Bringing Veterans Home
(732) 532-6865
The Bringing Veterans Home Initiative (BVH) is a statewide program dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in New Jersey. Garden State Home (GSH) serves homeless and at-risk veterans in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties, providing rapid-response support, including:
- Supportive services
- Transportation
- Food assistance
- Emergency supplies
- Housing connections
Fill out the Referral Form and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Bringing Veterans Home (BVH) creates a clear path to stable housing for veterans experiencing homelessness through a coordinated network of services and support.
BVH coordinates with federal, state, and local housing programs across New Jersey to create a seamless support system. This includes rapid placement options for immediate needs, rental assistance programs for ongoing stability, and comprehensive support services that help veterans maintain their housing long-term. By leveraging these resources together, we can match each veteran with the most appropriate housing solution for their situation.
Multiple Ways to Refer
- Through existing coordinated entry systems
- Via community partner referrals
- Self-referral through online form, NJ Vet2Vet, or NJ 211
Please note: This form should not be used for emergencies or persons facing/currently experiencing unsheltered homelessness needing immediate shelter after 4pm on a business day.
For persons needing immediate shelter, please first contact NJ Vet2Vet at 1-866-838-7654.
If further assistance is needed, you may also reach out to our BVH emergency placement provider, NJ SOS VETS, at 1-855-289-8527.
| Eligibility | Persons experiencing homelessness in New Jersey meeting the federal definition of Veteran eligible for homelessness services. Persons experiencing homelessness in New Jersey meeting the state statutory definition of Veteran. Service members (reservists) and National Guard members that, while not meeting the federal or state statutory definition of Veteran for homelessness services, are experiencing homelessness in the State of New Jersey.* *To be eligible, the servicemember or National Guard member must be physically present in the State of New Jersey and must not have any pending service-related criminal or misconduct charges. |
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Basic Needs / Assistance |
Last Updated: 04/01/25