Bergen County Sheriff’s Office: Angel Sense-Bringing your loved ones home safe

Posted on July 27, 2022 by jwatrel

Bergen County Sheriff’s Office: Angel Sense-Bringing your loved ones home safe

https://www.bcsd.us/

What you will receive:

*Travel Case & USB Charger

*GPS Device +Sim Card

*3 Non-Removable Fasteners

*Sensory Sensitive Wearing Sleeve

Wearable Options:

*Angle Sense belt around the waist

*Pinned to existing belt

*Pinned inside pocket

*Attachment to side pocket

Angel Sense Features:

Real Time Monitoring:

See all locations, arrivals & departures, ravel times and transit speed

Sensory Friendly Design:

Unlike watches, Angle Sense has multiple wearing options. Their accessories are designed for sensory sensitivity. Tamper proof design ensures your child cannot remove or destroy the device.

First Responder Alarm:

Get help from a personalized predefined search team! At a click, send them a live view of your child’s location & directions.

Runner Mode:

A must for wanderers. Share your child’s real time, location with your trusted first responders, family, friends, teachers & neighbors to quickly bring your child home safe.

Late Departure Warning:

Get alerted immediately if your child isn’t on his bus or carpool

1-Way Voice:

Hear who your child is with. Make sure your child is well and is being treated kindly.

Alarm:

Locate your child when nearby in a crowd or when hiding.

Real Time Mapping:

Know when your loved one is on the move you see their exact route in real time.

Expert Customer Service:

Our Customer Service care team is made up of special needs parents that use Angel Sense with their own children.

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office:

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is the largest law enforcement agency in Bergen County. With more than 500 dedicated personnel, we provide a broad range of services that assist the public, support the county’s municipal police departments and safeguard Bergen’s judicial proceedings.

As members of the law enforcement field, the hardworking men and women of the Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to becoming a more integrated part of the neighborhoods in which we serve. With that local focus in mind, our Community Outreach Unit works to maintain a solid relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and the residents of Bergen County, as well as foster a greater understanding of the duties and functions of the law enforcement community.

The Community Outreach Unit offers a variety of public safety initiatives including programs on alcohol and drug abuse, senior citizen and child safety, school violence and youth development. We are always adding and improving upon these programs to further protect our residents and prevent crime in our neighborhoods.

We hope you will follow along with us as we work to ensure that Bergen County remains one of the best and safest places in the nation in which to live, work and raise a family.

24 Hour Operations Division: (201) 336-3555

Community Outreach Unit: (201) 336-3540

Two Bergen County Plaza

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Phone: 201-336-3500

Fax: 201-752-4164

Disclaimer: This information was taken from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office pamphlet, and I give them full credit for this information. Please check their website or call them for more information.

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Med Cram: Omicron BA:5 Variant is overtaking the US: Immune Boosting Strategies

Posted on July 13, 2022 by jwatrel

Med Cram: Omicron BA:5 Variant is overtaking the US: Immune Boosting Strategies

I found this interesting video online that I wanted to share with the readers. You need to remember that everything has not been fully studied yet but they are sharing the research.

Since I have no medical knowledge on this, I can’t endorse anything. I just wanted to share this and let you all make your own conclusions.

Good luck to everyone this summer.

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Tick-Borne Diseases-NJ Department of Health

Posted on June 23, 2022 by jwatrel

Tick-Borne Disease-NJ Department of Health

What are tick-borne diseases?

Tick-borne diseases are illnesses that can be spread to humans by the bite of an infected tick. The most common tick-borne diseases in New Jersey are:

*Anaplasmosis

*Babesiosis

*Ehrlichiosis

*Lyme Disease

*Rocky Mountain spotted fever

How do tick-borne diseases spread?

Ticks become infected when feeding on small infected mammals such as white-footed mice and voles. An infected tick can then infect a person through a tick bite. It is possible to be infected with more than one tick-borne disease at the same time.

Disease-causing ticks in NJ

These are common ticks in New Jersey that may spread disease to humans:

*Black-legged ‘deer’ tick (Ixodes scapularis) can transmit Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Powassan disease.

*American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.

*Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) can transmit ehrlichiosis and tularemia.

What are the symptoms of tick-borne diseases?

Early signs of tick-borne diseases can include:

*Skin Rash

*Tiredness

*Fever/chills

*Headaches

*Stiff Neck

*Muscle aches

*Joint pain

*Dizziness

How soon after a tick bite do symtoms occur?

*Lyme Disease 3-30 days

*Ehrilichiosis 7-14 days

*Anaplasmosis 7-14 days

*Rocky Mt. Spotted Fever 2-14 days

*Babesiosis 7-63+ days

What is the treatment for tick-borne diseases?

Most tick-borne diseases (Lyme Disease, Ehrilichiosis, anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) are caused by bacteria and can be treated with anitbotics. Babesiosis is caused by a parasite similar to malaria and a healthcare provider may prescribe medication. It is important to check for symptoms and talk to a healthcare provider if you’ve been bitten by a tick. Early treatment can be very effective.

Who gets tick-borne disease?

Anyone who is bitten by an infected tick may get a tick-borne disease. People who spend a lot of time outdoors, especially from April to September, have a greater risk of becoming infected.

How are tick-borne diseases diagnosed?

Most tick-borne diseases are diagnosed through blood tests and by discussing symptoms with a healthcare provider.

How to prevent tick-borne diseases:

*DEET

*Showers

*Tick Checks

*Know where ticks are: tickslive in or near wooded or grassy areas. Always walk in the center of trails to avoid contact with ticks.

*Keep your yard clean: mow lawns, clear brush and remove leaf litter.

*Apply insecticides: use EPA-registered repellent with DEET on skin and permethrin on clothing, boots and camping gear.

*Cover up: wear long sleeves and pants tucked into socks to prevent ticks from getting under clothes.

*Shower: showering can help find and wash off unattached ticks.

*Inspect: check your body for ticks.

Checks for Ticks:

Reduce your chances of getting a tick-borne disease by checking your body for ticks after being outdoors. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body.

Be sure to check these parts of your body:

*Under the arms

*In/around the ears

*Inside belly button

*Back of the knees

*In/around the hair

*Between the legs

*Around the waist

*On the scalp

What to do if you find a tick:

  1. Using fine-tipped tweezers, grab the tick close to the skin. Do not twist or jerk the tick as this may cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin.
  2. With a steady motion, gently pull straight up until all parts of the tick are removed.
  3. After removing the tick, clean your skin with soap and warm water.
  4. Contact a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms of tick-borne disease.

Do not use petroleum jelly, hot matches, nail polish remover or other products to remove a tick.

Where can I find more information?

New Jersey Department of Health Communicable Disease Service: Vector-Borne Illness

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tick-Borne Disease

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/tickbornediseases/index.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stop Ticks

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/avoid/on_people.html

New Jersey Department of Health Communicable Disease Service

P.O. Box 369

Trenton, NJ 08625

(609) 826-4872

NJ Health/Department of Health

Disclaimer: This information taken directly from the NJ Health/NJ Department of Health of Tick-Borne Diseases and I give them full credit for this information. Please remember to check yourself when you go outside. It is very important to check.

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Is it a cold or allergies?

Posted on June 16, 2022 by jwatrel

Is it a cold or allergies?

Symptoms are often similar. Use the table below to learn about typical symptoms and to help tell a cold from allegies. While there is cure for a cold or allegies, you can comfort your child by providing symptoms relief:

COLD ALLERGIES

Fever Maybe Never

SoreThroat Yes No

Cough Yes No

Itchy throat/nose No Yes

Sneezing Yes Yes

Runny Nose Yes (Thick/Discolored) Yes (Watery, Clear)

Itchy/Watery Eyes No Yes

How long Up to Two weeks Weeks to months

Contagious Yes (caused by viruses) Never (Allergies are caused by pollen, dust)

What can you do to provide symptom relief?

Ask your healtcare provider about over the counter medications to ease your child’s symptoms:

Relieve Cold Symptoms:

Clear a stuffy nose:

*Put a cool-mist humidifier near your child’s bed.

*Use saline (salt water) nose drops or spray.

*For a baby; suck out mucus with a rubber bulb after using nose drops or spray.

Keep giving liquids:

*Have your child drink a lot of water and other liquids.

*If your child won’t drink, try popsicles.

*For a baby, offer extra formula or breast milk throughout the day.

Relieve Allery Symptoms:

Reduce the pollen your child breathes in (if your child has outdoor allergies):

*Rinse face and eyes afte time outside to remove pollen.

*Keep windows closed during allergy season.

Reduce dust and dust mites (if your child has indoor allergies):

*Use a vacuum with a high-efficiency (HEPA) filter weekly.

*Wash bedding weekly in hot water.

https://www.jnj.com/innovation/why-johnson-johnson-is-focused-on-pediatric-medicine-safety

https://www.jnj.com/office-chief-medical-officer/helping-children-live-longer-healthier-happier-lives

*Disclaimer: This information was taken from the Johnson & Johnson pamphlet on Children’s Zyrtec and Tylenol and I give them full credit for the information. Please check their website for more information.

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Silver Bills: Concierge household bill manager

Posted on May 29, 2022 by jwatrel

Silver Bills: Concierge household bill manager

Trusted by families and professionals since 2014

Silver Bills receives, scrutinizes, stores and ensures resident’s household bills are paid correctly. Correct and timely payment of rent and other critical expenses. Helps prevent financial exploitation and eases benefit application process.

Benefits:

*Every client is paired with a U.S. Silver Bills Account Manager who can be contacted via phone, email, text or fax.

*Silver Bills facilitates living independently by assisting with financial management, providing budgeting guidance and increasing financial stability.

*Funded by the NIA/NIH.

*100% guaranteed correct payment of household bills.

*No computer uses necessary.

*Silver Bills service will be offered free of charge to seniors living in Bergen County, NJ.

Silver Bills Contact: 800-825-1924

http://www.SilverBills.com

info@SilverBills.com

For Individuals

(Fax) 866-817-8198

*An AgeTech Collaborative from AARP.

Disclaimer: This information comes directly from the Silver Bills pamphlet, and I give them full credit for the information. Please call the above numbers or check out their website for more information. I have never used this service, so I have no opinion of it.

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Galleri: Multi-cancer early detection

Posted on May 26, 2022 by jwatrel

Galleri: Multi-cancer early detection

https://www.galleri.com/

What if you found cancer early enough to make a difference?

How the Galleri Test works: through a simple blood draw, the Galleri test looks at DNA in your blood to determine if any of it may have come from cancer cells.

Introducing the Galleri Test: The Galleri multi-cancer early detection test detects more than 50 types of cancer (visit Galleri.com/50-cancersfora list of cancers) through a simple blood draw.

*The Galleri test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.

*Early Cancer detection:

Detects many cancers that are not commonly screened for today to allow for earlier treatment.

*Testing with ease:

Can be easily incorporated into a routine healthcare visit.

*Actionable results:

If a cancer signal is found, the results can point to where in the body the cancer is coming from with high accuracy to help your healthcare provider guide your next steps.

*Who can benefit?

The Galleri test is recommended for use in adults with an elevated risk for cancer, such as those aged 50 or older. It is not recommended if you are pregnant, 21 years old or younger or undergoing active cancer treatment.

The Galleri test is intended to be used in addition to and not replace, other cancer screening tests your healthcare provider recommends. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more about the Galleri test.

*Understanding the results:

The Galleri test looks for signals present in the blood drawn that may be associated with cancer. These are two possible results from the Galleri test:

*A Negative: Cancer signal NOT Detected:

This means that no cancer signal was found however not all cancers can be detected by the Galleri test. Be sure to continue with routine recommended cancer screening tests.

*A Positive: Cancer Signal Detected:

This means that there is a suspicion of cancer. Your healthcare provider will discuss appropriate follow-up tests to confirm if cancer is present.

False negative and false positive results do occur.

The most important cancer is the one that you or your loved one may have and beating it starts with knowing you have it.

Around 70% of cancer deaths are caused by cancers not commonly screened for. It is time to look at cancer more broadly. Only 5 cancers have recommended screening. Adding a multi-cancer early detection test can improve the chance of finding cancer early.

*Important Safety Information:

The Galleri test is recommended for use in adults with an elevated risk for cancer, such as those aged 50 or older. The Galleri test does not detect all cancers and should be used in addition to routine cancer screening tests recommended by a healthcare provider. Galleri is intended to detect cancer signals and predict where in the body the cancer signal is located. Use of Galleri is not recommended in individuals who are pregnant, 21 years old or younger or undergoing active cancer treatment.

Results should be interpreted by a healthcare provider in the context of medical history, clinical signs and symptoms. A test result of “Cancer Signal Not Detected” does not rule out cancer. A test result of “Cancer Signal Detected” require confirmatory diagnostic evaluation by medically established procedures (e.g., imaging) to confirm cancer.

If cancer is not confirmed with further testing, it could mean that cancer is not present or testing was insufficient to detect cancer, including due to the cancer being located in a different part of the body. False-positive (a cancer signal detected when cancer is not present) and false-negative (a cancer signal not detected when cancer is present) test results do occur. Rx only.

The Galleri test had not been cleared by or approved by the FDA.

W: galleri.com

E: customerservice@grail.com

P: 833-694-2553

https://www.galleri.com/

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Galleri pamphlet, and I give them full credit for the information. I have never taken or used this test before, and I have no opinion on it. Please call or email the company directly for more information on the test or consult with your doctor.

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Know your Risk for Preterm Birth

Posted on May 19, 2022 by jwatrel

Know your risk for preterm birth: test for risk management

Why should I know my risk for preterm delivery?

Preterm birth occurs when a baby is born 37 weeks of pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks or about nine months.

Babies born prematurely can require significant time in the hospital, primarily in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and require medical attention in order to survive and develop.

Babies that survive premature birth may also face long-term health challenges, including cerebral palsy, vision and hearing impairment, learning disabilities and other chronic conditions.

*Approximately 1 in 10 pregnant women in the United States will have a preterm birth.

*Up to half of all women who deliver prematurely have no known risks.

PreTRM: Test for risk management

The PreTRM Test is an innovative blood test that predicts your individual risk of delivering your baby prematurely. The test is ordered by your physician as a simple blood drawn and typically coincides with the ultrasound anatomy scan during weeks 19 to 20.

Who is the PreTRM Test for?

Most pregnant women are candidates for the PreTRM Test.

The PreTRM Test can help:

*Women 18 years or older, pregnant with a single baby (i.e., not pregnant with twins).

*Women showing no symptoms for preterm labor.

*Women not on progesterone therapy after the first trimester.

*Women having no confirmed genetic condition or disorder associated with shortened gestation.

Results will provide your individual spontaneous preterm birth risk shown as a percentage for this pregnancy. Spontaneous preterm birth is a birth that happens early that is unexpected, where the mother goes into labor and delivers without any apparent known reasons. Most premature births are “spontaneous”.

How do I get the PreTRM Test?

The PreTRM Test can be ordered by your doctor. Once your test has been ordered, our customer support team can contact you to discuss scheduling your blood draw and provide other helpful information. If you have any questions in the meantime, simply call customer support at 801-990-6600.

What do I do with the results from a PreTRM Test?

Talk to your doctor. Your pregnancy is unique and important. We provide your individualized risk of spontaneous preterm birth to help you and your doctor personalize the care you receive in your pregnancy to address your unique situation. knowing your risk may also allow you and your family to plan and prepare.

Sera Prognostics Patient Access Program:

We are actively engaging with insurance companies to provide coverage for the PreTRM Test. Additionally, we have a dedicated Patient Access Program staffed by experienced professionals to assist you. Whether you are insured or uninsured, our Patient Access Team will work with you and/or your insurance company to confirm your benefits as well as any estimated out of pocket expenses. We provide payment options and a payment assistance program for those that qualify.

For more information about your benefits eligibility, please contact our Patient Access Team directly at (800) 291-1046.

Sera Prognostics: The Pregnancy Company

PreTRM.com/801-990-6600

Home

2749 East Parleys Way, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Sera Prognostics pamphlet on PreTRM Testing and I give them full credit for the information. Please contact them directly for information on the test. I have never used this service before, so I do not have an opinion on it.

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Storm Water Pollution: What do you Think?

Posted on May 19, 2022 by jwatrel

Storm Water Pollution: What do you Think?

Clean Water New Jersey

https://nj.gov/dep/cleanwaternj/

*You may think littering is no big deal (it is).

*You may think whatever runs into the storm drains gets treated before it reaches local rivers and streams (it isn’t).

*You may think motor oil and other hazardous materials doesn’t harm the water very much (it does).

Pollution seeps into the ground and is carried by stormwater (rain and snow) directly to our drinking water, streams, lakes and oceans. Contaminated stormwater is the number one cause of water pollution in New Jersey.

Simple things, like proper clean-up after oneself and careful use of chemicals in the home, office and yard are helpful ways for businesses and residents to protect the water.

*Hasbrouck Heights NJ has ordinances aimed at reducing pollution from litter, fertilizer, oil, pesticides, detergents, animal waste, grass clippings and other debris. For details, see hasbrouck-heightsnj.org. Thank you for keeping them in mind and doing your share.

http://hasbrouck-heightsnj.org/

*Keep grass, leaves and trash out of storm drains.

*Don’t feed wildlife.

*Clean up after your pet.

*Limit use of fertilizers & pesticides.

*Properly handle hazardous products.

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

https://nj.gov/dep/cleanwaternj/

https://www.nj.gov/dep/

Disclaimer: This information came directly from the Clean Water NJ pamphlet, and I give them full credit for the information. Please refer to the attached websites for more information on the program.

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The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth

Posted on May 13, 2022 by jwatrel

The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Behavioral Health Services, Building 14

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

230 East Ridgewood Avenue

Paramus, NJ 07652

NewBridgeHealth.org

http://www.newbridgehealth.org/health-services/behavioral-health/child-adolescent-psychiatry/hope-resiliency-center/

The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth

The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth (the Center) is a clinic-based mental health program meeting at risk adolescents’ unique mental health needs. The Center provides “step-down” treatment for adolescents discharged from inpatient or acute partial hospitalizations or “step-down” treatment when traditional outpatient services are not meeting the needs of an adolescent.

The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth offers a more structured level of intervention in both the frequency and the variety of services provided in traditional outpatient treatment. The Center offers a broad range of treatment services to meet the needs of adolescents and their families. This treatment setting allows adolescents to continue to attend their schools during the day and return to their homes in the evening while still receiving a high level of treatment, structure and support.

Mission:

The mission of the Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth is to reduce psychiatric issues and to improve the young person’s ability to function successfully at home, at school and in the community. The goal is to initiate change promptly, principally through symptom assessment and individualized planning, interventions and skill development.

Admission Process:

Eligibility: Adolescents 13 to 17 with a DSM-V diagnosis or behavioral problems interfering with their ability to function optimally in family, school or community settings are eligible. We consider children ages 11 to 12 years on a case-by-case basis.

Referrals/Information:

Call the Access Center at 800-730-2762 extension 2 for more information or assistance with a referral. Referrals can be made by but are not limited to, primary care providers, case managers, school personnel and community agencies.

Evaluation and Assesment:

Designed to serve as a comprehensive treatment center, the Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth offers a range of services to adolescents and their families. Before admission, a thorough evaluations occur, focusing on psychiatric issues, emotional and social adjustment, family functioning and school performance. We designed the Center treatment models to benefit most adolescents, needing acute behavioral health interventions and supports.

The evaluation includes your child and family and needs to be completed at least seven days before your child’s admission. A licensed psychiatrist trained in adolescent treatment conducts your child’s admission assessment. The attending assesses psychiatric issues, substance use disorder, medical comorbidities and other psychosocial factors so we can develop a treatment plan for your child.

Treatment Services:

From the evaluation process, the treatment team, adolescent and family collaborate on an individualized treatment plan.

The treatment plan focuses on:

*Stabilization of the adolescent from the crisis leading to admission.

*Medication evaluation and monitoring.

*Developing individual and family problem-solving skills.

Identifying and changing negative behavior patterns through cognitive behavior therapies.

The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth provides group, individual and family therapy for comprehensive treatment. The treatment team also offers psycho-educational skill groups, medication management and monitoring as part of our treatment services.

Staffing:

The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth uses a multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment. The team includes a medical director, program director, child psychiatrist, clinical nurse specialist, psychiatric social workers and master level specialty therapists.

Phone Numbers:

Access Center: 800-730-2762

The Hope & Resiliency Center for Youth Program: (201) 967-4080

Billing Office: (201) 967-4136

Laboratory: (201) 967-4000 ext. 25081/25082

Outpatient Pharmacy: (201) 967-5039

Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program (PESP): (201) 262-4357

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from The Hope & Resiliency Center of Youth, and I give them full credit for it. Please call them directly or check out their website for more information.

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Bergen County Division of Veterans Services: Service to Veterans & their Dependents

Posted on May 12, 2022 by jwatrel

Bergen County Division of Veterans Services: Service to Veterans & their Dependents

County of Bergen County

Department of Human Services

Division of Veterans Services

One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Phone: (201) 336-6325

Fax: (201) 336-6327

Email: veterans@co.bergen.nj.us

http://www.facebook.com/BergenCountyveteranservices

Information on Programs:

*Need information about veterans’ benefits?

*Need transportation to VA Medical Centers?

*Looking for Work?

*Homeless?

The Bergen Country Department of Human Services, Division of Veterans Services, established in 1977, provides Bergen County’s veterans and their dependents with information and assistance to obtain earned entitlements.

Help is available to initiate requests for various programs, services and entitlements, which includes employment advice and referrals, compensation for injuries received or aggravated during military service, VA home loans, pension, educational benefits, VA healthcare enrollment, VA insurance claims and requests for medals and lost military separation and discharge papers.

The staff makes referrals to agencies which deal with particular concerns, including transportation to VA medical centers in New Jersey, shelters for veterans who are homeless and many other federal, state and local benefits available to veterans and their dependents.

For information about any benefits to which you may be entitled as a veteran or a dependent of a veteran, please call (201) 336-6325 between 9:00am and 4:30pm, Monday-Friday (Fax: (201) 336-6327.

Goals:

*Secure employment opportunities for veterans.

*Provide benefits counseling to a larger population of veterans and their families.

*Assist homeless veterans with basic needs.

*Build partnerships with corporations to assist homeless veterans through “Tracers”.

*Honor Veterans through the recognition of annual holidays and acknowledge their heroic work.

*Distribute flags to be placed on the graves of veterans on Memorial Day.

*Develop partnerships with non-profit community agencies to increase services to veterans.

*Oversee the Alfred J. Thomas Home for Veterans in Garfield.

Local Veterans Resources Mental Health

Secaucus Vet Center: (201) 223-7727

Veterans and First Responders: 888-635-1806

Education Benefits:

G.I. Information 888-442-4551

Vocational Rehabilitation: (973) 297-3200

To obtain a Bergen County Clerk Veteran’s Photo Card or Gold Star Parent Identification Card please visit:

One Bergen County Plaza

Hackensack, NJ 07601

http://www.bergencountyclerk.org

Veteran’s Hotline Numbers:

VA Health Care: 888-354-3553

VA Local Health Care Hackensack: (201) 342-4536

VA Benefits: 800-827-1000

Community Transportation (to VA Hospital): (201) 368-5955

VA Medical Care East Orange, NJ: (973) 676-1000

NJ DMAVA Claims Veterans Service Officer:

Hackensack (201) 996-8050

Jersey City (201) 536-3401

Homeless Resources: Supportive Services for Veterans and their Families

Community Hope: (855) 483-8466

Soldier On: (866) 406-8449

Catholic Charities: (855) 767-8387

Emergency Solutions Grant: (201) 336-6590

Veteran Employment Resources:

Local Veteran Employment Rep. (201) 329-9600 ext. 5643

NJ Helmet’s to Hardhats: (732) 499-7295

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Bergen County; NJ Department of Veterans Affairs and I give them full credit for it. Please contact the departments for more information when you need it.

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