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Somervell County Veteran Resource Guide
Somervell County Veteran Service Guide
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
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Linda Mallon •
817-579-3292 •
lmallon@co.hood.tx.us
Veteran County Service Officer
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Robin Greer • 817-579-4489 • rgreer@pecanvalley.org
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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American Red Cross Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex |
Services to the Armed Forces provides emergency funds to military and retirees, and information and referral services. |
214-678-4800 |
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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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Mission Granbury, Inc. - Food Pantry | Food pantry for all in need in Granbury, TX. | 817-579-6866 |
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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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Recovery Resource Council - Enduring Families |
Free therapy for veterans and their families in a dedicated facility just for veterans. |
(817) 332-6329 |
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Texas Neighborhood Services |
Utility assistance, as well as GED/educational services and job search help for those in need. Locations in Weatherford and Cleburne. |
(817) 598-5700 |
Employment and Business
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Allies in Service - Warrior Mentorship Program |
Serve our warriors and their families as they reintegrate back into our Dallas community. |
214-438-6358 |
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Steel Hope - Life Coaching Program |
Life coaching for veterans to help them meet their goals. |
817-689-9339 |
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Texas Neighborhood Services |
Utility assistance, as well as GED/educational services and job search help for those in need. Locations in Weatherford and Cleburne. |
(817) 598-5700 |
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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 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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Volunteers of America Texas - Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) | Reintegrates homeless veterans into jobs and support services, such as vocational training, career counseling, and case management to find other needed resources. | 832-493-7244 |
Transportation
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) - Travel Ambassador Program |
Help with planning a trip, purchasing tickets, and using the Dallas public bus and rail system. One-on-one coaching and group classes available. |
214-828-8588 |
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My Ride North Texas |
Coalition of organizations and volunteers to transport veterans around North Texas. |
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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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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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Somervell County Committee on Aging - Transportation Program |
Transportation to medical appointments or grocery shopping for those 60+ in Somervell County. |
254-897-2139 |
Social Groups
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Adaptive Training Foundation |
Empowers those with physical disabilities to transform their lives through exercise and community. |
(214) 432-1070 |
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Warrior Spirit Project |
Promotes healing and restoration by offering yoga and meditation classes, training pit bulls to be service dogs, and encouraging community gardens. |
972-765-4071 |
Legal
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Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
(512) 374-2712 |
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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 |
Mental Health
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Collin College - Veterans Resource Center |
Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Veterans Resource Center also connects students with other veterans and transition resources like counseling. |
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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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Equine Connection Counseling - Operation Hoofbeat | Low-cost and free therapy through Wings of Hope Equitherapy. | 682-334-3784 |
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Green Oaks |
For-profit- psychiatric treatment facility, accepts tricare |
972-991-9504 |
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Pecan Valley |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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Recovery Resource Council - Enduring Families |
Free therapy for veterans and their families in a dedicated facility just for veterans. |
(817) 332-6329 |
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STARRY Counseling - Stephenville |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
254-434-5232 800-440-9789 |
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Steel Hope - Life Coaching Program |
Life coaching for veterans to help them meet their goals. |
817-689-9339 |
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Steel Hope - Peer Support Group |
Individual and Group therapy for veterans |
817-689-9339 |
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Surmounters of Texas |
Free horse-supported counseling for veterans. No riding required. |
817-297-9292 |
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Warrior Spirit Project |
Promotes healing and restoration by offering yoga and meditation classes, training pit bulls to be service dogs, and encouraging community gardens. |
972-765-4071 |
Physical Health
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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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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 |
Military Transition
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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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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 Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Homeless
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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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Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command - Veterans Programs |
Housing to transition from homelessness with case management for up to two years. |
214-424-7050 |
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 |
|
|
Adaptive Training Foundation |
Empowers those with physical disabilities to transform their lives through exercise and community. |
(214) 432-1070 |
|
|
Allies in Service - Warrior Mentorship Program |
Serve our warriors and their families as they reintegrate back into our Dallas community. |
214-438-6358 |
|
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American Red Cross Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex |
Services to the Armed Forces provides emergency funds to military and retirees, and information and referral services. |
214-678-4800 |
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Collin College - Veterans Resource Center |
Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Veterans Resource Center also connects students with other veterans and transition resources like counseling. |
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) - Travel Ambassador Program |
Help with planning a trip, purchasing tickets, and using the Dallas public bus and rail system. One-on-one coaching and group classes available. |
214-828-8588 |
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Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) - El Centro - Veterans Services | Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Veterans Services Office helps student veterans navigate financial aid, government benefits, academic requirements, and career planning. | 214-860-2113 |
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Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) - Mountain View College - Veterans Services | Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Veterans Services Office helps student veterans navigate financial aid, government benefits, academic requirements, and career planning. | 214-860-3640 |
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Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) - Richland College - Veterans Services | Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Veterans Services Office helps student veterans navigate financial aid, government benefits, academic requirements, and career planning. | 972-238-3778 |
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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 |
|
|
Equine Connection Counseling - Operation Hoofbeat | Low-cost and free therapy through Wings of Hope Equitherapy. | 682-334-3784 |
|
|
Green Oaks |
For-profit- psychiatric treatment facility, accepts tricare |
972-991-9504 |
|
|
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
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Hill College - Student Veteran Services | Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. | 254-659-7606 |
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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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Hood & Somervell Counties - Veterans' Service Office |
Joint office for residents of Hood and Somervell Counties, assisting veterans with VA claims, survivor benefits, and more. Locations in both Granbury and Glen Rose. |
817-579-3292 |
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Medisend College - General Richard B. Myers Veterans Program |
Private vocational medical technology college that accepts the GI Bill. Accelerated training. Priority to post-9/11 veterans. |
214.575.5006 ext.103 |
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Mission Granbury, Inc. - Food Pantry | Food pantry for all in need in Granbury, TX. | 817-579-6866 |
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My Ride North Texas |
Coalition of organizations and volunteers to transport veterans around North Texas. |
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North Central Texas College |
Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Also has a Department of Veterans Affairs to help with benefit questions. |
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NPower - TechCareer Accelerator |
Intensive six-week training program in cloud-based IT help desk software. |
214-421-1821 |
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NPower - Technology Service Corps |
Intensive technical training and tech certification. |
214-421-1800 |
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Pecan Valley |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
Recovery Resource Council - Enduring Families |
Free therapy for veterans and their families in a dedicated facility just for veterans. |
(817) 332-6329 |
|
|
Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command - Veterans Programs |
Housing to transition from homelessness with case management for up to two years. |
214-424-7050 |
|
|
Somervell County Committee on Aging - Transportation Program |
Transportation to medical appointments or grocery shopping for those 60+ in Somervell County. |
254-897-2139 |
|
|
STARRY Counseling - Stephenville |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
254-434-5232 800-440-9789 |
|
|
Steel Hope - Feeding The Homeless & Seed Of Hope |
Food cart for the homeless. Every 5th Saturday of the month. |
817-689-9339 |
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Steel Hope - Life Coaching Program |
Life coaching for veterans to help them meet their goals. |
817-689-9339 |
|
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Steel Hope - Peer Support Group |
Individual and Group therapy for veterans |
817-689-9339 |
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Steel Hope - Steel Free |
Individual and Group therapy for incarcerated veterans |
817-689-9339 |
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Surmounters of Texas |
Free horse-supported counseling for veterans. No riding required. |
817-297-9292 |
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Tarrant Area Food Bank |
Tarrant county area food bank, helps apply for other services, ref to closer food pantries if needed. |
817.857.7100 |
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Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
(512) 374-2712 |
|
|
Texas Neighborhood Services |
Utility assistance, as well as GED/educational services and job search help for those in need. Locations in Weatherford and Cleburne. |
(817) 598-5700 |
|
|
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 |
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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 |
|
|
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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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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Volunteers of America Texas - Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) | Reintegrates homeless veterans into jobs and support services, such as vocational training, career counseling, and case management to find other needed resources. | 832-493-7244 |
|
|
Warrior Spirit Project |
Promotes healing and restoration by offering yoga and meditation classes, training pit bulls to be service dogs, and encouraging community gardens. |
972-765-4071 |