Mass Vets Advisor

Located in Worcester & Fitchburg, Pathways for Change is proudly one of the leading rape crisis centers in Massachusetts, serving as an example of promising practices nationally. Their services include 24-hour crisis intervention, support groups, counseling, & advocacy for Survivors of sexual assault & abuse. To learn more about available programs & to make an appointment please visit the link above to fill out the online form. For immediate support 24/7 please call: 800-870-5905

Patient AirLift Services is a nonprofit that arranges free flights for medical patients requiring medical diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up who cannot afford or are unable to fly commercially. Please visit the link above & or to request a flight today if you or someone you know needs free air transportation to critical care. For any questions: Call: (631) 694-PALS (7257) Email: info@palservices.org

Code of Support’s PATRIOTlink® platform is a free online resource database that includes thousands of programs tailored to the military & Veteran community. Users can search vetted, direct, cost-free services specific to their needs. Learn more by visiting the link above. You can reach out to PATRIOTlink by: Email: patriotlinksupport@codeofsupport.org Phone: (571) 227-7934

Pine Street’s Veterans’ Services connect homeless veterans with housing opportunities, employment, & community services that are specifically available to men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Veterans’ Services case managers also perform regular outreach to area shelters (including Pine Street’s), community centers, hospitals & congregations. To learn more or apply today please visit the link above. For any questions: Call: (617) 892-9100 Email: info@pinestreetinn.org

The Polish Legion of American Veterans is an organization of veterans committed to the ideals of patriotism, charity & volunteerism through allegiance to our Country, honor of our Country's standards, & aid in the rehabilitation of disabled veterans. Their goal is to insure that no benefits are denied to those who served their country & to support legislation intended for those who earned the right to the benefits being considered. To learn more or join a local post visit the link above.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill helps you pay for school or job training. You may qualify if you: - served 90-days active duty after 9/10/2001 - received a Purple Heart on 9/11/2001 & were honorably discharged - served 30-days continuous on or after 9/11/2001 & were honorably discharged w/ a service connected disability - dependent child using transferred benefits To find out if you qualify for this education benefit, more information on what it provides, & to apply today, please visit the link above.

The VA Liaison & Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Case Management programs help bridge the gap between the DoD & VHA to support transitioning service members & Post-9/11 era Veterans. Please visit the link above to learn about the program & connect with a VA Liaison. To get your VA Welcome kit, please visit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/

If you have an illness or injury that you believe was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service, you can file a claim for disability benefits 180 to 90 days before you leave the military to help speed up the claim decision process to get your benefits sooner. Find out how to file a claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program—and what to do if you have less than 90 days left on active duty, by visiting the link above.

A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is a gold-embossed paper certificate bearing the official signature of the President of the United States. It honors the memory of a deceased Veteran & expresses the country's grateful recognition of his or her service in the Armed Forces. You may be eligible for a PMC if you meet both of these requirements: - Veteran or Reservist is eligible for burial in a national cemetery; - the next of kin, family member, or close friend of the veteran/reservist

Project New Hope is a New England-based, Military-affiliated, resource hub that finds & delivers the wellness resources needed by Veterans, Service Members, their families, & full units that have deployed together. Some programs include food & baby pantries, fundraising, retreats, & other volunteer work. To learn more about programs, donate, or volunteer visit the above link or contact their regional offices. Worcester Call: 774-243-7859 Westfield: Call: 413-485-7988