Willacy County Veteran Resource Guide
Willacy County Veteran Resource Page
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Mariano Jimenez • 956-289-4214 • marjimenez@ttbh.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 South Texas Chapter |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
956-423-0523 x107 |
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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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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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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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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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South Texas Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Association |
Serves Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans, provides social gatherings, Legislation & Policy Advocacy, and Military Transition services |
210-246-3609 956-204-9183 956-548-6880 |
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) |
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 |
Medical
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American Red Cross South Texas Chapter |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
956-423-0523 x107 |
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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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LMHA - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Peer Support is free. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
956-289-4214 |
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MVPN - South Texas |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
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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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South Texas Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Association |
Serves Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans, provides social gatherings, Legislation & Policy Advocacy, and Military Transition services |
210-246-3609 956-204-9183 956-548-6880 |
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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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Uniforms for the Final Salute |
Burial uniforms for unaccompanied veterans. |
361-884-4068 |
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VA - Harlingen Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Harlingen. Primary care, laboratory, mental health, nutrition, and social work services. |
956-366-4500 |
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VA - Health Care Center at Harlingen |
VA Healthcare center in Harlingen with a wide range of physical and mental health services. |
956-291-9000 855-864-0516 |
Women Veterans
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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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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 |
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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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
American Red Cross South Texas Chapter |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
956-423-0523 x107 |
|
|
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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Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley |
Food Bank for Rio Grande Valley area |
956-682-8101 |
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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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LMHA - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health |
Regional MHMR: Hub for MVPN. Peer Support is free. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
956-289-4214 |
|
|
MVPN - South Texas |
Connects veterans and military families to small peer support groups staffed by veteran volunteers and other community resources. |
|
|
|
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 Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Association |
Serves Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans, provides social gatherings, Legislation & Policy Advocacy, and Military Transition services |
210-246-3609 956-204-9183 956-548-6880 |
|
|
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 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 |
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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 |
|
|
Uniforms for the Final Salute |
Burial uniforms for unaccompanied veterans. |
361-884-4068 |
|
|
VA - Harlingen Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient clinic in Harlingen. Primary care, laboratory, mental health, nutrition, and social work services. |
956-366-4500 |
|
|
VA - Health Care Center at Harlingen |
VA Healthcare center in Harlingen with a wide range of physical and mental health services. |
956-291-9000 855-864-0516 |
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Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement |
Provides free training for under/unemployed veterans in high demand jobs. Can provide rent/utility assistance to those in the program. |
(956) 903-1900 |
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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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VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |