Mass Vets Advisor

Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC) provides support to veterans & their families in need of services to develop a resilient, self-sufficient lifestyle to succeed in today’s environment. MVOC offers programs such as: - low-income housing - residential readjustment - mental health counseling - case management - career training - VA benefits assistance - medical transportation - food assistance To learn more or apply for services visit the link above. You can also call: (978) 632-9601

The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education & training programs. If you’ve served at least 2 years on active duty, find out if you qualify for the MGIB-AD program. To learn about the MGIB-AD, if you qualify, & how to use this education benefit please visit the link above. For info on the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve please visit: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/

My Next Move for Veterans is a U.S. Department of Labor sponsored program that helps veterans find jobs & the training they need to find their place in the workforce. On the site veterans can also browse careers using key words, by industry, or through a comparative job to the one they held in the military. To learn more about these resources & start your job search today please visit the link above.

The National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) bring together the Directors of the various veteran services' departments. Each director manages manages veterans’ affairs & carry out the responsibility for veteran services & programming in their respective state or US territory. The NASDVA is second largest provider of services to veterans in the United States. Visit the link above to learn more about the organization.

With locations in Plymouth & Middleboro, The Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Center is a group of volunteers that offers support to veterans & their families. Some of their programs include: - readjustment counseling; - food assistance; - & a creative arts program. For info on their services, to donate, or volunteer visit the link above or contact them at: Phone: (508) 747-2003 Email: nathanhaleoutreach@yahoo.com

The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the world's leading research & educational center of excellence on PTSD & traumatic stress. The center provides resources on: - Understanding the symptoms of PTSD - Treatment options like therapies & medications - How to get help immediately near your - Assistance for friends & loved ones suffering with PTSD To learn more about all the resources available please visit the National Center for PTSD's site through the link above.

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. The NCIL represents thousands of organizations & individuals including: - individuals with disabilities - Centers for Independent Living - Statewide Independent Living Councils, & more. To learn more about what NCIL offers visit the link above. For any questions you can also: Call: 1-844-778-7961 Email: ncil@ncil.org

The NDVSB assists small (CVE verified) Veteran & Service Disabled Veteran-owned business partners to start working with the Federal Government’s credit card purchases which account for tens of billions of dollars. New business for SBP’s comes through the AAFES/NDVSB eMarketplace. The Air Force's First Look Program makes it easier for installation government purchase card-holders to do business with local communities leading to smarter business practices. Learn more by visiting the link above.

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Services & Gold Star Families can obtain a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges, & forests. Each lifetime pass covers entrance fees for a driver & all passenger in a personal vehicle, with veterans able can present one of the four forms of acceptable ID for their pass. Learn more by visiting the link above.

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) maintains 14 national cemeteries located within larger park units in the following states & districts: - Tennessee - Maryland - Washington DC - Virginia - Louisiana - Montana - Pennsylvania - Mississippi For a complete list of our National Cemeteries & information on each, please visit the link above.