Mass Vets Advisor

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

The Project on Predatory Student Lending based in Jamaica Plain is a leading legal organization, representing students against the predatory for-profit college industry & the policies that enable the industry to exploit the promise of higher education to cheat student borrowers & taxpayers. To learn more about the Project & get help today please visit the link above. For any questions call: (617) 390-2669

The mission of Protect Military Votes, a project of American Constitutional Rights Union, is designed to encourage military voting & ensure all votes cast by members of the United States military & their family members are counted & honored. To learn more visit the link above. For any questions please call: 877-730-ACRU (2278)

The VA Healthcare System in Massachusetts Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) programs at 3 different facilities: Brockton VA Medical Center 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301-5596 Main phone: 508-583-4500 Mental health clinic: 774-826-1778 Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130-4817 Main phone: 617-232-9500 Mental health clinic: 857-364-5647 VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764 Phone: 413-584-4040

The Massachusetts Public Service Grant was established for students who have experienced the loss of a parent and/or spouse who is killed or missing in the line of public service duty in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Public Service Grant Program is the only scholarship program not based on demonstrated financial need, but rather entitlement. To learn about the program & apply please visit the link above. For any questions call the Office of Student Financial Assistance: (617) 391-6070

RallyPoint is the social network by, for, & about service members & veterans. The site offers peer counseling, job placement, mentorship & networking opportunities. The site connects members & provides tools to succeed along their entire lifetime journey. To learn more about the largest social network for the military community & sign-up please visit the link above.

Learn how servicemembers can get readjustment counseling services through VA programs in all 50 states.

RecruitMilitary connects employers to military job seekers via services that include contingency recruiting, career fairs, a job board, employer branding, & a military-centric publication, Search & Employ® magazine. RecruitMilitary offers career services free of charge to the military community. To learn more & find career opportunities available to you visit the link above. For any questions: Call: 513.683.5020 or 800.226.0841