Programs
Website provides additional resources for people returning to their communities.
Service hours:M 9am-4pm
T 9am-5pm
W 9am-12pm
Th 9am-5pm
F 9am-5pm
Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Closed on all federal holidays
Boston Rescue Mission offers a variety of programs and resources that prevent and end homelessness and support the recovery, health, faith, and independence of those who have a history of substance abuse, incarceration, and homelessness. Programs offered include:
Varies by program
Transportation Google MapsHarvard Street Health Center provides the following services:
Programs
Other Locations:Behavioral Health/Veteran’s Center
895 Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
617-822-7129
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in eight residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities
In addition to food and cash benefits, DTA offers other services to help you meet your basic needs and achieve economic mobility.
Services include:
DTA Assistance Line: Mon. - Fri. 8:15am - 4:45pm
Other Locations:You can find locations at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance/locations?_page=2#
Transportation Google MapsThe mission of the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) is to equip Veterans who are facing or at-risk of homelessness with the tools for economic sufficiency and to provide them a path to achieve successful and dignified independent living.
A service and care provider for former military service men and women, the NECHV offers a broad array of programs and services that enable success, reintegration, meaningful employment, and independent living.
Services:
Services open 24/7, Office hours are M – F: 9am – 5pm
Requirements & Restrictions:Any person who has served in the U.S Military (active, Guard, Reserve), regardless of era, length or character of service, is a Veteran, and is eligible for services and support from the NECHV.
Transportation Google MapsVA Boston health care supports the health, welfare, and dignity of female Veterans and their families by ensuring equal access to timely, sensitive, and quality care. A women Veteran care coordinator can help you get the services you need.
Their women’s health program offers Women Veterans comprehensive care, including:
West Roxbury VA Medical Center
1400 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Brockton VA Medical Center
940 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Causeway VA Clinic
251 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
Coaching Into Care is a free service for families and friends of Veterans. Our responders will briefly assess your concerns and provide appropriate resources and referrals. Through 10 to 30 minute calls, licensed psychologists and social workers offer guidance and help for starting conversations with the Veteran in your life about their mental health or substance use and motivating them to seek treatment if it’s needed.
Veterans Legal Services promotes equity in the accessing of justice by providing free and comprehensive civil legal aid services to economically disadvantaged military veterans in Massachusetts. VLS helps former service members obtain the stability and financial security necessary to live the healthy, happy, and dignified lives they deserve.
Available Legal Services
M - F 9am - 5pm
Requirements & Restrictions:1) You served in the United States military, National Guard, or Reserves (any discharge status)
2) You currently reside in Massachusetts
3) Your household income is less than 300% of the federal poverty level
4) Your legal case must be based in Massachusetts
5)VLS must have topical expertise in your case subject matter
VLS does not provide services on criminal defense matters, Department of Children & Families cases, personal injury cases, or medical malpractice cases.
Transportation Google MapsLegal assistance is provided in the following civil law areas:
Disability Benefits: Social Security Disability representation for disabled clients
Estate Planning: Estate planning and probate, guardianship, debt counseling and private insurance cases for low- and middle-income individuals. This service is only provided for veterans.
Family Law: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Paternity, Child & Spousal Support, Adoption, Guardianship, Guardian ad Litem court appointments and English/Spanish Pro Se Divorce Clinics
Federal Tax Unit: The Federal Tax Unit provides free legal representation to clients in tax controversies with the IRS. The Unit works on a wide variety of matters, including family tax issues (e.g., earned income tax credit, child tax credit, and dependency exemptions), tax debt/collection cases (offers in compromise and installment payment agreements), injured and innocent spouse claims, and audit reconsiderations. Their work on behalf of taxpayers involves, among other things, requesting audit reconsideration, representing clients at IRS Appeals conferences, drafting and submitting advocacy letters to IRS Appeals, preparing and submitting innocent and injured spouse claims and offers in compromise, and representing clients before the U.S. Tax Court.
Housing Law: Eviction Defense due to foreclosure
Veteran’s Issues: Veterans Benefits (service-connected disability, pension, and other programs from the VA), Veterans’ Services benefits (from Massachusetts cities and towns), other public benefit programs, discharge upgrades and designated civil matters
Services are limited due to staff availability.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy: The LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic works with community members, advocates, non-profit organizations, educators, medical professionals, and governmental entities to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people at both the national and local levels. The Clinic engages in impact litigation, policy advocacy, and direct representation on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on issues affecting underrepresented groups within the LGBTQ+ umbrella.
Service hours:
M - F: 9am - 5pm; Intake hours vary - please call.
Requirements & Restrictions:Suffolk County residents only. No criminal issues are handled.
Languages: Spanish-speaking interpreter and staff available.