Mass Vets Advisor

The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) provides long-distance medical transportation via its Boston Hospital Shuttle. The shuttle services veterans, seniors, & persons with disabilities. To learn more about which communities & hospitals the shuttle services please visit the link above. To make reservations please contact your local VSO, Council on Aging, or: Call: (508) 997-6767 x3310 or (508) 824-1367 Email: maquino@srtabus.com or aconstantino@srpedd.org

Stand Downs are typically one to three day events during which the VA, state, & community organizations' staff volunteer to provide food, clothing, & health screenings to homeless & at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling & other essential services. To learn about upcoming Stand Down events near you, visit the link above & select "Massachusetts" on the drop-down menu.

Learn how servicemembers can get support to strengthen relationships with family members and others.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) acts as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, network support & advocacy to, through, & beyond higher education; empowering students veterans to live their best lives. To learn how to join a local chapter at your college/university, find a career with the SVA, or learn more visit the link above. For any questions you can also: Call: (202) 223-4710

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults & children with a disability or blindness who have income & resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 & older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications. You may be eligible to receive SSI payments even if you are already receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or retirement benefits. To learn about the program & apply visit the link above.

The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) was established to promote supplier diversity in public contracting.

AARP & the Elizabeth Dole Foundation have come together to share a variety of resources to support the 5.5 million military & veteran caregivers across America during this critical time, including a toll free family caregiving & referral line, mental health resources, & community support. You do not need to go through this alone. Visit the link above to see what options are available to you.

If you’re a surviving family member of a fallen soldier, Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) offers you access to support, information, & services closest to where you live for as long as you need it. The program provides: - financial counselors - a Gold Star & Surviving Family Member (GSSFM) Representative - & more. To learn about SOS visit the link above or contact a GSSFM representative: Call: (833) 313-1960 Email: uusarmy.jbsa.imcom-hq.mbx.sos-survivor-advocate@mail.mil

If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the VA's Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program—also called Chapter 35. To learn more & find out if you are eligible for this monthly payment benefit, please visit the link above.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service through the IRS assists taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should. To learn more about the service visit the link above. You can also reach out directly to their offices in Massachusetts: Andover: (978) 805-0745 Boston: (617) 316-2690