Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Veteran Services: Services are available for veterans in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties in order to find coping skills and support as they adjust to a civilian life style.
Services Provided:
- Counseling: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with a diagnosis of major depression, Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder (COPSD) services for individuals with co-morbid alcohol and other drug dependence issues.
- Case Management/Peer Facilitation: Provides community resource coordination related to basic needs for Veterans and their family. Information and available training through: Bring Everyone In The Zone (BEITZ).
- 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 recreational facilities, computer usage, access to mental health services, peer to peer support groups, and more.
- Community Resources Coordination: related to basic needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, employment, mental health, and physical health) for veterans.
Peer to Peer Support Groups
Veterans helping veteran readjust to their civilian life: Dealing with topics such as:
- Anger
- Authority
- Closeness
- Decision-Making
- Emotions and Growth
- Intelligence
- Loss
- Mission Orientation
Seeking Safety Treatment
Treatment that is developed to address both trauma and substance abuse in a one to one or group setting: Some of the tops covered are:
- PTSD
- Substance abuse
Operation Resilient Families(ORF)
Is a program of experimental learning: Empowering veterans and their families to address Post-Deployment challenges with strength, intention, and shared communities: Some topics are: ReadjustmentCivilian FamilyCommunicating FeelingsBuilding Family Understanding
Contact Information: TTBH (956)289-4214 Fax: (956)289-7165
Military Veteran Peer Network ( )
Around Texas an army of veteran volunteers stands at the ready. Ready to offer Trust, Camaraderie, and Hope.
The Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is a group of veterans and veteran family members committed to supporting active and former service members by offering mentorship and guidance, as well as help accessing the services and resources available to veterans.
The MVPN program is administered by the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Veterans Mental Health Program's (VMHP).
The Military Veteran Peer Networks is a simple (and complex) as a band of veteran volunteers that work together to help any veteran in need. We offer support and friendship while doing fun activities. We are working to offer multiple peer support sessions for different eras or military experiences, and mentoring support to veterans in teh Veteran Treatment Courts. 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 friendship with people that 'get you' or for a need contact us.
For more information about the statewide Military Veteran Peer Network, call 512-463-6091, email vmhp@tvc.texas.gov, visit https://milvetpeer.site-ym.com, or visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MVPNTexas
