The Jorge Oterro Barreto Homeless Veterans Transitional Program

Open to homeless veterans to assist them in the transition from their current situation back into mainstream society.
The Program houses 12 veterans offering counseling, DVA services from the Western Mass Bi-Lingual Veterans Outreach Center, assistance in obtaining Chapter 115 financial assistance, AA/NA meetings and Christian Rehabilitation Substance Abuse meetings.
This program is available for any veteran honorably discharged that meets the criteria and is in need. Veterans needing housing assistance can call the Western Massachusetts Bilingual Outreach Center at 413-731-0194 or Edwin Colon at 413-739-1082.
 

The City of Springfield Department of Veterans' Services’ primary duty is to provide information, counsel and assistance to veterans and their dependents as may be necessary to enable them to procure the benefits to which they are or may be entitled relative to employment, vocational, or other educational opportunities, hospitalization, medical care, pensions and other veteran benefits.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday
9:00AM to 4:00PM

Springfield Department of Veterans Services
City of Springfield
36 Court Street
Room 101
Springfield, MA 01103
413-787-6141
Fax: 413-787-6143