Find VA healthcare in New Jersey including VA New Jersey Health Care System (East Orange, Lyons), community clinics, mental health services, and community care options for New Jersey veterans.
3 verified healthcare resources serving New Jersey. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving New Jersey. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers New Jersey-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving New Jersey veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.
New Jersey's VA healthcare system serves the state's approximately 350,000 veterans through a medical center and 12+ community-based outpatient clinics. From primary care and mental health services to specialty treatment and community care, New Jersey veterans have multiple pathways to quality healthcare.
This guide covers VA facilities across New Jersey, enrollment, mental health services, community care options, and how to access the care you've earned.
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for New Jersey veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services.
VA NJ Health Care System operates campuses in East Orange (acute care) and Lyons (rehab/extended care). NJ's dense CBOC network ensures access across the state. Proximity to VA facilities in New York and Philadelphia provides additional options
New Jersey has 12+ CBOCs providing primary care, mental health services, and other outpatient services closer to where veterans live. These clinics reduce travel time and provide convenient access to routine care. Find your nearest CBOC at VA.gov/find-locations.
VA mental health services in New Jersey include individual therapy, group therapy, PTSD treatment (CPT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR), substance use disorder treatment, and crisis intervention. Telehealth appointments are widely available.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1. Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
The VA MISSION Act allows eligible New Jersey veterans to receive care from community providers when VA cannot provide timely access. Eligibility includes wait times exceeding 20 days for primary care or 28 days for specialty care, or when the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away.
Most veterans who served 24+ continuous months of active duty with other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible. Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any VA facility in New Jersey.
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