Veteran Service Organizations in New Jersey & Florida

These resources for veterans consist of New Jersey, Florida and national organizations whose mission is to provide help and guidance to veterans and their families.  They consist of transition issues, help with the VA, jobs, resume preparation, interview skills, homelessness, dental, medical and much more. Most of these services are free and some are at a reduced cost, such as dental.

Browse the list below or download the full Veteran Service Organizations list.

Download the New Jersey Veterans Benefits Guide.

TYPEORGANIZATIONINFORMATIONLOCATION
Veteran Support ServicesCatholic Charities: Unmet Needs FundDavid Pearson, Outreach Coordinator, Supportive Services for Veteran Families
973-279-7100
Email
www.catholiccharities.org
24 De Grasse Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Mental Health / CounselingCatholic Charities: CounselingJames Bencivenga
973-361-5555
The Ernie Kosa Drop In Veteran’s Center
48 Wyker Road
Franklin, NJ 07416
ClothingCatholic Charities: Clothing973-827-4702Catholic Family and Community Services
48 Wyker Road
Franklin, NJ 07416
Veteran Support ServicesCentenary UniversityDirector of Veteran Services
908-852-1400 x 2318
400 Jefferson Avenue
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Mental Health / CounselingCenter for Prevention & Counseling
For all branches of the military and families who have a loved one that is deployed
Patrice Reilly
Military Family Coordinator
973-383-4787
Email
61 Spring Street
Newton, NJ 07821
Veteran Support ServicesCornerstone Family Programs (CFP)Catherine Gutierrez, M.A.
Director of Veteran Services & Operations Sisterhood
973-538-5260 ext 119 or 973-531-7208
cornerstonefamilyprograms.org
62 Elm Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
Mental Health / CounselingCouncil of Compulsive Gambling
The Council's services are free of charge and include clinical services
Frank Lazzaro, Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist
609-588-5515 x 15
Email
University Office Plaza One
3635 Quakerbridge Rd. Suite 7
Hamilton, NJ 08619
RehabilitationDrug Rehab
Online information center dedicated to those battling addiction and mental health issues.
www.drugrehab.com/addiction/veteransOnline
SocialGem Vacuum VetsJohn Schemari, Proprietor
908-537-4071
2062 Route 31
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
HousingCommunity Hope973-463-9600
communityhope-nj.org
199 Pomeroy Rd # 2
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Veterans Support ServicesVA New Jersey Healthcare
Medical, Mental Health, Speciality, Social Services, Rehabilitation
908-647-5717
va.gov/new-jersey-health-care
Multiple locations throughout NJ
LegalNAACP
Offering information to veterans around current laws and legal rights
www.naacp.org
Ed Kaiser, Program Coordinator
973-373-7287
60 Paine Avenue
Unit 2085
Irvington, NJ 07111
Veteran Support ServicesNJ Department of Military & Veteran Affairs609-530-4600
nj.gov/military
P.O. Box 340
Trenton, NJ 08625
Support ServicesNorwescap
Private, non-profit corporation serving Northwest, NJ
908-454-7000
norwescap.org
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
EducationNPower
201-433-1600
npower.org/locations/new-jersey/
Jersey City & Newark, NJ
LegalOfficers of the Courts Corp.
Free Attorneys for wounded veterans
Michael P. Pasquale
Email
973-746-4421
www.officersofthecourts.org
Emergency SuppliesOperation Chillout
Provides emergency supplies and survival gear to the most vulnerable members of our homeless communities
908-509-1462
Report a homeless NJ Veteran
operationchillout.org
TransportationSkylands Ride of Sussex CountyJohn Jackson
973-579-0480 x 1401
Email
201 Wheatsworth Rd.
Hamburg, NJ 07419
Mental Health / CounselingSuicide Assistancewww.drugrehab.com/guides/suicide-risks/Drugrehab.com is an online information center dedicated to those battling addiction and mental health issues.
EducationSussex County Community College973-300-2109
www.sussex.edu
One College Road
Newton, NJ 07860
Veterans Support ServicesSussex County Directory of Key Social Services
James Warner
973-347-8333
www.sussex.nj.us
1 Spring Street
Newton, NJ 07860
DentalVA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP)1-877-222-8387
www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vadip
MedicalVA Rural Health Home Based Primary Care Program908-647-0180 x 5406Lyons Hospital Campus
151 Knollcroft Rd.
Lyons, NJ 07939
EmergencyVeteran Crisis Hot Line800-273-8255
EmergencyVA Crisis Line for Veterans800-273-8255 x 1
Online chat: www.veterancrisisline.net
Text message: 838255
Mental Health / CounselingVA Military Sexual Traumawww.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome.asp
Mental Health / CounselingVet Centers / Readjustment Counseling Services800-905-4657
www.vetcenter.va.gov
Veteran Support ServicesVeteran Service Office Sussex & Morris CountyBill Robinson
973-827-4020
Email
Franklin Armory
12 Munsonhurst Rd.
Franklin, NJ 07416
Veteran Support ServicesVeteran Service Officer Warren & Hunterdon CountiesSibley Smith
908-537-0831, 908-264-6146
Email

Vet Haven North
200 Sanatorium Road, Suite 101
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
Rehabilitation: 24/7 facility run by NJ State Dept of Military & Veteran's AffairsVeteran's Haven North
Jennifer Chrucky
908-537-1980
Email
nj.gov/military/veterans/services/vetshavennorth/

Vet Haven North
200 Sanatorium Road,
Suite 101
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
Vietnam VeteransVietnam Veterans of America Wallkill Valley Chapter 1002John Harrigan
973-271-2413
Email
vva1002.org

PO Box 463
614 Country Rd 517
Lower level @ St. Francis de Sales Church
Vernon Township, NJ 07462
Education: The Viper Program: Veterans In Pursuit of Educational Warren County Community College
908-835-2306 viper@warren.edu45 Route 57 W.
Washington, NJ 07882
Veteran Services Warren County New JerseyWarren County, Veterans Internment 908-475-5098
co.warren.nj.us
6 Hemlock Lane
Belvidere, NJ 07823
TransportationWarren County Veterans TransporationJanMarie McDyer
908-475-6331
Email
1 Shotwell Drive
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Veteran SupportWelcome Home Vets of NJGeorge Hanley, Esq.
973-403-1100
Email
welcomehomevetsofnj.org
831-38 Route 10E
Suite 262
Whippany, NJ 07981
HealthcareZufall Health Center201-953-0278
zufallhealth.org
Many locations throughout Northern, NJ - download the full list for more information
Veterans OrganizationElks Lodge
Tony Woodfin
904-627-7749
Florida
Veterans OrganizationVeteran CoalitionBruce Thompson
904-373-8716
Florida
Veterans OrganizationVeteran CoalitionDerek Collins
904-625-1538
Florida
Convenience StoreOrange Park MarketEmily Dockery
904-278-3043
Florida
Veterans OrganizationVeterans of Foreign WarsRobert Hernandez
904-276-5968
Florida
Veterans OrganizationAmerican LegionMike Brown
904-297-8344
Florida
Convenience StorePublix Old St. Augustine
Store
Jess or Scott
904-262-5415
St. Augustine, Florida
Convenience StoreWalmart Durbin PavilionBobby or Tori
904-417-9688
St. John's Florida
ShelterTiny Homes VillageSharon Kirkgard
904-680-4120
Florida
ShelterSulzbacher CenterEileen Briggs
904-359-0457
sulzbacherjax.org
611 E Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
ShelterMission House Inc.Carina Salidina
904-241-6767
missionhousejax.org
800 Shetter Avenue
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
ShelterCity Rescue MissionJamie Williams
904-301-1211
crmjax.org
Jacksonville, Florida
ShelterTrinity Rescue MissionMike Messer
904-355-1205
trinityrescue.org/
622 W Union St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
ShelterFamily Promise of JacksonvilleRegina Knighton
904-354-1818
familypromisejax.org
431 University Blvd N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
ShelterClara White Mission Inc.Sharon Wright
904-813-1365
clarawhitemission.org
613 W Ashley Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
HousingChanging HomelessnessDawn Gilman
904-354-1100
fchonline.org
660 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
HousingAbility HousingTanya Adams
904-359-9650
abilityhousing.org
3740 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Employment: Life and Job SkillsOperation New HopeColey Jones
904-354-4673
operationnewhope.org
1830 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Food BankSt. Francis Soup KitchenJamie Williams
904-356-2902
134 E Church St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Food BankMandarin Food BankCindy Bruner
904-292-1675
stjosephsjax.org/mandarin-food-bank
11730 Old St Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Food BankWaste Not Want No Inc.Linda Mckenzie
904-215-3150
new.wastenotflorida.com
Orange Park, FL 32073
HealthcareUnited HealthcareKathi Crothers
904-316-0435
HealthcareVA JacksonvilleCheryl Parker
904-399-8351
Mental Health / CounselingFive STAR Veterans CenterLori Bonnanzio
904-723-5950
5starveteranscenter.org
40 Acme Street
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Service DogsK9s For Warriors/b>Shari Duval
904-686-1956
k9sforwarriors.org
Headquarters: 114 Camp K9 Road
Vedra Beach, FL 32081
Mental Health / CounselingVeteran Affairs/b>Jess Bradstreet
904-239-8812
Mental Health / CounselingAmericans For Prosperity/b>Liz Chatham
904-903-8277
ClothingGoodwill of Jacksonville/b>Rob Meinne
904-3841361
goodwilljax.org
Multiple locations throughout Florida
Transition: Career, ClothingOperation New Uniform/b>onuvets.org8825 Perimeter Park Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
EmploymentT-Mobile/b>Omar Flournoy
904-397-6000
Employment: Florida Disabilities Employment ServiceEmployU/b>Steven Warren
407-813-1364
employu.org
853 FL-436
Casselberry, FL 32707
ResourcesOpen Counseling/b>opencounseling.comOnline
ResourcesFlorida Department of Veterans Affairs/b>floridavets.orgOnline
ResourcesVehicles For Veterans/b>vehiclesforveterans.orgOnline
ResourcesMilitary One Source/b>militaryonesource.milOnline