Find the right resource. Start with the need.
VFWC is building this hub as a practical starting point for Texas Veterans, families, caregivers, first responders, and helping professionals. We prioritize official government and established resource directories and will review links periodically.
Veteran in crisis?
Call 988 and Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. You can also text 838255. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Housing help, homelessness prevention & emergency support
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
877-424-3838 · 24/7
Free, confidential help for Veterans who are homeless or at risk, plus family members and community providers.
VA Homeless Help
Find housing support, prevention assistance, emergency shelter pathways, case management, and long-term housing programs.
HUD-VASH
Permanent supportive housing combining rental assistance with VA case management and supportive services.
2-1-1 Texas
Search Texas housing, shelter, food, utility, transportation, health, and other local assistance by ZIP code or county.
VA Homeless Programs
Explore SSVF, GPD, HCHV, HUD-VASH, Stand Downs, Veterans Justice Programs, and other VA homelessness services.
Disability compensation, claims & earned benefits
VA Disability Compensation
Official information about eligibility, filing claims, ratings, effective dates, benefit rates, and managing disability benefits.
Texas Veterans Commission · Claims
Free assistance with VA benefits claims and representation through TVC Claims Benefits Advisors.
Texas County Veterans Service Officers
Find local county service officers who can help eligible Veterans, dependents, and survivors navigate benefits and claims.
VA Decision Reviews & Appeals
Learn about options when you disagree with a VA decision.
Family & Survivor Benefits
Explore benefits and programs for spouses, dependents, survivors, and eligible family members.
VA care, Vet Centers & behavioral-health support
VA Health Care
Apply for and manage VA health care and learn about eligibility and services.
Find a VA Location
Locate VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and other facilities across Texas.
Find a Vet Center
Community-based counseling, outreach, and referral services for eligible Veterans and families.
VA Mental Health
Official mental-health services, treatment information, and support resources.
National Center for PTSD
Evidence-based PTSD education and treatment information from VA.
Veterans Crisis Line
988 · Press 1 · Text 838255 · confidential chat.
Texas benefits, housing, education & veteran services
Texas Veterans Commission
Claims, education, employment, health-care advocacy, mental health, entrepreneurship, women Veterans, and veteran assistance programs.
Texas Veterans Land Board
Texas Veterans Homes, home and land loans, home-improvement loans, cemeteries, and other programs.
Texas Veterans Call Center
1-800-252-8387
Connect with Texas Veterans Land Board resources.
Hazlewood Act
Texas education benefit information for eligible Veterans and qualified dependents.
TVC Employment Services
Employment assistance for Texas Veterans, including career support and connections to workforce services.
2-1-1 Texas
Statewide information and referral for food, housing, utilities, health, transportation, disability-related services, and more.
Support for the people beside the Veteran
VA Family Benefits
Benefits and services for spouses, dependents, survivors, and caregivers.
VA Caregiver Support
Education, peer support, coaching, skills training, and referrals for eligible caregivers.
Women Veterans Health Care
Women-specific VA health resources and the Women Veterans Call Center at 855-829-6636.
National Resource Directory
Search a broad national directory of vetted resources for service members, Veterans, families, and caregivers.
When the immediate need is practical
2-1-1 Texas
Dial 211 or 877-541-7905 for Texas information and referral. Search by ZIP code, county, need, program, or agency.
VA Homeless Assistance
Housing stabilization, food and essential-support navigation through VA homeless programs.
VA Community Care
Learn how VA community care works when eligible Veterans receive authorized care outside VA facilities.
Legal and justice-related veteran resources
VA Veterans Justice Programs
Support for justice-involved Veterans, including Veterans Justice Outreach and Health Care for Re-entry Veterans.
National Resource Directory
Search for vetted legal, housing, health, employment, family, and transition resources.
Texas Veterans Commission
Connect with Texas veteran-service programs and local assistance.
VFWC is a connector—not the emergency system.
Resource information can change, eligibility varies, and availability may differ by county. Verify program requirements directly with the agency before relying on a resource. This page is for general education and navigation and does not create a clinical relationship.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a Veteran in crisis, call 988 and Press 1 or text 838255. For housing instability or homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838.
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