Best Veterans in Massachusetts — 18 resources

About Veterans for Women

Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the VA system and have access to dedicated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA medical center. The VA covers gender-specific primary care, maternity care, mental health (including military sexual trauma counseling, free regardless of discharge status), and the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN). The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and Vocational Rehabilitation are processed through regional VA offices, and state Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV) help file claims for free. This directory includes Women Veterans Program Managers, state VSOs, and veteran legal clinics.

Veterans in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts handle divorce, custody, paternity, and child support in each of its 14 counties. The Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division runs enforcement. Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and Lowell are the largest cities. Greater Boston Legal Services, Community Legal Aid, Volunteer Lawyers Project, and Jane Doe Inc. (MA DV/SA coalition) serve women.

18 Resources

1. Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services — Free

DVS at 600 Washington Street in Boston administers the Massachusetts Chapter 115 benefit — a state-funded need-based monthly benefit unique to Massachusetts and Rhode Island for low-income veterans and their dependents — plus tuition waivers, bonus programs, and oversight of municipal Veterans Service Officers in every Massachusetts city and town. Call 617-210-5480 weekdays 8:45am-5pm.

617-210-5480 · 600 Washington St, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02111 · Mon-Fri 8:45am-5pm · Visit Website

2. VA Boston Healthcare System — Women Veterans Program — Free

VA Boston Healthcare System operates the West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Brockton campuses with a dedicated Women Veterans Program offering gynecology, maternity care coordination, mental health, and military sexual trauma services. The Women's Health Center is at the Jamaica Plain campus. Call 857-364-4400 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm to enroll or schedule.

857-364-4400 · 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare — Free

VA Central Western Massachusetts at 421 North Main Street in Leeds (Northampton) serves women veterans across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties with primary care, mental health, and a Women Veterans Program Manager who coordinates gender-specific care. Call 413-584-4040 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm to enroll.

413-584-4040 · 421 North Main St, Leeds, MA 01053 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. New England Center and Home for Veterans — Free

NECHV at 17 Court Street in downtown Boston operates emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive housing, and clinical services for Massachusetts veterans experiencing homelessness, including a dedicated women veterans floor. Intake is 24/7; call NECHV's main line and ask for the women's program coordinator. Free for eligible veterans.

617-onal-vets · 17 Court St, Boston, MA 02108 · 24/7 · Visit Website

5. Massachusetts Women Veterans' Network — Free

The Women Veterans Network at the Department of Veterans' Services connects Massachusetts women veterans through peer support, statewide events, and advocacy with the state legislature on issues like Chapter 115 access and military sexual trauma support. Call 617-210-5480 weekdays 9am-5pm to be added to the WVN mailing list and event calendar. Free.

617-210-5480 · 600 Washington St, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02111 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Veterans Inc. — Free

Veterans Inc. at 69 Grove Street in Worcester is the largest veteran services nonprofit in New England, operating transitional housing, employment training, supportive services for veteran families (SSVF), and a dedicated women veterans program across all six New England states. Call 508-791-1213 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Free for eligible veterans.

508-791-1213 · 69 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Soldier On — Women Veterans Services — Free

Soldier On at 421 North Main Street in Leeds operates Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Community (permanent supportive housing including the Pittsfield campus designed in part for women veterans), transitional housing, and case management across Western MA. Call 413-572-4000 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Free for eligible homeless and at-risk veterans.

413-572-4000 · 421 North Main St, Leeds, MA 01053 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center — Free

Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center at 247 Stevens Street in Hyannis serves Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket county veterans with counseling, benefits assistance, housing support, and a food pantry. The agency works closely with the Cape Cod District VSO offices in each Cape town. Call 508-778-1590 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Free for eligible veterans.

508-778-1590 · 247 Stevens St, Hyannis, MA 02601 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

9. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free

The VA Women's Health website explains every Massachusetts woman veteran's right to gender-specific primary care, maternity care coordination, lactation support, and military sexual trauma counseling at VA Boston, VA Central Western MA, and the Bedford VA. Useful background before scheduling an enrollment appointment. Free.

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10. Women Veterans Call Center — Free

1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) — VA's free dedicated call center for women veterans, staffed Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET and Saturdays 8am-6:30pm ET. Counselors can answer questions about VA enrollment, gender-specific services at VA Boston or Leeds, and Massachusetts community resources. Free, confidential.

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11. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online for 24/7 free confidential support for Massachusetts veterans in crisis. Responders can connect callers to the VA Boston or Bedford VA emergency departments, or to the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline if VA care isn't accessible. Free.

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12. VA.gov — Find Benefits — Free

VA.gov is the federal portal for applying for disability compensation, healthcare, education (GI Bill / Chapter 35), home loans, and other VA benefits. Massachusetts woman veterans can manage claims online and connect with their local accredited rep through municipal VSOs. Free, no fee to apply for benefits.

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13. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free

DAV Massachusetts at 1059 Boylston Street in Newton runs free transportation to VA medical appointments (including VA Boston, Bedford, and Leeds), free benefits claim assistance through DAV-accredited service officers, and advocacy for disabled veterans. Use dav.org to find your nearest Massachusetts chapter. Free for veterans and dependents.

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14. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free

VFW Department of Massachusetts coordinates 130+ posts across the state, with VFW-accredited service officers helping Massachusetts veterans file VA claims at no charge. Local posts also run scholarship programs, community events, and emergency assistance. Find your post at vfw.org. Free for veterans seeking claims help.

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15. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — Free

IAVA's Rapid Response Referral Program (RRRP) provides free case management to post-9/11 Massachusetts veterans navigating VA benefits, mental health, and employment — including connections to VA Boston's Women's Health Center and Bedford VA's PTSD programs. Call 855-91RAPID or apply online. Free.

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16. Wounded Warrior Project — Free

WWP's free programs include Project Odyssey (PTSD retreats, with sessions occasionally hosted in New England), Warrior Care Network partnerships with Mass General's Home Base program, and career counseling. Massachusetts women veterans wounded post-9/11 are eligible. Apply at woundedwarriorproject.org. Free.

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17. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free

SWAN advocates for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans on military sexual trauma, healthcare access, and benefit equity — relevant for Massachusetts women veterans navigating VA Boston's MST program or filing IDES/VA disability claims related to MST. Free public resources and a helpline at servicewomen.org.

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18. Military OneSource — Free

1-800-342-9647 — free 24/7 confidential support for active-duty and recently separated service members and families. Useful for Massachusetts National Guard members at Hanscom or Westover, Coast Guard families on the Cape, and recently separated veterans not yet enrolled in VA care. Free, confidential.

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Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in Massachusetts?
Women's Corner tracks 18 veterans resources for women in Massachusetts.
Are veterans resources in Massachusetts free?
18 of the 18 listed veterans resources in Massachusetts are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Massachusetts have veterans resources?
Listings span cities including Boston, West Roxbury, Leeds, Worcester, Hyannis.
What are some examples of veterans resources in Massachusetts?
Featured entries include Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services, VA Boston Healthcare System — Women Veterans Program, VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare, New England Center and Home for Veterans, Massachusetts Women Veterans' Network.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
8 of 18 Massachusetts veterans listings include phone numbers.
Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?
Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.
I experienced MST — what help is available?
Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
How do I file a VA disability claim?
File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.
Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?
Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.