Mass Vets Advisor

Find GI Bill approved schools in Massachusetts. You can use your GI Bill benefits at some—but not all—schools. Use the resources listed here to search for GI Bill approved schools and find contact information for the School Certifying Official (SCO).

The Veterans & Families Transportation Call Center provides transportation service to all Berkshire County veterans & their families. Some destinations include: - VA Medical Centers (Leeds, MA & Albany, NY) - Pittsfield Outpatient Clinic - Medical Appointments - Work - Education - Shopping Registration is required to utilize the service, with trips able to be scheduled online & over the phone. To learn more visit the link above or call: (413) 418-4300

AARP offers an online Veteran & Military Resource Center that provide numerous resources, information, & helpful articles to those who served & their families. The site provides resources from career assistance, financial resources, medical options, & more. To learn more please visit the link above.

VALife provides guaranteed acceptance whole life coverage up to $40,000 to Veterans with service-connected disabilities. Lesser amounts are available in increments of $10,000. Under this plan, the elected coverage takes effect 2 years after enrollment as long as premiums are paid during the 2-year period. All Veterans aged 80 & under, who have a VA disability rating of 0 to 100 percent are eligible for the VALife program & have no time limit to apply. To learn more & apply visit the link above.

The Veterans Association of Bristol County (VABC) collaborates with community partners to provide meaningful & compassionate support to veterans & their families living in Bristol County. The group acts as advocates, a support network, & resource hub for its clients. To learn more or apply for services please visit the link above. You can also contact VABC at: Email: vabc755@gmail.com Phone: (508) 679-9277

The Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. The new number—988 then Press 1—makes it easier to remember & share the number to access help in times of need. The service offers: - 24/7 free, confidential support with a real person qualified to supports veterans - offers call, text, & online chat - serves Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members, & those who support them. Dial 998 & Press 1, text 838255, or visit the link above to learn more or utilize the online chat feature.

In collaboration with Holyoke Rows, Veterans Dragon Boat USA brings dragon boating to veterans in a team sport that embraces the elements of power, speed, synchronization & endurance. Their vision is to bring vets together; channeling their energy & focus toward propelling their boat in a team building, therapeutic exercise. To learn more about the group visit the link above, or contact their team: Call: (413) 535-9146 Email: vetdbusa@gmail.com

Veterans, service members, & select family members may be eligible to be honored with a headstone, grave marker, or a niche marker. To find out how to if you or a loved one is eligible or to apply, please visit the link above. If you need assistance please call the VA's Burials & Memorial's Department at 800-697-6947, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET.

Located in Worcester, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of support services to veterans & their families in New England. Their clinical case management approach addresses the “total veteran,” incorporating job training & employment services, health & wellness, & supportive services ranging from transportation to legal advice. For more info, to apply for services online, or to volunteer please visit the link above. To contact Veterans Inc. directly please call: (800) 482-2565

The mission of the Veterans Justice Program is to identify justice-involved Veterans & contact them through outreach, in order to facilitate access to VA services at the earliest possible point. Veterans Justice Programs accomplish this by building and maintaining partnerships between VA & key elements of the criminal justice system. To learn more about the program & find a specialist at one of the various VA Healthcare Centers in Massachusetts, please visit the link above.