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. The great majority of BVMI patients are immigrants, and many have survived trauma and abuse. 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 200% in 2023 over the prior year
137 patients received mental health counseling in 2023; 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. Many are immigrants who suffered trauma in their home country or on their journey to the US. 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
To meet the increasing need for mental health services at BVMI, we need your help with a special, time-sensitive project—to transform an existing administrative office in our Hackensack clinic into a warm and inviting therapy room. To do so, we need to raise $10,000 to completely transform the space into a haven for hope and healing…one with comfortable furnishings, soft lighting, and a desk for Sandra. And tissues—plenty of tissues.