Mass Vets Advisor

Founded in 2003, the Falmouth Military Support Group is a non-profit organization staffed & managed entirely by volunteers. The group's mission is to support local troops & their families who have returned home, connecting them with services & helping them pursue their education through the group's annual scholarship fund. For more information on the group & to donate, please visit the link above or email: falmouthmilitarysupportgroup@gmail.com

AARP offers an online Caregiver Resource Center that provide numerous resources, information, & helpful articles to those tasked with this important role. To learn more please visit the link above.

Habitat Plus is a non-profit located in Lynn that provides interim & transitional supportive, sober housing to veterans with psychiatric disabilities, who would otherwise be homeless. Their mission is to provide program participants with information & advocacy to access existing service programs, helping them to maintain stable housing through their managed group home & Co-operative apartment program. To learn more about their services & your options please call: (781) 599-8578

Most Veterans who are in jail or prison will eventually reenter the community. The VA’s HCRV program is designed to promote success & prevent homelessness among veterans returning home after incarceration. HCRV services include: - Outreach & pre-release assessments services for Veterans in prison; - Referrals & linkages to medical, mental health, social & employment services on release; - Short-term case management assistance on release. To learn more please visit the link above.

Hidden Heroes brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers & seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges & long-term needs they face. The group raises awareness of the issues military caregivers confront every day, inspiring individuals, businesses, & others to take action in supporting military caregivers in their communities. Hidden Heroes encourages military caregivers to register on their website by visiting the link above.

Home Base is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war through direct clinical care, wellness, education, & research all at no cost to Veterans, Service Members, & their Families. Care at Home Base is provided regardless of era of service, discharge status or geographical location. To learn more about Home Base please visit the link above. To see the New England Programs offered: https://homebase.org/programs/new-england-programs/

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves United States military personnel experiencing the invisible wounds of war: traumatic brain injury (TBI) & post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Fund helps by building world-class, advanced treatment centers to provide the best TBI & PTS care; enabling these heroes to continue to serve on active duty while enjoying a full & productive life. To learn more & get involved visit the link above.

The mission of the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is to connect, unite, & empower post-9/11 veterans. The group is a major advocate for our veterans, while their Quick Reaction Force (QRF) offers free & confidential assistance to any veteran in need. To contact QRF 24/7 call: 855-917-2743 To learn more about IAVA, become a member, or receive assistance please visit the link above.

Martha's Vineyard Community Services offers emotional, financial, & social resources to empower children, families, & individuals to lead their healthiest lives. Their Veterans Outreach Program provides a network of resources for Island Veterans, service members, & their families to include: - A Veterans Support Group; - Educational Courses; - & Discount Card. For more info on their services visit the link above or: Call: (508) 693-7900 ext. 216 Email: info@mvcommunityservices.com

The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund (MMHF) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing support to the families of fallen service members with ties to Massachusetts who have died as a result of active duty service post 9/11. Some offered programs include: - Bereaved Military Family Assistance - Community Building Events Family members looking to access these programs can find more info by clicking the link above, or can call their office at 888.909.HERO (4376).