Bloomfield Vet Center - Community engagement
We work with our local partners and use our resources to advocate for your needs. We collaborate with partners to support our Veteran community.
Some of our partners include:
- The Johnson Public Library of Hackensack
- Soldier On
- The Verona Community Center
- GIGO Fund
- Local first responders
- The National Guard, Reserve and active-duty units
- Colleges and universities in our local community
If you or your organization would like to learn about working with Veterans and military culture and how you can support the Veteran community, we can provide individual or group briefings. Give us a call for more information at 973-748-0980.
- Workshops and classes
Please contact us for further details (973) 748-0980.
Bloomfield Vet Center - Veteran connections
We offer assistance or referral services with:
- Registering for VA health care and medical benefits
- Filing VA claims and other Veteran benefits
- Understanding your potential VA benefits, including GI Bill and home loans
Bloomfield Vet Center - Telehealth
We’re here to make your transition into VA health care as smooth as possible. If you need assistance setting up a smart phone or tablet for telehealth, please feel free to contact us for assistance. Call 973-748-0980.
Bloomfield Vet Center - Military sexual trauma care
We have male and female counselors available for those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST).
We also partner with the VBA regional office in Newark to have annual MST seminars. These help inform our Veterans and service members what benefits they are entitled to.
Bloomfield Vet Center - Grief and bereavement counseling
We can offer counseling and other support, such as:
- Bereavement counseling for families who have lost a loved one while they were serving on active duty
- Grief counseling to help with a significant change or loss
- Contact information to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) regarding possible burial and survival benefits