Veterans Resources
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
American Legion
Bandera Post 157 is part of the 21st District and the 4th Division of the American Legion in Texas. The state is divided into manageable regions that provide the higher level support and direction for the Legion programs.
Bandera County has another Legion Post 410 located in Lakehills at the intersection of Park Road 37 and 26th St, Telephone: (830) 796-3718.
Kerrville American Legion Memorial Post 208 is located at 3800 Riverside Drive (Highway 27), Kerrville, TX. Telephone: (830)896-6151.
American Legion Emblem Catalog www.emblem.legion.org/default.asp
This website displays the catalog for not only American Legion emblem items, but also flags, uniforms, Sons of the American Legion and Legion Rider equipment.
Sons of the American Legion – Texas www.saltexas.org
Contact John LaTour at Legion Post 410, [email protected] for local unit information.
American Legion Auxiliary www.al157tx.org
There is an American Legion Auxiliary associated with each Legion Post in Bandera County. Unit #157 uses the same address and telephone number shown above.
AMVETS www.amvets.org
Corporal Jacob C. Leicht Memorial AMVETS Post 1000 is located at 216 Lakeway Drive, Kerrville, TX. (830) 895-9543 awaiting return call from John Moorman
Veterans of Foreign Wars www.vfwtx1480.org
Kerrville VFW Post 1480 is located at 220 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028. Telephone: (830) 896-3494.
Disabled American Veterans
Chapter No. 8 is located in Kerrville, TX and meets at the VA Center at 3600 Memorial Blvd. Telephone: (830) 44-9427.
Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) www.purpleheart.org
Chapter #814 meets at the VA Center, 3600 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX at 1800 on the Second Monday each month. Telephone: (830) 634-2975 or [email protected].
Vietnam Veterans of America
Kerrville Vietnam Veterans of America www.vva863Kerrville.org
Veterans Initiative For more information, e-mail [email protected]
The goal of the initiative is to obtain the fullest possible accounting of American POW/MIA’s and to provide peace of mind to families and veterans about the fate and location of those who dies or remain missing.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder http://www.vva.org/Committees/PTSD/PTSD2008.pdf
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
American Legion
Bandera Post 157 is part of the 21st District and the 4th Division of the American Legion in Texas. The state is divided into manageable regions that provide the higher level support and direction for the Legion programs.
Bandera County has another Legion Post 410 located in Lakehills at the intersection of Park Road 37 and 26th St, Telephone: (830) 796-3718.
Kerrville American Legion Memorial Post 208 is located at 3800 Riverside Drive (Highway 27), Kerrville, TX. Telephone: (830)896-6151.
American Legion Emblem Catalog www.emblem.legion.org/default.asp
This website displays the catalog for not only American Legion emblem items, but also flags, uniforms, Sons of the American Legion and Legion Rider equipment.
Sons of the American Legion – Texas www.saltexas.org
Contact John LaTour at Legion Post 410, [email protected] for local unit information.
American Legion Auxiliary www.al157tx.org
There is an American Legion Auxiliary associated with each Legion Post in Bandera County. Unit #157 uses the same address and telephone number shown above.
AMVETS www.amvets.org
Corporal Jacob C. Leicht Memorial AMVETS Post 1000 is located at 216 Lakeway Drive, Kerrville, TX. (830) 895-9543 awaiting return call from John Moorman
Veterans of Foreign Wars www.vfwtx1480.org
Kerrville VFW Post 1480 is located at 220 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028. Telephone: (830) 896-3494.
Disabled American Veterans
Chapter No. 8 is located in Kerrville, TX and meets at the VA Center at 3600 Memorial Blvd. Telephone: (830) 44-9427.
Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) www.purpleheart.org
Chapter #814 meets at the VA Center, 3600 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX at 1800 on the Second Monday each month. Telephone: (830) 634-2975 or [email protected].
Vietnam Veterans of America
Kerrville Vietnam Veterans of America www.vva863Kerrville.org
Veterans Initiative For more information, e-mail [email protected]
The goal of the initiative is to obtain the fullest possible accounting of American POW/MIA’s and to provide peace of mind to families and veterans about the fate and location of those who dies or remain missing.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder http://www.vva.org/Committees/PTSD/PTSD2008.pdf
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BANDERA COUNTY RESOURCES
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER
Mary Jo Shaffer is the current, part-time Bandera County Veterans Service Officer. This position is funded by your tax dollars and is focused on ensuring that all veterans and their families receive the VA benefits and services they deserve and qualify for.
The county VSO website is at: http://bandercounty.org/departments/veteransservice.htm
Contact Information: Call for an appointment
Telephone: 830-460-1643 E-Mail: [email protected]
Bandera Office Hours: Every Tuesday, 402 12th St, Bandera County Tax Office, 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Lakehills Office Hours: Last Weds each month, Lake Hills Annex, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
HILL COUNTRY RESOURCES
Hill Country Veterans Council www.hcvc.org
Monthly meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 9:00AM at the Kerrville Chamber Office, 1700 Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028, Phone: 830-896-5320. The HCVC also hosts a quarterly meeting with the South Texas Veterans Administration Health Care System leadership. VA Healthcare enrollment at the Kerrville Medical Center is encouraged to retain critical capabilities. All leaders and interested parties from the Hill Country veterans organizations and County VSO's are encouraged to participate and remain current on local VA Healthcare information.
The Hill Country Veterans Council's mission is (1) to maintain a full range of appropriate services at the Kerrville Veterans Administration medical facility, (2) to ensure excellence in all health care provided at the facility, and (3) to strive for the satisfaction of every veteran using the facility.
Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) http://www.milvetpeer.net/
Bandera County is supported by the Military Veteran Peer Network located in the Hill Country Veterans Center (Old Armory), 411 Meadowview Lane, Kerrville, TX 78028, 830-258-5433. Also, the Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) Center, 819 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028, Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660. Jasen Wells is now leading a weekly Veterans group in Bandera at the United Methodist Church every Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. See more under "Current Events" on this website.
Provides connections to: Seeking safety, Veteran Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), VA Status and Claims, Career Advising, Vet Agency Referrals, Personal Skill Development, Women’s Groups, Trauma Therapy Referrals.
Hill Country Veterans Center www.vfwtx1480.org/
The Hill Country Veterans Center will provide a place for veterans of all wars to find help with their problems, comradeship with other veterans in similar circumstances and a place to relax and unwind the pressures of daily life.
The Center is located at 411 Meadowview Lane (Old Armory), Kerrville, TX. Phone: (830) 315-3100. The facility houses both volunteer Veterans Organization Service Officers and the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) personnel.
TEXAS VETERANS RESOURSES
Texas Veterans Commission www.tvc.state.tx.us
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is a state agency that was created to serve the needs of our State’s Veterans. It is the purpose of the TVC to serve Texas veterans, their dependents or survivors, in all matters pertaining to veterans’ benefits and rights. It operates 3 programs; 1) Claims Representation & Counseling; 2) Veterans Employment Services; and 3) Veterans Education.
The website has detailed information on each of these programs and their respective Points of Contact. This will put you in touch with State Veterans Claims Counselors, Veterans County Service Officers, Veterans Employment Representatives, and Veterans Education Program Specialists.
Bandera County is supported by a Regional Office in Houston. The nearest Veterans Counselor is Benjamin (Ben) Rosario, VA Center, 3600 Memorial Drive, Room 332, Kerrville, TX, (830) 792-2553/2572. Hours are 0730-1600 weekdays. There are additional counselors located at the Audie Murphy VA Center (2) and two at Fort Sam Houston. The 2014 Directory is at: http://www.tvc.texas.gov/documents/tvc_directory.pdf
Texas Veterans Land Board www.glo.texas.gov/vlb www.texasveterans.com
Responsible for the following programs: land loans, home loans, home improvement loans, state veterans homes, state veterans cemeteries, Voices of Veterans program, and dates of Veterans Benefit fairs across the state.
Texas State Veterans Home Program: includes the Texas State Veterans Homes that are managed through a partnership between the State of Texas and the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are currently 8 homes across the state and 4 cemeteries.
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans www.tlsc.org/vlap.asp
Legal Hotline for Texans/Veterans Hotline: 1-800-622-2520, FAX: (512) 477-6576.
Texas Military Family Access Project 2-1-1 Texas
Combat service in Afghanistan and Iraq is producing critical and unique issues for a new generation of active duty Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Reservists, Texas National Guard members, veterans and their families. 2-1-1 Military Call Specialists help military service members and their loved ones achieve stable and productive lives before, during and after deployment. They provide referrals for financial assistance, marital problems, anger management, depression and anxiety, child care, legal services, medical care, drug and alcohol abuse treatment, employment, and many other special needs. A Texas/United Way Help Line serving 12 counties, including Bandera.
Fort Sam Houston Casualty Assistance Center [email protected]
The Fort Sam Houston Casualty Area Command (CAC) mission is to provide high quality responsive service in support of the primary Next of Kin (NOK) and their family members involving the death or injuries of an active duty Soldier and the the death of retiree and veterans within the greater San Antonio area. Located at Bldg 2263, Stanley Road, Suite 18, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, Phone: 210-221-0623/0051/1780. E-mail: [email protected].
Women’s Veterans Program
South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS)
Cell: (210) 386-0548 Office: (210) 949-9449