Veterans (HEROES) Program

Our Programs

The Veterans (HEROES) Program provides confidential, comprehensive counseling and support services for Texas resident veterans, their families, and surviving spouses, offering a compassionate pathway to emotional well-being, resilience, and lasting stability. Our services are delivered by licensed clinicians with a deep understanding of military culture, including a veteran therapist who leads specialized group sessions designed to foster connection, shared understanding, and peer support in a safe and trusted environment.

Through a combination of individual, family, and group counseling, the HEROES Program addresses the unique challenges veterans face, including trauma, stress, life transitions, and relationship dynamics. Our evidence-based, trauma-informed approach ensures that every service is tailored to meet the distinctive needs of each veteran and their loved ones. With a commitment to respect, cultural competency, and the highest standards of professional care, we empower veterans and their families to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and hope.

www.tvc.texas.gov

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.tvc.texas.gov.

Grantees must mention TVC in all TV and radio announcements and interviews dealing with FVA grant projects.

James Harris LMSW, LCDC

Director of Veterans Health

James Harris, LMSW, LCDC, is the Director of Veterans Health at the Family Service Center of Galveston County, bringing decades of experience in behavioral and mental health to the veteran community. A proud veteran himself, James combines personal insight with professional expertise to lead the Veterans HEROES Program, providing comprehensive counseling, peer support, and recovery services for veterans, their families, and surviving spouses.

Under his leadership, the HEROES Program offers evidencebased clinical care, peer mentorship, and community-based resources to address challenges such as PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use, and transition-related stress. James’s commitment to empowering veterans is rooted in both his own service and his extensive background in mental health, social work, and counseling education, ensuring that each individual receives compassionate, culturally informed care tailored to their unique needs.