Austin Community College
4400 College Park Drive, Round Rock
512-223-0030
www.austincc.edu/veterans
ACC joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to offer the VetSuccess program on its campuses. The program helps veterans apply for health care and education benefits and receive referrals for services including counseling, disability compensation, health care and job placement assistance.
Austin Dog Alliance
1321 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
512-335-7100
www.austindogalliance.org/ptsd-service-dogs/
Through the Hounds for Heroes program, Austin Dog Alliance provides psychiatric service dogs for veterans experiencing post- traumatic stress disorder.
Boot Campaign
907 Rockmoor Drive, Georgetown
[email protected]
www.bootcampaign.com
The nonprofit offers support to military service members and veterans through job, housing and wellness assistance. Individuals in need of assistance can fill out an application on the website and must provide documentation. Boot Campaign raises funds through its retail outlet, which offers T-shirts, accessories and combat boots.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
1009 N. Georgetown St., Round Rock
512-255-1720
www.bbtrails.org/veterans-services
The program for veterans aims to help individuals transition from military to civilian life. Services include crisis follow-up for individuals who have experienced a behavioral health crisis and educational outreach to inform individuals about post- traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse. The program also offers group support to learn how to manage traumas they have experienced.
Cedar Park Community- Based Outpatient Clinic
701 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
512-260-1368
www.va.gov
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System provides services at an outpatient clinic in Cedar Park, which has primary care and behavioral health services, as well as services for women’s health. Behavioral health services include individual, group and family counseling and smoking cessation assistance.
Cpl. Chad Eric Oligschlaeger Foundation for PTSD
www.cplchado.org
The organization aims to raise awareness about PTSD by raising funds and providing funds for counseling, support groups and PTSD research. Funds also go toward finding temporary housing for veterans.
Heroes Night Out
1150 S. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park
512-986-7660
www.heroesnightout.org
The veterans resource center offers services such as counseling, support groups and home loan specialist consultations. Its computer center has Internet and printing services available Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A weekly event, Heroes to Hire Wednesdays, offers job seekers the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Texas Workforce Commission. Heroes Night Out also coordinates veteran appreciation events, activities and services.
The Jonas Project
[email protected]
www.thejonasproject.org
Veterans interested in becoming entrepreneurs can submit their business plans to the organization for review. If accepted, The Jonas Project provides mentorship and connects entrepreneurs with professional needs such as legal, human resources, insurance and marketing, for two years.
The Mesothelioma Center
189 Orange Ave., Ste. 1600, Orlando, FL
800-615-2270
www.asbestos.com
Patient advocates assist veterans by providing free information, resources and personal assistance to those who have been affected by asbestos. Assistance includes helping veterans file for VA benefits. The organization works with doctors, mesothelioma experts and cancer centers based in Texas.
Rock Springs Hospital
700 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown
512-819-9400
www.rockspringshealth.com
The 72-bed hospital provides inpatient and outpatient treatment services for adolescents and adults with mental illnesses and/or addiction. The Resilient Warrior program is designed for military men and women and includes daily therapies and activities. The program is accessible 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Southwestern University
1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown
512-863-6511
www.southwestern.edu/aid/veterans
Benefits for veterans include The Yellow Ribbon Program, in which eligible veterans can earn an undergraduate or graduate degree tuition-free from the university. Staffers can also provide information about financial aid, including aid for tuition and fees, grants, housing and meals, transportation and loans.
Texas State University
1555 University Blvd., Round Rock
512-716-4000
www.rrc.txstate.edu
The Office of Veterans Affairs assists individuals with educational benefits, certifying enrollment for the Department of Veterans Affairs and monitoring veterans’ degree plans.
TexVet Initiative
3950 N. AW Grimes Blvd., Round Rock
512-341-4924
www.texvet.org
An initiative of the Texas A&M Health Science Center, the organization connects Texans serving in the military, veterans and their family members with resources including a volunteer peer network and events for military service members and veterans.
Williamson County Veterans Services
3151 SE Inner Loop, Ste. C, Georgetown
512-943-1900
www.wilco.org/countydepartments/veteransservices
Staff provides support and assistance in obtaining all benefits to which eligible veterans, dependents and survivors are entitled from the VA, state of Texas and Williamson County.
ACC joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to offer the VetSuccess program on its campuses. The program helps veterans apply for health care and education benefits and receive referrals for services including counseling, disability compensation, health care and job placement assistance.
