Request by Veterans Services for approval to accept from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Veterans Mental Health Peer Support program, and extend 3 associated positions to August 31, 2026. | Community Exchange
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Request by Veterans Services for approval to accept from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Veterans Mental Health Peer Support program, and extend 3 associated positions to August 31, 2026.
Harris County will vote July 9, 2026 on a $400,000 grant to fund peer mental health support services for veterans and their families.
Harris County Commissioners Court is set to vote on July 9, 2026 on whether to accept a $400,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission for its FY27 Veterans Mental Health Peer Support program. No county matching funds are required. The program provides mental health wellness, peer counseling, and short-term support to veterans and their families dealing with issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The vote would also extend three program staff positions through August 31, 2026.
Harris County may accept $400,000 in state grant money to run a mental health peer support program for veterans. The vote also decides whether three county staff jobs continue through August 31, 2026.
