The Voice of Texas Veterans
Helping Veterans Starts Here! This podcast highlights services of the Texas Veterans Commission, which assists veterans in obtaining all the state and federal benefits they have earned. Veterans, family members and survivors pay no cost for our services. We file disability claims and appeals, help resolve VA medical care issues, assist with education benefits, and the job search, and help vets start their own business. We work to ensure veterans have access to competent mental health services. We have a Women Veterans Program and we award grants to veteran serving non profits.
Episodes
This show features Army veteran Sarah Doran, children’s book author and entrepreneur. Sarah draws on her life as a young dependent to write about the unique experiences of military children. She launched her own publishingcompany to make her dream happen. We’llalso discuss how the Texas Veterans Commission is supporting veterans like Sarah on their journey to business ownership.
Communities In Schools of Greater Central Texas is making a big difference for students. With support from the Fund for Veterans' Assistance, their onsite coordinatorsare right there in the schools, helping kids push through tough times—whether it’s struggles at home, in class, or just life in general. It’s all about giving students the support they need to stay in school, graduate, and build a better future.
The healing process is not the same for every veteran. In this episode, we dive into adventure therapy with Skeleton Crew Adventures—A Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantee that takes vets sailing with pros and mental health experts. It’s all about reconnecting with nature, finding purpose, and trying new ways to support suicide prevention.
In Young County, the role of Veteran County Service Officer (VCSO) may not be officially full-time, but it sure feels like it. Join us as TVC Excellence Award winner Adam Lavine shares how his commitment to helping veterans keeps him working well past quitting time.
As we celebrate Vietnam Veterans this March, let's make sure we connect them with their benefits. Texas Veterans Commission can help with that, offering free services to veterans, spouses, and survivors.
Stop putting off filing that VA disability claim, a Texas Veterans Commission Claims Benefits Advisor will file it for you, free!We never charge for our services.Meet Army veteran Reggie Lewis, one of our VA accredited CBAs who loves helping veterans and their family members.
Wheelchairs for Warriors provides FREE custom-made mobility devices for veterans injured in the line of duty. These wheelchairs can be life changing for veterans who want to stay active with their families and friends, fostering independence and pride. Get More Info on Wheelchairs for Warriors Here
As you celebrate Women's History Month, remember Texas Veterans Commission's Women Veterans Program is here to help women who served access their earned benefits, and connect with other women veterans. Did you know the Military Women's Memorial is all about celebrating women vets? You can visit this expansive museum in Arlington, Virginia, or take a virtual tour.
Are you a Veteran? may not be the right question to ask when, trying to connect individuals with the military benefits earned. Try asking "Did you Serve in the Military?" For various reasons, some who served don't think of themselves as veterans, but they still earned benefits. Asking the question "Did you Serve in the Military?" may lead to more veterans getting the resources they need. Listen, then join th...
It is a fact; Veteran Career Fairs are happening all over the state, all the time! Are you ready for the next one in your community? Veteran Employment Services prepares eligible veterans for the job search, offering resume help, interview practice, translating military skills, and job fair prep too. Plus, a whole lot more. Listen!
You only have one heart, might be time for you to start taking care of it. Listen to learn about symptoms of heart disease, risk factors, and how to stop the damage.American Heart Association. Connect with aTexas Veterans Commission Health Care Advocate.
What a great name for one of our Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees,Henry's Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary. I put a comma in there to help you understand just how helpful this Mental Health grantee has been for veterans. Sometimes just talking to a horse can have a calming effect and make a world of difference.
A Fund for Veterans' Assistance grant helps Camp Shield empower women veterans as they make the transition from military service. For some, military trauma has hindered their reemergence into the civilian world. Camp Shield provides retreats, workshops, and support from other veterans, to help women find the way forward. Camp Shield. TVC Women Veterans Program
Texas Veterans Commission offers a number of free services to veterans, family members and survivors. From filing claims and appeals, helping with VA health care, clarifying education benefits, job search prep to entrepreneurship consulting, and more, listen for info on all our free services. Visit the website to make appointments and such.
The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance has a new category, Service Dog Training. There are four new grantees in this category, include Austin Dog Alliance. Plus, the VA provides health insurance for qualified veteran service dogs. Also, Texas veterans, you still have time to join the Marine veteran who is walking across America.
The road to civilian life can be challenging for some transitioning service members. We spoke with a Vietnam-era veteran who, after years of personal struggle, is now dedicating himself to helping others. Ron Zaleski is Walking Across America to raise awareness and convince others to take action to prevent veteran suicide. His website: The Long Walk Home is an active tool for veterans, mentors and those who want to join the fight a...
Marriage Management, one of our Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees, is starting off 2025 with Couples Tune Up workshops. The courses are free for military and veteran couples. Listen to find out what they are and how you can register.
On this show we highlight our Veteran Entrepreneur Program and how we helped a veteran start a Home Inspection Service. Shawn Patterson gives insight on his journey, talks about how TVC helped, and offers advice to veterans who are thinking about joining the entrepreneur world.
Texas Veterans Commission has a Justice Involved Veteran (JIV) Program which works to improve veteran services across the criminal justice system. We have two Claims Benefits Advisers who help veterans understand how incarceration affects their disability compensation and how families can get relief. Filing claims is just one part of TVC assistance.
Health Care Advocates are a valuable part of Texas Veterans Commission. They help veterans navigate the VA health care system, from enrollment to community care, labs, prescriptions, and billing too. Advocates empower veterans to speak up for themselves. We talked with two advocates who use their own experiences to connect with and assist veterans. Find Your Advocate Here.
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