Resources for Military Personnel and Their Families
Military families face unique challenges, but a wealth of local, state, and national resources are available to help ease those challenges. Whether you're navigating employment, mental health, or housing issues, these services provide critical support.
National Resources
- Military OneSource is a comprehensive service that offers counseling, family life resources, and deployment support. You can access support online or by calling 800-342-9647.
- The National Resource Directory connects veterans and their families to local, state, and national programs to assist with recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
- MilTax offers free, secure tax filing assistance for military families.
- Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs offer family support and leisure services for the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard.
- Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood is a fee assistance program for military families who cannot access installation-based child care due to distance or waitlists. This program offsets a portion of childcare costs. Learn more about this program available to the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard.
Local and State Resources
The NJ Department of Military & Veteran Affairs offers a range of resources for veterans. Call 888-865-8387 for more details about available benefits.
- Army Community Services at Picatinny Arsenal offers financial readiness programs and emergency relief for service members and their families. Learn more about the services provided online or by calling 973-724-7247.
- NJ Family Assistance Centers provide valuable services such as help with TRICARE, emergency referrals, and legal assistance. Contact your local center for personalized support.
Housing Assistance
The National Homeless Call Center through the VA offers 24/7 support for veterans facing homelessness or housing instability. Call 877-424-3838 for immediate assistance.
- Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans offers housing assistance and mental health services for veterans in Northern New Jersey. Their programs, including transitional and permanent supportive housing, support veterans needing housing stability and recovery services.
- In southern New Jersey, Catholic Charities provides low-income veterans with housing assistance and case management services. For more information, call 609-413-2145.
Mental Health and Support Services
- The Veterans Crisis Line is a confidential, 24/7 service for veterans in crisis. It is available via call, text, or chat. For immediate support, dial 988 and press 1 or text 838-255.
- NJ Vet2Vet offers 24/7 peer support and case management services for veterans and their families. The hotline is 866-838-7654.