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Welcome to the Town of Whitman, MA Veterans' site.  We hope that you will find it helpful and easy to use.  If you find someting is not working plesae let the Director know via the contact information.

Please feel free to sign our guest book, there is a link at the top of the navigation bar on evey page.  Thank you for your interest.

Your Veterans' Service Officer is:

Jerry Eaton

Telephone: 781-618-9750

Fax: 781-618-9794

Email: vso@whitman-ma.gov

Office Location & Hours:

Town Hall, Lower Level, Room #2

Walk-in hours are:

Monday thru Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday Evenings 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

 by appointment:

any morning, afternoon, evening and on Fridays.

Mail Address:

Director of Veterans' Services

Whitman Town Hall

54 South Avenue

Whitman, MA  02382-0426

 

Overview

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For more detailed information, click on any of the questions below:

What is the Veterans' Services program? 

Veterans' Services (VS) is a program that provides cash and medical assistance to low-income Massachusetts wartime veterans and their families who are in need of immediate help. VS also provides referrals to employment, education, housing, substance abuse treatment, and other services to help veterans find a more permanent solution to their problems.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible for Veterans’ Services if you are a veteran or a dependent of a veteran who served during wartime, you have few resources and little income, and you need financial help. You must be a resident of the city or town in which you apply.

What benefits will I get?

Veterans’ Services provides cash assistance to pay for basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, housing supplies, and medical care. The amount you will get depends on your personal situation.

  

How do I apply?

To apply for Veterans' Services, you need to meet with your local Veterans' Agent, who will complete an application with you, explain all the information and have you  sign. To reach the Whitman Veterans' Agent call 781-618-9570 or use the "contact info" navigation tab above. For the phone number of your local Veterans' Agent, use this link to see the list of Local Veterans' Agents,   If your town is not listed on the web page please feel free to call the Department of Veterans' Services toll-free at 1-888-844-2838.

What documentation do I need?

To apply for Veterans' Services, you will need the following documents:

• Military Discharge Record, Form DD214.
• Personal and family information including proof of residency, birth certificate, driver's license, marriage certificate, divorce decree/separation papers, social security numbers.
• Proof of resources:All bank account statements (last three months of each account), insurance policies, stocks, bonds, car registration, life insurance policies and etc.
• Proof of income: pay stubs, tax returns, pension statements, Social Security Award letter and any other receipts showing how much income you receive.
• Proof of expenses: property tax bill, rent receipts, mortgage statements, utility bills, food bills, and etc.

Your Veterans' Agent will tell you which documents you need and will help you get any documents you don't have. 

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