SOUTH TEXAS VETERAN SERVICES
Guadalupe County Veteran Services & Assistance
Every veteran living in Guadalupe County can get free, in-person help filing VA claims and applying for state and federal benefits. This page lists the county's Veterans Outreach Center, the nearest VA clinics, and the local agencies that handle rent, food, utilities, mental health, legal aid, and jobs.
In crisis right now? Help is free and available 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1 • Homeless Veterans Hotline: 1-877-424-3838 • Essential needs referral: dial 2-1-1
START HERE — FREE COUNTY HELP WITH VA CLAIMS
Guadalupe County Veterans Outreach Center
Free help with VA claims, discharge records, state and federal benefits, and community referrals.
County Veterans Service Officers are accredited and their help is free — never pay someone to file a VA claim for you.
ALSO IN GUADALUPE COUNTY
Same services as the Seguin office, on the north side of the county.
VA health care
New Braunfels VA Clinic
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital (San Antonio)
VA Vet Centers — free counseling
Confidential counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, grief and family stress. No VA enrollment required.
Mental health
Bluebonnet Trails Mental Health (Guadalupe County)
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support 24/7 for veterans and anyone worried about a veteran.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Free counseling and referral help for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Dial 2-1-1 (Texas 211)
Operator-assisted referral to food, rent, utility, and shelter help in your ZIP code.
National Center for PTSD
VA's official hub for PTSD info, treatment options, and self-help tools for veterans and families.
Make the Connection
VA resource with veteran stories and anonymous self-check tools for PTSD, TBI, and depression.
Housing, rent & emergency aid
Endeavors — SSVF Housing & Homelessness Program
Rental assistance, case management, and services for homeless veterans.
HUD-VASH Housing Vouchers
Ask your local VA for a referral to the voucher program.
Operation Homefront
Food assistance
San Antonio Food Bank
Meals for Vets (Texas)
Free meals for low-income veterans — apply through the Texas Veterans Commission.
Catholic Charities (San Antonio)
Financial assistance
VFW Unmet Needs Program
Grants up to $2,500 for veterans and service members facing unexpected hardship. No repayment.
USA Cares
Financial assistance for post-9/11 veterans and families facing hardship.
FINVET — National Veterans Financial Resource Center
VA-backed help with budgeting, debt, and building income.
Legal help
Veterans Court (Guadalupe County)
Caritas Legal Services (San Antonio)
Jobs & training
Workforce Solutions Alamo (Seguin Office)
Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services
Transportation
Guadalupe County Veterans Outreach Center Vans
Volunteer-driven rides to VA appointments — ask when you call the Outreach Center.
DAV Transportation Network
Free rides to VA appointments through your local DAV chapter.
Statewide claims help
Texas Veterans Commission
Statewide help filing VA claims, plus employment services and veterans' nursing home care.
VA Accredited Representatives
Free, VA-supervised help with claims and appeals — no fee for filing assistance.
HOW COMMUNITY FOR VETERAN FAMILIES CAN HELP
Guadalupe County veterans & military families
CVF is headquartered in Seguin, in Guadalupe County, and this is the county where most of our volunteer hours and wreath placements happen. Our Adopt a Grave program honors veterans resting at San Antonio National Cemetery, and our Ride for Wreaths event each November starts and finishes in the Seguin area.
Emergency financial assistance
Help with rent, utilities and basic needs. CVF pays vendors directly — we do not hand out cash.
Request assistanceNo Veteran Left Behind
Free bi-weekly wellness checks by a trained volunteer for veterans who are isolated or aging.
Learn moreAdopt a Grave
Sponsor a $20 remembrance wreath for a veteran at San Antonio National Cemetery, placed each December.
Honor a heroNot sure where to start? Call (520) 906-8623 or email star@cvfteam.org and we will point you to the right office.
Veteran services in the other counties we serve
Comal County veteran services
County Veterans Service Office, VA clinics, housing, food, legal aid and jobs — New Braunfels area.
See Comal County resourcesBexar County veteran services
County Veterans Service Office, VA clinics, housing, food, legal aid and jobs — San Antonio area.
See Bexar County resources