Mass Vets Advisor

If you fall far behind on your mortgage payments, your mortgage servicer company can take your home to cover the money owed. This process is called foreclosure, & the VA has loan technicians to help you avoid foreclosure & keep your house. Visit the link above to find out what options you have available to you. To contact a loan technician for advice or options: - Call: (877) 827-3702 - Email: LGYLANational.VBACO@va.gov

VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, & eligible surviving spouses become homeowners by providing a home loan guaranty benefit & other housing-related programs to help them buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for their own personal occupancy. VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks & mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to offer more favorable terms. To learn more & begin the application process visit the link above.

Veterans may eligible to receive assisted living, residential (live-in), or home health care through the VA. Find out how to access these long-term care services. To access these services, a veteran must: - be signed up for VA health care; - the VA concludes a veteran needs a specific service to help with your ongoing treatment & personal care; - The service (or space in the care setting) is available near them. To learn if you or a veteran you know qualifies & to apply, visit the link above.

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.

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

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.

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 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