Hays County veterans and families who need assistance are encouraged to email the Hays County Veteran Services Office at veteranservices@co.hays.tx.us or call 512-392-8387 and leave a message for assistance. Due to staff shortages, we are currently not accepting walk-ins at this time and will be operating on an appointment-based schedule only.
A Place to Call Home – a story by a formerly unhoused veteran
The Hays County Veteran Service Office was established to provide U.S. military veterans and their dependents with accessing benefits through local, state, federal and nonprofit programs. Our office is accredited through the Texas Veterans Commission which allows us to provide assistance with veteran’s benefits. We are not an entity of the Department of Veteran Affairs; however, we work in collaboration with the Veteran’s Benefits Administration. Our office can help you determine which programs you may qualify for and assist with the application process for them.
Our office is pleased to serve those who have served our country and their dependents. For concerns and questions, please contact us 512.392.8387.
Navigating the VA system can be overwhelming and our office is here to help. Our accredited Veteran Service Officers are trained to handle complex cases. We partner with many auxiliary organizations to provide assistance with programs in and out of the VA.
Hope 4 Hays County Veterans Flyer
Hope 4 Hays County Veterans Brochure
Hays County Veterans Services Staff
Jude Prather, Veteran Services Officer
Michael Hernandez, Assistant Veteran Services Officer
Stephanie Brown, Assistant County Veteran Service Officer
Amanda Torres, Hope for Hays County Veterans Case Manager
Nikki McGoldrick, Administrative Assistant
111 E. San Antonio Street (County Courthouse), Rm. 200
San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone: 512-392-8387 FAX: 512-393-7718
Email: veteranservices@co.hays.tx.us
Main services
Claim Assistance with the following:
- Disability Compensation
- Compensation Appeals
- Pensions
- Aid and Attendance
- Dependent Indemnity Compensation
- Veteran Affairs Health Application
- Service Records Request
- And many more
- Other Services
Counseling for veterans & their families
Resources for housing assistance
Resources for financial assistance
Information on educational benefits
Information on VA grants
Assistance with VA programs such as: nursing homes, assisted living, rehabilitative or in-home services for the veteran and spouse.
Housing/Land Benefits
Rental assistance for homeless veterans
https://www.va.gov/homeless/housing.asp
Housing assistance for disabled veterans
https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/
Independent living assistance
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/ilp.htm
VA house loans
http://www.homeloans.va.gov/ ,
Texas VA Land Board
https://vlb.texas.gov/
House purchase assistance
https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/home-buying-process/
Jobs
Texas Workforce Solutions
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/
Texas Workforce Solutions – Texas Veterans Leadership Program
Transitional assistance, help with deciding on your next career, résumé writing and interviewing tips, apprenticeship programs, vocational training, assistance with education – lots of great information for entering or re-entering the civilian workforce.
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/tvlp/tvlp.html
Other Helpful Links
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/
VA Insurance
http://insurance.va.gov/miscellaneous/index.htm
Texas Veteran Commission
https://www.tvc.texas.gov/
Veteran Organizations
National Veterans Foundation
http://nvf.org/?gclid=CJ2Ducrt_J8CFQaF7Qod0D6mjw
Vietnam Veterans of America
http://www.vva.org/
In My Area
https://www.inmyarea.com/military/camp-mabry-army-base
VFW Post 3413 & Ladies Auxiliary
https://www.texvet.org/resources/vfw-post-3413
VFW – Post 12058 Kyle/Buda
https://texvet.org/resources/vfw-post-12058-kylebuda-post
Central Texas AMVETS
https://amvets115.org/
VFW Post 6441 Wimberley
http://texasvfw.net
American Legion Post 144
San Marcos
http://www.sanmarcostxlegion.org/
VFW Post#2933
Dripping Springs
www.vfw2933.com
American Legion Post 290
Dripping Springs
www.post290tx.com