VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System

05/05/2026

You can change a life by encouraging a Veteran to get the mental health care they need.

This Mental Health Month, show your support by sharing this image with your community. Learn more about Veterans' mental health. https://www.maketheconnection.net/MHM/

05/01/2026

Stormwater Awareness:

VA CWM GEMS Program has been working to provide increased public educational messages concerning stormwater pollution. Here are some spring maintenance tips for you to use to help keep our stormwater clean as you maintain your properties and lawns.

Rain that runs off from lawns can be a major contributor to pollution in stormwater. Simple tasks that we perform to take care of our properties, such as raking up leaves, mowing, applying fertilizers, watering, and cleaning, can impact our streams, wetlands, or rivers, where they can harm human health, wildlife, and the environment.

04/24/2026

On Friday, April 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Police Services, in conjunction with VA CWM Pharmacy, will host the biannual unused medication and prescription take-back day in accordance with the DUMP Opioids Act.

Veterans and community members wishing to dispose of their unused medications can drive up to one of our facilities located in Leeds or Worcester (Belmont Street) to obtain a DEA-approved medication disposal mail-back envelope from one of our VA CWM Police officers.

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community.

Civilians who cannot participate in VA Take Back Days can use the DEA’s Public Disposal Locations Search Tool to find year-round collection sites. https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main;jsessionid=IIUGGVJe6T16tUdusm3mvLFv3U4GWoMW8x6i1Rab.web1?execution=e1s1

04/23/2026

For 80 years, VA volunteers have impacted Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors. To join the 27,825 volunteers visithttps://www.va.gov/central-western-massachusetts-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/

04/22/2026

We hope you can join us for the 18th Annual Women Veterans Network Conference on May 16th, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Four Points by Sheraton Norwood. The Opening Ceremony begins at 9:00am with Keynote Speaker Jody Sloane (https://jodysloane.com/home). Our general session Keynote Speaker is Zaneta Adams, J.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaneta-adams-j-d-052a1052/). To register, please visit: https://form.jotform.com/253566143078158

04/22/2026

Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week and the 80th anniversary of the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement!

For more information on volunteering VA Central Western Mass, please contact CDCE at (413) 582-3033 or visit www.volunteer.va.gov.

04/21/2026

On Friday, April 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Police Services, in conjunction with VA CWM Pharmacy, will host the biannual unused medication and prescription take-back day in accordance with the DUMP Opioids Act.

Veterans and community members wishing to dispose of their unused medications can drive up to one of our facilities located in Leeds or Worcester (Belmont Street) to obtain a DEA-approved medication disposal mail-back envelope from one of our VA CWM Police officers.

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community.

Civilians who cannot participate in VA Take Back Days can use the DEA’s Public Disposal Locations Search Tool to find year-round collection sites. https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main;jsessionid=pmgnnw96tVj_jRIDnT8m51hyytGEXsmNme-ZYxGI.web2?execution=e1s1

04/20/2026

Save the Date! Thursday, June 4, 2026

Join us VISN 1 Community Mental Health Virtual Summit, Living Beyond Stigma: Veterans' Pathways to Healing and Community Reintegration.

Registration closes on June 1, 2026 or when all available spots are filled. https://varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=W77XXTNRAJNYALCE

04/20/2026

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

VA is dedicated to a culture of respect for all Veterans. That includes female-specific services, trained providers, and facilities to help you feel seen, valued and supported every time you visit.
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/building-a-culture-of-respect.asp