Rutgers University has launched a program to help New Jersey veterans obtain timely medical and mental health care. The Veterans Total Care Initiative is a six-month pilot program supported by a $5 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Health. The call center, which manages three 24/7 peer support lines for veterans and military personnel and their families, offers this resource to veterans who need health care and call 866-838-7654. When a veteran calls, a peer support specialist will discuss their current needs and then work with the caller on various options. Veterans can get an appointment within a few days and sometimes even on the same day. After the initial call, the peer counselor stays in touch with the veteran. Peer counselors also offer support with non-medical issues such as financial, housing or employment concerns.
For more on state veteran benefits, see this Military.com section. For more on veteran benefits, visit the Military.com Benefits Center.
