San Antonio, Bexar County unite to connect veterans with free resources

Veterans Day is just around the corner, and San Antonio and Bexar County officials are making sure military families know what support is available to them.

Scott Jackson, director of the San Antonio Military and Veteran Affairs Department, and Calvin Henry, director of the Bexar County Military and Veteran Services Office shared free resources for veterans and active military members on Sunday.

The two directors are working together to connect San Antonio, known as Military City USA, and Bexar County with services veterans may need.

City of San Antonio free resources:

• City of San Antonio Military and Veteran Affairs Department
• Homeless Resources Directory
• Homeless Connections Hotline or call: 210-207-1799

Bexar County free resources below:

• Bexar County Military and Veteran Services
• Veteran Claims and Benefits
• Employment and Transition
• FAQs (Order DD-214, Service Medical Records, Apply for VA Healthcare, VA Home Loan, etc.)

If you are struggling and need help right now, the Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by veterans, for veterans, 24 hours a day. Veterans can call or text 988 and press 1.

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