Lubbock County Veteran Resource Guide
Lubbock County Veteran Resource Page
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2-1-1 Help for all Texans |
State-wide resources for all Texans and veterans. Help areas from: mental/physical health, rent & utilities, and more. |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
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VetStar |
Home repair and modification for vet and vet spouses. |
Food
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Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
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South Plains Food Bank |
Major food bank in the Lubbock area. Help applying for other benefits, referral to closer food banks if needed |
Transitioning to Civilian Life
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America's Heroes at Work |
Dept of Labor training toolkit with tips on job search for Veterans and Transitioning Military |
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American Corporate Partners |
ACP aims to strengthen the connection between corporate America and post-9/11 veteran communities. |
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Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) - Austin |
Resume Transition and Job search assistance for Transitioning Military,. |
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Boots to Business |
Entrepreneurial training for Active and transitioning military and military spouses |
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Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. |
Housing assistance and vocational training for homeless Veterans & their families & those at risk of homelessness. |
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Career Gear: Houston |
Free business clothes for male veterans -Houston area. |
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Career Gear: San Antonio |
Free business clothes for male veterans- San Antonio area. |
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CareerOneStop |
Resume and employment website, MOS/MOC to resume help. |
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Caritas of Austin |
Homeless veteran help with rehousing, jobs, & food. |
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Centurion Military Alliance |
Provides individual resume writing at seminars across the state. |
Mental Health
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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Military Caregiver Telehealth Initiative UTHSA |
For Caregivers: Up to 12 no-cost weekly counseling sessions online (secure), must be TX resident. |
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Operation Resilient Families |
Support and counseling for military transition |
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VA - Lubbock Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Lubbock |
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VA - Vet Center - Lubbock |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Center - Lubbock |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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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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Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) |
Offers online and in-person peer support group programming for the spouses and committed partners of veterans. |
Youth, Family, & Caregivers
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
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Military Caregiver Telehealth Initiative UTHSA |
For Caregivers: Up to 12 no-cost weekly counseling sessions online (secure), must be TX resident. |
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Operation Resilient Families |
Support and counseling for military transition |
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VA - Vet Center - Lubbock |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
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Veteran Spouse Network |
The Veteran Spouse Network faclitates a statewide network for veteran spouses as they build a community of support. |
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Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) |
Offers online and in-person peer support group programming for the spouses and committed partners of veterans. |
Employment
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
Social Opportunities
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Achilles International Houston |
Non-profit that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with all physically-challenged. FREE to join. |
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Adaptive Training Foundation |
Empowers those with physical disabilities to transform their lives through exercise and community. |
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AGC Houston Vets in Construction |
Professional Association of General Contractors' veteran group. If you are in construction- come hang out! |
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Aggie Veteran Network |
Social website for A&M students that are also veterans |
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Air Force Security Forces Association |
Professional Association of Former Air Force Security Forces |
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Air Force Sergeants Association 1066 |
Former Air Force Enlisted Personnel - Vet Association & Legislative Advocacy |
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Air Force Sergeants Association Division 4 |
Former Air Force Enlisted Personnel - Vet Association & Legislative Advocacy |
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Air Warrior Courage Foundation |
Formed by military aviators to care for our own, focusing on active duty, guard, reserve, retired military/families & ROTC cadets needing financial assistance. |
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American Ex-Prisoners of War |
Veterans’ service organization advocating for former prisoners of war and their families |
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American GI Forum of Texas - Houston |
Housing/homeless asst. employment asst for Veterans (all discharges but dishonorable), Suits for interviews. |
Legal
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Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas |
Free help in civil legal cases for financially qualifying veterans. Multiple locations. |
Homelessness
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
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VetStar |
Home repair and modification for vet and vet spouses. |