Mass Vets Advisor

The Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemeteries are Commonwealth operated cemeteries that are open to eligible veterans and dependents.

Located in Haverhill, the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc. (VNEOC) offers support services to veterans & their families including but not limited to: - VA benefits & claims - Housing - Transportation - Counseling - Food Pantry - Peer Support - Referrals To learn more about their support services & to apply visit the link above. You also contact VNEOC by: Phone: (978) 372-3626 Email: HR@vneoc.org

Veterans Transition House (VTH) helps homeless & at-risk veterans & their families across Southeastern Massachusetts. by providing shelter & services. VTH focuses on helping vets & their loved ones heal from substance abuse, learn new life skills, become self-sufficient, & reintegrate. To learn more or apply for services visit the link above or contact VTH: Call: (508) 992-5313 Email: info@vetshouse.org

The Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS) is an agency that works to enable all veterans, transitioning service members, & military spouses to reach their full potential in the workplace. VETS provides them with employment resources, protects their employment rights, & promotes employment opportunities. To learn about the various programs & opportunities offered by VETS visit the link above. You can contact the Boston office by calling: (617) 626-6699

The Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment & Training Service's (VETS) mission is to prepare America's veterans, transitioning service members, & military spouses for meaningful careers, provide them with employment resources & expertise, protect their employment rights, & promote their employment opportunities. To learn about the opportunities & programs provided by VETS please visit the link above. For any questions you can also: Call: 1-866-487-2365 Email: contact.vets@dol.gov

VeteransPlus programs are designed by & delivered by veterans to provide practical financial solutions geared to real life circumstances of current & former military personnel. Some provided services include: - Military & Veterans Family Outreach - 1 on 1 Personalized Phone Coaching - Pro Bono Financial Planning Advice To learn more or register for their programs visit the link above.

Veterans can continue their education by using part of their military pay to help cover the cost of school. Find out if you can get benefits through the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)—a $2-to-$1 government-match program for educational assistance, by visiting the link above. You can also call the VA's Education Call Center at 888-442-4551, or find a regional VA office by visiting: va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits

VETRN offers their free of tuition “Streetwise MBA program”, with the six-month program based on a course in strategic business planning, business cash flow & financial management, & is a collaboration with Interise, the developer of the highly successful, award winning “StreetWise MBA” program. Learn more about the program by visiting the link above or emailing info@vetrn.org.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans & military service members from the active, guard, & reserve forces. The groups has numerous chapters throughout the country, with their mission being to advocate & care for veterans & their families. Visit the link about to learn more about the VFW in Massachusetts & to join a local chapter. You can also contact them directly: Call: (617) 727-2612 Email: adj@ma.vfwwebmail.com

The Veterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health (ORH) conducts, coordinates, promotes, & disseminates research on issues that affect the nearly five million Veterans who reside in rural communities. ORH aims to break down the barriers separating rural vets from quality care. To learn about their programs & research visit the link above, or call the New England office at: (843) 214-6743