Mass Vets Advisor

The Never Alone Initiative is a non-profit organization that is dedicated providing emotional & moral support, advice, & referral services to help surviving spouses of service members & their families manage their depression & begin the path back to living a normal life. To learn more about the initiative, donate, or register for programs please visit the link above. For any questions: Call: (866) 502-5663 Email: info@neveraloneinitiative.org

Located in Boston, the New England Americans with Disabilities Act Center provides information, guidance, & training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Center is a helpful resource supporting the ADA’s mission to “make it possible for everyone with a disability to live a life of freedom and equality." To learn more about the ADA & services offered by the Center visit the link above. For any questions please: Call: 1-800-949-4232 Email: ADAinfo@IHCDesign.org

Located in Beverly, North Shore Veterans Counseling Services offers support & resources for service members, veterans, & their families. Some services include: - Housing; - Career Training/Placement; - Education; - Family & Adjustment Counseling; - HIV/AIDS Support Services; - Veteran Benefits/VA Assistance; - Medical Support; - Discharge Upgrade Requests; - & more. To learn about their programs visit the link above. You can also reach them at: Phone: (978) 921-4851 Email: nsvets98@aol.com

Operation American Solider is a non-profit that organizes care packages & financial support to servicemembers overseas. The organization also provides letters of support, resources for military members & their families, & hosts fundraisers like their Annual Golf Tournament. To learn more, donate, or register a troop you know for a care package please visit the link above. For any questions: Call: (617) 651-1685

The New England PVA’s primary focus is veterans’ issues, notably quality healthcare for veterans with spinal cord injuries & dysfunction (SCI/D) such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The organization works with community civic groups & agencies, acting as a strong advocate for accessibility in all aspects of life available to the general population. To learn more about services provided, find a service officer, or donate visit the link above. For any questions: Call: (617) 942-8678

Located in Worcester & Fitchburg, Pathways for Change is proudly one of the leading rape crisis centers in Massachusetts, serving as an example of promising practices nationally. Their services include 24-hour crisis intervention, support groups, counseling, & advocacy for Survivors of sexual assault & abuse. To learn more about available programs & to make an appointment please visit the link above to fill out the online form. For immediate support 24/7 please call: 800-870-5905

Code of Support’s PATRIOTlink® platform is a free online resource database that includes thousands of programs tailored to the military & Veteran community. Users can search vetted, direct, cost-free services specific to their needs. Learn more by visiting the link above. You can reach out to PATRIOTlink by: Email: patriotlinksupport@codeofsupport.org Phone: (571) 227-7934

The Post-9/11 GI Bill helps you pay for school or job training. You may qualify if you: - served 90-days active duty after 9/10/2001 - received a Purple Heart on 9/11/2001 & were honorably discharged - served 30-days continuous on or after 9/11/2001 & were honorably discharged w/ a service connected disability - dependent child using transferred benefits To find out if you qualify for this education benefit, more information on what it provides, & to apply today, please visit the link above.

The VA Liaison & Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Case Management programs help bridge the gap between the DoD & VHA to support transitioning service members & Post-9/11 era Veterans. Please visit the link above to learn about the program & connect with a VA Liaison. To get your VA Welcome kit, please visit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/

The VA Healthcare System in Massachusetts Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) programs at 3 different facilities: Brockton VA Medical Center 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301-5596 Main phone: 508-583-4500 Mental health clinic: 774-826-1778 Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130-4817 Main phone: 617-232-9500 Mental health clinic: 857-364-5647 VA Central Western Massachusetts 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764 Phone: 413-584-4040