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Veteran Services

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Veteran Services: Services are available to veterans, veteran dependents, surviving spouses and active military members in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties who are seeking coping skills and support as they navigate civilian life.

Services Provided:

  • Counseling: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
  • Case Management/Peer Facilitation: Provides community resource coordination related to basic needs for Veterans and their families.
  • Military Veteran Peer Center: Provides a positive, stable, social environment for veterans and their immediate families by offering a wide variety of services to include, but not limited to, access to mental health services, peer-to-peer support groups, a computer lab, laundry and shower amenities,
  • Community Resources Coordination: related to basic needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, employment, mental health, and physical health) for veterans and their families.
  • Emergency financial assistance for veterans, veteran dependents, surviving spouses and active military members contingent upon:
  • meeting eligibility criteria
  • availability of funds.

Peer to Peer Support Groups

Veterans helping veterans readjust to their civilian life: Navigating topics such as:

  • Managing Intense Emotions
  • Employment Assistance and Skills Training
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Evaluation and Choice Strategies
  • Mindfulness and Stress Management
  • Emotional and Social Support to assist with Grief and Loss
  • Social Connection and Community Engagement

Seeking Safety Treatment

Seeking Safety is a trauma informed, evidence based treatment designed for individuals dealing with both trauma and substance use disorders.

Core Topics in Seeking Safety include:

  • Grounding techniques
  • Setting boundaries in relationships
  • Recognizing and Managing Triggers
  • Self-care strategies
  • Building Support Networks
  • Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Substance Use

Military Veteran Peer Network

The Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is a group of veterans and veteran family members committed to supporting service members, veterans, and their family members by offering mentorship and guidance through direct peer-to-peer support, training on suicide prevention and military cultural competency, coordination of mental health first aid, and warm-handoffs to local resources based on the individual needs of the veteran and family. This peer network operates with an emphasis on Trust, Camaraderie, and Hope. Perhaps you are that needed mentor or volunteer, or perhaps you find yourself in need of a battle buddy. When you're ready to reach out for support, contact us.

The MVPN program is administered by the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Veterans Mental Health Program (VMHP).

For more information about the statewide Military Veteran Peer Network, call 512-463-6091, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit https://milvetpeer.site-ym.com, or visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MVPNTexas

Veteran Center Locations

  • Weslaco Veterans Center 2215 W. Business 83 - (956) 520-8860
  • Harlingen Veterans Center 1242 N. 77 Sunshine Strip - (956) 423-1233
  • Brownsville Veterans Center 871 Old Alice Rd. Suite C, Brownsville TX 78520 - (956) 547-1510

The Veterans Counselor services are available free of charge to veterans, veteran dependents, surviving spouses, and active military members.

Currently offering:

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veteran’s Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.tvc.texas.gov.

    

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veteran’s Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.tvc.texas.gov