Nueces County Veteran Resource Guide
Nueces 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!
Free VA Claims Assistance
Across Texas and in your county, trained, Free VA Claims personnel are waiting to help you navigate the VA Claims process.CVSO | Martin Longoria |
County employees trained to assist in VA Claims. |
veterans.services@nuecesco.com | 3618880820 |
Military Veteran Peer Network
A network of trained military & veteran volunteers offering local peer mental support, networking, and help.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. |
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American Red Cross Coastal Bend Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
361-887-9991 |
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
(361) 664-0145 ext. 2021 |
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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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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - Corpus Christi |
Provides financial assistance & quick assist loans, emergency travel, disaster relief for retired Navy and Marine personnel, as well as for surviving children and spouses. |
361-961-3482 |
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VCSO - Nueces County |
County Veteran Service Officer- assists with VA claims. Also offers emergency assistance for rent, food and transportation |
(361) 888-0821 |
Food
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Food Bank of Corpus Christi |
Corpus Christi area Food Bank |
(361) 887-6291 |
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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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USO - South Texas |
Active military- Ball gowns for military events, food pantry, and hunting and fishing trips |
361-961-2391 |
Transitioning to Civilian Life
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Family Endeavors |
Homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing services to veterans at risk of becoming homeless, mental health & employment services. |
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Goodwill - South Texas Veteran Services |
Job development for military and veterans and surviving spouses, also work clothes. |
361-884-4068 ext. 139 |
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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 |
Mental Health
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American Red Cross Coastal Bend Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
361-887-9991 |
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Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
361-886-6970 |
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Ecumenical Center |
Provides free mental health to veterans and their families through the TV+FA Grant. |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
214-295-4541 |
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MVPN - Corpus Christi |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
409.944.4437 ext. 10052 |
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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors San Antonio |
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 |
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VA - Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic |
VA Clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-806-5600 |
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VA - Corpus Christi PACT Annex |
VA Outpatient clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-806-5600 |
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VA - Corpus Christi VA Specialty Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient and Specialty clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-939-6510 |
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VA - Vet Center - Corpus Christi |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
361-854-9961 |
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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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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Youth, Family, & Caregivers
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
(361) 664-0145 ext. 2021 |
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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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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors San Antonio |
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 |
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VA - Vet Center - Corpus Christi |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
361-854-9961 |
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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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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Find a Job
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Goodwill - South Texas Veteran Services |
Job development for military and veterans and surviving spouses, also work clothes. |
361-884-4068 ext. 139 |
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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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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Start a Business
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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 |
Social Opportunities
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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 - 94 - Corpus Christi |
Non-profit, represents Marine Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. Scholarships: For members & family members of organization, some for engineering w/ no military requirement. |
780-683-1400 |
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Ministry 4 Warriors |
Ministry focused on equipping and Providing Non-denominational spiritual outreach to Veterans, First Responders, and their families. |
(361) 877-0323 |
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Veterans Band of Corpus Christi |
Volunteer with the Band! • Musical ceremonies, honors, military change of command. etc. |
(361) 728-7052 |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Legal
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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) |
956.447.4800 |
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Veterans Court - Nueces County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
361-888-0510 |
Homelessness
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
(361) 664-0145 ext. 2021 |
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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 Endeavors |
Homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing services to veterans at risk of becoming homeless, mental health & employment services. |
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GreenPath Financial Wellness |
For vets and their families, free credit counseling, debt counseling, personalized budget counseling, home pre-purchase counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, and bankruptcy counseling and education. Home foreclosure prevention. Also provides debt consolidation plans, which are not free. |
(800) 550-1961 |
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Search for Truth Homeless Shelter |
Homeless shelter for men in Corpus Christi. |
361-882-4143 |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |