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:
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
2025 Memorial Day parade is searching for Committee members to help plan 2025 Memorial Day Activities. Please contact veterans@somervillema.gov for more information.
National Purple Heart Day Aug 7th commemorates and honors our Purple Heart Veterans during the week of Aug 5th:
- The Purple Heart Flag will be raised around sunrise on Monday 8/5/24 at Somerville City Hall and will remain through the week and lowered by the end of the city's business day on 8/9
- City Hall and Prospect Hill Tower will be illuminated in purple every evening after sunset during the week starting the evening of the 5th.
- Gateway entrance signs recognizing Somerville as a “Purple Heart City” will be installed on 8/7 at:
- 51 Main St
- Boston Ave @ Mystic Valley Pkwy
- Cameron @ Tannery Brook Row
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.
More Information
The Department of Veterans' Services is pleased to announce the Reestablishment of the Veterans Commission for Memorials, Monuments, and Dedications (VetCMMD).
Quick Links
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
