Veteran Resources

Veterans and their families have earned access to the care and support they deserve. Across Massachusetts, you can find local benefits, services, and resources to support your well-being. Use the 413Cares search bar to explore what's available in your community.

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Talk to Someone Who Can Help

If you’re a veteran or family member looking for support, local Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans’ Services can help you access the benefits you’ve earned. You can also connect with community organizations for additional local support.

Veteran Service Officers
Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are available in every town and city across Western Massachusetts. They provide free, personalized assistance with applying for benefits, filing VA claims, and connecting to healthcare, housing, mental health, and other local support services.

To find your local VSO

See the complete listing of Veterans' Service Officers in Massachusetts.
Call your local city/town hall and ask for Veterans' Services.
Or, call the Executive Office of Veterans Services, 617-210-5480 and ask for your VSO's name and contact information.
Berkshire Veteran Outreach Center
Provides support to veterans and their families, helping with VA disability and pension claims, healthcare applications, Veteran ID cards, and discharge paperwork.
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Springfield Partners for Community Action
Provides support services and helps veterans navigate financial assistance programs at the community, state, and federal levels. Assistance includes filing disability claims, accessing education and health care benefits, finding transportation and housing, job applications, tax preparation, and more.
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Executive Office of Veterans Affairs
Provides statewide support through their Constituent Services team, offering information, advocacy, and direct connections to housing help, financial assistance, and more.
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Benefits and Financial Assistance

Veterans and their families have access to a variety of support, including financial help, education and job training, insurance options, and family assistance. Explore the benefits you’ve earned and find the right resources for your needs.

Pension Assistance: Monthly financial help for wartime veterans with low income or disabilities.
Education and Training: Access to college funding, job training, and apprenticeships.
Employment Services: Career readiness, small business support, and help transitioning to civilian jobs.
Life Insurance: Affordable coverage options like SGLI and VGLI for veterans and their families.
Family and Caregiver Benefits: Health coverage, survivor benefits, caregiver support, and memorial services.

Learn more about general benefits available to veterans.

Healthcare

Healthcare Benefits

VA health care includes comprehensive medical services such as preventive, primary, and specialty care, mental health treatment, and support for conditions like PTSD and substance use.

Learn more about VA Health Benefits

Primary Care
Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Offers primary and specialty care services, including mental health, nutrition, PTSD treatment, and women’s health. Note: No emergency or 24-hour outpatient care is provided.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053-9764
Phone Number: 413-584-4040

Springfield VA Clinic
Provides primary and specialty care, including women’s health, dermatology, urology, and mental health services such as PTSD treatment.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104-3401
Phone number: 413-731-6000

Community Health Centers
Veterans can receive care through local Community Health Centers, which offer primary care, behavioral health services, and support for chronic conditions. These centers serve individuals regardless of insurance status.

Find a Community Health Center near you.
Specialty Care
Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center and Springfield VA Clinic
Provide specialty care services such as urology, dermatology, mental health care, and more.

Greenfield VA Outpatient Clinic
Offer lab services and diagnostic testing and other specialty services.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 143 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301-9694
Phone number: 413-773-8428

Pittsfield VA Outpatient Clinic
Offer lab services and diagnostic testing and other specialty services.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 78 Center St., Silvio Conte Building, 2nd Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone number: 413-499-2672

Veterans can also find additional support through in-network community care providers, including:

Urgent Care Centers
Emergency Care Facilities
Pharmacies
Community Health Providers
VA Cemeteries

Mental Health

Veterans can access a range of mental health services, including counseling, treatment, and crisis support for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other conditions.

Crisis Support

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1
Chat or Text via the VA site

Local Providers

Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Veterans can access a wide range of mental health services, including therapy, psychiatric care, PTSD treatment, addiction recovery programs, suicide prevention, and support for transitioning service members. Services also include care for depression, anxiety, substance use, and other behavioral health conditions, with options for in-person or telehealth appointments. Note: No emergency or 24-hour outpatient care is provided.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053-9764
Phone Number: 413-584-4040, ext. 1052

Springfield MA Vet Center:

Provides free, confidential counseling for veterans, service members, and their families in a non-medical setting.

Springfield VA Clinic

Veterans can access same-day mental health support for conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more at any of the VA Clinic locations.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104-3401
Phone number: 413-584-4040, ext. 1052

Greenfield VA Outpatient Clinic

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 143 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301-9694
Phone number: 413-584-4040, ext. 1052

Pittsfield VA Outpatient Clinic

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Address: 78 Center Street, Silvio Conte Building, 2nd Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201-5692
Phone number: 413-584-4040, ext. 1052

Find other programs that offer mental health resources like counseling, support groups, and other mental health services.

Learn more information about mental health and substance use within the veteran community.

Housing

Veterans experiencing housing instability can access a range of supports—from emergency shelter and transitional programs to permanent housing and rental assistance. These services are designed to support every veteran in getting a safe and stable place to call home.

Home Loans and Housing Assistance

VA Home Loan Program: Helps veterans purchase, build, or refinance a home with favorable loan terms and conditions.
Adapted Housing Grants: Financial assistance for veterans with service-connected disabilities to modify their homes for improved accessibility.
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH): Combines HUD housing vouchers with VA case management and supportive services to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find and maintain stable housing.

Homeless Services

Soldier On Housing Programs
Provides transitional and permanent housing to homeless veterans, including supportive services and case management to help with long-term stability and independence.
Explore Soldier On programs
Emergency Shelters
Several shelters in the region prioritize placement for veterans and may offer additional support services. Availability may vary by location.
Find emergency shelter options
Emergency Housing Support
Veterans facing homelessness can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for free, confidential support. Trained VA counselors are available 24/7 to connect veterans and their families with housing resources and services.
Or visit your local VA Medical Center and ask for a Homeless Coordinator