Webb County Veteran Resource Guide
Webb 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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Bobby Mathieu •
956-523-4399 •
bmathieu@webbcountytx.org
Veterans County Service Officer- Asst
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David Garza •
956-523-4399 •
dgarza@webbcountytx.gov
Veterans County Service Officer
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Olga Ramirez •
956-523-4399 •
oramirez@webbcountytx.gov
Veterans County Service Officer- Asst
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Sergio Hernandez •
956-523-4399 •
sehernandez@webbcountytx.gov
Veterans County Service Officer
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Jerry Alvarado • 956-771-0335 • gerardoa@borderregion.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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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 |
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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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Laredo Veterans Coalition - Veterans Serving Veterans |
The organization provides funds for rental, utility, burial, transportation, and health care assistance to Veterans, their dependents and survivors. |
956-726-1008 |
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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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Volunteers Serving the Need |
Basic needs and emergency funds for veterans and their families, supported by thrift store |
(956) 717-2960 |
Employment and Business
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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 |
Transportation
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Laredo Veterans Coalition - Veterans Serving Veterans |
The organization provides funds for rental, utility, burial, transportation, and health care assistance to Veterans, their dependents and survivors. |
956-726-1008 |
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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 |
Social Groups
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Korean War Veterans Association - Laredo 209 |
Connect with Korean War Veterans and supporters for information, advocacy, and camaraderie |
956-722-4288 |
Legal
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Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
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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) |
1-888-988-9996 |
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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 |
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Veterans Court - Webb County (406th and 341st) |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans - Misdemeanor or Felony |
(956) 523-4814 |
Medical
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Border Region MHMR (The Valley Area) |
Regional MHMR: Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
800-643-1102 (CRISIS) |
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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 |
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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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HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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Laredo & Border Region |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
800-643-1102 (CRISIS) |
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Laredo Veterans Coalition - Veterans Serving Veterans |
The organization provides funds for rental, utility, burial, transportation, and health care assistance to Veterans, their dependents and survivors. |
956-726-1008 |
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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 |
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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 |
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VA - Laredo Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Laredo |
956-523-7850 |
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VA - Vet Center - Laredo |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
956-723-4680 |
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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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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Border Region MHMR (The Valley Area) |
Regional MHMR: Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
800-643-1102 (CRISIS) |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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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HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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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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Korean War Veterans Association - Laredo 209 |
Connect with Korean War Veterans and supporters for information, advocacy, and camaraderie |
956-722-4288 |
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Laredo & Border Region |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
800-643-1102 (CRISIS) |
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Laredo Community College |
Public Community College for the Laredo area |
956-721-5109 |
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Laredo Veterans Coalition - Veterans Serving Veterans |
The organization provides funds for rental, utility, burial, transportation, and health care assistance to Veterans, their dependents and survivors. |
956-726-1008 |
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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 |
|
|
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 |
 |
South Texas Food Bank |
Laredo area Food bank, meals on wheels, help applying for benefits |
956.726.3120 |
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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 |
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Texas A&M International University - Laredo |
Public University in Laredo, accepts Hazlewood, GI bill |
956-326-2254 |
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Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
|
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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) |
1-888-988-9996 |
|
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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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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 |
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VA - Laredo Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Laredo |
956-523-7850 |
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VA - Vet Center - Laredo |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
956-723-4680 |
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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 |
|
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Veterans Court - Webb County (406th and 341st) |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans - Misdemeanor or Felony |
(956) 523-4814 |
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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 Serving the Need |
Basic needs and emergency funds for veterans and their families, supported by thrift store |
(956) 717-2960 |