If you are currently experiencing a crisis, please visit the Disaster Distress Helpline Site, or call 1-800-985-5990. For SMS assistance, text the number 66746.
TTY for Deaf / Hearing Impaired: 1-800-846-8517
Nosotros hablamos español. Escribir “Hablanos” en un mensaje de texto a 66746.
These resources have been compiled by the Mayors Challenge to Prevent Veteran Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF).
24-Hour Chaplain Services
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. All faiths and denominations are welcome to call: (254) 743-2849 or (254) 743-0991.
Austin Vet Center
The Austin Vet Center is available to offer individual and group counseling for veterans, service members, and their families; family counseling for military-related issues; bereavement (grief) counseling; military sexual trauma counseling and referral; community outreach and education; substance abuse assessment and referral; employment referral; and referral of other VA services.
City of Austin Veterans Resource Guide
Austin veterans looking for housing, basic, and other assistance during COVID-19 and its aftermath will find this resource guide helpful.
Dell Med Drive-through Coronavirus Testing
Dell Medical School is working with Austin Public Health and local healthcare systems to rapidly increase the availability of testing, including locations for drive-through testing.
Financial Relief & Discount Guide For Veterans With Disabilities
In this guide, DealAid.org updates and lists the latest government, nonprofit and private resources offering financial assistance to veterans with disabilities. It covers housing, health care, education, career, business, COVID-19, and other available financial relief programs for disabled veterans and their families.
Heroes Night Out
Heroes Night Out is a non-profit community-based organization that is dedicated to providing resources and services to Veterans, Service Members and their families in a safe, family friendly environment. veterans and families can get assistance with all of their Texas veterans’ benefits, counseling, peer mentoring, and
more.
Hidden Heroes
Hidden Heroes brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges and long-term needs they face. Hidden Heroes is a program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, an organization dedicated to strengthening and empowering the nation’s military and veteran caregivers.
Integral Care Veteran, Military, and Veteran Services
Integral Care has moved all services to telehealth. Not all veterans and their family members qualify for VA services. Any and all qualify for Integral Health services. A referral from the VA is not necessary, and services are available regardless of ability to pay and can be provided in many languages.
Military OneSource
Military OneSource has moved to 24/7 virtual support . As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more.
Military Veteran Peer Network
The Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is a group of veterans and veteran family members committed to supporting active and former service members by offering mentorship and guidance, as well as help accessing the services and resources available to veterans.
The National Resource Directory and the Office of Warrior Care Policy
The National Resource Directory and the Office of Warrior Care Policy engage with programs for Service Members and Veterans across the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, other U.S. Government agencies, and associated organizations.
The Samaritan Center
Hope for Heroes – Hope for Heroes provides counseling and integrative medicine to current service members, veterans and military families suffering from service related trauma. Hope for Heroes therapists are selected for their extensive military and military family experience, clinical expertise with PTSD and TBI, and competency with the military culture.
Texas Center Point Veterans Services for Emergency Financial Assistance and Counseling Services
Texas Center Point’s Veterans Programs provide comprehensive services for homeless veterans, at risk veterans, family members, or a surviving spouse. The range of services offered include crisis intervention, financial assistance, job readiness training, housing and job placement, case management and an array of supportive services.
Texas Mental Health Resources
TexVet has created a document we put together of consolidated mental health resources for the Texas Veteran Community.
Texas Suicide Prevention
Texas Suicide Prevention initiative is the result of a collaborative effort throughout the state of Texas of community-based organizations, state and local agencies, academic institutions and many others who work together to reduce suicides in Texas.
Texas Veterans Commission
The mission of the Texas Veterans Commission is to advocate for and provide superior service to veterans that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors.
TexVet
TexVet is the state clearinghouse for trusted information, resources, data, technical support, and research relevant to service members, veterans, their families, and those who serve them.
Texas Workforce Commission COVID-19 Resources
Resources for Employers | Resources for Job Seekers
Also, Professional Contract Services, Inc. is helping to place disabled veterans for jobs at Amazon. Please email awsp-employment@pcsi.org for details.
US Department of Veterans’ Affairs COVID-19 Response
VA has implemented an aggressive public health response to protect and care for Veterans in the face of this emerging health risk. We are working directly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to monitor the outbreak of the virus.
VA Veteran Crises Line
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach qualified responders with
the Department of Veterans Affairs. This service offers 24/7 free, confidential support to all veterans, service members, National Guard & reserve, as well as family members and friends.
Veteran Spouse Network
An online and in-person forum for veteran spouses throughout Texas to become engaged in defining resources and programming for themselves and their families. Today, the VSN has grown to a network of over 800 spouses across Texas.
The Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project focuses on serving veterans with military service on or after 9/11/2001. They are currently providing employment assistance, support accessing benefits, financial aid, and free mental health counseling. Warriors can either register online or call 877.832.6997 and register over the phone.
WoVeN Women Veterans Network
WoVeN is now offering virtual peer support groups during COVID-19. These meet for 90 minutes at a time every week for two months. To help group members share and reflect on many different aspects of their life, each group meeting focuses on a new theme.
Your Recovery is Important: Virtual Recovery Resources
This guide from SAMHSA shares links to the many organizations providing virtual recovery services. It includes everything from virtual 12-step meetings to recovery-related chat rooms, from links to one-on-one counseling services to information on how to host a meeting.
Trainings
PsychArmor
PsychArmor® Institute provides critical resources to Americans so they can effectively engage with and better support military service members, Veterans and their families across our nation. PsychArmor produces online training videos — delivered by national subject matter experts on a cutting-edge educational platform.
Veterans Mental Health First Aid
Register for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings
here.
Clinics
VA Austin Outpatient Clinc
Serving the health care needs of Veterans in Austin and surrounding areas. This facility does NOT have an Emergency Room. Saturdays are by appointment only.
Cedar Park VA Clinic
Primary care services for veterans in Cedar Park, TX area. Behavioral Health services including individual, group and family counseling, and programs such as QuitSmart Smoking Cessation.