Mass Vets Advisor

Located in Springfield, Square One provides a range of family-friendly education & support services for them to build the foundation for lifelong learning, to make smart choices, & to grow strong cognitively, emotionally, socially, & physically. Some of their programs include: - Early Education & Care - Summer Programs - Childcare - Education & more. To learn more or apply visit the link above. You can also call (413) 732-5183.

Stand Downs are typically one to three day events during which the VA, state, & community organizations' staff volunteer to provide food, clothing, & health screenings to homeless & at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling & other essential services. To learn about upcoming Stand Down events near you, visit the link above & select "Massachusetts" on the drop-down menu.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) acts as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, network support & advocacy to, through, & beyond higher education; empowering students veterans to live their best lives. To learn how to join a local chapter at your college/university, find a career with the SVA, or learn more visit the link above. For any questions you can also: Call: (202) 223-4710

If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the VA's Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program—also called Chapter 35. To learn more & find out if you are eligible for this monthly payment benefit, please visit the link above.

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 Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, & training to ensure service members & their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life prior to separation. DOL's VETS office administers a one-day employment preparation workshop that is mandatory for all transitioning service members & two optional two-day workshops for career exploration, technical career preparation, or general employment preparation. To learn more about the TAP program visit the link above.

The Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative is designed to help veterans & members of the National Guard & Reserves make a successful transition to a rewarding career in the energy industry. Their interactive Roadmap guides participants step-by-step in transferring military training to a new energy job, identifying any additional education & credentials needed while supporting them in their job search. To learn more & register for the program please visit the link above.

The Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) is the commanders’ primary on-duty education program. BSEP is a refresher course offered in Math & English for soldiers to take to help raise their GT scores when re-testing on the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT). BSEP is a teacher-facilitated program with computer lessons for learning enhancement. BSEP's goals are to promote retention, increase re-enlistment options, & improve job performance. To learn more & register visit the link above.

Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) is an organization composed of honorably discharged veterans of the US Armed Forces who are of Ukrainian heritage or descent. The group maintains multiple services such as: - a monument dedicated to all Ukrainian-American service members - a project to register & honor servicemembers of Ukrainian heritage - a scholarship & welfare fund. To learn more or join visit UAV visit the link above. You can also: Call: (847) 825-1717 Email: uavpublicity@gmail.com

USA Cares’ mission is to provide post-9/11 military veterans, service members, & their families with financial assistance & post-service skills training to create a foundation for long-term stability. Their services improve the quality of life for veterans & their families, while reducing potential factors that can contribute to veteran suicide. To learn about programs or see positions on their job board visit the link above. For any questions: Call: 1-800-773-0387 Email: info@usacares.org