HAMPDEN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LEGAL SERVICES
Whether it is veterans' benefits appeals or personal injury matters, military criminal defense or divorce & custody disputes, we will help find a local lawyer to assist you.
HCBA Lawyer Referral Service
Hampden County Legal Clinic Lawyer for a Day Programs
HCBA MILITARY/ATTORNEY RESOURCE & COMMUNICATION HUB
The HCBA has enlisted members who have military-life experience to create an information hub for members of the HCBA legal community. This hub, called Military/Attorney Resource and Communication Hub (MARCH), was created to provide a central repository of legal and non-legal resources in Hampden County. In addition, MARCH will provide educate and support to local lawyers on military/legal issues. For more information please contact Noreen E. Nardi or MARCH Chair-person, Attorney Katie M. McDonough. Click here for a list of the MARCH Committee Members.
LOCAL VETERANS RESOURCES
One-Stop Resources/Links
Military OneSource is a Department of Defense funded program which assists veterans and military families through the military life cycle. Services include: assistance with financial and tax services, spouse employment and education assistance, relocation and deployment tools, and confidential non-medical counseling and support.
Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts, Inc.
Web: www.bilingualvets.org
This local outreach center aids with the following: applying for SSI benefits; home loan certificates; small business loans; MassHealth applications; applications for military records; applications for pension/compensation claims; discharge upgrading; drug/alcohol counseling; individual and family counseling; assistance with permanent veteran housing and homeless veteran housing.
Clear Path for Veterans New England
Clear Path provides support through a wellness-based Veteran’s Community Center. Programs include:
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The Family Force Group – veteran families provide support to each other through community service and education;
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Outreach Program – partnering with local community associations such as Fairways to Freedom; Salute Military Golf Association; Fishing with Warriors; and O2X Maximum Performance to help with the healing process through physical health and wellness;
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Wingman Program – reaches veterans where they are located to provide individualized guidance and assistance with personal goal setting and partnerships with national local organizations.