Llano County Veteran Resource Guide
Llano County Veteran Resource Guide
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
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Mike Sandoval •
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vsofficer@co.llano.tx.us
Veteran County Service Officer
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
Your region doesn’t have an MVPN coordinator assigned to it right now. We recommend locating your closest MVPN Coordinator on a map and contacting them.
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 |
 |
American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
 |
Catholic Charities Central Texas |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
 |
Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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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 |
 |
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 |
Employment and Business
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BIGAUSTIN |
BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. |
512-928-8010 |
 |
Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
 |
Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
 |
TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Transportation
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
 |
On the Road Lending |
For individuals with low credit scores, car loans for new/lightly used, fuel efficient and dependable cars, and personal financial coaching for the life of the loan. |
214-226-2542 |
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|
Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
 |
VETRIDES |
Rides for veterans & their families in Burnet, Llano, & Lampasas Counties. Transportation to and from VA hospitals, clinics, veteran's services offices, pharmacies, grocery, and retail stores. |
830-613-9982 |
Social Groups
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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 |
512-986-7660 |
Legal
 |
Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
|
 |
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
1-888-988-9996 |
 |
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
Provides free assistance with federal appeals for Veterans Claims & Discharge Upgrades to Veterans, their family members, and survivors. |
(888) 838-7727 |
Medical
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American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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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 |
 |
HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
512-656-7698 |
|
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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 |
512-986-7660 |
 |
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
 |
Hill Country MHDD |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
(512) 392-7155 |
 |
MVPN - Hill Country |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
512-392-7155 |
 |
Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
|
|
Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
 |
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
 |
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
 |
Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
 |
YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, Free one-on-one counseling for Women Vets with trauma-informed counselors. Youth, and caregiver counseling also available. |
512-326-1222 |
Women Veterans
|
|
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 |
|
|
American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
|
|
BIGAUSTIN |
BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. |
512-928-8010 |
 |
Capital Area Food Bank |
Austin Area Food Bank. |
877-541-7905 |
|
|
Catholic Charities Central Texas |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
|
|
Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
512-656-7698 |
|
|
Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
|
|
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
|
|
Hill Country MHDD |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
(512) 392-7155 |
 |
Honor Flight Austin |
Free 2-Day trip for WWII and Vietnam veterans to DC. |
1-888-530-8880 |
 |
Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
(830) 992-3375 |
|
|
MVPN - Hill Country |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
512-392-7155 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
|
|
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
|
|
Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
|
|
|
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
1-888-988-9996 |
|
|
Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
 |
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
|
|
TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
VETRIDES |
Rides for veterans & their families in Burnet, Llano, & Lampasas Counties. Transportation to and from VA hospitals, clinics, veteran's services offices, pharmacies, grocery, and retail stores. |
830-613-9982 |
 |
VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |
|
|
Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
|
|
YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, Free one-on-one counseling for Women Vets with trauma-informed counselors. Youth, and caregiver counseling also available. |
512-326-1222 |
Military Transition
|
|
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 |
|
|
American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
|
|
BIGAUSTIN |
BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. |
512-928-8010 |
|
|
Capital Area Food Bank |
Austin Area Food Bank. |
877-541-7905 |
|
|
Catholic Charities Central Texas |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
|
|
Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
512-656-7698 |
|
|
Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
|
|
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
|
|
Hill Country MHDD |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
(512) 392-7155 |
|
|
Honor Flight Austin |
Free 2-Day trip for WWII and Vietnam veterans to DC. |
1-888-530-8880 |
|
|
Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
(830) 992-3375 |
|
|
MVPN - Hill Country |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
512-392-7155 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
|
|
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
|
|
Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
|
|
|
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
1-888-988-9996 |
|
|
Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
|
|
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
|
|
TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
VETRIDES |
Rides for veterans & their families in Burnet, Llano, & Lampasas Counties. Transportation to and from VA hospitals, clinics, veteran's services offices, pharmacies, grocery, and retail stores. |
830-613-9982 |
|
|
VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |
|
|
Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
|
|
YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, Free one-on-one counseling for Women Vets with trauma-informed counselors. Youth, and caregiver counseling also available. |
512-326-1222 |
Homeless
|
|
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 |
All Programs
|
|
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 |
|
|
American Red Cross of Central and South Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
512-926-4271 254-523-4985 |
|
|
BIGAUSTIN |
BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. |
512-928-8010 |
|
|
Capital Area Food Bank |
Austin Area Food Bank. |
877-541-7905 |
|
|
Catholic Charities Central Texas |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
|
|
Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HARTH Foundation- Equine Therapy |
Equine therapy, free to veterans and active duty |
512-656-7698 |
|
|
Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
|
|
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
|
|
Hill Country MHDD |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
(512) 392-7155 |
|
|
Honor Flight Austin |
Free 2-Day trip for WWII and Vietnam veterans to DC. |
1-888-530-8880 |
|
|
Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
(830) 992-3375 |
|
|
MVPN - Hill Country |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
512-392-7155 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
|
|
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
|
|
Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
|
|
|
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
1-888-988-9996 |
|
|
Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
|
|
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
|
|
TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
VETRIDES |
Rides for veterans & their families in Burnet, Llano, & Lampasas Counties. Transportation to and from VA hospitals, clinics, veteran's services offices, pharmacies, grocery, and retail stores. |
830-613-9982 |
|
|
VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |
|
|
Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
|
|
YWCA Greater Austin - Women Vets Counseling |
Free WoVeN peer groups for women vets, Free one-on-one counseling for Women Vets with trauma-informed counselors. Youth, and caregiver counseling also available. |
512-326-1222 |