Resources for North Texas Veterans
The North Texas area is home to thousands of veterans whom I am proud to represent. Our veterans deserve our endless gratitude for their selfless service to our great nation. There are multiple organizations throughout our region who provide different opportunities and resources for our veterans. These organizations play an integral role in helping veterans find work, transition into civilian life, and serve as a support system for those who have put their lives on the line for our freedom. Here is a list of different organizations in our region. In addition, my team is always happy to help with any veterans issue so if you have any questions please feel free to contact Lydia Spaun in my District Office at 972.392.0505 or via email, Lydia.Spaun@mail.house.gov.
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DALLAS VETERANS TRANSITION & RESOURCE CENTER |
4900 S Lancaster Road Dallas TX 75216 |
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| Rehab Spot | Focused on helping veterans struggling with addictiona and mental health | www.Rehabspot.com/Family |
| Veteran Center of North Texas |
The Veteran Center of North Texas provides the following services: - Data base of qualified service providers - connect veterans to qualified service providers
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Veteran Center of North Texas (VCONT) 900 E Park Plano, TX 75074 214-600-2966 |
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Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas (HVSD) |
The Veterans Resource Day Center provides veteran-centric day services to homeless vets including access to showers, laundry, and healthcare services. HVSD helps prevent homelessness by connect veterans to resources for employment, education, and transitional housing. |
214-372-8822 |
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AMVETS |
AMVETS mission is to enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them and their families |
State Service Officer: John Cook 214-372-8821 |
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Vietnam Veterans of America |
VVA’s goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans |
214-372-8893 |
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Texas Veterans Commission |
TVC assists veterans with claims representation and counseling services in all matters pertaining to veterans’ disability benefits and rights. TVC also assists veterans with employment resources |
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VBA Homeless Veterans Outreach |
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Sylvia Figueroa 214-372-8897 |
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Battle-Buddy Info |
Online Directory of Military Resources for active duty, veterans and their caregivers. Military focused non-profits and resources are listed that provide direct assistance and information |
Charlynn Johns 469-289-3067 |
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PTSD Foundation of America www.ptsdusa.org/get-help/ptsd-chapters/dallas-tx
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PTSD Foundation of America is dedicated to mentoring combat veterans and their families, networking with government agencies, service organizations, churches and private sector businesses |
Charles Moore 469-925-9052 |
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Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) |
Specialists on site to provide intensive services to meet the employment needs of disabled veterans, with emphasis directed toward serving those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, including homeless veterans, and veterans with barriers to employment |
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Women Veterans Enterprise Center |
Developing strategic alliances and opportunities while providing on-site services to help women veteran business owners scale for success |
VR Small 214-372-8822 |
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VETERAN SERVICE OFFICES |
County veteran service offices provide assistance, counsel and advocacy for veterans, spouses, widows and dependents, helping them to obtain state and federal veterans’ benefits. |
Dallas County: 972-692-4939 2377 N Stemmons #631 www.dallascounty.org/department/veterans Tarrant County: 817-531-5645 1200 Circle Dr #300 Collin County: 972-881-3060 900 E Park Blvd #150 Denton County: 940-349-2950 |
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PEER & COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
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Military Veteran Peer Network |
Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is a peer-to-peer network of support for veterans, military and their families. Individuals supply peer support as well as resources veterans may not be aware of available to them. |
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Scott Smith (Veteran Treatment Court) Tarrant – Grapevine – Dallas
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817-239-2636 ahelpfulpeer@gmail.com |
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Military Veteran Peer Network (Continued)
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Domingo Rodriguez Tarrant - Dallas |
805-302-9494 Domingo.rodriguez@veteran.me |
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Ginger Simonson Denton – Flower Mound |
817-683-2870 Vgws56@gmail.com |
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Clark Gullette Collin – Prosper |
972-704-8281 marinevfw@gmail.com |
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LaJohn McDonald Tarrant – Fort Worth |
817-266-7507 Lajohn.mocdonaldjr@mhmrtc.org |
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#22KILL |
22Kill is a global movement bridging the gap between veterans and like-minded individuals to build a community of support and understanding the issue of veteran suicide. The Virtual Veteran Advocate Map identifies committed individuals willing to talk to veterans in crisis. |
13625 Neutron Rd 214-462-7229 www.22kill.com |
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The Mission Continues |
Redeploying veterans on new missions at home, integrating veterans to assist with community service projects |
JJ Selvig 817-689-7416 www.missioncontinues.org www.facebook.com/2ndPlatoonDFW |
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Team Rubicon |
Redeploying veterans on emergency response missions; community service projects |
Klebe Brumble 972-825-6858 www.teamrubiconusa.org |
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Team RWB |
Builds inclusion and leadership for all veteran of any branch, families, and civilians; connecting veterans to the community through fitness and social activity |
Anna Thompson: DFW Chapter www.teamrwb.org anna.thompson@teamrwb.org Chris McAllister: Veteran Outreach Dir 214-533-6892 chris.mcallister@teamrwb.org |
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MENTAL HEALTH |
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Cohen Military Family Clinic
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Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare provides quality, accessible, and comprehensive mental health care to veterans and their families regardless of ability to pay. Services are available to any person who has served regardless of role or discharge status |
Amy Williams, PhD Clinical Director 469-680-3500 16160 Midway Rd, Suite 218 Addison TX 75001 MFC@metrocareservices.org |
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Operation Healthy Reunions |
The Veterans Coalition program Operation Healthy Reunions provides easy access to care through a network of 75 mental health professionals across the DFW Metroplex |
Fred Gregory 469-547-2449 fgregory@vcnct.org
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Recovery Resource www.recoverycouncil.org |
Addiction, anger management, couples, marriage and family counseling; Peer support counseling services |
Michelle McQueen 814-332-6329 2700 Airport Freeway Fort Worth TX 76111
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Stay the Course www.staythecourse.vet |
Evidence based therapies to individuals, couples and families; Military and first responder culture proficiency; sliding scale fee based treatment as well as some qualifying free therapy; |
Tempa Sherrill 682-990-6242 2501 Parkview Dr #200A Fort Worth TX 76102
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Equest: Hooves for Heroes |
Empowers veterans and military families to take charge of their civilian transitions. Services are offered to active duty service personnel, members of the Guard or Reserve, or any veteran and their immediate family at NO COST. |
Jeff Hensley jhensley@equest.org 972-412-1099 ext 220 |
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Grace After Fire www.graceafterfire.org |
FEMALE VETERANS: Peer to peer counseling, support services, MST counseling |
800-362-6477 |
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EMERGENCY SERVICES |
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Red Cross |
American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces provides emergency financial assistance or shelter for veterans and active duty service members through partnerships with military aid societies |
Dallas Co: 214-678-4800 Tarrant Co: 817-335-9137 |
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Family Endeavors
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Provides case management and emergency financial assistance. Provides money for deposits as well as help with acquiring VA benefits that may be available |
Dallas: 214-263-9880 Fort Worth: 817-537-5370
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Operation Once in a Lifetime |
Provides free financial and morale support to service members, their families |
214-263-9880 |
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Bed Start |
Faith-based ministry to assist veterans moving through transitional housing with beds and additional household furnishings |
214-929-1342 |
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Metro Care Services |
Has specific programs for dependents of veterans as well as good bank at various locations |
Check website for nearest location |
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North Texas Food Bank |
Local food bank also provides senior food assistance programs for low income seniors |
Check website for nearest location |
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Hope for the Warriors www.hopeforthewarriors.org |
POST 9/11 ONLY Provides a full cycle of care in the areas of career transition, education, health and wellness, sports and recreation as well as community and military relations |
Gus Cabarcus gcabarcas@hopeforthewarriors.org 214-548-9297 |
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FEMALE VETERANS |
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Boots to Heels www.attitudesandattire.org |
FEMALE VETERANS: Peer to peer, support services, counseling; life-skills transition assistance |
Brandy Baxter 214-630-1667 bbaxter@attitudesandattire.org 2050 Stemmons FWY #181
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VETERAN COALITIONS |
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Veterans Coalition of North Central Texas |
VCNCT mission is to build bridges in the community to assist veterans with reintegration. Their program Operation Healthy Reunions provides easy access to care through a network of 75 mental health professionals. |
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Veterans Coalition of Tarrant County |
VETCO mission is to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans, and their families. Website also has an online directory of resources |
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Veterans Center of North Texas |
VCONT assists veterans of all ages who reside in North Texas, navigate the network of public and private agencies to receive assistance for issues they may be facing. |
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Denton County Veterans Coalition |
The Coalition serves as an advocate for veterans and families, and facilitates collaboration among veterans organizations and community resources |
www.veteransofdentoncounty.org |
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION:
Homeless Veterans Program: Document on benefits and assistance available
Vet Centers: Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach and referral services to combat veterans and their families. Services may include areas such as Post Traumatic Stress, drug assessment and suicide prevention. All services are free of cost and strictly confidential.