Mass Vets Advisor

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides comfort & hope 24/7 through a national peer support network & connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families & loved ones. Some offered programs include: - Care Groups; - Youth Programs; - Suicide Loss Support; - Women's Empowerment; - Peer Support; - Seminars, Workshops, & more. To learn more about available TAPS programs visit the link above. For any questions please call: 800-959-TAPS (8277)

The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, & country throughout their service to the nation. USO centers are operated at or near military installations across the US & around the world (including in combat zones), & at US airports to offer around the clock hospitality for traveling service members & their families. To learn more about USO locations services, or to get involved visit the link above or call: +1 (888) 484 3876

The USO Pathfinder Transition Program works with strategic partners to connect service members & military spouses to resources through a holistic approach, focusing on: - Employment - Education (including Skillsoft, IBM SkillsBuild, & Coursera) - Financial readiness - Mentorship - Increased access to local veterans’ benefits To learn more about this program & connect to a transition specialist please visit the link above.

National VA Chaplain Service is dedicated to providing the highest quality pastoral care to veterans. Chaplains are on call 24/7, providing spiritual/religious care to all Veterans & their family members. VA Chaplains provide complete religious ministry to veteran patients in accordance with their needs & desires to address religious, spiritual, moral, & ethical problems of patients, ministering to newly admitted, pre- & post-operative patients, critically ill, & the families concerned.

The VA's "Veterans in the Workplace" study gained insight into practices that improve Veteran retention in the workplace. A critical element to workplace retention advocated by study respondents was employer support & development of Veteran mentoring programs. Veteran mentoring programs create peer support among Veterans in the civilian workplace. To learn about the benefits of creating these programs in your workplace along with some helpful tools, visit the link above.

Vet to Vet offers peer-to-peer support for veterans in the Greater Boston region with emotional, psychological, &/or substance abuse issues. The mostly conducts group sessions at the Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center, Brockton VA Medical Center, & at the Causeway Clinic. The group provides support by recruiting & training fellow veterans as peer facilitators to host group sessions for troubled vets. For more info on programing & local contacts visit the link above or call (857) 364-4930.

VetChange is a free online self-management program for active duty military & Veterans who are concerned about their alcohol intake following military deployment. It can help you better manage your drinking & PTSD symptoms by: - Deciding if it's time to change your drinking; - Setting personal goals - Tracking your progress & stay motivated with feedback - Education - Coping skillsz. To learn more visit the link above. Connect with VetChange by emailing: info@vetchange.org

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

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.