The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, one of the largest veteran care systems in the region, is currently supporting over 160,000 Veterans across its main campus and 12 outpatient clinicsâand this March, theyâre making it even easier for Veterans and their families to tap into real resources that matter.
From free tax help to career connections, hereâs whatâs going down đ
đź FREE Tax Help for Veterans (March 18)
Taxes stressing you out? Not this time.
Veterans can get FREE 2025 tax preparation assistance thanks to BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers.
đ March 18
â° 10 AM â 2 PM
đ Houston VA â Building 108A (1st Floor Conference Room)
This is a no-cost opportunity to get your taxes handled professionallyâjust make sure you bring the right documents. (Check the VA site for details before you go.)
đ¤ VetConnect Day: Jobs, Resources & Opportunities (March 25)
If youâre looking for your next moveâor know someone who isâthis is where you need to be.
VetConnect Day is bringing together 50+ employers and service providers ready to connect Veterans with real opportunities.
đ March 25, 2026
â° 10 AM â 1 PM
đ Alvin College â Building F (Gym)
3110 Mustang Rd, Alvin, TX
Expect to meet organizations like the Texas Veterans Commission, VA, Workforce Solutions, and moreâall focused on helping Veterans move forward.
đĄ Bring your resume. Bring a friend. Bring your next chapter with you.
đ Real Support, When You Need It
The Houston VA isnât just eventsâitâs ongoing support you can tap into anytime:
⢠Virtual Urgent Care: 1-800-639-5137 (Press 3)
⢠Appointments & Nurse Line: 713-794-8985
⢠Patient Advocates: 713-794-7884
⢠Main Line: 713-791-1414
⢠Toll-Free: 800-553-2278
đ¨ Crisis Line: Dial 988, Press 1
đ§ The Bigger Picture
This is what community looks like.
Houston isnât just growingâitâs supporting the people who helped build it. And with resources like these, Veterans donât have to navigate life after service alone.
đ Stay connected. Stay informed.
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