Mass Vets Advisor

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.

The VA acquires properties as a result of terminations on VA-guaranteed & VA-financed loans. These acquired properties are marketed for sale through a property management services contract that was recently awarded to Vendor Resource Management (VRM). For more info on buying a VA-acquired property, to file a complaint, or more, please visit the link above. Properties for sale may also be viewed here: https://www.vrmproperties.com/

The VA's Grant & Per Diem (GPD) Program is offered annually to fund community agencies providing services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. The purpose is to promote the development & provision of supportive housing &services with the goal of helping homeless Veterans achieve residential stability. To learn more about GPD, this year's grant awards list, & how your organization can apply, please visit the link above to the VA's GDP landing page.

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.