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Help for Veterans in Lubbock

The Lubbock VA Clinic, the Vet Center, free claims and legal help, veteran job services, emergency help with bills and the Veterans Crisis Line.

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Last checked Sept. 29, 2026

All help guides10 resources, each checked on its official site. Last checked Sept. 29, 2026.

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  1. Health care: call the Lubbock VA Clinic at 806-472-3400.

  2. Benefits or a disability claim: call the Texas Veterans Call Center at 800-252-8387. Claims help is free.

  3. Someone to talk to, without a clinic: the Lubbock Vet Center offers free, confidential counseling. Its call center answers 24/7 at 877-927-8387.

  4. Behind on rent or bills: call StarCare veteran services at 806-470-9317.

Health care and counseling

  • Lubbock VA Clinic (VA Amarillo Health Care)

    VA outpatient care: primary care, mental health, women’s health, eye care, lab work, dental and more.

    Who qualifies
    Veterans enrolled in VA health care.
    Hours
    Mon. to Fri., 8am to 4:30pm. Some services vary.
    Where
    3510 4th St., Lubbock, TX 79415
    Official site: va.govLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

  • Lubbock Vet Center

    Free, confidential counseling outside a medical setting, including for PTSD, depression and military sexual trauma, with referrals to more help.

    Who qualifies
    Veterans, service members and their families.
    Hours
    Mon. 8am to 6pm, Tue. 8am to 7pm, Wed. 8am to 6:30pm, Thu. 8am to 7pm, Fri. 8am to 4:30pm
    Where
    5107 82nd St., Suite 100, Lubbock, TX 79424
    Official site: va.govLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

Benefits, claims and emergency help

  • Texas Veterans Commission, claims help

    Free help filing VA disability claims and appeals, in person or by phone, from accredited advisors who are veterans.

    Who qualifies
    Texas veterans, their families and survivors.
    Where
    Call first
    Official site: tvc.texas.govLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

  • VA benefits hotline

    Questions about VA benefits such as disability compensation and pension.

    Hours
    Mon. to Fri., 7am to 8pm Central
    Where
    Call first
    Official site: va.govLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

  • StarCare Veteran Services

    Peer support from other veterans, and one-time help with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, rides, car repair and more through a Texas Veterans Commission grant.

    Who qualifies
    Service members, veterans and their families, depending on the program.
    Where
    Call first
    Official site: starcarelubbock.orgLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

  • National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

    Help for veterans who are homeless or about to lose their housing.

    Hours
    24/7
    Where
    Call first
    Official site: va.govLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

  • Texas Veterans Land Board

    Low-interest home and land loans for Texas veterans, state veterans homes and state veterans cemeteries.

    Hours
    Mon. to Fri., 7:30am to 5:30pm Central
    Where
    Call first
    Official site: glo.texas.govLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

Jobs, school and legal help

  • Workforce Solutions South Plains, veteran services

    Priority job-search help, workshops, career counseling and training funds for veterans and eligible spouses.

    Who qualifies
    Veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and some spouses.
    Hours
    Mon. to Fri., 8am to 5pm
    Where
    2002 W. Loop 289, Suite 117 (Wayland Plaza), Lubbock, TX 79407
    Official site: workforcesouthplains.orgLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

  • Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Program (Texas Legal Services Center)

    Free civil legal help: VA benefits and discharge upgrades, record sealing, family law, housing and eviction, debt, wills and more.

    Who qualifies
    Texas veterans and their spouses, surviving spouses or dependents, with household income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines.
    Hours
    Mon. to Fri., 8am to 5pm
    Where
    Call first
    Official site: tlsc.orgLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

  • Texas Tech Military and Veteran Programs

    Help for student veterans and military-connected students at Texas Tech: VA education benefits certification, scholarships and college credit for military training.

    Hours
    Phones: Mon. to Fri., 9am to 4pm
    Where
    West Hall, Suite 242, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409
    Official site: depts.ttu.eduLast checked Sept. 29, 2026

Where is the VA clinic in Lubbock?

The Lubbock VA Clinic is at 3510 4th St. and belongs to VA Amarillo Health Care. It offers primary care, mental health, women’s health, eye care, lab work, dental and more for enrolled veterans. The main line is 806-472-3400, weekdays 8am to 4:30pm.

Who can help me file a VA claim for free?

The Texas Veterans Commission helps veterans, families and survivors file disability claims and appeals at no cost, with accredited advisors who are veterans themselves. Call the Texas Veterans Call Center at 800-252-8387 or book an appointment on the commission’s site.

What if a veteran is about to lose housing?

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838, any hour. In Lubbock, StarCare’s veteran services can help with one-time costs like rent, utilities and food through a Texas Veterans Commission grant. Call 806-470-9317.

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Sources

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  1. VA: Lubbock VA Clinic (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  2. VA: Lubbock Vet Center (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  3. VA: Helpful VA phone numbers (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  4. Veterans Crisis Line (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  5. Texas Veterans Commission: Claims (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  6. Texas Veterans Commission: Grant directory (StarCare listing) (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  7. StarCare: Veteran Services (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  8. Workforce Solutions South Plains: Veterans and Locations (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  9. Texas Legal Services Center: Veterans (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  10. Texas Tech: Military and Veteran Programs (checked Sept. 29, 2026)
  11. Texas General Land Office: Veterans Land Board (checked Sept. 29, 2026)