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VETERANS SERVICES

HireVetsFirst

U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service

Address:

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Rm. S-1325

City:

Washington

State:

Zip Code

20210-

Phone:

(202) 693-4700

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/

Notes:

There are nearly 2,000 One-Stop Career Centers nationwide where employers can go to

receive assistance in connecting to and recruiting veterans. One-Stop Career Centers offer

a wealth of resources including specialized local Veterans' Employment Representatives

(LVERs) and Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) staff who work solely with

veteran populations and can provide relevant veteran applicant referrals.

Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)

Main Office

Address:

600 Washington Street, Suite 1100

City:

Boston

State:

Zip Code

02111-

Phone:

(617) 210-5480

Fax

(617) 210-5755

TTY

URL:

http://www.mass.gov/veterans

Notes:

The mission of the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) is to be the leading advocate

for the more than half-million veterans of the Commonwealth and their families and

survivors. 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. Please check the DVS web site for additional information.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Division

Address:

VA Regional Office, JFK Building, Room 1675

City:

Boston

State:

Zip Code

02203-

Phone:

(617) 303-5537

Fax

(617) 303-4988

TTY

URL:

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm

Notes:

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Division is dedicated to

providing information about veteran benefits administered by the Department of

Veterans Affairs and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service to veterans,

employers, and the general public.

Veterans Outreach Center - Metrowest

255 Main Street, #213

Address:

255 Main St. Rm 107

City:

Marlborough

State:

Zip Code

01752-

Phone:

(508) 460-9993

Fax

(508) 460-8473

TTY

URL:

http://www.vetsoutreach.com/index.html

Notes:

The Veterans Outreach Center - Metrowest is a non-profit corporation committed to

supporting veterans of all conflicts (and in-between). The Center provides services

through three primary programs: psychological counseling/therapy, benefits

counseling/advocacy, and employment assistance. Supplementing these programs are

support services including transportation, referrals, and emergency needs assistance.

Veterans Services

Town of Norwood

Address:

566 Washington St. PO Box 40

City:

Norwood

State:

Zip Code

02062-

Phone:

(781) 762-1240

Fax

(781) 762-9180

TTY

URL:

http://www.ci.norwood.ma.us/veterans/

Notes:

The Town of Norwood Veterans Services' office is responsible for the total effort in

administering and supervising the assistance given to veterans and their dependents in

matters pertaining to their rights and benefits under the various governmental programs.

Veterans' Services Department

Newton City Hall, Room 100

Address:

1000 Commonwealth Ave

City:

Newton Centre

State:

Zip Code

02459-

Phone:

(617) 796-1090

Fax

(617) 796-1094

TTY

URL:

http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/veterans/index.htm

Notes:

Newton's Veterans Services' Department provides quality services and benefits to

veterans and their dependents in need of emergency financial and medical assistance

under Chapter 115 M.G.L. It also provides assistance in filling out applications and/or

answering questions regarding VA Compensation, pensions, burials, etc. Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. to

8:00 p.m.

VOICE - Veterans’ Outreach Initiative for Competitive Employment

U.S. Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)

Address:

600 Washington Street, Suite 1100

City:

Boston

State:

Zip Code

02111-

Phone:

(617) 210-5970

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://db.state.ma.us/dvs/voice/default.asp

Notes:

The VOICE program assists all Massachusetts veterans, especially those recently

discharged, disabled veterans, and those most in need, in accessing information leading to

training and employment opportunities. The program provides information and referral

on: training and education, job search assistance, employment opportunities,

credentialing/licensure opportunities, and supportive services. VOICE includes a

searchable "Resource Directory".

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