The Voice of Texas Veterans

Our Women Veterans Program has identified a specialized medical transportation service for veterans who require more than just a ride to appointments. Women Veteran Coordinator Sharron Stewart talks with the founder of Circle of Arms. They also discuss Vanessa Guillen Day and how they plan to recognize her on Sept 30 in San Antonio.

You’ve seen the ‘Grants Across Texas’ postings every

Everyone is invited to the Austin Veteran Arts Festival. A

AVAFest Events Enter the PTSD Exhibit

#TexasVeterans, September is Suicide Prevention Month, Texas Veterans Commission continues to increase awareness about suicide prevention. On this show we talk about factors that may increase the veteran risk of suicide.

Suicide Prevention Resources

TPWD Ruck Hike Events

Texas Veterans Commission's business consultants are always busy, helping veterans bring their business ideas to life. We are partners with many organizations that assist veterans with free classes, workshops and real connections that mean results for future small business owners. Our guest today had a novel idea for wreath making material. Listen to find out how she turned that idea into a thriving business. Veteran Entrepreneurs get help here.

Peer support services provided by FVA grantees come

Marriage Management

TVC Grants Directory

We have been talking about the Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grants over the past few weeks, we continue that trend today with Veterans Treatment Courts. Instead of a jail cell, justice involved veterans are placed in an individualized program designed to address military related mental health issues that contributed to their criminal activity. Find Veteran Services Here

The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance has awarded grants to veteran serving nonprofits all over the state. Maybe one of these agencies can assist you or a veteran you know. This week we talk with more grantees. USA Cares, Tunnel to Towers, Outsiders Anonymous and TBI Warrior Foundation. Find All TVC Grantees Here.

This show highlights three Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees, all dedicated to supporting veterans with free services. Today we’ll learn about Adventure Therapy with OATH Inc. Outdoor Association for True Heroes. Canine Companions for Independence trains service dogs for veterans. Veterans across the state benefit from both nonprofits, while The Central Texas Council of Governments is working to expand transportation services for veterans in seven counties.

Find Grantees Here

Peer Service Coordinators (PSCs) in our Military Veteran

Find Your Peer Service Coordinator Here: https://veteransmentalhealth.texas.gov/military-veteran-peer-network/