Veterans and Their Families

In 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that there are 21.8 million veterans of the U.S. armed forces.  Without proper support, this population is at increased risk for homelessness, unemployment, and severe mental health concerns during the difficult process of transitioning back into civilian life. 1

Resources:

Austin Community College (ACC) Diversity Guide

Veterans Guide

Description: This interdisciplinary guide offers access to materials about veterans ranging from academic texts to Veterans Administration resources.

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Working with Military Families

Description: The Child Welfare Information Gateway offers resources and publications to help strengthen families and protect children. The diverse populations and communities page offers information for working with military families for child welfare workers.

National Coalition for The Homeless

Fact Sheet Home Page

Description: This site offers a variety of quick reference sheets including but not limited to basic demographic information, why people are homeless, and ways to help. They also offer guides for specific homeless socio-demographic groups, specifically homeless veterans.

ADA National Network

Tips for Employers: Hiring Veterans with Disabilities

Tips for Families: Supporting a Veteran with a Disability

You Have A lot to Offer: Tips for Veterans with Disabilities Going Back to Work

Description: The ADA National Network offers free resources outlining ADA compliance. This fact sheet has resources in both Spanish and English and covers topics related to veterans.

National Alliance on Mental Illness 

Veterans and Active Duty

Description: This page from NAMI focuses on relevant mental health concerns for service members, veterans, and their families. The page outlines ways to get help, transition back to civilian life, and healthcare resources.

Services:

Caritas of Austin

Caritas of Austin

Description: Caritas of Austin provides comprehensive services in collaboration with community partners. Caritas aims to end homelessness through a range of services including housing, food, education, employment, support for veterans, and refugee resettlement.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System

Description: Local branches of the VA provide a variety of healthcare services at the Austin Outpatient Clinic and Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center.

Travis County Veterans Services

Veterans Services

Description: This Travis County guide presents a range of services that veterans may be eligible for including disability compensation, educational funds, and home loans.

  1.  https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/data-mine/2014/11/10/veterans-day-data-boot-camp