a guidebook for veterans incarcerated in texas - US Department of ...
a guidebook for veterans incarcerated in texas - US Department of ...
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WOMEN VETERANSMost VA Medical Centers and readjustment <strong>of</strong>fices have a designatedWomen Veterans Coord<strong>in</strong>ator to assist women Veterans <strong>in</strong> access<strong>in</strong>g VAbenefit programs and healthcare services. Call 1-877-222-8387 or go tohttp://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp to f<strong>in</strong>d the medical centernearest you.• <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterans Affairs has a designated Women VeteransCoord<strong>in</strong>ator to help women Veterans. Call the VA Health Benefits Call Centertoll free at 1-877-222-8387 or go to http://www.womenshealth.va.gov/.The VA Homeless Program has also launched a 24/7 National Call Center<strong>for</strong> Homeless Veterans staffed by VA counselors tra<strong>in</strong>ed to help homelessVeterans or Veterans at-risk <strong>for</strong> homelessness: 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838).• Women <strong>in</strong> Crisis. Many women <strong>in</strong> prison have similar histories, problems,and personal issues. Go to http://www.wics.org/. If you or someone youknow is hav<strong>in</strong>g suicidal thoughts, call 911 or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433,) and never leave the person alone.CHILD SUPPORT SERVICESThe Office <strong>of</strong> the Attorney General recognizes that most people need a littletime to get on their feet after be<strong>in</strong>g released from prison. The AttorneyGeneral’s Office may be able to temporarily postpone certa<strong>in</strong> en<strong>for</strong>cementactions if you provide our <strong>of</strong>fice with evidence that you are look<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> a joband provid<strong>in</strong>g some support to your child.Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation: P.O. Box 12017, Aust<strong>in</strong>, TX 78711-2017Website: https://www.oag.state.tx.us/cs/about/<strong>in</strong>dex.shtmlE-mail: child.support@oag.state.tx.usFor more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation about child support services, please call the Office <strong>of</strong>the Attorney General, Child Support Division at 1-800-252-8014 orcontact the child support <strong>of</strong>fice nearest you:Aust<strong>in</strong>/Travis County 512-514-7000Dallas/Tarrant County 972-339-3100El Paso 915-779-2388Houston/Harris County 713-243-7100Lubbock 806-765-0094McAllen 956-682-5581San Antonio/Bexar County 210-841-8450Tyler 903-595-690018
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