About 19% of U.S. adults and 31% of adolescents aged 13 to 18 experience anxiety each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Several major types of anxiety disorders can be treated using therapeutic approaches, including:

• Panic disorder is a condition characterized by frequent, sudden panic attacks.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves obsessions and compulsions that create distress and interfere with daily life.
• Phobias are irrational fears of a situation or object.
• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is marked by constant worry and anxiety about a wide variety of concerns in the absence of a specific threat.
• Social anxiety disorder (SAD) involves an irrational fear of being observed, judged, or embarrassed that causes severe anxiety in social situations.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves anxiety symptoms following a traumatic experience.

Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness Based CBT
• Trauma Focused
• Christian Counseling

Insurance Accepted:

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Oscar

Fees:

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Eval: $150
• Individual 30-60 min: $70 - $140
• Family/Couples Therapy: $125
• Group Therapy: $80
• Sliding Scale/Open Path Members: $40 - $80

CareerOneStop is…

• your source for employment information and inspiration;
• the place to manage your career;
• your pathway to career success;
• tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals;
• sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

CareerOneStop products include:

Business Center
CareerOneStop.org/BusinessCenter
A one-stop source for help hiring, training, and retaining a strong workforce.

GetMyFuture
CareerOneStop.org/GetMyFuture
Offers career, training, and job search resources to young adults aged 14 to 24.

Credentials Center
CareerOneStop.org/Credentials
Helps individuals plan, locate, and pay for education, training, and other credentials to help them start, change, or advance their careers.

Disaster Recovery Services
CareerOneStop.org/DRS
Quick access to a range of employment and related resources for people and businesses impacted by floods and other recent disasters.

Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders
CareerOneStop.org/ExOffenders
Tools and resources to help job seekers with a criminal record explore careers, get training, and find a job.

mySkills myFuture
mySkillsmyFuture.org
Helps laid-off workers and other career changers explore new careers that may use the skills and experience gained in previous jobs.

Veteran and Military Transition Center
CareerOneStop.org/Veterans
A one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service.

Competency Model Clearinghouse
CareerOneStop.org/CompetencyModel
Validated industry competency models and tools to build a custom model and career ladder/lattice for your industry.

CareerOneStop Mobile App
Mobile Apps
CareerOneStop offers six mobile apps for job seekers including Find an American Job Center, Find a Job, Veterans Job Search, Salary Finder, Training Finder, and Unemployment Insurance.

The Center for Minority Veterans is the Department of Veterans Affairs model for inter-and intra-agency co-operation, to ensure all veterans receive equal service regardless of race, origin, religion, or gender. We are process improvement-oriented and both internal and external customer-centric. We assist VA in executing its mission in the most equitable, efficient and humane way possible. Dignity and an acceptable quality of life are the products we seek to deliver to ALL veterans no matter what their circumstance. We will grace our mission execution with gratitude to the men and women we now serve who in turn served our Nation so well.

The primary goal of this outreach initiative is to increase local awareness of minority Veteran related issues and develop strategies for increasing their participation in existing VA benefit programs for eligible Veterans.  Minority Veterans Program Coordinator’s are located at Regional Offices, Health Care Facilities and National Cemeteries and are responsible for:

• Promoting the use of VA benefits, programs, and services by minority Veterans.
• Supporting and initiating activities that educate and sensitize internal staff to the unique needs of minority Veterans.
• Targeting outreach efforts to minority Veterans through community networks.
• Advocating on behalf of minority Veterans by identifying gaps in services and make recommendations to improve service delivery within their facilities.
  There is a Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC) located in each state’s Regional Office, Health Care Facility and National Cemetery to educate and assist with your eligibility of benefits and services.

For more information on the Center for Minority Veterans, click here.

Calendar of events can be viewed here.

Welcome all women Veterans, family members, caregivers, and advocates! The Center for Women Veterans’ (CWV) mission is to monitor and coordinate VA’s administration of health care, benefits, services, and programs for women Veterans. We serve as an advocate for cultural transformation and to raise awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect to #BringWomenVeteransHome2VA.

Today’s VA is focused on the needs of women Veterans and cultural transformation. We aim to provide an environment free from harassment. VA has introduced White Ribbon, a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence. VA Secretary McDonough is making accountability of those who commit harassment or sexual assault an important part of creating a culture that is free from harassment and sexual assault, without fear of retaliation.

We are women Veterans proud to serve our sister Veterans and those who serve them. Stay in touch, sign up for email, follow us on Facebook. We share information on benefits and services, events, stories, research and more. Thank you for your service!

To learn more about the benefits, services, and programs, click here.

All are welcome but I specialize in helping

• Low-income individuals and families
• Veterans
• Seniors
• Unemployed due to COVID-19

Fees are on a sliding scale.

Mental health conditions can be challenging, but treatment options and other resources are effective and can lead to recovery.

• Adjustment Disorder

Click here to learn more about adjustment disorder, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope with symptoms.

• Anxiety Disorders

Click here to learn more about anxiety disorders, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• Bipolar

Click here to learn more about bipolar disorder, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to manage bipolar-related challenges.

• Depression

Click here to learn more about depression, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• Effects of Military Sexual Trauma

Click here to learn more about military sexual trauma (MST), treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to overcome the effects of MST.

• Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

Click here to learn more about traumatic brain injury (TBI), treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to manage the effects of TBI.

• Alcohol Use Disorder

Click here to learn more about alcohol use disorder, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• Substance Use Disorder

Click here to learn more about substance use disorder, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• PTSD

Click here to learn more about PTSD, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• Schizophrenia

Click here to learn more about schizophrenia, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome challenges.

• Suicide

Click here to learn more about experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you reconnect and find hope.

Depression Symptoms

So how do you know if you are depressed? If you've been experiencing several of the following symptoms for at least two weeks then it is possible that you could be experiencing depression:

• Anger and irritability
• Anxiety and agitation
• Changes in appetite or weight (can be either a lack of appetite accompanied by weight loss or increased appetite with weight gain)
• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Feelings of sadness or emptiness
• Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or excessive guilt
• Loss of interest in activities usually enjoyed
• Mysterious aches and pains with no discernible cause
• Problems with thinking, memory, concentration, and decision-making
• Sleep problems such as insomnia or sleeping too much
• Slowed thought, speech, or physical movements
• Thoughts of death and suicide

Depression Treatments

There are several different treatment options available for depression. Your specific treatment plan will depend on your diagnosis and the severity of your symptoms.

Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness Based CBT
• Trauma Focused
• Christian Counseling

Insurance Accepted:

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Oscar

Fees:

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Eval: $150
• Individual 30-60 min: $70 - $140
• Family/Couples Therapy: $125
• Group Therapy: $80
• Sliding Scale/Open Path Members: $40 - $80

Click here to see our full directory.

Services listed include:

• Hotlines & Helplines
• Addiction & Recovery
• Children & Youth Services
• Family Crisis & Domestic Abuse
• Veterans & Military Services
• Food Banks
• Disability Services
• Senior Services
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We engage the business community for equipment donations to create our high-performing computers. 

We partner with educational institutions to create workforce development programs to refurbish and distribute our products. 

We rely on our community leaders and other non-profit partners to connect us with those most in need.

Financial assistance for our Veterans has been depleted!

While all funds have been allocated, you can still help rebuild the fund or donate to help a specific Veteran in your life.

Click below to find out how you can donate and help a disabled Veteran!

Click here to donate

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We appreciate your generosity

We promise to uphold the values of the Special Forces Regiment; together we will make a stronger community and a stronger nation.

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Other Ways to Give:

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Grief occurs any time we experience loss. It appears after a clear loss, like the death of a loved one, or a loss like a divorce or loss of identity. Grief is a natural, normal process to help us get through and process the experience.

If you are unsure whether you are experiencing grief or finding it challenging to work through bereavement, grief counseling can offer support and helpful ways to bring meaning to the loss and allow you to move forward through your grief.

Stages of Grief

Though grief looks different for everyone, there are generally two phases of the grieving process. Acute grief is the first phase and occurs immediately after the loss. Integrated grief is the second phase, once the loss becomes less intense and disruptive.

APPROACHES:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness Based CBT
• Trauma Focused
• Christian Counseling

Insurance Accepted:

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Oscar

Fees:

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Eval: $150
• Individual 30-60 min: $70 - $140
• Family/Couples Therapy: $125
• Group Therapy: $80
• Sliding Scale/Open Path Members: $40 - $80

How Landlords Can Help End Veteran Homelessness

The VA needs landlords who are interested in housing Veterans.

Landlords have a unique opportunity to give back to those who have served. Veterans have selflessly defended our nation in times of need — and landlords can make a positive impact by protecting these individuals from the risk of homelessness. Housing Veterans doesn’t just provide shelter, but can lead to life-changing health, social, and socioeconomic outcomes for them and their families. Furthermore, housing Veterans provides a mutually beneficial relationship; landlords will benefit from responsible, often long-term, renters, support from VA, and guaranteed payments that come through Housing Choice Vouchers or grantees offering short-term subsidies.

Please note: VA does not make direct payments to landlords. Rental subsidy payments described here are disbursed from either homeless Veteran-specific Housing Choice Vouchers administered by local public housing authorities or through nonprofit organizations that administer VA-funded grants.

We urge all landlord to consider the information and strategies listed here and to contact us to connect with the local VA homeless coordinator in their area.

Benefits of Renting to Veterans
Reliable income: With HUD-VASH vouchers and SSVF subsidies, a portion of the rent is automatically paid on time to landlords by a public housing authority or an SSVF provider. A team supports the Veteran to provide stability, educates the Veteran on his or her tenancy requirements, and helps the Veteran meet the requirements of the lease, such as paying their portion of the rent on time. In addition, accepting housing vouchers or rental subsidies does not mean accepting less money. The combination of these payments along with the Veteran’s portion matches fair market rental prices, so landlords won’t see less money coming in.
Support from VA: Case management from VA support programs can connect landlords and Veterans with help they may need. Such a network of support creates a solid foundation for Veterans and is more likely to lead to successful and stable tenancy.
Serve those who have served: Landlords renting to Veterans can feel proud of their decision to house those who have answered our nation's call. Such a decision can be consequential in changing a Veteran's life.
Support community health outcomes: The pandemic reminds us that nearly all health is public, and our wellbeing is highly influenced by the health of our community. Veterans experiencing homelessness are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 as well as developing other health conditions. By providing safe housing to Veterans and their families, landlords can help mitigate these risks, improve community health, and help our nation make progress in recovering from this national tragedy.

Find Tenants

• Reach out to a local VA medical center (VAMC): Each VAMC has staff who are dedicated to connecting Veterans with housing. Contact us let us know about your rental units.
• Contact a local housing authority: Many local housing authorities work closely with HUD-VASH programs and can assist in connecting landlords to both HUD-VASH and Veterans who are eager to rent. Most will have websites and contact information obtainable through a quick internet search. Find housing authorities nationwide by visiting this site.
• Advertise HUD-VASH and voucher acceptance in property listings: If a landlord is advertising a property, they should consider highlighting that they accept HUD-VASH and housing choice vouchers. While federal law does not require a landlord to accept these, some states prohibit refusing a tenant based on voucher payments.
• Consider shared living arrangements: The majority of Veterans experiencing homelessness are single males. Many single Veterans may be interested in shared living arrangements that can help cut down costs, especially in competitive markets. Consider leasing multiple bedrooms in a single-family home to multiple Veterans.

To obtain more information on this program, click here.

• For Landlords

Veterans can experience a range of life events, opportunities, and challenges after they leave the military:

• Sharing LGBTQ+ Identity With Providers

Click here to learn about the resources and support available for Veterans who have faced challenges related to coming out as a person who identifies as LGBTQ+.

• Death of Family Members or Friends

Click here to learn more about experiencing the death of family members or friends, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope with loss.

• Families & Relationships

Click here to learn more about families and relationships, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome family and relationship issues.

• Financial & Legal Issues

Click here to learn more about experiencing financial and legal issues, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome challenges.

• Homelessness

Click here to learn more about experiencing homelessness, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources available for homeless Veterans.

• Work-Related Problems

Click here to learn more about challenges related to jobs and employment, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome work-related issues.

• Physical Injury

Click here to learn more about managing a physical injury, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you live well.

• Preparing for Deployment

Click here to learn more about preparing for deployment, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope.

• Retirement & Aging

Click here to learn about retirement and aging, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you transition.

• Spirituality

Click here to learn more about spirituality, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome concerns related to spiritual issues.

• Student Veterans / Higher Education

Click here to learn more about being a student Veteran, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome challenges.

• Transitioning From Service

Click here to learn more about transitioning from service, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome transition challenges.

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San Antonio is Military City USA. As such, Clarity Child Guidance Center is here to serve kids whose families are on active duty, Veterans, and reserves.

To learn more about your child’s mental health:

Click here to view available services 

There are many military benefits that you earn during your service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Air Force or Coast Guard. Keeping track of them can sometimes be challenging, since your benefits have so many moving parts and factors that change based on years of service, current status, location and more.

Military.com has the latest news, information and tips to help you understand your military and veteran benefits.

Click here for more information.

What Is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric disorder that may develop after a person has been through, seen, or been threatened with a traumatic event. Types of events that can lead to PTSD include a natural disaster, accident, combat, or sexual violence.

If you’re living with PTSD, you may find yourself having flashbacks and nightmares, avoiding situations that bring back unwanted memories, and struggling with feelings of anxiety, sadness, or anger. You might feel like it's harder to connect with others or keep up with school or work like you used to.

Know that PTSD is not a sign of weakness but a mental health condition that can be diagnosed and treated. With the help of a mental health professional, you or your loved one can begin to heal.

Symptoms of PTSD fall into four categories and include:

• Intrusive symptoms
• Avoidance
• Increased arousal
• Changes in thoughts and feeling

Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness Based CBT
• Trauma Focused
• Christian Counseling

Insurance Accepted:

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Oscar

Fees:

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Eval: $150
• Individual 30-60 min: $70 - $140
• Family/Couples Therapy: $125
• Group Therapy: $80
• Sliding Scale/Open Path Members: $40 - $80

Need immediate, local help?

MCOT: 1-877-466-0660

How can we help?

• Can't Focus
• Drinking
• Drugs
• Eating
• Relationships
• Sadness
• Self-harm
• Worry
• Are you a Student?

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255

Crisis Textline:
Text Home to 741741

Trevor Project:
1-866-488-7386 LGBTQAI+ Crisis Line

Veterans Crisis Line:
1-800-273-8255 (PRESS 1)

Christus Rosa Hospita
600 N Union Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 606-9111

Resolute Health
555 Creekside Crossing
New Braunfels TX 78130
(830) 500-6005

NBPD Mental Health UNnit
Non-Emergency Number:
(830) 221-4100
Email Mental Health Unit

Comal County Sheriff's Office
MentalHealth Deputy
(830) 620-3400

NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources For Military Service Members, Veterans, And Their Families!
Attending an in-person class can be difficult for busy individuals and families. NAMI is excited to launch our free online resource suite for caregivers, family members, military service members, and veterans designed to increase understanding, communication, wellness, and advocacy skills.

Accessible through computers or mobile devices, NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources is available 24/7 and includes information about:

• Mental health conditions
• Treatment options
• Approaches to increase overall wellness
• Tips for self-care and managing stress
• Communication strategies
• Transitioning from military to civilian life
• Links to helpful organizations and crisis services
• And more!

Click here to contact us.

Click here to access Nami Homefront Mental Health Resources

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers, and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.

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Free Help for Homeless Veterans. 1-877-424-3838.

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends, and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Who Can Call:

• Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Family members, friends, and supporters calling on behalf of Veterans
• VA Medical Centers and other VA facilities and staff
• Federal, state, and local partners
• Community agencies and providers who serve Veterans who are homeless

Why Make the Call to 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)?

• It's free and confidential
• You'll get access to trained VA counselors
• It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• You'll get information about VA homeless programs, health care and other services in your area

Visit VA's homeless Veterans website for more information.

The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers

View the National Resource Directory here.

Additional Hotline Numbers

• DoD Safe Helpline: 1 (877) 995-5247
• Military Crisis Line: 988, press 1.
• Veteran Crisis Line: 988, press 1.
• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1 (877) 424-3838 (4AID.VET)
• Wounded Warrior Resource Center (Mos): 1 (800) 342-9647

The Office of Survivors Assistance was established by Public Law 110-389, Title II, Section 222, in October 2008, to serve as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department to Survivors and Dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. OSA also serves as a principal advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and promotes the use of VA benefits, programs and services to survivors.

In the course of perusing this Web site, OSA hopes that Survivors and dependents, Veterans, their families, caregivers and others will become more knowledgeable about the benefits and services offered by VA to eligible Survivors and dependents, and take the next steps to apply, if deemed eligible.

OSA will continuously improve the design, content and types of communications on this Web site as we move forward, and welcome any suggestions you might have as to how we might modify it further. Also, if you have any questions or concerns please review our  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to determine if they have been addressed. If they are not addressed in this section, please contact us at [email protected].

You can view the  Survivor Quick Guide here.

Access the Application Forms and Information here.

To view more resources, click here.

Whether you are an at-risk individual looking for a laptop, a student needing a high-performing desktop, or a nonprofit looking to upgrade your workstations, we can help!

Please look through the available computers we have to offer to see what can fit your needs. Please contact us if you have any questions about our computers.

Click here to view our computers

The following is an incomplete list of qualifications:

• Adult & Child Mental Health Case Management
• Extended Foster Care
• Free School Lunch Program
• Food Stamps (SNAP/Link Card)
• Head Start
• Home Schooling (K-12)
• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
• Medicaid
• Rent Waiver 
• Section 8, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Group Residential Housing (GRH)
• SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Pell Grant
• Unemployment Assistance (Within 12 Months)

Please contact our office about other qualifications that may make you eligible to purchase one of our high-performing, refurbished computers.

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VA benefits can help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversation and information.

You can view upcoming events here.

Find your local medical center or regional office here.

Rapid re-housing rapidly connects families and individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing through a tailored package of assistance that may include the use of time-limited financial assistance and targeted supportive services. 

To take advantage of this program contact NVOP at (210) 233-8505.

This program is for veterans only.

RRH services are only available in San Antonio.

Watch Veterans and their family members share stories of strength and recovery, find useful information and local mental health resources, and explore ways to show your support.

Resources For:

• Click here for Veterans 
• Click here for Family and Friends
• Click here para Familiares y Amigos
• Click here for Clinicians
• Click here for Active Duty Military
• Click here for National Guard and Reserve Members
• Click here for Community Outreach

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Symptoms — whether mild, moderate, or severe — can make daily life more difficult. But, there are ways to address symptoms and live well.

• Alcohol or Drug Misuse

Click here to learn more about alcohol or drug misuse, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you find healthier ways to cope.

• Anger & Irritability

Click here to learn more about anger and irritability, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• Chronic Pain

Click here to learn more about experiencing chronic pain, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope.

• Confusion

Click here to learn more about experiencing confusion, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you find healthier ways to manage your confusion.

• Difficulty Concentrating

Click here to learn more about experiencing difficulty concentrating, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome challenges.

• Dizziness

Click here to learn more about experiencing dizziness, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope.

• Eating Problems

Click here to learn more about eating problems, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you find healthy ways of managing stress.

• Feeling on Edge

Click here to learn more about feeling on edge, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome concerns related to hypervigilance.

• Feelings of Hopelessness

Click here to learn more about feelings of hopelessness, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you enjoy life again.

• Flashbacks

Click here to learn more about flashbacks, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope with issues related to flashbacks.

• Gambling

Click here to learn more about gambling problems, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome gambling-related issues.

• Guilt

Click here to learn more about experiencing guilt, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you move past guilt.

• Headaches

Click here to learn more about experiencing headaches, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you live well.

• Loss of Interest or Pleasure

Click here to learn more about experiencing loss of interest, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome challenges.

• Nightmares

Click here to learn more about nightmares, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• Noise or Light Irritation

Click here to learn more about experiencing noise or light irritation, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you live well.

• Reckless Behavior

Click here to learn more about reckless behavior, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to overcome challenges.

• Relationship Problems

Click here to learn more about relationship problems, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you improve relationships.

• Social Withdrawal / Isolation

Click here to learn more about social withdrawal and isolation, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you recover.

• Stress and Anxiety

Click here to learn more about stress and anxiety, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you manage challenges.

• Trouble Sleeping

Click here to learn more about experiencing trouble sleeping, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources for better sleep.

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Become A Smokefree Veteran.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life.

Tools & Tips:

• SmokefreeVET Text
• Build your own Quit Plan
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy
• Smokefree Veterans on Facebook
• Stay Quit Coach App

Click here to sign up with SmokefreeVET.

Watch, read, and listen to Veterans and their family members share real stories of:

• Strength and Recovery
• Find Useful Information
• Local Mental Health Resources
• Explore ways to show your Support

Click here to watch videos

Click here to read stories

Click here to listen to podcasts

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Standing Shoulder to Shoulder: Finding the Strength and Hope Together.

Confidential help is here if you or someone you love is thinking about suicide.

If you are feeling distressed or hopeless, thinking about death or wanting to die, or if you are concerned about someone who may be suicidal, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (and press 1 to talk to someone NOW) or visit online.

The caring professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Many of the responders are Veterans and understand what Veterans and their families and friends have been through and the challenges many Veterans face.

For very low-income Veterans, SSVF provides case management and supportive services to prevent the imminent loss of a Veteran's home or identify a new, more suitable housing situation for the individual and his or her family; or to rapidly re-house Veterans and their families who are homeless and might remain homeless without this assistance.

Section 604 of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008, Public Law 110-387, authorized VA to develop the SSVF Program. Supportive services grants have been awarded to selected private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that will assist very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. Grantees will provide a range of supportive services to eligible Veteran families that are designed to promote housing stability.

To view more information or to find SSVF Providers in your area, click here.

To become a participant household under the SSVF Program, the following conditions must be met:

• A member of a Veteran Family.
• Be considered Low Income. Household income must not exceed 80% of the area median income.
• Occupying Permanent Housing. Must meet one of the following categories:

Category 1- Is residing in permanent housing and at risk of becoming literally homeless but for grantee’s assistance;

Category 2- Is literally homeless, and at risk to remain in this situation but for grantee’s assistance, and scheduled to become a resident of permanent housing within 90 days pending the location or development of housing suitable for permanent housing; or

Category 3-Is literally homeless after exiting permanent housing within the previous 90 days to seek other housing that is responsive to the very low-income Veteran family’s needs and preferences.

To view more detailed information on eligibility, click here.

For additional resources, please call the Homeless Veteran's Helpline at (877) 424-3838.

The Supportive Service for Veterans Families (SSVF) is a housing-focused program for veteran families who are literally homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. This program is designed to assist clients to quickly regain stability and secure permanent housing.

For more information about this program, please call 210-233-8505.

Eligible clients include:

• Veteran families currently homeless staying in their cars, parks, abandoned buildings, airports, camping grounds, etc.
• Currently living in their home but at risk of eviction
• Veteran families currently homeless staying in a shelter, transitional housing, hotel, or motel.
• Veteran families who are currently homeless, but scheduled to move into permanent housing within 90 days

Services:

• VA Claims Assistance
• Basic Needs
• Legal Assistance
• Employment
• Housing
• Youth & Family
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The Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Program is a statewide project dedicated to providing legal assistance at no charge to low-income veterans, their spouses, their dependents, and surviving spouses of deceased veterans.

We help low-income Texas Veterans and their families find financial relief, secure benefits, challenge discrimination, create estate plans, and make family arrangements, like divorce, custody, and visitation.

Legal issues we can help you with include:

• Veterans Benefits and Discharge Upgrades
• Sealing Criminal Records
• Bankruptcy, Consumer Protections and Contract Disputes
• Divorce, Custody, and Child Support
• Education (Ex. GI Bill, Hazelwood, Student Loans)
• Employment Discrimination
• Housing, Eviction, and Foreclosure
• Medicare and Medicaid
• Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney
• Individual Rights
• Guardianships
• SSDI, SSI, SNAP, & TANF

Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Program

800-622-2520, Option 2

Click here to apply.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Texas resident
• Must be a veteran or the spouse, surviving spouse, or dependent (a minor child or an adult child with disabilities living with the parents) of a veteran
• Your household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Free

• For Landlords

The Texas Veterans Network (TVN) is the first interconnected state of more than 300 veteran-focused community-based organizations, government agencies, and thousands of resources that holistically serve the veteran and military community.

Click here to join the network.

Already connected? Click here to log in.

TVN is a statewide contract between the Texas Workforce Commission and Combined Arms. 

Trauma comes in many shapes and forms, but some common scenarios are generally considered traumatic. Types of traumatic events that a person may experience at some point in life include:

• Abuse
• Assault
• Car Accident
• Death of a loved one
• Divorce
• Family or parental abandonment
• Imprisonment
• Job loss
• Natural disasters
• Physical injury
• Rape
• Serious illness
• Terrorism
• Violence
• Witnessing a crime, accident, or death

Trauma often falls into one of three different categories. Some traumas, such as accidents or natural disasters, are one-time events that are limited in duration and scope.

Other traumas are long-lasting and ongoing, such as coping with a chronic illness or dealing with repeated domestic abuse. There are also types of trauma that are often overlooked, such as trauma that occurs during childbirth or surgery.

Symptoms

• Intrusive thoughts and memories
• Hypervigilance
• Hyperarousal
• Feeling unsafe
• Loss of interest
• Avoidance
• Unhealthy coping behaviors

Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness Based CBT
• Trauma Focused
• Christian Counseling

Insurance Accepted:

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Oscar

Fees:

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Eval: $150
• Individual 30-60 min: $70 - $140
• Family/Couples Therapy: $125
• Group Therapy: $80
• Sliding Scale/Open Path Members: $40 - $80

No matter what you may be experiencing, there is support for getting your life on a better track. Many, Veterans have found the strength to reach out and make the connection.

• What Is Treatment?

Click here to learn about the treatment

• Self-Assessments

Self-assessments can help you determine if your feelings and behaviors may be related to treatable conditions.

Click here to learn about Self Assessment

• Self-Help

Small steps can lead to big strides in your overall well-being. 

Click here to learn about Self Help

• Find Resources

Click here to find local Resources

• Mental Health Month

Click here to Mental Health Month

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VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events provides Veterans with opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports and therapeutic art programs. These specialized rehabilitation events aim to optimize Veterans’ independence, community engagement, well-being, and quality of life. The programs are built on clinical expertise within VA, with essential support from Veteran Service Organizations, corporate sponsors, individual donors and community partners.

• Grant Program: The Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Veterans and service members with disabilities (ASG Program) provides grant funding to organizations to increase and expand the quantity and quality of sustainable adaptive sport activities that Veterans and service members with disabilities have to participate in physical activity including those for mental health issues within their home communities, as well as more advanced Paralympic and adaptive sport programs at the regional and national levels.
• Training Allowance: Interested in becoming a Paralympic athlete? The VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events Office provides a monthly assistance allowance for Veterans with disabilities training in Paralympic sports, as well as certain Veterans with disabilities selected for or competing with the national Olympic Team, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 322(d) and Section 703 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008.
• National Event Calendar: View upcoming 2024 National Events.

Are you a Veteran who is homeless or experiencing housing instability? 

VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans. Our focus is threefold:

• Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.
• Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
• Collaborating with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.
• If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
• You can also call or visit your local VA Medical Center or Community Resource and Referral Centers  where VA staff are ready to help.
• Explore VA Homeless Programs to learn about VA Programs for Veterans who are homeless and share that information with others.
• Work with VA to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans in your community. Learn how you can help by visiting our Stakeholders page.
• Listen to our podcast, Ending Veteran Homelessness, to get monthly updates on resources and services. 
• Download posters, brochures, and other materials  to reach out to Veterans and help VA end homelessness.
• Find additional help for Veterans, Landlords, and
  Business Owners.

• For Landlords

VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters and the general public. Explore the pages below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to find information specifically tailored to your needs. You can also visit the Get Help page to explore VA resources that address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face.

Find the Support You Need
Browse our catalog of resources for specific types of Veterans and civilians.

• Transitioning Service Member
• Veteran Looking for Support
• Woman Veteran
• LGBTQ+ Veterans
• Family Member or Friend
• Older Veteran
• Health Care Provider
• College Faculty Member
• Learn about VA Benefits

To view more resources, click here.

Veteran Caregiver Support (formerly known as Hearts of Valor or HOV) is a network of people caring for wounded, ill or injured service members and veterans, created and maintained by Operation Homefront. We seek to support these caregivers by facilitating online groups that provide social connection to other caregivers in similar situations, fostering support groups by location to encourage resource sharing and friendships, and sponsoring annual retreats to provide education on relevant issues.

 This program seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of the caregivers who care for our nation's warriors by providing an online community of support based on a foundation of empathy and mutual understanding.

Benefits include:

• Retreats
• Support Groups
• Newsletters

Click here to read about one veteran caregivers experience in this program.

All members of the Veteran Caregiver Support program must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a caregiver of a wounded, ill, or injured service member or veteran
• The service member or veteran must have time served after 9/11/2001
• The service member or veteran’s wound, illness, or injury occurred after 9/11/2001
• The caregiver must provide support documentation that details time in service and wounds, illnesses, or injuries
• No Disability Requirement
• No Minimum Discharge

 Veteran Caregiver Support currently has more than 1,600 members. 

Check out our website for application and program information.

To join the program itself is free.

We have served over 12,500 veterans, and have redirected over 10 Million dollars a month from the VA back to our clients. We are a professional firm with a team of Dedicated Claim Managers that are here for you and will assist and guide you through all Compensation & Pension Evaluations. We have streamlined the VA System, for the benefit of our clients. We process all paperwork to include all statements required after filing. We are proactive in our communication with our clients, keeping them properly informed of their claims. Our Claim Managers have private Numbers that our clients receive, to have someone on standby for any questions, paperwork, or venting that may arise.

Some things only a soldier understands. That’s why we offer veteran-to-veteran volunteer opportunities.

The Final Salute

The Final Salute program formally recognizes and honors veteran patients for their service. At the time of death, our veterans travel to their final resting place draped in the American flag to which they have dedicated their lives. It offers an honorable sendoff for a veteran and a meaningful, respectful sense of closure for the family.

Do you want to gain hands-on experience working in the medical field to help veterans? Then the VA Student Volunteer Program is a great opportunity for you. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to caring for and serving veterans and their families by providing the benefits and services they need.

Volunteers in the VA Student Volunteer Program work in local VA medical centers, learn new skills, make new friends, and explore careers in the medical field. Students may even qualify for college scholarships. Many services and specialties are available to student volunteers, such as speech pathology, physical therapy, nursing, social work, and many more.

Become a student volunteer by contacting the Department of Veterans Affairs facility near you and let Voluntary Service know about your interest in being a volunteer. You can also visit the website and fill out a form.

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

This free support is:

• Confidential
• Available every day, 24/7

And serves:

• All Veterans
• All Service members
• National Guard and Reserve
• Their family members and friends

• Call 988 and Press 1
• Click here to Chat
• Text 838255
• Click here to reach support for the deaf or hard of hearing

Free.

Learn about the Veterans Housing Assistance grants with the resources down below. 

• About disability housing grants for Veterans. Find out how to apply for a housing grant as a Veteran or service member with a service-connected disability.
• Apply for a Specially Adapted Housing grant. Get financial help to make changes to your home to help you live more independently with a service-connected disability.
• Check your SAH grant claim status. Track the status of an open claim for a Specially Adapted Housing grant.
• Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal. If you disagree with a decision on your application for housing assistance grants, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.

To view more information, click here.

Learn about the Veterans Housing Assistance grants with the resources down below. 

• About disability housing grants for Veterans. Find out how to apply for a housing grant as a Veteran or service member with a service-connected disability.
• Apply for a Specially Adapted Housing grant. Get financial help to make changes to your home to help you live more independently with a service-connected disability.
• Check your SAH grant claim status. Track the status of an open claim for a Specially Adapted Housing grant.
• Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal. If you disagree with a decision on your application for housing assistance grants, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.

To view more information, click here.

WWP Talk is our free mental health support line where you’ll be connected to someone who will listen, and help.

We know that having reliable support makes your journey easier. So in these weekly calls, you’ll be heard without judgment. Together, we’ll find a way to help, developing coping skills and a practical plan to work toward your goals, big or small.

To be eligible for this program you must be a Veteran or service member who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001, or their family member or caregiver.

If you're new to WWP, register today to access all the programs and services we offer to ease your transition to civilian life.

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Setting Yourself Up for Success: 

Well-being & Productivity After Disability

This webinar is designed for Texas Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors looking to navigate the challenges of returning to work, school, or enhancing their current productivity post-disability. By offering insights from vocational counseling, we aim to equip participants with the tools they need to succeed in their career journeys.

Visit the website for current webinars

Texas Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors

This is an Online/Virtual meeting

We help income-eligible Texans access healthcare, safety, stability, housing, government benefits, and employment.

TLSC's legal assistance includes help with

• Family, parenting, and child welfare 
• Overcoming violence, abuse, and stalking
• Senior care, retirement, and estate planning
• Housing and financial matters
• Accessing benefits and other other veterans' issues
• Discrimination and social justice
• Accessing government benefits

Cick here to apply online to see if you qualify.

TLSC's legal advice, education, and representation are provided at no cost.