Veterans Services
Location: Third Floor, Ames Building
Contact Us:
Address: 450 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Map & Directions
Main Phone: (781) 751-9267
About Us
The Veterans Services Department is dedicated to supporting veterans and their dependents with the following services:
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Counseling: Guidance on assistance and benefit opportunities.
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Application Assistance: Help with applications, forms, documentation, and eligibility.
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Benefit Administration: Processing benefit applications and managing various veterans' benefits.
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Employment Support: Assisting veterans in their job search.
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Memorial Activities: Coordinating memorial events for veterans.
When to Contact Us
Please reach out for any inquiries about benefits, assistance, or veterans' activities.
Staff Contacts
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Patty Columbo
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (781) 751-9267
Email: pcolumbo@dedham-ma.gov -
Joe Hamilton
Veterans Service Officer
Phone: (781) 751-9264
Email: jhamilton@dedham-ma.gov
Supporting Veterans: Prevention and Recovery
The VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts your VA health and benefit information and resources at your fingertips — anywhere, anytime! For your security, the app requires you to enter the same login credentials you use for VA.gov.
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Explore Local VA Resources
VA Medical Centers​​
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West Roxbury VA Medical Center
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Address: 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132-4927
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Distance: 2 miles
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Phone: 617-323-7700
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Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center
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Address: 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-4817
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Distance: 4 miles
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Phone: 617-232-9500
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Brockton VA Medical Center
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Address: 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301-5596
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Distance: 13 miles
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Phone: 508-583-4500
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Suicide Prevention Coordinators
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Team Boston HCS, MA-523&523A5
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Address: 150 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Distance: 4 miles
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Phone: 857-364-3611
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Outpatient Clinics
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Quincy VA Clinic
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Address: 110 West Squantam Street, Quincy, MA 02171-2122
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Distance: 8 miles
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Phone: 800-865-3384
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Causeway VA Clinic
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Address: 251 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114-2104
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Distance: 10 miles
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Phone: 800-865-3384
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Framingham VA Clinic
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Address: 61 Lincoln Street, Suite 112, Framingham, MA 01702-8264
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Distance: 13 miles
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Phone: 800-865-3384
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Vet Centers
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Boston Vet Center
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Address: 7 Drydock Avenue, Suite 2070, Boston, MA 02210-2303
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Distance: 9 miles
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Phone: 857-203-6461
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Veterans Benefits Administration Offices
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Boston VA Regional Benefit Office
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Address: 15 New Sudbury Street, JFK Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203
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Distance: 10 miles
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Phone: 800-827-1000
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Brockton Vet Center
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Address: 1 Pearl Street, Suite 2300, Brockton, MA 02301-5400
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Distance: 13 miles
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Phone: 508-580-2730
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We are committed to supporting our veterans and their families by providing access to essential resources and information. Whether you're looking for educational opportunities, healthcare services, or community support, we've got you covered.
Download Our Veteran Resource Guide
Our comprehensive Veteran Resource Guide offers detailed information on programs, benefits, and services available to veterans. It's a valuable tool to help you navigate the resources you deserve.
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VA Mental Health
VA’s repository of mental health and suicide prevention resources, information, and data materials.
VA Suicide Prevention
Explore the many suicide prevention resources VA has to offer, including Veteran self-help resources, suicide prevention training programs, resources to support those coping with loss caused by suicide, and more.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provide 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 988. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress​