Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) case management program
VA New Jersey health care provides health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Talk to a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.
Connect with a care coordinator
Alba Lopez DSW, LCSW
Program Manager, Post 9/11 Military to VA (M2VA) Case Management
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: 973-676-1000 ext. 20-1726
Email: Alba.Lopez@va.gov
Joe Diacheysn LCSW
Polytrauma Care Manager (East Orange campus)
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: 973-676-1000, ext. 20-1463
Email: Joseph.Diacheysn@va.gov
Jennifer Garcia LCSW
Senior Social Worker- Post 9/11 M2VA
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: 732-206-8900, ext. 22-6106
Email: Jennifer.Garcia3@va.gov
Germaine Ogiste LCSW
Care Manager (Lyons campus)
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: 908-647-0180, ext. 21-4533
Email: Germaine.Ogiste@va.gov
Rachel Swiecicki LCSW, LCADC
Polytrauma Care Manager (Lyons campus)
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: 908-647-0180, ext. 21-5039
Email: Rachel.Swiecicki@va.gov
Kawanda Gupton MAS
Medical Support Assistant
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: (973) 676-1000 ext.20-2537
Email: kawanda.gupton@va.gov
Sarah Mulligan
Post 9/11 M2VA Case Manager
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: 973-676-1000 ext. 20-1576
Email: Sarah.Mulligan@va.gov
John Murray
Post 911 M2VA Case Manager
VA New Jersey health care
Phone: 973-676-1000 ext. 20-2033
Email: John.Murray3@va.gov
Care we provide at VA New Jersey health care
We can help you access service and benefit programs tailored to the needs of returning service members, including:
- Polytrauma care
- Rehabilitation
- Mental health care
- Counseling
- Family benefits counseling
- Referral assistance
Vet Centers
Vet Centers are counseling centers that help Veterans readjust after deployment. The Vet Center in Bloomfield provides counseling for individuals, groups, married couples, and families. They also provide guidance and referrals for other VA and community resources.