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About the Department of Veterans' Services


 

The Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services honors the service and sacrifice of Veterans through advocacy, service, and engagement. The Department strives to take a Veterans Come First” approach by providing the benefits and services they have earned. The Department takes the time to engage with Somerville’s Veterans, learn their concerns, and work to improve their lives and our responsiveness in meeting their needs. We do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.  

Thank you for your service! 

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Veterans Events
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Veterans' Services

The Health & Human Services (HHS) Department recognizes the courageous service of Somerville veterans and works hard to help them, their dependents, and survivors access benefits from federal, state and local agencies that they have earned.  The Veterans' Services Office helps these men and women, as well as their families, gain access to financial assistance and medical treatment. Services also include assistance with: 

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1

 

 

 

 



Massachusetts Definition of a Veteran 

To be eligible for state veterans' benefits, one must be a "veteran" or a dependent of a "veteran" under M.G.L. c. 4, sec. 7, cl. 43rd as amended by the Acts of 2005, ch. 130.
 

Veterans Events

Veterans Events
Event Name Date (repeats) Time Location
Veterans' Commission Meeting 1st Thursday of the month 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Central Library (79 Highland)
Veterans Breakfast 3rd Thursday of each month 9 - 10:30 a.m. Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave)
Veterans Coffee Hour at the Central Library 3rd Thursday of each month 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Central Library (79 Highland)
Veterans Family Fun Night 3rd Thursday of each month 6 - 8 p.m. Dilboy VFW Post (529-351 Summer St)
Veterans' Group Coffee Hour at the COA 4th Tuesday of each month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. COA (167 Holland St)


Monuments, Memorials, & Dedications

The Veteran's Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications is responsible for maintaining the custody and care of all monuments, memorials and dedications in the City of Somerville for the purpose of properly commemorating the services and sacrifices of the soldiers, marines and airmen who have served the country in war, or persons who have served the Commonwealth in time of war. (Note: the requirements were updated 9/29/2025.) 

More Information
The Department of Veterans' Services is pleased to announce the Reestablishment of the Veterans Commission for Memorials, Monuments, and Dedications (VetCMMD).
 
 

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Services

  • Veterans’ Services
  • MASSVETS Financial Benefits
  • Department of Veteran Benefits
  • Property Tax Exemptions-other tax abatements/exemptions
  • DD214
  • eBenefits Online access to VA/DoD benefits

Quick Links

Helpful Numbers 

  • VA Healthcare Boston: (800) 865-3384 (follow the prompts)
  • VA Health Care Benefits: (877) 222-VETS (877-222-8387)
  • VA Benefits: (800) 827-1000 For information about: Education, Home Loan, Disability, Medical Care, Burial, Life Insurance and Sexual Trauma
  • VA Caregiver Support Line: (855) 260-3274 (are you caring for a veteran at home?)
  • VA Life Insurance: (800) 669-8477
  • VA Education (GI Bill): (888) 442-4551
  • VA Income Verification and Means Testing: (800) 929-8387
  • VA Gulf War/Agent Orange Helpline: (800) 749-8387
  • TBI Helpline (traumatic brain injury): (888) VET-1TBI (888-838-1824)
  • VA Status of Headstones and Markers: (800)-697-6947
  • VA Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): (800) 829-4833
  • Social Security: (800) 772-1213
  • Medicare: (800) 638-6833
  • The White House: (202) 456-1414
  • Unites States Senate: (202) 224-3121
  • United States Congress: (202) 225-3121 

 

SomerVet Registration

Fill out the form below to be informed of veteran-related events and opportunities in the City of Somerville.

SomerVet Registration

Contact Information

Jerome Thomas
Director of Veterans’ Services

Nancy Blanchard
Veterans’ Services Project Manager

Monique Harper
Veterans Benefit Coordinator

Michael Manoogian
Principal Clerk

Hours
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Feel free to come in whenever the office is open. To get the best possible service, however, we recommend calling for an appointment.

Phone Number
(617) 625-6600 x4700

Address
167 Holland St. Ste 322B
Somerville, MA 02144
United States
 
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