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Bastrop County veterans and their families can access a range of local organizations offering benefits assistance, community support, financial help and opportunities to connect with other veterans.

The following resources serve veterans throughout Bastrop County.

Bastrop

  1. American Legion Post 533
    Helps veterans apply for benefits assistance; offers counseling and support for mental health, employment assistance and housing; connects veterans to community resources; helps family members apply for survivor and burial benefits.

  1. Bastrop County Veterans Collaborative
    Connects veterans and their families with veteran-focused information and community support.

  1. Bastrop County Veterans Honor Guard
    Provides military honors for deceased veterans and participates in local veteran ceremonies.

The two men stand side by side and pose for a photo in front of the officer's sign and flagpole.
Those interested in learning more about the free services offered by the Bastrop County Veteran Services Office can call 512-581-4006.Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact

  1. Bastrop County Veterans Service Office
    Helps veterans, eligible family members and survivors apply for federal, state and local benefits and services, and offers access to an on-site counselor. Appointment-based services are available in Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville.

  1. Lost Pines Leathernecks, Marine Corps League Detachment 1384
    Provides financial assistance, advocacy, community outreach and partnerships with other veteran organizations. Members also participate in military honors, flag ceremonies and parades.

  1. Red, White & Blue Veterans of Bastrop County
    Supports local veterans organizations and individual veterans in need through fundraising, donations and veteran-recognition programs.

Young woman in camo shirt handles a black and white horse's halter in a dirt corral.
Restoration Ranch offers a range of ways for veterans to participate in their program from one-on-one sessions and group sessions to workshops. Courtesy Restoration Ranch

  1. Restoration Ranch
    Provides equine-learning and specialized horsemanship programs for veterans, caregivers and their families to enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual health using second-chance horses.

  1. Troops Need Roofs
    Provides free roof replacements, repairs and home-safety improvements for veterans facing financial hardship, as well as financial assistance with insurance deductibles.

Elgin

  1. VFW Post 6115
    Holds monthly meetings, serves as a gathering place, and provides services such as counseling, job placement assistance, educational resources and community events.

Rockne

  1. VFW Post 2527
    Holds monthly meetings, serves as a gathering place and provides benefits assistance, and hosts game nights, fundraisers and community events.

Smithville

  1. American Legion Post 180
    Holds monthly meetings, serves as a gathering place and hosts patriotic observances, as well as community and private events.

  1. VFW Post 1309
    Holds monthly meetings, serves as a gathering place, provides benefits assistance and hosts game nights and other events.