Bergen County Veterans Services

Bergen County Veterans Services The Division of Veteran Services provides support to all resident veterans and their dependents.

Summary of Services
The Division of Veterans Services was established in 1977 to provide resident veterans and their dependents with information and assistance in obtaining earned entitlements from federal, state, and local governments, as well as any that are available from the private sector. Through a quarterly newsletter and direct client contact, the division provides Bergen’s veterans organizations and their auxiliaries and individual residents with up-to-date benefit information. Daily activities include:
•Directing requests for VA compensation
•Supply information on pensions, home loans
•Information on burial and Memorial benefits
•Education and Training programs availability
•Lost military separation papers
•Forms for military medals and records

Goals
•Advising veterans of their rights and the benefits available to them through various programs now in existence
•Guiding veterans through the proper channels to obtain benefits
•Supplying and assisting with the completion of the forms to obtain various benefits
•Advising and assisting veterans’ widows and children in obtaining benefits available to them
•Maintaining a list of available employment opportunities
•Making referrals to other agencies whenever necessary
•Calling on industry and organizations which may be able to offer employment to veterans

Project Homeless Connect is a one-day national initiative created to enhance awareness of the problems homeless and at-r...
12/15/2025

Project Homeless Connect is a one-day national initiative created to enhance awareness of the problems homeless and at-risk residents are facing and to improve access to resources.

We are seeking Street Outreach volunteers to assist our efforts on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Volunteers are crucial to our PHC efforts.

Please also consider donating to Bergen County's Project Homeless Connect Point in Time initiative. Donations needed include coats for men and women, hats, gloves, scarves, and full-sized shampoo. Donations will be accepted through Friday, January 23.

To register for a volunteer shift or for more donation information, please visit: https://bergencountynjgov.org/phc/

Unfortunately, tomorrow's Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan Meeting has been cancelled. Please stay tuned fo...
12/09/2025

Unfortunately, tomorrow's Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan Meeting has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for more opportunities in the future!

Join the Division of Community Transportation tomorrow for a Coordinated Human Service Transportation Planning Meeting. ...
12/09/2025

Join the Division of Community Transportation tomorrow for a Coordinated Human Service Transportation Planning Meeting. Discuss transportation needs for your community!

📆 TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕐 10:00AM
📍 One Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor Learning Center

Today, we pause to remember those who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 - and the brave men and...
12/07/2025

Today, we pause to remember those who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 - and the brave men and women who answered the call to serve our country during World War II.

Join the County, the Division of Senior Services, and the Bergen County Dementia-Friendly Initiative at Brightview Senio...
12/02/2025

Join the County, the Division of Senior Services, and the Bergen County Dementia-Friendly Initiative at Brightview Senior Living in Paramus tomorrow, December 3, 2025, for a Memory Cafe.

Memory Cafe is a safe and comfortable space where people living with dementia and their care partners can socialize and learn about resources available to them in Bergen County. Join us for an evening of music, dinner, activities, and community.

Reservation is required. To RSVP or for more information, please reach out to Rachel at (201) 336-7403 or rrebich@bergencountynj.gov.

Let's make this holiday season merry and bright for those who served our nation! Join us and the Bergen County Departmen...
12/01/2025

Let's make this holiday season merry and bright for those who served our nation! Join us and the Bergen County Department of Human Services/Division of Veterans Services for "Operation Holiday Cheer".

Our Veterans Services team will connect you with a local Bergen County veteran, who you can then support this season by dropping off a gift and spreading some holiday cheer! ❄️🎁

To register, please visit https://forms.office.com/g/CigsdBavtA. Registration deadline is Friday, December 5. For additional information, please contact NGeroski@BergenCountyNJ.gov.

Join the Division of Community Transportation for a Coordinated Human Service Transportation Planning Meeting. Discuss t...
11/30/2025

Join the Division of Community Transportation for a Coordinated Human Service Transportation Planning Meeting. Discuss transportation needs for your community!

📆 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕐 10:00AM
📍 One Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor Learning Center

A Code Blue Alert is being issued for Bergen County beginning at midnight on Friday, November 28 until Sunday, November ...
11/27/2025

A Code Blue Alert is being issued for Bergen County beginning at midnight on Friday, November 28 until Sunday, November 30 at 9AM.

According to the National Weather Service (1) the temperature will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower; or (2) a windchill temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two (2) hours or more.

If you are aware of any unsheltered individuals or find yourself homeless in need of a warming center, please call the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center at 201-753-7762 for assistance or call 2-1-1 to access a shelter.

Join the County, the Division of Senior Services, and the Bergen County Dementia-Friendly Initiative at Brightview Senio...
11/26/2025

Join the County, the Division of Senior Services, and the Bergen County Dementia-Friendly Initiative at Brightview Senior Living in Paramus on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for a Memory Cafe.

Memory Cafe is a safe and comfortable space where people living with dementia and their care partners can socialize and learn about resources available to them in Bergen County. Join us for an evening of music, dinner, activities, and community.

Reservation is required. To RSVP or for more information, please reach out to Rachel at (201) 336-7403 or rrebich@bergencountynj.gov.

Happy Veterans Day on Behalf of the County of Bergen! Today, and everyday, take a moment to recognize the sacrifices tha...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day on Behalf of the County of Bergen! Today, and everyday, take a moment to recognize the sacrifices that our veterans have made to protect our nation and the freedoms we enjoy. While we may never be able to thank our veterans enough, we can treat them with dignity, honor, and respect every single day. Thank you for your service.

Today we hosted our Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Soldier Hill Golf Course in Emerson, as a small token of our gratitu...
11/10/2025

Today we hosted our Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Soldier Hill Golf Course in Emerson, as a small token of our gratitude to our veterans and all they have sacrificed for our nation. Here in Bergen County, we are tireless advocates for our veterans, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive through our Division of Bergen County Veterans Services.

Thank you again to all our veterans who joined us this afternoon, and Happy Veterans Day!

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Thank you to all who served and continue to serve.
11/10/2025

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Thank you to all who served and continue to serve.

Address

1 Bergen County Plz
Hackensack, NJ
07601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12013366325

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