South Jersey Vet Center - Veterans Counseling
About This Group
The South Jersey Vet Center provides readjustment counseling and outreach services to veterans, active duty service members, and their families in the southern New Jersey region. Vet Centers offer confidential, community-based counseling for combat-related trauma, PTSD, military sexual trauma, bereavement, and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. The center provides a welcoming, informal environment separate from VA medical centers, staffed by counselors who understand military culture.
What to Expect
Veterans visiting the South Jersey Vet Center can expect a warm, informal atmosphere where counselors — many of whom are veterans themselves — provide empathetic, culturally competent support. Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family counseling, bereavement counseling, and assistance with VA benefits and community referrals. There is no formal diagnostic requirement to receive services, and the focus is on practical support for readjustment and recovery.
About the Vet Center Program
Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Established in 1979, the program provides readjustment services to combat veterans, veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, and their families in a non-clinical, welcoming setting.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Monday through Friday during business hours; some evening hours may be available
Format: In-person individual and group counseling
Location: Southern New Jersey — contact for specific address
Who This Group Is For
The Vet Center serves veterans who served in combat zones, veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, active duty service members, and family members of eligible veterans. Veterans of all eras and discharge statuses are welcome.
Contact Information
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 (24/7)
NJ Vet to Vet: (866) 838-7654 (24/7, staffed by prior military)
Website: va.gov (search for South Jersey Vet Center)
Additional Information
Cost: All Vet Center services are free to eligible veterans and their families. No VA enrollment required.
Registration: No referral needed. Contact the center directly or walk in during business hours.
Confidentiality: Vet Center records are kept separate from VA medical records and are strictly confidential.
Disclaimer: This listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please contact the organization directly for the most current information.