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South Jersey Vet Center

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South Jersey Vet Center
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We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in the VA and your community.
Locations and contact information
Facility ID
vc_0230V
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Main location address

2900 Fire Road
Suite 101
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
United States

Direct line
609-487-8387
Hours
Mon: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Tue: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wed: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Thu: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
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Hours details

We also have non-traditional hours that change periodically given our community’s needs. Please call us to find out more.

Call center information

Our call center is available 24/7. Call us anytime at 877-927-8387.

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SJVC Front entrance
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Find connection, find camaraderie, find community

Learn more about the confidential and comfortable environment you’ll find at your local Vet Center.

Hear what Vet Centers can do for you!
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Unique Opportunities to Build Community

The South Jersey Vet Center offers various types of counseling through various venues.  We offer fun classes, individual counseling, group therapy, local museum trips and more! Come join us!

Cooking Class Highlights - Fall 2021

During cooking classes, Veterans shared personal stories of meals with their military family and offered their take on the food in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

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Location and parking

Ample free parking is available in front of our building or on the side of the building.   

Please enter the reception area/lobby via the front entry doors.

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Appointment information

For information on scheduling an appointment, please contact our office manager at 609-487-8387.  

You can then schedule an in-person appointment or phone or virtual appointment with one of our team members.

You can walk in and talk to our office manager to schedule a future appointment as well.

Anyone in crisis will be seen the same day.

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Transportation services

There is a NJ Transit Bus Stop directly in front of our building, located at the corner of Black Horse Pike and Fire Road. Visit NJ Transit for bus schedules and route information. 

We also offer virtual and phone appointments, so you don't have to physically come to our facility.  Please contact our office manager at 609-487-8387 for more information.  

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What to bring

You do not need to be registered for care at VA, rated for a service-connected disability, or receiving any other form of VA benefits. On your first visit, we will look for one or more of the following:

  • Discharge documents (such as a DD214)
  • Receipt of certain awards
  • Deployment orders
  • Other documents that show qualifying military service

Request your military service records online.

If you don’t have these documents on-hand, come in and we can work with you to establish your eligibility and answer any questions you might have.

Services
South Jersey Vet Center - Veteran connections
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We can help connect you to VA and community resources that will support you in achieving your goals.

We understand that the transition from military to civilian life can be a challenge. We offer a variety of ways to assist you in that process such as:

  • How to get VA medical benefits and register for care
  • Where to go to file claims and other forms
  • Understanding your VA education benefits
  • Housing and home loans
  • Education and referral for VA burial benefits

The South Jersey Vet Center can also connect you to Veterans Service Organizations in your community.

Please contact us to set up an appointment at 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Addiction and substance abuse care
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We can help you overcome substance use problems, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We'll connect you to services for your specific needs.

South Jersey Vet Center offers one on one counseling and group sessions to give practical and clinical support for overcoming addictions.

Our current group meets on Mondays at 10 a.m.

Please contact us 609-487-8387 to set up an appointment for counseling or to join a group.

South Jersey Vet Center - Military sexual trauma care
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If you experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service, we can help you get the counseling you need. Any Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who experienced military sexual trauma is eligible to receive counseling. This applies to people of all genders from any service era.

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is not something to overcome alone.

South Jersey Vet Center counselors can help you and encourage you on the journey whether through a group or one on one counseling.

Current group is on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. (Virtual).

Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment at 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Returning service member care
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If you’re returning from military service, we’ll help you transition to civilian life. We can connect you with educational and career counseling, mental health services, and other programs and benefits that will support your transition.

South Jersey Vet Center offers care to returning service members, regardless of which conflict you served in.  Please see some of the group options we offer below and know that we also offer one on one services too!

Vietnam Veterans Group  (In person)

  • Tuesdays at 2 p.m. 
  • Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Persian Gulf/OIF/OEF Group  (In person)

  • Fridays at 1 p.m.
South Jersey Vet Center - PTSD care
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If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, we can help. We offer assessment and support through private counseling and group therapy. We can also refer you to VA or community counseling for treatment and therapy resources.

PTSD does not have to hold you back from life! We can help you build back better through evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), group sessions, activities and one on one counseling.

We have a group on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and you can contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment at 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Whole health
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Whole health puts you—instead of your illnesses or conditions—at the center of care. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs, and goals.

The South Jersey Vet Center offers support during times of illness or mental health stress.  We can talk with you about your concerns and help you to work through them.

The South Jersey Vet Center has many connections in the local community.

Some examples include:

Woods N' Water: Woods n Water - Home | Facebook  Provides a unique place to learn and grow by spending time in the woods and on local lakes and rivers. 

Guitars for Vets: Guitars 4 Vets Helping Veterans Cope With PTSD Through Music   Always wanted to learn how to play a guitar?  We have volunteers who can teach you - for free!!!  

Please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Dave Mullen, at David.Mullen@va.gov  or  609-487-8387 for more information or with suggestions for community activities.

Contact our front office for more information on whole health building or to schedule an appointment - 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Workshops and classes
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We offer workshops and classes if you want to connect with other Veterans but don't want a group counseling setting.

We offer classes or events throughout the year, based on schedule and staff availability. 

Some of the classes we have offered involve Lego therapy, cooking, art and other fun and creative elements.

Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment at 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Couples and family counseling
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We offer couples and family counseling to support you as you work toward meeting your goals.

The Vet Center offers great couples and family counseling, no matter how your relationships are built.

Our current group meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. and is for Spouses/Caregivers (In Person).

Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment at 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Community engagement
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We provide private organizations and community agencies education on our Veteran community and military culture. Together, we build referral networks to expand support for Veterans, service members, and their families.

The South Jersey Vet Center wants to make connections to Veteran advocates in the local community.

Does your organization offer a service to strengthen Veterans and/or their families?  We'd love to know more!

Please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Dave Mullen, at David.Mullen@va.gov  or  609-487-8387 for more information or with suggestions!

 

South Jersey Vet Center - Grief and bereavement counseling
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We’re here to support you if someone close to you has died or you’re adjusting to a difficult life change.

Our staff is trained to help in grief support.

Please contact us to set up an appointment - 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Mental health care
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If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your personal goals.

At the South Jersey Vet Center we offer the following groups

Vietnam Veterans Group  (In person)

  • Tuesdays at 2 p.m. 
  • Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Persian Gulf/OIF/OEF Group  (In person)

  • Fridays at 1 p.m.

Please contact us for more information or to set up an appointment - 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Telehealth
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We offer secure and confidential individual and group counseling through telehealth. You can schedule a phone or video appointment for Vet Center services.

Can't make it to our location for an appointment? No worries...we offer telehealth and phone appointments too.

Please contact us to set up an appointment at 609-487-8387.

South Jersey Vet Center - Suicide prevention
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Call our Veterans Crisis Line at <a aria-label="9 8 8" href="tel:988">988</a> and press 1 to get support anytime day or night. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Our Vet Center can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.

Suicide prevention is a high priority for us. It is not the only option! If you are struggling, we are here for you!  Please reach out to us at 609-487-8387.

Our Vet Center can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.

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What are Vet Centers?

Vet Centers are small, non-medical, counseling centers conveniently located in your community. They’re staffed by highly trained counselors and team members dedicated to seeing you through the challenges that come with managing life during and after the military.

Whether you come in for one-on-one counseling or to participate in a group session, at Vet Centers you can form social connections, try new things, and build a support system with people who understand you and want to help you succeed.

Who is eligible to receive services at Vet Centers?

Vet Center services are available to you at no cost, regardless of discharge character, and without you needing to be enrolled in VA health care or having a service-connected disability. If you’re a Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, you can access our services if you:

  • Served on active military duty in any combat theater or area of hostility
  • Experienced military sexual trauma (regardless of gender or service era) 
  • Provided mortuary services or direct emergent medical care to treat the casualties of war while serving on active military duty
  • Performed as a member of an unmanned aerial vehicle crew that provided direct support to operations in a combat theater or area of hostility
  • Accessed care at a Vet Center prior to January 2, 2013, as a Vietnam-Era Veteran
  • Served on active military duty in response to a national emergency or major disaster declared by the president, or under orders of the governor or chief executive of a state in response to a disaster or civil disorder in that state.
  • Are a current or former member of the Coast Guard who participated in a drug interdiction operation, regardless of the location.

  • Are a current member of the Reserve Components assigned to a military command in a drilling status, including active Reserves, who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma related to military service that adversely effects quality of life or adjustment to civilian life.

We encourage you to contact us, even if you’re unsure if you meet these criteria. If we can’t help you, we’ll find someone who will.

Our services are also available to family members when their participation would support the growth and goals of the Veteran or active-duty service member. If you consider them family, so do we. We also offer bereavement services to family members of Veterans who were receiving Vet Center services at the time of the Veteran’s death, and to the families of service members who died while serving on active duty.

Do I have to be enrolled in VA health care to access Vet Center services?

No. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care or have a service-connected disability.

What about my privacy?

Safe and confidential. Our records can’t be accessed by other VA offices, the DoD, military units, or other community networks and providers without your permission or unless required to avert a life-threatening situation. Here, you can be as open as you want—there’s absolutely no judgment.