Veterans' Services 

Serving all Massachusetts veterans

If a veteran is in need of immediate assistance, please call:

• National Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK (8255), press “1” for veteran 
• The Samaritans 24/7 Statewide Helpline: 877-870-HOPE (4673)

There are many programs and services available exclusively to veterans in our state. Learn more about these benefits below.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Housing Voucher

VASH provides a Section 8 voucher exclusively for eligible veterans and their families linked with case management services. Learn more about the VASH program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. To access VASH eligibility requirements, enter “VASH” in the website search query box.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Case management services and time-limited cash assistance are available to prevent homelessness or rapidly re-house homeless veterans and their families. You can find a list of community-based SSVF providers serving Massachusetts at Mass Vets Advisor.

Chapter 115 Benefits

Eligible veterans and their families can access state-subsidized benefits that include cash assistance and referrals. Massachusetts Veterans Service Officers Association Inc. can assist you with information about these benefits and your eligibility.

Veterans Administration (VA)

The VA provides a comprehensive array of services and benefits to veterans. Vet Advisor or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with understanding eligibility requirements. Benefits for eligible veterans include:

• Cash benefits
• Clinical treatment
• Health care
• Housing
• Supportive services

Statewide Advocacy for Veterans’ Empowerment (SAVE)

The Department of Veterans’ Services, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, has a Statewide Advocacy for Veterans’ Empowerment (SAVE) program that assists veterans in need of referral services and seeks to prevent suicide and advocate on behalf of Massachusetts’ veterans. SAVE acts as a liaison between veterans, their families, and the various agencies within the federal and state governments. The SAVE team is staffed by veterans and family members of veterans. The SAVE team meets with veterans and their families out in the community, bringing the resources directly to the veteran.

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Family Veteran Program

For families of individuals currently in military service or those recently discharged from service, the MSPCC has a veteran family resource program called Support for Military Families located around the state that can offer intervention, referral, counseling, and supportive services to families of these individuals regardless of discharge status.

Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office provides resources to help veterans and service members with consumer and legal issues, including:

• Financial guidance
• Housing resources
• Medical care and death
• Service-related information
• Education benefits and scholarships
• Motor vehicle-related info
• Legal assistance
• Discrimination against veterans
• Employment rights
• Info for family members
• Support Groups
• Appendices