Veteran and Family Resources
Guiding You to the Support You Deserve
At Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, we know that transitioning from military service and finding the right support can be overwhelming. Below is a list of trusted resources to assist veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with healthcare, benefits, employment, mental health, and more. If you would like your organization to be added to the list, please contact info@patriotshall.org.
For help navigating these resources, Please reach out to our team for guidance
For immediate support in moments of crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line. This free, confidential resource is available 24/7 to connect veterans, service members, and their loved ones with trained responders. Whether you’re struggling with stress, depression, or suicidal thoughts, the Veterans Crisis Line ensures you’re never alone.
VA Benefits and Claims Assistance
Navigating the VA system can be complex, but these resources can help
Austin Vet Center
Austin Vet Center offers confidential help for eligible veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).
Hays County Veteran Services
Hays County Veterans Services Office is dedicated to helping veterans and their families access all of the federal, state and local veterans’ benefits that are available to them. Their mission is to help veterans and/or their families with navigating the paperwork and documentation associated with a claim for veterans benefits. The VSO representative’s office hours at Patriots’ Hall are every Wednesday in our Wellness Center. Please call 512-392-8387 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcomed.
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)
The Texas Veterans Commission’s mission is to advocate for and provide superior service that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors.
Veterans Land Board
Since 1836, the General Land Office has offered benefits to Texas veterans. Today, we honor them through the Veterans Land Board (VLB) with more benefits than any other state. Reach out to the Texas Veterans Call Center: 1-800-252-8387. Hours of operation: Monday — Friday, 7:30 a.m – 5:30 p.m CT. Email: VLBinfo@glo.texas.gov
Career and Financial Support
Helping veterans transition into meaningful careers and achieve financial independence.
Hiring our Heroes
Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.
Texas Veterans Leadership Program
The Texas Veterans Leadership Program is a Texas Workforce Commission resource and referral network. It connects returning veterans with the resources they need to lead productive lives and enjoy the full benefits of the society they have willingly served.
VetJobs
VetJobs is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit and, as such, prides itself on providing its services to its military-affiliated employment/training candidates and partner employers completely free of charge.
Texas Parks and Wildlife
TPWD recognizes the value that veterans bring to the workforce and are dedicated to creating opportunities for those who have experience in the U.S. Armed Forces. We are honored to serve those who have sacrificed so much for us. TPWD strives to create a military friendly environment and welcomes veterans and their families.
Chambers of Commerce
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce
The DS Chamber is a strong, viable organization with the primary goal of serving its membership by providing the necessary elements to help our members grow, improve and protect their businesses.
Creative Crafts and Skills
Dripping Springs Art League
With a diverse and caring community at its core, the League strives to serve as the art community connection for the Dripping Springs area art scene, and to promote awareness as a vibrant and inspiring Hill Country art destination.
Forging Forward
Forging Forward is a non-profit group offering blacksmithing, knife making, leather and woodcrafting classes to veterans.
Nature and Eclectic Outdoors (NEO)
Hays Master Gardeners
The members of the Hays County Master Gardeners Association (HCMGA) are people from Dripping Springs to San Marcos and Wimberley to Buda who take an active interest in the unique challenges of creating thriving landscaping, trees, and gardens in our Central Texas conditions and who strive to teach our community about sound horticultural practices like using native plants and capturing rainwater.
Hays Master Naturalists
Education
Austin Community College (ACC)
Grand Canyon University
GCU is honored to serve the military community as a Yellow Ribbon school. They offer a range of flexible degree programs, including online classes and on-campus evening classes.
Texas State APCE Program
Texas State APCE Program is Texas State University’s Adult, Professional, and Community Education Doctoral Program for continued education.
Legal Assistance
Texas Legal Services Center
TLSC empowers underserved Texans through legal education, advocacy, advice, and representation.
Office: 512-477-6000
Veterans Legal Assistance Program
Phone: 800-622-2520
Mental Health and Wellness
Veterans Crisis Line
You’re not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988, then press 1 for 24/7 support.
Austin Vet Center
The Austin Vet Center focuses on providing services to Veterans and service members who served in combat operations, areas of hostility stateside deployments or endured military service-related trauma to include military sexual trauma (MST). They also serve their families to support the growth and goals of the Veteran or service member. Tel: (512) 416-1314. They currently have office hours at Patriots’ Hall (By appointment only).
Red Arena
RED Arena serves children and adults through equine-assisted therapies, therapeutic riding lessons, reading programs, family support, social skill groups, job training programs, and inclusive summer horse camps.
Restoration Ranch
Restoration Ranch provides a safe haven for equine learning and development that nurtures the well-being of veteran families through the gift of the horse.
Samaritan Center
Samaritan Center heals hearts, provides hope, and enhances lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. This is free, confidential counseling for veterans and families, ages 12+, onsite here at Patriots’ Hall in the Wellness Center.
Service Dogs, Inc. Weekend Foster Program
Make a real difference in a wounded veteran’s life! If you love dogs and live in or near Dripping Springs, weekend fostering is a rewarding way to help. Weekend fostering helps their training program by giving dogs “real home” experience and R&R from their training week. They supply all food and equipment.
YMCA – Dripping Springs
Eligible military personnel will receive a Greater Austin YMCA Military Scholarship to apply 15% support toward a membership type.
Special Interest Groups
VSN – Veteran Spouse Network
Provides a variety of effective peer support programs designed for military and veteran spouses/partners as they navigate the challenges of active-duty life, the transition from military to civilian life, and put down roots post-military transition. These peer-based support programs offer educational, social, and referral support tailored to the needs of military and veteran spouses/partners to facilitate spouse, veteran, and family well-being. Programs include Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group, EmpowerEd seminars, Peer to Peer Connect, and VSN Social Clubs.
Outdoor Resources and Activities
Freedom on the Fly (Fishing)
Providing Veterans with an opportunity to experience the joys of fly fishing, fly-tying, and all other aspects of the sport to support their physical and emotional well-being.
Transportation
Central Texas Vet Ride Program
The Central Texas Vet-Ride program will provide veterans and their dependents transportation services including daily, weekly, or monthly, ride-share services in local area in support of basic needs, work, school, medical appointments, or other non-social events or activities.Providing Veterans with an opportunity to experience the joys of fly fishing, fly-tying, and all other aspects of the sport to support their physical and emotional well-being.
DAV
Free van rides for veterans to and from VA Central Texas Healthcare System.
Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
Supporting veteran-owned businesses means more than just making a purchase. You’re backing entrepreneurs who’ve dedicated their lives to service, bringing discipline, leadership, and purpose to their work. Many also employ veterans or support veteran causes, creating a positive ripple effect. Shopping from these businesses invests in a brighter future for veterans.
12 Fox Beer Co
Founders: Joe and Stacey Hogge
Frontline Advisory Group
Founder: Jessy Milner
Pig Pen BBQ
Founder: Bill Warren
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