Veterans Outreach Center Mission Statement

To provide services, guidance, and activities that enhance veteran lives, in one central location that offers a setting for camaraderie for Guadalupe and surrounding counties.

Organizations located at the Veterans Outreach Center

GUADALUPE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES OFFICE

Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm CALL to make an Appointment 830-303-4188, ext. 1249.

Our Veteran Service Officers (VSO) can help you apply for disability through the Veterans Administration (VA), and connect with needed services from the VA. We have 3 computer stations onsite with internet access and a printer. We have 1 van and certified volunteer drivers who can drive you to your appointment. Reserve a week or more in advance to ensure a driver is available. We plan informational sessions, have special camaraderie days, a Purple Heart track to walk on, 2 BBQ grills and a kitchen- call and get your name on the list to use them.

CALL to make an Appointment 830-303-4188, ext. 1249. (We do not have an online appointment system).

TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION (TVC)

Mon - Thur, 8am - 4pm
VA claims benefit advising, assist veterans, family members and survivors with services in obtaining benefits they may be eligible for in surrounding counties, including BDD claims, formal and informal hearings.
By appointment: call 1-800-252-8387

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)

Tue, Wed, Thur, 9am - 1pm
Their mission is to advise, instruct and counsel claimants and to provide assistance to homeless veterans. Their chapter service officers are certified annually to assist veterans in filing claims and other benefits for which they are entitled.
Walk-ins accepted or call 830-402-8103

MENTAL HEALTH OPTIONS:

The Ecumenical Center

Mondays and Thursdays, 10am - 4pm
Mental health counseling; faith based if desired for active military, veterans, and local first responders, including families, spouses, and dependents. Provide specialty counseling programs and offer a balance between physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of healing. This counseling would be available to those who do not meet criteria for the Vet Center. No fee, no referral is needed.
For appointment call 830-496-1143

VET CENTER

Wednesdays, 9am - 4pm
Mental health counseling for veterans who have experienced trauma due to combat, direct medical care of military casualties, or MST. They discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief, and transition after trauma. There is no cost for those who qualify.
By appointment: Call 210-650-0422

Bluebonnet Trails

Mon – Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Veteran provided mental health counseling with a focus on suicide prevention, peer services, and other types of assistance. Supports Guadalupe County Veterans Treatment Court, and will also have Seeking Safety meetings at the VOC.
No fee, no referral is needed.
Appointments call 1-844-309-6385

Available Veteran Transportation: