Best Veterans in Texas — 16 resources

About Veterans for Women

Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the VA system and have access to dedicated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA medical center. The VA covers gender-specific primary care, maternity care, mental health (including military sexual trauma counseling, free regardless of discharge status), and the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN). The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and Vocational Rehabilitation are processed through regional VA offices, and state Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV) help file claims for free. This directory includes Women Veterans Program Managers, state VSOs, and veteran legal clinics.

Veterans in Texas

Texas district courts hear family matters across its 254 counties, with many urban counties operating dedicated family courts. The Texas Attorney General's Child Support Division runs enforcement statewide. Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth are the largest metros. Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and the Texas Council on Family Violence serve women.

16 Resources

1. Texas Veterans Commission — Free

State agency connecting veterans with benefits and services for women veterans and military families in Austin. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

(512) 463-6564 · 1700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center — Houston — Free

Full-service VA hospital with women's health clinic in Houston. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(713) 791-1414 · 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. VA North Texas — Dallas — Free

VA healthcare system with women veterans services in Dallas. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(214) 742-8387 · 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. South Texas VA — San Antonio — Free

VA healthcare with comprehensive women veterans services in San Antonio. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(210) 617-5300 · 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78229 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. Women Veterans of America — Texas — Free

Advocacy and support for women who served in Texas. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

National organization · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

6. Central Texas VA — Temple/Waco — Free

VA healthcare for Central Texas women veterans. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

(254) 778-4811 · 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr, Temple, TX 76504 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

7. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free

Comprehensive primary care, gender-specific healthcare, and mental health services at every VA facility nationwide for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at womenshealth.va.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Women Veterans Call Center — Free

1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) — connecting women veterans to VA benefits and services. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at womenshealth.va.gov with no registration required.

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9. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 then press 1 — 24/7 free confidential support for veterans in crisis. Text 838255 or chat online for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at veteranscrisisline.net with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. VA.gov — Find Benefits — Free

Apply for disability, healthcare, education, home loans, and other VA benefits. Manage your claim online for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at va.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free

Free benefits assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at dav.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free

Service officers help with VA claims; local posts offer community and support for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at vfw.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — Free

IAVA — connecting post-9/11 veterans, advocacy, and Quick Reaction Force support team for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at iava.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Wounded Warrior Project — Free

Free programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans and families: mental health, career, and adaptive sports for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at woundedwarriorproject.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free

Advocacy and support for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at servicewomen.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Military OneSource — Free

1-800-342-9647 — free 24/7 information and confidential support for service members and families for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at militaryonesource.mil with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in Texas?
Women's Corner tracks 16 veterans resources for women in Texas.
Are veterans resources in Texas free?
16 of the 16 listed veterans resources in Texas are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Texas have veterans resources?
Listings span cities including Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Temple.
What are some examples of veterans resources in Texas?
Featured entries include Texas Veterans Commission, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center — Houston, VA North Texas — Dallas, South Texas VA — San Antonio, Women Veterans of America — Texas.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
5 of 16 Texas veterans listings include phone numbers.
Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?
Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.
I experienced MST — what help is available?
Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
How do I file a VA disability claim?
File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.
Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?
Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.