Contact
Veterans Services Office
Vet Center
201 S. Shore Road, Ground Floor
Northfield, NJ 08225
P: (609) 677-5700
F: (609) 677-5705
Robert L. Frolow
Veterans Services Officer
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Events
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Pearl Harbor Service
12/07/2025 1:00 PM
Additional Resources
Chestnut Run Farm Therapy Stables for Veterans
Hearts TRC’s Horses for Heroes Program - Free
Veterans Benefits and Claim Assistance, Every Thursday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
VA Outreach Live - Every 1st and 3rd Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) in conjunction with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization will hold a State Medal Ceremony for Women Veterans, held in conjunction with Women Veterans Appreciation Day in New Jersey.
The ceremony is open to all Honorably Discharged New Jersey Women Veterans.
The ceremony will be held during the Disabled American Veterans Convention at 11:00am on Monday, June 16th at the Wildwood Convention Center, Ballroom C, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260. It is asked that all medal recipients arrive by 10:30am.
PLEASE HAVE APPLICATIONS RETURNED BY MAY 27TH, 2025.
The Atlantic County Veterans Advisory Board presented its “Making a Difference” Award to Lt. Col. James Garcia, USAF-Ret., and MSgt. Patrick Murphy, USAF-Ret., for their contributions supporting veterans and their families in Atlantic County. Garcia and Murphy spearheaded Oakcrest High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program, designed to provide citizenship training, military discipline and life lessons to more than 100 high school student volunteer cadets.
Office of Veterans Services
Honoring the Sacrifice and Service of Our Veterans
The Veterans Services Officer works closely with other veteran and human services agencies and is the county's primary contact point for veteran issues. The Veterans Services Officer provides assistance, referrals and case management services to military veterans and their family members regarding their legal rights and eligibility for services and service-related benefits. The Veterans Services Officer is located in Northfield to help provide "one stop" shopping for veterans and their families.
How Do I...
Below are frequently asked questions from veterans and their family members. Please contact the Veterans Services Office if you have any questions regarding the forms and processes below.
- VA Flu Vaccinations
- Find out what my VA Urgent Care benefits are and what my Copayments will be
- Find a VA Facility for Health Care, Counseling, Benefits, and Cemeteries
- Contact the Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Get my DD214
- How to get your COVID-19 Shot
- File a Disability Claim - (Types of claims: Pensions, Disability, Life Insurance, Health etc)
- File a Life Insurance Claim
- File a Health Claim for Veteran Care
- Determine if I am eligible for VA travel reimbursement
- NJ Military, Veteran, Disabled Veteran Tax Benefits
- Use my VA home loan benefits
- Request a burial in the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery
- Print a list of Veterans Services phone numbers and websites
- Access the VA Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
- Veterans History Project
Resources
- 24-Hour National Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255 - Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
- Free National Parks Lifetime Access Pass for Disabled Vets
- Division of Taxation's Income Tax Exemption for Veterans
- Military Times Job Board for Veterans
- NJ Motor Vehicle Placards For Disabled Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients
- VetVerify.org - Veterans Online Shopping Benefit
Guides
Atlantic County Community Based Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Atlantic County Community Based Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
1909 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
1-800-461-8262, ext. 2800
Transportation Assistance
(609) 645-5910
Veteran Home Repair and Modification Program
Are you a disabled Veteran in need of repairs? Do you live in Burlington, Mercer or Atlantic Counties? You may qualify to receive repairs at no cost to you through our grant with the Veteran Home Repair and Modification Program!
Qualified repairs include:
- Roofing
- HVAC
- Electric
- Ramps
- Railings
- Windows
- Painting
- And more!
Contact us today!
repairs@hfhbmc.org
856-441-2707
Please note: Disability status is verified by a VA letter, SSI documents, or a medical provider letter.
O.C.E.AN. Inc. Veterans Transportation Program
The program provides a monetary credit in the veterans EZ Ride account that is used by the veteran to book Uber/Lyft rides to and from medical appointments, prescription pickups, grocery/retail shopping, military, organizational, social and any other community events. A spouse/caregiver can ride with the veteran. Veterans must own a cell phone to utilize the program. This program is at no cost to the veteran. The program cannot be used to go to an establishment whose primary mission is to serve alcohol or to gamble.
Application must be completed in person and takes EZ Ride three to four weeks for enrollment. The program now includes Atlantic County residents who are honorably discharged or retired and meet income guidelines. Please bring a copy of your DD Form 214 which will be placed into your file and a government issued identification card to verify your identity.
To apply contact Carmine 'Chops' Czapla at (732) 496-3704 or via email at cczapla@oceaninc.org. If you leave a text message, email, or voicemail, please be patient.
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