VETERANS RESOURCE GUIDE
Funded by Texas Veterans Commission 2023-24 Grant
HOMELESS VETERANS SERVICES
HVSD is a non-profit program that Serves Veterans only. A veteran ID or proof of military service (DD214) will be required to access services.
WE ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING VETERANS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES WITH DIGNITY FOR AT RISK VETERANS. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, WE SERVE BREAKFAST, A SACK LUNCH, ACCESS TO SHOWERS, HYGIENE KITS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, CLOTHING, BLANKETS, AND PROVISIONS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE DAY CENTER PROVIDES A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE WEATHER AND REST.
For Donations and information go to HVSD.ORG
Hours of Operation Monday – Friday, from 8 AM – 3 PM. Entry doors will open at 7:00 AM to allow veterans to access covered seated waiting area with coffee until Day Center opens.
Hygiene closet hours M-F 8:30-9:15 AM
Personal hygiene items, clothes, laundry, shower towels, soap, etc. will be issued during these times only.
Breakfast is from 8-8:30 AM Lunch Noon-12:30 PM (unless otherwise posted) Monday – Friday Laundry Services Available Last Laundry must be started by 12:30 PM
Showers Last shower must be completed by 1:30 PM
For Veterans with housing, non-perishable groceries are available once a week (while supplies last).
Mental Health………………………………………… www.mentalhealth.gov
Burial and Memorial Benefits ………………………………. www.cem.va.gov
Caregiver Support ……………………………………. www.caregiver.va.gov
CHAMPVA www.va.gov/COMUNITYCARE/programs/dependents/champva/
Community Care ……………………………… www.va.gov/communitycare/
Combined Arms…………………………………………… combinedarms.us
Connected Care……………………………………… connectedcare.va.gov
eBenefits ………………………………………………. www.ebenefits.va.gov
Education Benefits ……………………………………. www.va.gov/education
Environmental Exposures ……………… www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures
Federal Recovery Coordination Program www.va.gov/VADOHEALTH/FRCP.asp
Health Care Eligibility ……………………………… www.va.gov/health-care
Homeless Veterans …………………………………… www.va.gov.homeless
Home Loan Guaranty ……………………… www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans
Life Insurance ………………………………... www.benefits.va.gov/insurance
Memorial Certificate Program ……………………. www.cem.va.gov/pmc.asp
MyHealtheVet ………………………………………… www.myhealth.va.gov
National Resource Directory …………………………………. www.nrd.gov
National Archives………………………………………… www.archives.gov
Records ……………………… www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel
Returning Service Members ……………………………… www.oefoif.va.gov
State Departments of Veterans Affairs …………… www.va.gov/statedva.htm
Women Veterans ………………………………. www.womenshealth.va.gov
VA Vet Centers ……………………………………… www.vetcenter.va.gov
VA Home Page ……………………………………………… www.va.gov
VA Forms …………………………………………… www.va.gov/find-forms
Veteran Readiness and Employment ………………………. www.va.gov/vre
National Archives – Request DD214 Service Records www.archives.gov 314-801-0800 2 TVC Grants https://www.tvc.texas.gov/grants/
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 Bldg TT46 214-857-1113 or 214-857-1115
TVC Texas Veterans Commission Hudvash (Voc Rehab and homeless housing assistance)
4500. S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 Bldg 2 214-433-2122 or 214-857-0444
4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 Bldg 71A 214-857-3179 or 469-965-1961
Greenville Ave Ste 125 Dallas, TX 75243
PHONE NUMBERS
SHELTERS (DALLAS COUNTY)
Austin Street Center (homeless men 45 years & older, homeless women 18 years & up, children with parent or guardian)
2929 Hickory Street, Dallas, TX 75226 T. 214-428-4242
The Bridge (homeless only)
1818 Corsicana St., Dallas, TX 75201 T. 214-670-1100
Dallas Life (homeless only) T. 214-421-1380
1100 Cadiz St., Dallas, TX 75215
Family Gateway (Homeless families only) T. 214-823-4500
711 S. St. Paul St., Dallas, TX 75209 (emergency overnight only)
Genesis Women’s Shelter (domestic violence victims only)
4411 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX 75219 T. 214-946-4357
Men of Nehemiah (homeless men only) T. 214-421-6705
2010 Al Lipscomb Way, Dallas, TX 75247 (Substance Abuse Program)
Our Calling (homeless only) T. 214-444-8796
1702 S. Cesar Chavez Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Promise House (must be 10-17 yrs of age) T. 214-941-8578
224 W. Page, Dallas, TX 75208
Salvation Army T. 214-424-7000
5302 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church (homeless) T. 214-746-2785
1835 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Union Gospel Mission Center of Hope `T. 214-638-2988
4815 Cass Street, Dallas, TX 75235
Union Gospel Mission (homeless men only) T. 214-637-6117
3211 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75247
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Jerry Briggs – Employment Manager
Phone: 214-372-8902
Email: jerry@veteransresoucecenter.org
Veterans Resource Center Employment Center is located at 4900
S.Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 At the second gate, there are signs pointing to the Employment Center where you can meet with the Employment Manager, Jerry Briggs, to discuss your employment needs. 214-372-8902
OBTT Off- Base Transition Training holds career workshops in the employment center on resume essentials, resume writing and interviewing. Contact Jerry Briggs for dates and details.
WELDING TRAINING
Veterans Resource Center
4900 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216
There is also a computer lab available onsite to veterans seeking employment for online applications and resumes.
Welding Certification, OSHA, and forklift training. 10-week course provided by Dallas College at no cost to Dallas Veterans 214-372-8822
OTHER RESOURCES
Brighter Tomorrows (domestic violence victims only)
928 Bluebird Dr., Irving, TX 75061 T. 972-254-4003 24 hr. 972-262-8383
Catholic Charities – Immigration & Legal Services
1421 W. Mockingbird, Dallas, TX 75247 T. 972-246-6010
CitySquare (homeless only)
511 N. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201 T. 214-426-5468
Dallas County Dept. of Health & Human Services T. 214-819-1800
2377 N. Stemmons Fwy. #201, Dallas, TX 75207
Dallas 24-Hour Club (Substance Abuse Program) T. 214-823-3200
4636 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204
The Family Place (Domestic Violence Victims Only) T. 214-559-2170 P.O. Box 7999, Dallas, TX 75209 24 -hr. 214-941-1991
Homeward Bound (substance abuse & mental health) T. 214-941-3500
2535 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX 75212
Hope’s Door New Beginning Center T. 972-276-0423 (domestic violence victims only) 24 hr. 972-422-7233 218 N. 10th St. Garland, TX 75040 24 hr. 972-276-0057
My Second Chance T. 214-374-1104
3832 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 (Substance Abuse Program)
Our Friends Place (women ages 18-24 only) T. 214-520-6862
6500 Greenville Ave., Suite 620 Dallas, TX 75206
Shared Housing Center T. 214-821-8510
402 N. Good Latimer, Dallas, TX 75204
SAMHSA NATIONAL HOTLINE
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Resource Center of Dallas (HIV+ only)
Salvation Army – Carr P.Collins Social Service Center
Soul’s Harbor
Turtle Creek Recovery (ages 18-65 yrs only)
2701 Reagan St., Dallas, TX 75219 214-528-0144
5302 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 214-424-7000
13134 Nile Drive, Dallas, TX 75253 972-286-1940
2707 Routh St. Dallas, TX 75201 214-871-6117
(Association of Persons Affected by Addiction) 3116 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 T. 214-634-2722
Treatment Help
GI Forum
877-259-5637
S. Fwy., Ste 616, Fort Worth, TX 76115 817-289-0555
Source (over 60 years only)
Wilkinson Center 3910 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219 214-823-5700 3554 E. Emporium Circle, Mesquite, TX 75150 972-285-5819
Oak Cliff
S. Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203 214-942-6407 3402 N. Buckner Blvd, Ste 302, Dallas, TX 75228 214-821-6380
EMERGENCY AID CENTERS
AIDS Services of Dallas (one member of the household must be HIV
Positive or have diagnosis of AIDS).
P.O. Box 4338 Dallas, TX 75208 T. 214-941-0523
APAA (Association of Persons Affected by Addiction)
3116 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 T. 214-634-2722
Brother Bill’s Helping Hand (food, rent, medical, education programs)
3906 N. Westmoreland, Dallas, TX 75212 T. 214-638-2196 Clinic 214-638-2194
Housing Crisis Center T. 214-828-4244
4210 Junius St., Dallas, TX 75246-1429
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas T. 214-855-0520
2801 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
In My Shoes (pregnant females 18 and over) T. 469-857-3264
P.O. Box 227301, Dallas, TX 75222
The Magdalen House (women only) T. 214-324-9261
1302 Redwood Circle, Dallas, TX 75218
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center T. 214-670-8416
2922 MLK Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
New Friends New Life (domestic violence victims only) T. 214-965-0935
P.O. Box 192378, Dallas, TX 75219 National Hotline T. 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree 233
Nexus Recovery Center (women 13 yrs & older) T. 214-444-8796
8733 LaPrada Drive, Dallas, TX 75228
Promise House (ages 10-17 yrs only) (EOS, SAP) T. 214-941-8578
224 W. Page, Dallas, TX 75208 (Emergency Overnight, Substance Abuse)
MEALS
Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid
CARE Church Food Pantry
Carver Heights Baptist Church
Dallas Bethlehem Center
T. 214-367-8080
T. 214-939-7177 food pantry appointment
5405 Shoe Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149
T. 972-234-2273
1504 E. Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
T. 214-917-2024
2510 E. Ledbetter Dr., Dallas, TX 75216
T. 214-428-5171
4410 Leland Avenue, Dallas, TX 75215
North Dallas Shared Ministristies T. 214-358-8700
2875 Merrell Rd., Dallas, TX 75229
Cornerstone Baptist Church Care Center
HHM Health
Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church
T. 214-426-5468
2711 S. Ervay St., Dallas, TX 75215
T. 214-221-0855
8515 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243
T. 214-746-2785
1835 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas (Native American Only)
209 E. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203 T. 214-941-1050
Meals on Wheels (over 60 or disabled)
1440 W. Mockingbird, Dallas, TX 75247
214-689-2639
FOOD PANTRIES
Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid T. 214-367-8080
5405 Shoe Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149 Food Pantry Appt. T. 214-939-7177
CARE Church Food Pantry T. 972-234-2273
1504 E. Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
Carver Heights Baptist Church T. 214-917-2024
2510 E. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75216
Dallas Bethlehem Center T. 214-428-5171
4410 Leland Avenue, Dallas, TX 75215
Grace Place Church of Christ – Food Pantry
520 Big Stone Gap Rd, Duncanville, TX 75137
972-298-4656
Jan Pruitt Community Pantry T. 972-246-6027
123 Alexander Ave, Lancaster, TX 75146
Life Message
4501 Rowlett Rd, Rowlett, TX 75088
Mesquite Church of Christ Food Pantry
400 W. Davis, Mesquite, TX 75204
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Crisis Ministry
3516 Munger Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
972-475-9800
214-821-4443
Salvation Army – Family Life Center T. 817-860-1836
712 Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013
Salvation Army – Garland T. 972-272-4531
451 W. Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040
Salvation Army – Irving T. 972-438-6553
250 E. Grauwyler Rd., Irving, TX 75061
Salvation Army – Oak Cliff T. 214-941-5911
1617 West Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208
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TRANSPORTATION
Alamo Call-A-Ride 4
Vets
Vehicles for Veterans
Veterans Transportation Service
VUHC
1-800-698-2411
VTN Vans
VTS – Veterans Transportation Service
To schedule a ride please call 210-362-5254 or 1800-960-5201 texvet.org
844-874-1838 vehiclesforveterans.org
https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vtp/
VUHC provides eligible Veterans with free Uber rides to and from medical appointments
Volunteer Transportation for Vets 817-730-0401
404-321-6111
214-428-0202 817-428-0202
Dove Transport DFW 214-763-9687
Dovetransportdfw.com
DAV 214-857-1113
FWPOC 817-730-0399
Rides4Vets
National Center for Mobility Management
GoLink STAR Transit
My Ride Dallas Metrocrest Services
DAV provides no-cost rides to medical appts. www.dav.org
877-282-2488
https://nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org/ 214-979-1111 Trip Planner/Customer Service 214-452-1827 GoLink Reservation
877-631-5278 www.startransit.org
972-855-8084
www.metrocrestservices.org
FOOD PANTRIES
CitySquare
1610 S. Malcom X Blvd, Dallas, TX 75226
Crossroads Community Services T. 214-560-2511
4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236
First Baptist Carrollton Friendship House T. 972-512-3838
3733 N. Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007
Harmony Community Development Corp.
6969 Pastor Bailey Dr, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75237
Minnie’s Pantry
661 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
3700 Sipson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX 75241
North Dallas Shared Ministries
2875 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
North Texas Food Bank T. 214-330-1396
3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
1660 W. Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75232
Salvation Army – Pleasant Grove
8341 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217
Soul for Christ Ministry (men only)
2402 S. Beckley, Dallas, TX 75224
St. Patrick Catholic Church
9643 Ferndale Rd, Dallas, TX 75238
Interfaith Family Services
FAMILY SERVICES
Jonathan’s Place (under 18 years only)
Mosaic Family Services
5600 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 214-827-7220
6065 Duck Creek Dr. Garland, TX 75043 972-303-5303 Text “Safe” & Current location to 4HELP
12225 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243 T. 214-821-5393 24 Hr Shelter
Family Gateway
The M.I.N.T. Foundation
White Rock Center of Hope
1604 Falcon Dr. (Mental Illness or Dev. Delay) DeSoto, TX 75115 T. 972-224-7200
10021 Garland Rd, Ste A, Dallas, TX 75218 214-324-8996
Jewish Family Services of Greater Dallas
5402 Arapaho Rd, Dallas, TX 75248 T. 972-437-9950
Catholic Charities –Refugee Services
North Dallas Shared Ministries
The Turn*Around Agenda (TTA)
Salvation Army –Family Life Center
1421 W. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75247 972-246-6010
2875 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229 214-358-8700
Outreach Ctr: 7125 S. Polk St, Ste 1, Dallas 75216
Family Services 7140 Library Lane, Dallas, 75232
Outreach T. 972-228-0872 Family Svcs. T. 469-567-1703
712 Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013 817-860-1836
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL AID
BENEFITS
FEDERAL BENEFITS
HEALTH CARE
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov 1-800-827-1000
eBenefits Web portal that provides resources and self-service capabilities to service members, Veterans and their families. www.ebenefits.va.gov
Dallas VA Medical Center is located eight miles south of downtown Dallas. 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)742-8387
Public Transportation For DART light rail schedules and route information, visit www.DART.org/DallasVA
WHO WE ARE
A non-profit organization with a mission to help homeless, at-risk veterans of North Texas. Part of our center is set up to assist veterans with their job search needs. In addition, we offer educational programs such as welding, forklift, and OSHA training. Our goal is to help veterans obtain the resources they need or assist with finding them.
This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.TVC.Texas.gov.
CONTACT US
4900 S. Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
Phone 214-372-8822
Email ken@veteransresourcecenter.org
Website veteransresourcecenter.org
Provided by Veterans Resource Center and Texas Veterans Commission