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 have increased over 300% since hiring a mental health practitioner in 2023
156 patients received mental health counseling in 2025; more than ¾ were women
The cost to provide a mental health visit at BVMI is $191, compared to the national average of $250
La ansiedad y la depresión son comunes entre los pacientes de BVMI. Todos luchan a diario contra las dificultades de vivir en la pobreza, y muchos han sufrido traumas y abusos. Riva es una de esas pacientes que se siente más esperanzada que nunca gracias a la ayuda que ha recibido de BVMI.
Haga clic a continuación para obtener instrucciones detalladas sobre cómo transferir electrónicamente (DTC) los valores que desea donar desde su cuenta de corretaje.