What We Do

The Veterans' Services Department counsels and advocates for Veterans and their families and provides information and direction concerning:

  • Death Benefits
  • Disability Assistance
  • Discharge - Form DD214
  • GI Bill Benefits
  • Educational and Vocational Benefits
  • Eligibility Determinations
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Employment Assistance
  • Foreclosure Difficulties
  • Gold Star Parents Rights and Benefits
  • Hospitalization and Domiciliary Care
  • Housing
  • Loan Guaranty - US Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Medical Issues
  • Medicare Assistance
  • National Cemetery in Bourne, MA and State Cemeteries in Agawam/Winchendon
  • Notary Services
  • Pension/Retirement Matters
  • Power of Attorney
  • Social Security Assistance
  • State Bonus Payments
  • Tax Benefits and Tax Abatement Assistance
  • TRICARE Health Program
  • VA Claims
  • VA Compensation
  • Women Veterans' Benefits

For more information, please contact the Veterans' Services Department in person at 70 Allen Street, Room 204, Pittsfield, MA 01201; by telephone at (413) 499-9433 or by email.