Dedham Veterans' Services
Email: jhamilton@dedham-ma.gov
Phone: 781-751-9267
Dedham's Veterans' Services Department counsels Veterans and/or their dependents regarding assistance and benefit opportunities, provides information and guidance on applications, forms, documentation, and eligibility, and processes Veteran’s benefit applications, administers various Veteran’s benefits, and assists Veterans with employment searches.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 800-698-2411
Through the VA, Veterans and their dependents can access services and manage benefits, including filing claims for disability compensation for conditions related to military service, applying for and managing GI Bill and other education benefits, requesting a printed Veteran ID card, obtaining VA benefit letters and medical records, and learning how to apply for a discharge upgrade.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Email: inquiry@davma.org
Phone: 617-727-2974
The DAV supports over a million veterans annually, offering free, lifelong assistance to veterans, their families, and survivors. Through Massachusetts offices and mobile units, they help veterans access benefits, find jobs, secure housing, and obtain quality health care. The organization also fosters connections among veterans to promote healing through shared experiences.
Base: Veteran and Family Care
Email: homebaseprogram@partners.org
Phone: 617-724-5202
Home Base is a national nonprofit committed to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans, Service Members, Military Families, and Families of the Fallen. They provide world-class clinical care, wellness programs, education, and research, all at no cost, regardless of era of service, discharge status, or location.
National Veterans Foundation
Phone: 888-777-4443
The National Veterans Foundation assists veterans and their families through their toll-free, vet-to-vet hotline. Veteran counselors provide information, counseling, and service referrals for VA benefits, mental health support, housing, medical services, education, financial issues, and more.
This guide was created and is maintained in collaboration with the Dedham Public Library and the Dedham Human Rights Commission, with support from funds provided by Dedham Savings. The inclusion of these resources is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the Dedham Public Library, the Dedham Human Rights Commission, or Dedham Savings.