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Veteran Resources

Trusted places to call for crisis support, housing help, health care, and benefits in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, and across Texas.

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Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support 24 hours a day for veterans, service members, and their families.

Call 988, then press 1Text 838255 · Chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Free help 24 hours a day for veterans who are homeless or at risk, and for their families and providers.

(877) 424-3838877 4AID VET

Houston Area

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

VA health care for Houston area veterans, including homeless veteran care.

  • Main line (713) 791-1414
  • Homeless Veteran Care (713) 794-3741
  • 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
va.gov/houston →
Harris County Veterans Services Department

Free consultations with Veteran Service Officers for VA and state benefit claims.

  • (281) 876-6600
  • vsdinfo@harriscountytx.gov
  • 2100 Travis Street, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77003
HarrisVets.com →
Combined Arms

Connects Houston veterans and military families with partner nonprofit resources, including homeless services. Create a free profile online.

  • 4450 Harrisburg Blvd, Suite 429, Houston, TX 77011
CombinedArms.us →

Dallas–Fort Worth Area

VA North Texas Health Care System (Dallas VA Medical Center)

VA health care for North Texas veterans. For homeless veteran care, call the National Call Center.

  • Homeless care (877) 424-3838
  • 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
va.gov/northtexas →
Dallas County Veteran Services

Help with VA benefits and claims for Dallas County veterans. By appointment, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.

  • (972) 692-4939
  • 2377 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 631, Dallas, TX 75207
DallasCounty.org →
Tarrant County Veteran Services

Help with VA benefits and claims for Tarrant County veterans.

  • (817) 531-5645
  • VeteranServices@TarrantCounty.com
  • 1200 Circle Dr, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76119
TarrantCountyTX.gov →

Statewide and National

Texas Veterans Commission

The state agency serving Texas veterans with benefits claims, employment, and education help.

  • (800) 252-8387 (800 252 VETS)
  • (512) 463-6564
TVC.Texas.gov →
Texas Veterans Portal

The State of Texas guide to veteran benefits, agencies, and services.

VA Homeless Programs

VA housing programs such as HUD-VASH, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), and Grant and Per Diem. Start by calling the National Call Center or your local VA.

  • (877) 424-3838
va.gov/homeless →

Open Door Pathway Foundation does not operate these services. Information was confirmed in October 2026. Please call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.

For VA Caseworkers

Working with a veteran who needs housing?

Send us a referral. We coordinate screening and placement with you.