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Disabled American Veterans

Department of New Jersey — Chartered Since 1921

Veterans Crisis Line — Available 24/7

If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, help is available right now. Call, text, or chat.

Call 1-800-273-8255 Text HELLO to 741741 NJ Vet2Vet Peer Support
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Resources

Federal, State & Veterans Resources for New Jersey

State of New Jersey

NJ Department of Veterans Affairs

The official NJ state veterans portal — housing assistance, employment programs, education benefits, healthcare, burial honors, and more, all in one place. If you need a state-level resource, start here.

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Find Your Local Chapter

Connect with veterans in your county at regular local meetings.

Browse All 32 Chapters →
Request Assistance Message the adjutant
Transportation Free rides to VA
VA.gov Portal Claims & benefits
DAV National National resources

Resource Categories

Health & Wellness

VA Medical Centers, PTSD/MST counseling, substance recovery, and mental health support.

Housing & Stability

Bringing Veterans Home initiative, housing credits, nursing homes, and homeless support.

Economic & Employment

NJ Dept of Labor veteran employment, entrepreneurship programs, and job placement.

Advocacy & Legislation

Active priorities, bill tracking, DAV legislative office, and how to contact your reps.

Health & Wellness

VA Medical Centers & Clinics — New Jersey

East Orange VA Medical Center (VAMC) 385 Tremont Avenue, Floor 13, Rm. 144, East Orange, NJ 07018
Phone: (973) 676-1000 ext. 20-1868
CSOs: Valerie Crute (973) 432-8928 | Timothy Holland (862) 823-2723
Lyons VA Medical Center (VAMC) 151 Knollcroft Road, Bldg. #5, Rm. 1R, Lyons, NJ 07939-5000
Phone: (908) 647-0180
CSO: Debbie Hamilton-Claxon (862) 222-6599 | DSO Supervisor: Ron Stevinson (732) 382-6496 ext. 24762
Cape May VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) 126 Lafayette Avenue, Del Haven, NJ 08251
Phone: (609) 675-5595
Rep: Alfred Trasatti — Hospital Service Coordinator program
Vineland Clinic / Service Outpost 79 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (973) 673-3101
CSO: Isaac McDonald
Toms River Clinic / Service Hub 1055 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 551-0953
Hamilton VA Clinic 3635 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619-1247
Phone: (609) 570-6600
Fort Dix/McGuire TAPS Program 5418 W. Delaware Ave., Ft. Dix, NJ 08640
Pre-discharge briefings & active military separation claims
NJ VA Health Care System (VISN 2) — Full list of NJ VA Health Care Locations

Mental Health, PTSD & MST Support

VA Mental Health & PTSD Care VA Mental Health Services
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Care
VA provides free, confidential MST-related care to all veterans regardless of service-connection status.
NJ Vet2Vet Peer Support njvet2vet.com
Free peer support line connecting veterans with other veterans who have faced similar challenges.
Substance Use & Recovery VA Substance Use Disorder Programs
NJ Substance Abuse Helpline: 844-276-2777
Veterans receive priority access to NJ substance recovery services.

Housing & Stability

Bringing Veterans Home NJ Dept of Community Affairs
NJ's flagship initiative to prevent and end veteran homelessness. Provides emergency housing, rapid re-housing, and supportive services statewide.
Veteran Housing Tax Credits NJ Property Tax Exemption for Veterans
NJ Veterans Housing Programs
Eligible disabled veterans may qualify for full property tax exemption in NJ.
Emergency Housing Assistance NJ Dept of Military & Veterans Affairs
Phone: (609) 882-7965
Contact NJDMAVA for emergency housing support, mortgage assistance, and veteran-specific transitional housing referrals.

VAVS Veterans Memorial Nursing Homes

Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home 132 Evergreen Road, Edison, NJ 08818-3013 — (732) 452-4100
VAVS Rep: Walter Kaczmarek — (732) 991-2995
Donation checks payable to facility. Memo: “Veterans Activities/Recreation”
Paramus Veterans Memorial Home 1 Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652 — (201) 634-8525
VAVS Rep: William Weber — (201) 294-3672
VAVS Contact: George Schnepf. Donation checks payable to facility. Memo: “Veterans Activities/Recreation”
Vineland Veterans Home 524 North West Boulevard, Vineland, NJ 08360-2895 — (856) 692-1588
VAVS Rep: Leonard Long — (856) 404-5146
Donation checks payable to facility. Memo: “Veterans Activities/Recreation”
Veterans Haven South — Transitional Housing 301 Spring Garden Road, Winslow, NJ 08095 — (609) 561-0269
VAVS Rep: Larry Adair — (609) 458-2559
State Transitional Integration Center serving veterans facing homelessness. Donation checks payable to facility.
Veterans Haven North — Transitional Housing 200 Sanatorium Road, Suite 101, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826 — (908) 537-1999
VAVS Rep: Debbie Hamilton-Claxon — (862) 222-6599
State Transitional Integration Center serving veterans facing homelessness. Donation checks payable to facility.

Economic & Employment

NJ Dept of Labor — Veterans Programs Veteran Employment & Job Placement
Veterans Priority of Service (Federal)
NJ One-Stop Career Centers provide veterans with priority access to job placement, resume help, and training programs.
Veteran Entrepreneurship NJ Business Action Center — Veteran Resources
SBA Boots to Business Program
Federal and NJ programs to help veterans start and grow small businesses, including funding and mentorship.
VA Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31 — VR&E Program
Helps service-connected disabled veterans prepare for and find suitable employment. Covers training, education, and job search assistance.
Employment Listings USPS is Hiring
Amazon is Hiring
FedEx is Hiring
NJ DCF is Hiring

Advocacy & Legislation

Active Priority: Bringing Veterans Home Codification Bill Track via NJ Legislature Bill Search
DAV NJ is actively supporting efforts to codify the Bringing Veterans Home initiative into permanent NJ law. Contact the adjutant for current bill numbers and ways to support.
adjutant@davnj.org
Contact Your Representatives Find Your NJ State Legislator
Contact Your U.S. Senator
Contact Your U.S. Representative
Your voice matters. Tell your legislators where you stand on veterans issues.
DAV National Legislative & HQ — Washington DC 807 W. Maine Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 554-3501  •  Fax: (202) 554-3581
Director: Scott Hope — Congressional testimony, federal lobbying & legal services
White House Veterans Hotline Phone: (202) 828-1000
Direct line to the White House for veterans issues and concerns.

Transportation & Mobility Support

DAV NJ operates its own fleet of vans and also coordinates VA transportation services. Labels below identify which type each service is.

DAV VAN DAV-owned & operated vehicle VA TRANSPORT VA-coordinated vehicle or service ACCESSIBLE Can assist non-ambulatory veterans
Non-Ambulatory Veterans: Contact the department office at (609) 396-2885 before scheduling to confirm wheelchair accessibility and lift-equipped availability for your route.
DAV NJ Volunteer Transportation Network DAV VAN ACCESSIBLE Free rides to VA medical centers, clinics, and pharmacies for veterans throughout NJ.
Phone: (609) 396-2885
Operated by DAV NJ volunteer drivers. Advance scheduling required. Select routes are wheelchair lift-equipped — confirm at booking.
VA Beneficiary Travel Program VA TRANSPORT VA Travel Reimbursement & Transportation
Eligible veterans may receive mileage reimbursement or VA-arranged transportation to VA appointments. Contact your local VA facility to enroll.
Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network DAV VAN DAV National Transportation Network
DAV volunteers nationally provide rides. Request a ride through DAV National or contact the NJ department for local coordination.
NJ Transit Reduced Fare & Veteran Passes VA TRANSPORT NJ Transit — Military & Veterans Benefits
Eligible disabled veterans may qualify for reduced fare or free transit passes on NJ Transit bus, rail, and light rail.

For the full transportation page including scheduling instructions, see Transportation →

DAV National Service Offices

DAV National Service Office — Newark 20 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 297-3378  •  Fax: (973) 286-3030
Supervisor: Michael Watts — Benefit representation & claims filing
DAV VAROIC — Philadelphia Regional Office & Insurance Center P.O. Box 42938, Wissahickon & Manheim Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: (215) 381-3065
Supervisor: Jason Hassinger — Regional support & insurance coordination
DAV Membership Department — National Processing Hub P.O. Box 145550, Cincinnati, OH 45250
Phone: (877) 426-2838 ext. 3284  •  Fax: (859) 442-2088

DAV NJ Foundation

New Jersey DAV Foundation, Inc. 171 Jersey Street, Building 5, 2nd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08611
Phone: (609) 396-2885
Email: foundation@davnj.org

The NJ DAV Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible and go directly to operations, programs, and events for disabled veterans in New Jersey.

Request Assistance

Need guidance on benefits, transportation, housing, or programs? Send a message directly to the State Adjutant. Expect a response within 1–2 business days.

You can also call us directly at (609) 396-2885 Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.