-665-8931 |
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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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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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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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Combined Arms - LGBTQ Veteran Group |
Active social group in Houston with events across Texas. |
832-390-1249 |
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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 |
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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. |
210-528-0534 |
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VFW Post 8790 |
Serves veterans of foreign wars, providing camaraderie and help |
713-465-1342 |
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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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Veterans Court - Harris County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans- Felony and Misdemeanor |
713-755-4610 |
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Worklife Institute, Texas Veterans Program |
Military transition assistance, Divorce and Financial Law help, Marriage counseling, Resume and employment assistance. |
713-266-2456 |
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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. |
(281) 223-3190 |
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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) |
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Catholic Charities - Women Veterans Program |
Provides housing assistance and supportive services to women veterans and their families experiencing homelessness and are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. |
713.351.6915 |
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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) 699-6352 |
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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 |
713-699-6352 |
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Goodwill - Women Veterans Employment & Training Program |
Rehousing for Veterans with families and female veterans |
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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Lotus Project for Women Veterans |
Homeless services for female veterans with or without children, housing, emergency funds, financial counseling, job assistance. |
713-351-6915 |
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Magnificent Houses, Inc |
Homelessness transition, provides housing, basic education and job training. |
713-523-5958 |
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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 - Houston |
Case Management for homeless veterans, help with housing, employment, child care and food |
281-458-0318 ext. 2300 |
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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. |
713.351.6915 |
Harris County Veteran Resource Guide