The Mental Health Program provides access to free, culturally-sensitive mental health care for an especially vulnerable population of working, low-income residents of Bergen County. Many BVMI patients have survived trauma and abuse, and all struggle daily with poverty. Patients are screened annually for anxiety and depression and are referred to one of our volunteer or staff mental health professionals when needed.
23.3% of women and 21.6% of men report symptoms of depression (SAMHSA 10/23)
32.7% of women and 24.4% of men report anxiety symptoms (SAMHSA 10/23)
About 12 million people in the United States are living with PTSD, a fraction of those who have experienced a traumatic event.
BVMI mental health visits increased by 339% in 2024 from 2022, the year before a bilingual mental health practitioner was hired
159 patients received mental health counseling in 2024; more than ¾ were women
The cost to provide a mental health visit at BVMI is $156, compared to the national average of $250
Anxiety and depression are common in BVMI patients. All struggle daily with the challenges of living in poverty, and many have suffered trauma and abuse. Riva is one of those patients who are feeling more hopeful than ever thanks to the help she’s received from BVMI.
Powered by passionate volunteers, BVMI delivers free, high-quality healthcare to Bergen County’s working uninsured, helping them live healthy, productive lives.
EIN: 20-2633437
Monday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Powered by passionate volunteers, BVMI delivers free, high-quality healthcare to Bergen County’s working uninsured, helping them live healthy, productive lives.
EIN: 20-2633437
Monday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM