The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is to be the chief advocate for the nearly half-million veterans of the Commonwealth and their families. DVS establishes policy, proposes legislation, ensures that adequate funding for veterans’ programs is included in the Governor’s budget, and represents the interests of veterans in matters coming before the General Court. In addition, DVS represents all state agencies and individual veterans before the federal Department of Veterans Affairs in securing federal compensation and other benefits that might be available.
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255
EMPLOYMENT
Veterans Employment & Training Services (VETS)
Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces
Aviation Science at Bridgewater State University
Homeless Veteran Training and Jobs
Tax Credit for Hiring a Veteran
Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses and Family Members
EDUCATION
State Universities and Colleges
WOMEN VETERANS
The Women Veterans' Network of the Department of Veterans' Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was established in 1997 with the vision of being the central resource for women veterans in Massachusetts. It has a database of 15,000 women veterans who receive a biannual newsletter with information on benefits, programs, and events for women veterans. To receive the newsletter, please use the contact below.
Mission Statement
Provide women veterans with information on federal, state and local benefits.
Expand awareness of the needs of women veterans and identify available health and human resources to meet those needs.
The Women Veterans' Network primarily serves women living in Massachusetts, but welcomes questions and feedback from women everywhere. The Network's coordinator is a member of the National Association of State Women Veterans' Coordinators (NASWVC). The NASWVC compiles a listing of state women veterans' coordinators across the country. If you are from another state, you can contact your state's coordinator to learn about veterans' programs and benefits in your state.
Transportation to the VA and Medical Appointments
Women Veterans' Network Newsletter
MEDICAL
Support Groups and Research Studies
Gambling Resources for Veterans
Counseling and Suicide Prevention
PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma
STATE BENEFITS
Help with Rent and Finding a Place to Live
What Tenants in Foreclosed Buildings Should Know
MilitaryDisabilityMadeEasy.com
Transportation Resources for Veterans
Transportation to Destinations
MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS NURSING HOMES
MASSACHUSETTS CEMETERIES
Bourne National Veterans' Cemetery
Eligibility and Contact Information
Services, Burial Types, and Fees
Ordering a Headstone or Marker by Fax for Placement in a Private Cemetery
CONTACTS
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Veterans' Services
600 Washington Street
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
617-210-5480
617-210-5755 Fax
www.mass.gov/veterans
Women Veterans' Network
600 Washington St.
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
617-210-5958
617-210-5755 Fax
DVSWomen@vet.state.ma.us
American Legion Department of Massachusetts
JFK State House
Room 546-2
Boston, MA 02133
617- 727-2966
American Legion Department of Massachusetts Service Officer
JFK Federal Building
Room 1500D
Boston, MA 02203
617-303-5694