Mass Vets Advisor

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

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is America’s leading health & wellness community for Veterans. Team RWB guides veterans by providing opportunities focused on building healthier lifestyles, including focusing on both mental & physical health. To learn more about the Team or join their mission, please visit the link above or call: (833) 832-6792

Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, & after disasters & crises by providing relief. By pairing the skills & experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, & technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service & impact possible. To learn about their mission, donate, or join the Team please visit the link above. You can also call: (310) 640-8787

The Paralympic Military Program uses Paralympic sport opportunities to support wounded, ill, & injured service members & veterans, including those with amputations, traumatic brain injuries, & visual impairments. Through year-round camps & clinics across the country, service members & vets are introduced to Paralympic sport techniques & opportunities, local & regional competitions, & are connected to ongoing Paralympic sport programs in their communities. To learn more visit the link above.

Learn how individuals and families with disabilities can get support with tenancy, eviction, and related services.

Thanks To Yanks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support military members, veterans, & their families. The group provides resources, connects school children, civic, & religious groups with programs that support our military, veterans, & their families. To learn more, donate, or volunteer with the group visit the link above.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, such as landlords & real estate companies, as well as other entities, such as municipalities, banks or other lending institutions & homeowners insurance companies whose discriminatory practices make housing unavailable to persons because of: - race or color - religion - sex - national origin - familial status, or - disability. To learn more about the Fair Housing Act & your rights visit the link above.