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Veteran's Haven North
The Rally Point
Contact Info
Main Phone: 908-537-1999
Toll Free: 877-648-0091
Cell Phone: 908-255-2571 (alternate to main number for emergency purposes)
Fax: 908-537-1987
Veteran's Haven North
200 Sanatorium Road
Suite 101
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
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Our Mission
Veteran's Haven North will ensure that homeless veterans are treated and cared for in a dignified, compassionate, and professional manner so as to reach an optimal level of independence and aid them in re-acquiring the life skills and ability to live in the community while maintaining their self-sufficiency, dignity, and honor.
Veteran's Haven North is funded by the State of New Jersey, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and supported by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and a wide variety of service organizations, community agencies, veterans groups and private citizens.
Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Veterans
Our nation and our State, grateful for its hard-won freedom and democracy, owes a special debt to its Veterans. For that reason, the word “Veteran” and the word “homeless” should never appear in the same sentence. Unfortunately, it is a reality. Therefore, it is an imperative that New Jersey works to restore dignity and purpose to those who so unselfishly laid their lives on the line for our country.
Our Team
Veteran's Haven North is comprised of a diverse team of professionals specializing in psychosocial rehabilitation, social services, addictions, vocational rehabilitation, and nursing. All treatment is individualized with the purpose of attaining realistic life goals and instilling hope and wellness to maximize community reintegration.
Our vision is to provide services to the veterans guided by principles of excellence and quality. In addition to our specialized team, there is a Veterans Service Officer on premises to assist Veterans in obtaining entitlements.
VHN Management Team
Superintendent: David Culley
Assistant Superintendent: Corinne Balaskas
Clinical Supervisor: Amy Halper
Human Services Supervisor: Cheryl Bade
Maintenance Supervisor: Anthony Lunghi
Food Services Supervisor: Albert Hanby
The Facility
Veteran's Haven North is located on top of a scenic mountain in Glen Gardner, New Jersey. With its tranquil surroundings, state of the art facility, and specialized staff, Veteran's Haven North boasts the perfect combination for a highly effective and efficient transitional housing program for homeless Veterans.
Our Program
Veteran's Haven North operates a two-year transitional housing program. The ultimate goal is to support veterans in developing a permanent solution to their homelessness.
Admission Criteria
- Veteran must be homeless.
- Individual must be a veteran under USDVA guidelines.
- Veteran must be registered with the VA.
- Applicant must be drug and alcohol free at time of admission.
**For Veterans that do not meet these criteria, a limited number of Veterans may still be eligible for admittance.**
Application For Admission - Online
Application For Admission - PDF
For admission inquiry please contact:
Jennifer Chrucky
Office: 908-537-1980
Fax: 908-537-1990
VHNAdmissionReferrals@dmava.nj.gov
A special thanks goes out to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Salutes. Over the 2024 Holiday Season, they contributed a significant donation of gifts and Wishlist items. We are so grateful!
Pictured from left to right is Rodney Smith, VHN Human Services Assistant; Mariam Safi, VHN Lead Cottage Training Supervisor; Mike Mueller, Wyndham Hotels; Candice Wilhelm, VHN Human Services Assistant; David Culley, VHN Superintendent; MaryAnn Imroth, Wyndham Hotels; Kate Kasabian, Wyndham Hotels
Operation Care Package dropped off a hefty donation of hygiene supplies to support our residents & VHN mission.
Pictured from left to right is LTC Vincent Tirri, CDR of the NJARNG Recruiting and Retention BN; SFC (Ret.) Richard Wiegers, VHN Management Assistant; Anthony Greco, Operation Care Package.
Helena Petrossian, an advocate for VHN works continuously to support the needs of our Veterans. You will often see her posting on Facebook or creating GoFundMe accounts to provide desserts, centerpieces, or other needed items for our facility. Helena does whatever she can to support our Veterans! Helena’s daughter, Grace, is pictured with VHN Staff (left to right, Grace Petrossian, Karla Leone and Candice Wilhelm.
The Bermingham children dropped off some baked goods and special art work to Veteran’s Haven North in celebration of Thanksgiving. Their artwork consisted of homemade brown paper bag thankful turkeys for each of the Veterans. Both the goodies and special artwork were enjoyed and very much appreciated!
Beautiful succulent centerpieces were delivered by Helena Petrossian to decorate VHN’s dining room tables for Thanksgiving dinner.
Therapy dogs from Caring K9’s.org visit Veteran’s Haven North for one of their regularly scheduled visits. Dixie and Yogi love visiting the Veterans at VHN!
Welcome Back
VHN Case Manager, SFC Joseph Barbato USA, has returned to VHN from a yearlong deployment oversees defending America’s interest and preserving freedom.
Welcome Home Joseph!
We Missed You
VHN Human Services Assistant, SPC Pedro Martinez USA, has returned to VHN from a yearlong deployment oversees defending America’s interest and preserving freedom.
Welcome Home Pedro!
VHN Super Bowl Party
On the evening of February 9th, 2025, the residents, and staff of VHN enjoyed a night festivity to watch the 2025 Super Bowl in our Gymnasium.
We genuinely thank the following donors for making this event a reality: Julie Nixon, Glen Gardner Women’s Club, St Elizabeth Ann Seton Military Outreach Ministry, Patty Thompson & Lee Dufrense, Chimney Rock Inn, and Pepsi Beverage Company.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 700 honors Army veteran resident Donna Bennett for the Purple Heart she received in Iraq combat operations.
