{"id":129,"date":"2021-02-01T15:10:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T15:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=129"},"modified":"2022-04-25T12:49:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T12:49:57","slug":"resource-directory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/aging-v1\/resource-directory\/","title":{"rendered":"Resource Directory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"welcome\">Welcome<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The County of Union presents this online resource directory as a tool for interested users. The County of Union does not expressly endorse nor is directly affiliated with any of the listed agencies and organizations presented herein.&nbsp; This resource directory is solely a tool to aid users and is not meant to be a comprehensive source of information.&nbsp; The views of the agencies and organizations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the County of Union. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> &#8220;Congress hereby finds and declares that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our democratic society, the older people of our Nation are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duties and responsibilities of the governments of the United States and of the several States and their political subdivisions to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to the full and free enjoyment&#8221; of these objectives: &#8220;Freedom, independence, and free exercise of individual initiative in planning and managing their own lives and full participation in the planning and operation of community-based services and programs provided for their benefit.&#8221; <em>&nbsp;&#8211; Older Americans Act of 1965, as Amended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-form\">Contact Form<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[wufoo username=&#8221;unioncountynj&#8221; formhash=&#8221;zdwma5t136xu5y&#8221; autoresize=&#8221;true&#8221; height=&#8221;718&#8243; header=&#8221;hide&#8221; ssl=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-you-a-senior-citizen\">Are You A Senior Citizen?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> New Jersey Senior Citizen Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At 55 Years of Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Senior Community Services Employment Program<\/li><li>Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At 60 Years of Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Partial Social Security \/ Railroad Retirement Survivor Benefits for Widow(er)<\/li><li>Social Security Benefits retained by the remarrying widow(er)<\/li><li>Transportation Program<\/li><li>Nutrition Program (group meals and home delivered meals) <\/li><li>Public Guardian for Elderly Adults (609) 341-5555<\/li><li>Free Assistance with preparation of federal \/ state income tax returns <\/li><li>Care Management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At 62 Years of Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reduced fares on all intrastate and most interstate trains and buses <\/li><li>Early Retirement Social Security Payments&#8211;80% of full benefits <\/li><li>Partial exemption of Realty Transfer Fee for homeowners selling home (609) 292-1793<\/li><li>Protection from condominium conversion (under certain conditions) * (800) 792-8820<\/li><li>NJ Clam &amp; Oyster Digging License for small processing fee (609) 984-5546<\/li><li>Free passes to state parks, forests, and historic sites (800) 843-6420 <\/li><li>Golden Age Pass to national parks, forests, historic sites, recreation areas (888) 275-8747 option # 3<\/li><li>Senior Citizen federally subsidized housing<\/li><li>Congregate housing services program<\/li><li>Rutgers University: low-cost and tuition-free courses (space permitting \/ for audit only)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At 65 Years of&nbsp;Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Full Social Security (age 65 plus required months)<\/li><li>Full Railroad Retirement Benefits for retirees<\/li><li>Certain Federal Income Tax Benefits<\/li><li>Reduced fee for certain types of hunting (firearm, bow &amp; arrow) (609) 292-2965<\/li><li>Reduced fee for Fishing License (609) 292-2965<\/li><li>Medicare Coverage State Health Insurance Program for Seniors (S.H.I.P.) (908) 273-6999<\/li><li>Senior Dental Program (sponsored by NJ Dental Association)<\/li><li>Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) <\/li><li>Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program<\/li><li>Hearing Aid Assistance for the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)<\/li><li>Lifeline Utility Credit Program<\/li><li>Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to aid persons with low incomes <\/li><li>Wartime Veteran\u2019s Pension (under certain conditions) (888) 865-8387 <\/li><li>Veteran\u2019s pension * (888) 865-8387 <\/li><li>No Social Security restrictions on amount of income received from employment<\/li><li>Certain tax relief programs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At 70 Years of Age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No fishing license required&nbsp; (Proof of age will function as fishing license)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>* programs with income and other eligibility requirements<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"newsletter-the-service-network\">Newsletter &#8211; The Service Network<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Union County Publication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-default wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2022<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Service-Network-January-2022.pdf\">January<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Service-Network-March-2022-002.pdf\">March<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Service-Network-May-2022.pdf\">May<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>2021<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/11\/Service-Network-January-2021.pdf\">January<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/11\/Service-Network-March-April-2021.pdf\">March<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/11\/Service-Network-August-2021.pdf\">August<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/11\/Service-Network-October-2021.pdf\">October<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>2019<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Service-Network-January-2019.pdf\">January<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Service-Network-May-2019.pdf\">May<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Service-Network-July-2019.pdf\">July<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Service-Network-September-2019.pdf\">September<\/a>\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Service-Network-November-2019.pdf\">November<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>2018<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Service-Network-January-2018.pdf\">January<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Service-Network-July-2018.pdf\">July<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>2017<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Service-Network-January-2017.pdf\">January<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Service-Network-March-2017.pdf\">March<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Service-Network-May-2017.pdf\">May<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Service-Network-July-2017.pdf\">July<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Service-Network-September-2017.pdf\">September<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Service-Network-November-2017.pdf\">November<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"statewide-county-offices-on-aging\">Statewide County Offices On Aging<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Atlantic <\/strong>609-645-7700 ext. 4700<\/li><li><strong>Bergen <\/strong>201-336-7400<\/li><li><strong>Burlington <\/strong>609-265-5069<\/li><li><strong>Camden <\/strong>856-858-3220<\/li><li><strong>Cape May <\/strong>609-886-2784<\/li><li><strong>Cumberland <\/strong>856-453-2220<\/li><li><strong>Essex <\/strong>973-395-8375<\/li><li><strong>Gloucester <\/strong>856-384-6900<\/li><li><strong>Hudson <\/strong>201-369-4313<\/li><li><strong>Hunterdon <\/strong>908-788-1361<\/li><li><strong>Mercer <\/strong>609-989-6661<\/li><li><strong>Middlesex <\/strong>732-745-3295<\/li><li><strong>Monmouth <\/strong>732-431-7450<\/li><li><strong>Morris <\/strong>973-285-6848<\/li><li><strong>Ocean <\/strong>732-929-2091<\/li><li><strong>Passaic <\/strong>973-569-4060<\/li><li><strong>Salem <\/strong>856-339-8622<\/li><li><strong>Somerset <\/strong>908-704-6346<\/li><li><strong>Sussex <\/strong>973-579-0555<\/li><li><strong>Union <\/strong>888-280-8226<\/li><li><strong>Warren <\/strong>908-475-6591<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-called-numbers\">Frequently Called Numbers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adult Protective Services (Catholic Charities) <\/strong>908-497-3902<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) \u2013 In New Jersey <\/strong>1-866-542-8165<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consumer Affairs, Union County Division of<\/strong> 908-654-9840<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disabled, Union County Office for the <\/strong>908-527-4807<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH)<br><\/strong>TTY Text Talk to 1-800-985-5990<br>1-800-846-8517<br>66746<br>Elizabeth Office on Aging 908-820-4044<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)<br><\/strong>TTY 1-800-621-3362<br>1-800-462-7585<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hispanic Services (Catholic Charities)<\/strong> 908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP a\/k\/a LIHEAP) PROCEED<\/strong>: 908-351-7727<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Homeless Emergency Services:<br><\/strong>For Homeless Individuals, Families, or Victims of Domestic Violence<br>Gateway Family YMCA 1-908-355-9622<br>YWCA of Eastern Union County 1-908-355-1995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medical Assistance Customer Center\/Medicaid <\/strong>732-863-4400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medicare <\/strong>1-800-633-4227<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aging and Disability Resource Connection<\/strong> (ADRC) 1-877-222-3737<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nursing Home Information (S.A.F.E.)<\/strong> 908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults <\/strong>1-609-341-5555<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly<\/strong> 1-609-943-4023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elderly Abuse Hotline<\/strong>: 1-877-582-6995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parks and Recreation, Union County Division of <\/strong>908-527-4900<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Passport Information<br><\/strong>Elizabeth: 908-527-4968<br>Westfield: 908-654-9859<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Psychiatric Emergency Services Crisis Hotline<\/strong>: 908-668-2599<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red Cross Emergency Service<\/strong>s 1-800-733-2767<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Security <\/strong>1-800-772-1213<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P.) SAGE Eldercare<\/strong> 908-273-6999<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ Department of Health<\/strong> 1-800-367-6543<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transportation for Seniors (Union County Paratransit System \/ Reservations)<\/strong> 908-241-8300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Division On Aging Toll Free: <\/strong>1-888-280-8226<br>Call about Day Care, Home Care, Education, Employment, Counseling, Financial Help, Housing, Legal Help, Help with Prescriptions, Support Group Information For Spanish<br>908-527-4870<br>908-527-4872<br>908-527-4859 Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"adult-day-centers\">Adult Day Centers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social Day Care provides developmental, nutritional, and social activities under professional supervision. Medical Day Care adds prescribed therapies. Transportation is included as a part of the service. Clients may include frail, impaired or isolated elderly. Adult Day Care encourages participants\u2019 independence and gives caregivers some free time. Ask for the Day Care Coordinator. <em>*&nbsp;Asterisk&nbsp;indicates that this agency currently receives funding from the Union County ADRC.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2nd Home Adult Day Center (Medical)<\/strong><br>432 No. Broad Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-436-0018<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cedar Harbor Adult Medical Day Center<\/strong><br>545 E. First Avenue<br>Roselle, NJ 07203<br>908-298-8588<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daybreak Adult Medical Day Care<\/strong><br>712 Newark Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-353-3530<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Five-Star Adult Day Care (Medical)<\/strong><br>1201 Deerfield Terrace<br>Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-486-5750<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Home Sweet Home<\/strong><br>550 No. Broad Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-994-0050<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JFK Adult Medical Day Care (Medical) *<br><\/strong>3 Progress Street, Suite 103<br>Edison, NJ 08820<br>908-912-1910<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legacy Care Club Adult Day Care<\/strong><br>130 Route 22 East<br>North Plainfield, NJ 07060<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legacycareclub.com\/\">www.legacycareclub.com<\/a><br>1-908-540-0500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Senior Spirit Medical Day Center<\/strong><br>430 E. Westfield Avenue<br>Roselle Park, NJ 07204<br>908-241-9393<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAGE Eldercare (Medical \/ Social \/ Alzheimer\u2019s) *<\/strong><br>Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health Center<br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-598-5520<br>908-273-5550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Town Square<\/strong><br>1155 E. Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201-2310<br>908-787-0980<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wise Adult Day Services (Social \/ Alzheimer\u2019s) *<\/strong><br>Gateway Family Services<br>2095B Berwyn Street<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-687-2995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"adult-protective-services\">Adult Protective Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adult Protective Services<\/strong><br>Catholic Charities<br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3902<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Central Jersey Legal Services<\/strong><br>60 Prince Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-354-4340<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Health Law Project (CHLP)<\/strong><br>65 Jefferson Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-355-8282<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Office Of The Public Guardian For Elderly Adults<\/strong><br>PO 812<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0812<br>1-609-341-5555<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ombudsman Office For The Institutionalized Elderly<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 812&nbsp;<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0807<br>Elderly Abuse HOTLINE: 1-609-943-4023<br>1-877-582-6995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Psychiatric Emergency Services Mobile Outreach \u2013 Crisis<\/strong><br>(Medicare Certified and Medicaid Provider)<br>908-668-2599<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Victim \/ Witness Assistance Program<\/strong><br>32 Rahway Avenue, 1st Floor<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-527-4596<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"alcoholism-services\">Alcoholism Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Counseling, support, and referral services for recovering alcoholics and their families; preventive education is an integral part of the service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alcohol \/ Heroin Outpatient Treatment Center at Trinitas Regional Medical Center<br><\/strong>655 East Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-994-7043<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Division of Recreation \u2013 Plainfield<\/strong><br>505 Watchung Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>Call for schedule.&nbsp;908-753-3082<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Charter Behavioral Health Systems<\/strong><br>19 Prospect Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-522-7000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prevention Links<\/strong><br>121-125 Chestnut Street<br>3rd floor<br>Roselle, NJ 07203<br>732-381-4100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PROCEED \u2013 Bilingual Services<\/strong><br>1126 Dickinson Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-351-7727<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seton Center For Chemical Dependency<\/strong><br>225 Williamson Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-353-8830<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Alcoholism And Drug Abuse Coordinator<\/strong><br>Administration Building<br>Elizabethtown Plaza<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-527-4837<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"cancer-resources\">Cancer Resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Breast Cancer Resource Center<\/strong><br>YMCA @ Princeton<br>59 Paul Robeson Place<br>Princeton, NJ 08540<br>609-497-2100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cancer Care of New Jersey<\/strong><br>141 Dayton Street, Suite 204<br>Ridgewood, NJ 07450<br>1-800-813-4673<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cancer Society, American<\/strong><br>507 Westminster Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>1-800-227-2345<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"consumer-affairs\">Consumer Affairs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assists in the enforcement of relevant state and federal laws and regulations designed to promote fair consumer practices in the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consumer Affairs, Union County Division Of<\/strong><br>300 North Avenue, East<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-654-9840<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"counseling-services\">Counseling Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Acadia House<\/strong><br>Center for Hope Hospice<br>175 Glenside Avenue<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>(Bereavement &amp; Grief Counseling Center \u2013 West)<br>908-654-3711<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ascend Hospice<\/strong><br>1600 St. Georges Ave, Ste. 312<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>908-931-9080<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atlantic Behavioral Health<\/strong><br>Outpatient Therapy &amp; Counseling<br>46-48 Beauvoir Avenue<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>Intensive Care and Psychological Counseling<br>908-522-4800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Catholic Charities<\/strong><br>505 South Avenue, East Hispanic:<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3900 | 908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Counseling Centers For Human Development<\/strong><br>201 Lincoln Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-276-0590<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Family And Children\u2019S Services<\/strong><br>40 North Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-352-7474<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Family Resource Center of Trinitas Hospital<\/strong><br>300 North Avenue<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-276-2244<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey<\/strong><br>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-352-8375<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mental Health Association<\/strong><br>2333 Morris Avenue<br>Bldg. C, Suite 206-208<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-810-1001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mount Carmel Guild \u2013 Behavioral Health Clinic<\/strong><br>108 Alden Street<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3968<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PROCEED \u2013 Bilingual Counseling<\/strong><br>1126 Dickinson Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-351-7727<strong>Psychiatric Emergency Services Mobile Outreach \u2013 Crisis<\/strong><br>Medicare Certified and Medicaid Provider908-668-2599<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway<\/strong><br>865 Stone St.<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-381-4200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Senior Adult Frail Elderly Center (SAFE)<\/strong><br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U.C.P.C. \/ Plainfield (Behavioral Health Care)<\/strong><br>117-119 Roosevelt Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-756-6870<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>United Family And Children\u2019S Society<\/strong><br>305 West 7th Street<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-755-4848<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trinitas Regional Medical Center<\/strong><br><strong>Geropsychiatric Services<\/strong><br>655 East Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>Psychiatric out-patient follow up.<br>908-994-7336<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"dental-services\">Dental Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dental Referral Program<\/strong><em>Must meet PAAD guidelines<\/em><br>Senior Citizens Council<br>2204 Morris Avenue, Suite 102<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-964-7555<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dental Clinics<\/strong><br>Overlook Hospital<br>Plainfield Health Center<br>908-522-2901 | 908-753-6401<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rutgers School Of Health Related Professionals<\/strong><br>Dental cleaning and examination for age 55+ for $16.00<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>908-889-2410<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dental Home Services<\/strong><br>Dentistry at Home<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dentalhomeservices.com\/\">www.dentalhomeservices.com<\/a><br>1-800-842-4663<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting Dental Associates<\/strong><br>Dentistry at Home<br>201-670-0097<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ Mobile Dental Practice<\/strong><br>Dentistry at Home<br>1-800-342-2300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middlesex County Dental Hygiene&nbsp;Clinic<br><\/strong>2600 Woodbridge Ave<br>Edison, NJ 08818<br>32-906-2536<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"education\">Education<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continued or renewed educational experiences for older adults who want to expand their horizons or develop new interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rhodes Scholar<\/strong>&nbsp;(a Non-Profit Organization)<br>75 Federal Street<br>Boston, Mass. 02110-1941<br>Provider of high quality, educational opportunities for older adults<br>1-877-426-8056<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kean University<\/strong><br>1000 Morris Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>Career Counseling Workshops \/ Continuing Education<br>908-527-2210<strong>Life Center<\/strong><em>62+<\/em>Union County College<br>908-709-7000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Literacy New Jersey<\/strong><br>121-125 Chestnut Street<br>Suite 203<br>Roselle, NJ 07203<br>908-486-1777<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Literacy Volunteers Of Union County<\/strong><br>Elizabeth Public Library<br>11 South Broad Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-354-6060&nbsp;ext. 214<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation<\/strong>&nbsp;(DVR)<br>921 Elizabeth Avenue, 3rd Fl.<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-965-3940<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County<\/strong><br>300 North Avenue, East<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-654-9854<strong>Union County College<\/strong><br>1033 Springfield Avenue<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-709-7100<br>12 W. Jersey St., Elizabeth&nbsp;908-965-6000<br>232 E. 2nd St., Plainfield&nbsp;908-412-3591<br>1200 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains 908-889-2400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Senior Scholars<\/strong>Union County College<br>Free for Union County residents aged 60+<br>908-709-7600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>University Without Walls<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Dorot<\/strong><br>Classes and support groups for caregivers and homebound elderly<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorotusa.org\/\">www.dorotusa.org<\/a><br>212-769-2850<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"eldercare-locator\">Eldercare Locator<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find information about community services for older people anywhere in the United States and its territories, go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eldercare Locator<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eldercare.gov\/\">www.eldercare.gov<\/a><br>1-800-677-1116<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"emergency-medical-identification\">Emergency Medical Identification<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical ID bracelets\/necklaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Medical Identification<br><\/strong>1-800-363-5985<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medic Alert<br><\/strong>1-800-432-5378<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Township of Union Senior Center<\/strong><br>\u2018Emerg Alert\u2019 bracelet <em>For Union Township residents only<\/em><br>968 Bonnel Court<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-851-5290<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"emergency-response-systems\">Emergency Response Systems<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These response systems provide isolated frail individuals with 24-hour access to outside sources of help. For emergencies, dial 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gregorio Center<\/strong><em>Serves Linden residents only<\/em><br>330 Helen Street<br>Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-474-8627&nbsp;<strong>LifeLine Program<\/strong>1-800-852-5433<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PERSYS: Personal Emergency Response System NJ<\/strong>:<br>New Jersey: 1-800-492-4051<br>US: 1-800-631-7370<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Lifesaver Program<\/strong>Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office<br>908-273-1608<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phillips Lifeline<\/strong>&nbsp;1-800-579-3341<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wise Day Care<\/strong>&nbsp;(PERSYS)<br>2095B Berwyn Street<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-687-2995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LifeStation<\/strong><br>1-800-446-3300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"employment-services\">Employment Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training and job placement opportunities for senior citizens seeking part or full time employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Association For Retarded Citizens (ARC), Union County<\/strong><br>52 Fadem Road&nbsp;<br>Springfield, NJ 07081<br>973-315-0000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)<\/strong><br>921 Elizabeth Avenue 3rd fl<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>Employment for People with Disabilities<br>908-965-3940<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Job Centers (Main Office)<\/strong><br>Union County Department of Human Services<br>10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 4th Floor<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-527-4880<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Job Centers (Eastern Office)<\/strong><br>921 Elizabeth Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-558-8000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Job Centers (Western Office)<\/strong><br>200 W. Second Street<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>1-908-757-9090<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Easter Seals of New Jersey<\/strong><br>25 Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 600<br>East Brunswick, NJ 08816<br>732-257-6662<br>Elizabeth Office:&nbsp;908-965-3962<br>Plainfield Office:&nbsp;908-412-7976<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kean University \u2013 Continuing Education<\/strong><br>1000 Morris Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>Career Counseling Workshops<br>908-737-3430<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Older Workers Benefit Protection<\/strong><br>c\/o Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC)<br>Washington DC<br>202-663-4637<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One Stop Career Center (Elizabeth)<\/strong><br>Union County Department of Human Services \u2013 Eastern Division<br>921 Elizabeth Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-558-8000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One Stop Career Center (Plainfield)<\/strong><br>Union County Department of Human Services \u2013 Western Division<br>200 W. Second Street<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-757-9090<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One Stop Career Center Satellite Office<\/strong><br>Union County College<br>12-24 W. Jersey Street \u2013 Room 600<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-659-5214<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Professional Service Group of Central NJ<\/strong><br>info@psgcnj.biz<br>908-445-5730<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Employment Services of New Jersey<\/strong><br>Workforce of New Jersey<br>921 Elizabeth Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-820-3200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)<\/strong><br>1 Newark Center, 21st Floor&nbsp;<br>Newark, NJ 07102-5233<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/\">www.eeoc.gov &nbsp;<\/a><br>1-800-669-4000<br>TDD: 1-800-669-6820<br>973-645-6383<br>Inquiries: 973-645-3004<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Workforce 55+<\/strong><br>Department of Labor<br>200 W. Second Street<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-412-7969<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"financial-assistance\">Financial Assistance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Services and programs which help older citizens meet medical, pharmaceutical, food, rental, and utility expenses. These may be subject to income\/age tests. Consumer protection, counseling, and tax preparation services are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program<\/strong>&nbsp;(LIHEAP)<br>Heat\/Medically Necessary Cooling<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.energyassistance.nj.gov\/\">www.energyassistance.nj.gov<\/a><br>908-351-7727<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jewish Family Services<\/strong><br>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>Volunteers help frail elderly in their homes with bill paying<br>908-352-8375<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lifeline Program \u2013 Help with Utility Bills<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 714<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0714<br>1-800-792-9745<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Municipal Welfare Departments<\/strong><br><em>Contact Local Municipality<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Shares \u2013 Utility Assistance<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.njshares.org\/\">www.njshares.org<\/a><br>1-866-657-4273<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Affordable Housing Alliance Page Program<\/strong><br>1-732-982-8710<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.njpoweron.com\/\">www.njpoweron.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pharmaceutical Assistance Plan (PAAD)<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 715<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0715<br>1-800-792-9745<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Senior Gold<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 724<br>Trenton, NJ 08625-0724<br>1-800-792-9745<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Security \/ Medicare<\/strong><br>855 Lehigh Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>1-800-772-1213<br>TTY \/ TDD: 1-800-325-0778<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Services, Union County Div. of&nbsp;<\/strong><br>342 Westminster Avenue&nbsp;<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>(SNAP) 908-965-2700<br>(Adult Medicaid) 908-965-3745<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Services, Union County Div. of&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>200 West Second Street&nbsp;<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>(SNAP) 908-791-7000<br>(Adult Medicaid) 908-791-7093<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Urban League<\/strong><br>288 N. Broad Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-351-7200&nbsp;<strong>Victims of Crime Compensation Board<\/strong>50 Park Place 6th fl<br>Newark, NJ 07102<br>1-800-242-0804<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Taxation, State Division Of<\/strong><br>Touch-Tone Phone:<br>Rotary Dial Phone:&nbsp;1-800-323-4400<br>Jersey FAIR Homeowner Rebate Tax Application: 609-292-6400<br>FAIR hotline available weekdays 8:30am\u20134:30 pm:&nbsp;1-877-658-2972<br>Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) weekdays 8:30 am-4:30 pm:&nbsp;1-888-238-1233<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/treasury\/taxation\">www.state.nj.us\/treasury\/taxation<\/a><br>1-800-882-6597<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Department of The Treasury<\/strong><br>124 Halsey Street<br>Newark, NJ 07101<br>973-648-4700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Inheritance Tax<\/strong><br>124 Halsey Street<br>Newark, NJ 07101<br>973-648-3486<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internal Revenue Service (IRS)<\/strong><br>970 Broad Street<br>Newark, NJ 07102<br>1-800-829-1040<strong>Property Tax Reductions<\/strong><em>Contact Local Tax Assessor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Income Tax Assistance<br><\/strong>Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)<br>AARP Income Tax Assistance Program<br>1-800-906-9887<br>1-888-227-7669<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Taxation Board<br><\/strong>For questions on property taxes<br>908-527-4775<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reverse Mortgages<br><\/strong>HUD Counseling Urban League<br>908-351-7200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"geriatric-assessment-programs\">Geriatric Assessment Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of dementia\/mental health disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atlantic Health System<\/strong><br>100 Madison Avenue<br>Morristown, NJ 07960<br>973-971-7022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COPSA Institute for Alzheimer\u2019S Disease &amp; Related Disorders<\/strong><br>Comprehensive Outreach Program for Senior Adults&nbsp;<br>Rutgers University Behavioral Health&nbsp;<br>100 Metroplex&nbsp;<br>Edison, NJ 08818<br>NJ residents: 732-235-8400<br>Out of state: 732-235-4356<br>To schedule appointment: 1-800-969-5300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for Geriatrics<\/strong><br>156 Lyons Avenue<br>Newark, NJ 07112<br>973-926-8491<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trinitas Regional Medical Center<\/strong><br>655 E. Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-994-7336<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grandparent-programs\">Grandparent Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education, training, and support services for deaf and hearing-impaired senior citizens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grandparent Information Center<br><\/strong>AARP 1-800-424-3410<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grandparents Raising Grandchildren<br><\/strong>Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey<br>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-352-8375<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-care-caregiver-services\">Home Care &#8211; Caregiver Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skilled nursing, home health aide, and homemaker services ease the burdens of extended home care, enabling senior citizens to maintain maximum independence in their homes. Services include homemaker, personal care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, nutrition counseling, and\/or medical health counseling. Some of these are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance; others are funded by state and county social service agencies. In arranging for service, it is advisable to check your coverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assisting Hands Home Care<\/strong>2025 Lincoln Hwy #150, Edison, NJ 08817732-243-9669<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ace Home Healthcare, Inc<\/strong><br>930 Stuyvesant Avenue Suite 12<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>1-866-531-9657<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amazing Grace Nursing Care Service<\/strong><br>2165 Morris Avenue, Suite 1A<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-206-9988<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Artisan Homecare<\/strong><br>6 North Union Avenue, Suite 1<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>1-800-272-5484<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bayada Nurses<\/strong><br>324 Chestnut St.<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-687-6363<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BrightStar Care<\/strong><br>560 Springfield Avenue<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-322-8200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Comfort Keepers<\/strong><br>One Mountain Boulevard<br>Warren, NJ 07059<br>732-369-3639<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Comforcare<\/strong><br>1199 Route 22 East<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-408-5220<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Access, Unlimited<\/strong><br>80 W. Grand Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908 354 3040<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Companion Care LLC<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 6265<br>Hillsborough, NJ 08844<br>908-688-4423<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full Circle Health Service<\/strong><br>1460 Morris Avenue, Suite 2A &amp; 2B<br>Union, NJ 070083<br>908-624-1005<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helping Hands Home Care<\/strong><br>77 Central Avenue<br>Clark, NJ 07066<br>908-451-0715<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holy Redeemer Home Care *<\/strong><br>354 Union Avenue Intake:<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-352-5694<br>1-800-255-8986<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Home Instead Home Care<\/strong><br>66 Morris Avenue<br>Springfield, NJ 07081<br>973-379-4910<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HomeWell Senior Care<\/strong><br>15 Dyatt Place<br>Hackensack, NJ 07601<br>201 983 2587<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jewish Family Services Of Central New Jersey *<\/strong><br>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-352-8375<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JFK at Home<\/strong><br>65 James Street<br>Edison, NJ 08818<br>1-800-401-9212<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>L&amp;L Staffing &amp; Home Care Services<\/strong><br>1640 Vauxhall Road<br>Suite 2D<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-688-7772<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Premier Home Health Services, Inc.<\/strong><br>1801 East 2nd Street, Lower level<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>908-322-8883<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Right at Home<\/strong><br>10 Fairmount Avenue<br>Chatham, NJ 07928<br>973-701-9832<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAGE Eldercare*<\/strong><br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sageeldercare.org\/\">www.sageeldercare.org<\/a><br>908-273-8400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Care Finders Total Care<\/strong><br>1767 Morris Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-810-5370<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union Township Community Action Organization*<\/strong><br>2410 Springfield Avenue<br>Vauxhall, NJ 07088<br>908-686-6150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting Angels<\/strong><br>4485 Morris Ave Suite# 201<br>Springfield 07081 908-497-7016<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting Angels<br><\/strong>16 W. Elizabeth Avenue<br>Suite 2<br>Linden 07036<br>908-290-3222<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hospice-programs\">Hospice Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospice provides a way of helping individuals in advanced stages of illness. It offers a team approach in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Whenever possible, the patient is cared for in the comfort of the home setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atlantic Home Care &amp; Hospice<\/strong><br>465 South Street, Suite 1<br>Morristown, NJ 07960<br>973-379-8440<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Center for Hope Hospice &amp; Palliative Care<\/strong><br>1900 Raritan Road<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerforhope.com\/\">www.centerforhope.com<\/a><br>908-889-7780<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Father Hudson House (Hospice Assisted Living Facility)<\/strong><br>Center for Hope Hospice<br>111 Dehart Place<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-353-6060<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peggy Coloney\u2019s House (Hospice Assisted Living Facility)<\/strong><br>Center for Hope Hospice<br>1900 Raritan Road<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>908-889-7780<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway<\/strong><br>865 Stone Street<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>1-888-997-9584<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Homeside Hospice<\/strong><br>67 Walnut Avenue, Suite 205<br>Clark, NJ 07066<br>732-381-3444<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JFK Haven Hospice<\/strong><br>65 James Street<br>Edison, NJ 08818<br>732-321-7769<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hospitals\">Hospitals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Children\u2019s Specialized Hospital<\/strong><br>150 New Providence Road<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-233-3720<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overlook Hospital<\/strong><br>99 Beauvoir Avenue<br>P.O. Box 220<br>Summit, NJ 07901-0220<br>908-522-2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Robert Wood Johnson<\/strong><br><strong>University Hospital at Rahway<\/strong><br>865 Stone Street<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-381-4200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trinitas Regional Medical Center<\/strong><br>(New Point Campus)<br>655 East Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-994-8600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trinitas Regional Medical Center<\/strong><br>(Williamson Street Campus)<br>225 Williamson Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-994-5000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"housing-information\">Housing Information<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homelessness, Emergency Services, Housing Authorities, 55+ Housing, Housing Units, Assisted Living &amp; Residential Health Care Facilities, Shared Housing, Nursing Homes, Home Repairs. Subsidized senior housing is available in the communities listed. There may be long waiting lists for placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Homeless Prevention Planner of Union County<br><\/strong>908-527-4839<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emergency Services<\/strong><br>Elizabeth Coalition (motel\/hotel)<br>Office: 118 Division Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 0720<br>908-353-4006<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"housing-authorities\">Housing Authorities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congregate or group meals are served in units marked with an asterisk *<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabeth, Housing Authority of<\/strong><br>688 Maple Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-965-2400<br>(4 Units)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Farley Towers * at 33 Cherry Street<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Ford Leonard Towers at 69 Division Street<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Kennedy Arms Apartments at 70 Westfield Avenue<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; O\u2019Donnell-Dempsey * at 632 Salem Avenue<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Elizabethport Commons at 205 First Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Linden, Housing Authority of<\/strong><br>1601 Dill Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-298-3820<br>(3 Units)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Ann Ferguson Towers * at 1601 Dill Avenue<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Murawski Towers at 1551 Dill Avenue<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; John T. Gregorio Towers * at 1425 Dill Avenue&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plainfield, Housing Authority of<\/strong><br>510 East Front Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-769-6335<br>(1 Unit)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Richmond Towers * at 510 East Front Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rahway, Housing Authority of<\/strong><br>165 East Grand Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-388-3546<br>(3 Units)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Kennedy Apartments * at 250 Grand Avenue, West<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Walter Schafferhauser Towers at 165 East Grand Avenue<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Clifford Case Memorial Apts. at 337 West Milton Avenue&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summit, Housing Authority of<\/strong><br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-273-6413<br>(1 Unit)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Senior Housing Unit 12 Chestnut Ave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ Dept. Of Community Affairs \u2013 Section 8 Program<\/strong><br>200 West 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-412-3700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"55-housing-facilities-in-union-county\">55+ Housing Facilities in Union County<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Park Terrace<\/strong><br>805 School Street<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>1-877-566-9583<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rosegate<\/strong><br>555 E. Hazelwood Avenue<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-852-7847<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Woodcrest @ Clark<\/strong><br>1245 Westfield Avenue<br>Clark, NJ 07066&nbsp;<br>732-340-0069<br>For subsidized units contact Piazza &amp; Associates&nbsp;1-609-786-1100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spring Mill Manor<\/strong><br>32 Blacks Lane<br>Springfield, NJ 07081<br>973-258-9455<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"housing-units\">Housing Units<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cranford<\/strong><br>Gill Apartments<br>&nbsp; 40 Meeker Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-272-9180<br>Lincoln Apartments *<br>&nbsp; 800 Lincoln Avenue, East<br>&nbsp; 908-931-0194<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabeth<\/strong><br>Alexian Manor<br>&nbsp; 122 Seventh Street<br>&nbsp; 908-352-0080<br>Elizabeth Towers<br>&nbsp; 315 West Grand Street<br>&nbsp; 908-355-4500<br>Heritage Village at Elizabeth<br>&nbsp; 225 Second Street<br>&nbsp; 908-965-1160<br>Immaculate Conception<br>&nbsp; 59-63 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>&nbsp; 908-289-1911<br>Winfield Scott Tower<br>&nbsp; 323 No. Broad Street<br>&nbsp; 1-201-332-9400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Garwood<\/strong><br>Village at Garwood<br>&nbsp; 320 Second Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-789-3330<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Linden<\/strong><br>Morningstar Court *<br>&nbsp; 701 Cranford Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-486-8200<strong>Plainfield<\/strong><br>Cedarbrook Park Apartments<br>&nbsp; 1272 Park Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-756-5656Tower West<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;601 West Seventh Street<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;908-668-1963<br>Covenant Place<br>&nbsp; 623 E. Front Street<br>&nbsp; 908-791-9430<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rahway<\/strong><br>Golden Age Towers *<br>&nbsp; 200-220 East Milton Avenue<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;732-499-7950Myers Senior Housing<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;1447 Esterbrook Avenue<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;732-540-8748<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roselle<\/strong><br>Roselle Senior Citizen Housing \u2013 Pinewood Hall<br>&nbsp; 250 West Second Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-241-5414<br>Roselle Senior Housing<br>&nbsp; 400 Grand Street<br>&nbsp; 908-289-9007<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scotch Plains<\/strong><br>Senior Citizen Housing<br>&nbsp; 2002 Lake Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-654-1313<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springfield<\/strong><br>Springfield Senior Citizen Housing, Inc.<br>&nbsp; 350 Independence Way<br>&nbsp; 973-467-1480<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union<\/strong><br>Ehrhart Gardens *<br>&nbsp; 100 Francis Court<br>&nbsp; 908-688-0565<br>Nora Gardens<br>&nbsp; Senior Housing Corporation #3, 1775 Burnet Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-686-9100<br>Schaefer Gardens *<br>&nbsp; 35 W. Sumner Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-964-9343<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Westfield<\/strong><br>First Westfield Senior Citizen Housing Corp.<br>&nbsp; 1133 Boynton Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-233-5898<br>Second Westfield Senior Citizen Housing Corp.<br>&nbsp; 1129 Boynton Avenue<br>&nbsp; 908-518-9586<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assisted-living-and-residential-health-care-facilities\"><strong>Assisted Living and Residential Health Care Facilities<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assisted Living Facilities provide coordinated supportive personal and health services. Residential Health Care Facilities are for those who require very little or no medical supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amber Court of Elizabeth<\/strong><br>(Formerly Carteret Senior Living)<br>1155 E Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-352-9200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atria in Cranford<\/strong><br>10 Jackson Drive<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-709-4300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Birchwood Square<\/strong><br>205 Birchwood Avenue<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-272-6660<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brighton Gardens<\/strong><br>1350 Route 22 West<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-654-4460<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Delaire Nursing &amp; Convalescent Center<\/strong><br>400 W. Stimpson Avenue<br>Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-862-3399<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spring Meadows of Summit<\/strong><br>41 Springfield Avenue<br>Summit, NJ 07096<br>908-522-8852<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunrise Senior Living of Westfield<\/strong><br>240 Springfield Avenue<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-317-3030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Woodlands \/ Genesis Eldercare<\/strong><br>1400 Woodland Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-753-1113<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Chelsea @ Fanwood<\/strong><br>295 South Avenue<br>Fanwood, NJ 07023<br>908-654-5200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nursing-homes\">Nursing Homes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abbott Manor<\/strong><br>810 Central Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-757-0696<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alaris Health At Riverton<\/strong><br>1777 Lawrence Street<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-499-7927<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ashbrook Nursing Home<\/strong>&nbsp;(Featuring Indian Service Unit)<br>1610 Raritan Road<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>908-889-5500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Berkeley Meadows Nursing Home<\/strong><br>311 Springfield Avenue<br>Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922<br>908-464-9260<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Berkeley Heights Convalescent Center<\/strong><br>35 Cottage Street<br>Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922<br>908-464-0048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brother Bonaventure Extended Care Center<\/strong><br>655 East Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-994-7050 (or&nbsp;7051)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clark Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center<\/strong><br>1213 Westfield Avenue<br>Clark, NJ 07066<br>732-396-7100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cornell Hall Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center<\/strong><br>234 Chestnut Street<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-687-7800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cranford Park Rehabilitation &amp; Health Care Center<\/strong><br>600 Lincoln Park, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-276-7100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cranford Health And Extended Care<\/strong><br>205 Birchwood Avenue<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-272-6660<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Delaire Nursing And Convalescent Center<\/strong><br>400 W. Stimpson Avenue<br>Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-862-3399<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabeth Nursing Home<\/strong><br>1048 Grove Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-354-0002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elmora Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center<\/strong><br>225 W. Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elmorahills.com\/\">www.elmorahills.com<\/a><br>908-353-1220<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Genesis Eldercare, Westfield Center<\/strong><br>1515 Lamberts Mill Road<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-233-9700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Genesis Eldercare, The Woodlands<\/strong><br>1400 Woodlands Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-753-1113<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Glenside Nursing Home<\/strong><br>144 Gales Drive<br>New Providence, NJ 07974<br>908-464-8600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hartwyck at Cedarbrook Nursing &amp; Convalescent Center<\/strong><br>1340 Park Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-754-3100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HCR&nbsp;Manor Care<\/strong><br>1180 Route 22 West<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-654-0020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Geriatric Center Of Workmen\u2019S Circle<\/strong><br>225 West Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-353-1220<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norwood Terrace Health Care Center<\/strong><br>40-44 Norwood Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-769-1400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plaza Nursing and Convalescent Center<\/strong><br>456 Rahway Avenue<br>Elizabeth NJ 07202<br>908-354-1300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riverton Nursing &amp; Rehab. Center<\/strong><br>1777 Lawrence Street<br>Rahway NJ 07065<br>732-499-7927<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Runnells Center For Rehabilitation &amp; Health Care<\/strong><br>40 Watchung Way<br>Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922<br>908-771-5700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>South Mountain Health Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center<\/strong><br>2385 Springfield Avenue<br>Vauxhall, NJ 07088<br>908-688-3400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nursing-home-report-card\">Nursing Home Report Card<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nursing Home Compare Database<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicare.go\/\">www.medicare.go<\/a>v \u2013 click on Resource Locator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-repairs\">Home Repairs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cranford Neighborhood Improvement Senior<\/strong><br><strong>Handyman Program<\/strong><br>29 South Avenue, West, 2nd Fl.<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-709-7294<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Access, Unlimited<\/strong><br>80 W. Grand Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908 354 3040<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabeth Home Improvement Program<\/strong><br>50 Winfield Scott Plaza \u2013 Room 109<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-352-8450<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mountainside Senior Citizen Handyman Program<\/strong><br>1385 Route 22 East<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-232-4406<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plainfield Comprehensive Housing Assistance Program<\/strong><br>515 Watchung Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-753-3377<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PROCEED, Inc.<\/strong><br>1126 Dickinson Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-351-7727.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rahway Community Development &amp; Housing Program<\/strong><br>Main Street and East Milton Avenue<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-827-2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAGE Eldercare<\/strong><br>Home Repair Service \u2013 Fee<br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-598-5501<br>908-273-5550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union Township Community Development<\/strong><br>1976 Morris Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-810-7071<strong>Urban League<\/strong>Weatherization for Elizabeth Residents Only<br>288 N. Broad Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-351-7200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Development Directions<\/strong><br>2 City Hall Plaza 2nd fl.<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>Does not serve Elizabeth, Rahway, Plainfield, Union, Winfield Park<br>732-382-8100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-assistance\">Legal Assistance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal services are provided by or supervised by qualified attorneys to assist senior citizens with public entitlements, mental health problems, wills, disability litigation, and civil law problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bar Association, American<\/strong><br>732-249-5000<strong>Bar Association, Union County<\/strong><br>Lawyer Referral ServiceCall Mon. thru Thurs. between 10 am \u2013 1 pm)<br>908-354-5984<br>908-353-4715<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Central Jersey Legal Services<\/strong><br>60 Prince Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-354-4340<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Health Law Project<\/strong><br>65 Jefferson Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-355-8282<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)<\/strong><br>973-645-6383.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public Defender, Union County<\/strong><br>908 820-3070<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Division On Civil Rights<\/strong><br>Law and Public Safety<br>973-648-2700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surrogate, Union County<\/strong><br>Union County Courthouse<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>Help with wills, probates and adoptions<br>908-527-4280<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Victims of Crimes Compensation Board<\/strong><br>50 Park Pl., 6th Floor<br>Newark, NJ 07102<br>1-800-242-0804<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medical-insurance-and-health-care-programs\">Medical Insurance and Health Care Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health assistance programs which cover or help cover hospital, medical or home care costs. Listed agencies should be contacted directly to determine eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Division of Social Services, Union County<br><\/strong>342 Westminster Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>Serves Elizabeth, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, Roselle, Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit, Union, Vauxhall, and Winfield<br>908-965-2700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Division of Social Services, Union County<br><\/strong>200 W. Second Street .<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>Serves Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Rahway, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, and Westfield<br>908-791-7000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(MLTSS) Medicaid Managed Long Term Services &amp; Supports<br><\/strong>Eastern Union Co. 908-965-3745<br>Western Union Co. 908-791-7093<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medicaid District Office<br><\/strong>45 Kilmer Road<br>Edison, NJ 08817<br>732-863-4400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medicare \/ Social Security Office<\/strong><br>855 Lehigh Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>1-800-772-1213<strong>Medicare Toll-Free Number<\/strong>1-800-633-4227<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medicare Fraud<\/strong><br>To Report Fraud 1-800-638-6833<strong>New Jersey Care<\/strong>Special Medicaid Program<br>342 Westminster Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>Main #: 908-965-3509<br>908-965-3731<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAGE Eldercare<\/strong><br>Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program of Union County (SHIP)<br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-273-6999<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nutrition-program-for-seniors\">Nutrition Program for Seniors<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section lists congregate (group) nutrition sites which serve a hot meal daily to county residents 60 years of age and older, and home-delivered meal services which deliver a hot meal daily to the homes of isolated frail residents 60 years of age and older. Voluntary donations are suggested, and are used to expand the program. By regulation, these meals provide one-third of the recommended daily dietary allowance. Call the Nutrition Site Manager at least one day in advance (before noon) for reservations. &nbsp;Note: Lunch is the meal that will be served, unless otherwise indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-delivered-meals\">Home Delivered Meals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ann J. Ferguson Towers<br><\/strong>1601 Dill Avenue<br>Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-298-3820<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Casano Community Center<br><\/strong>314 Chestnut Street<br>Roselle Park, NJ 07204<br>908-245-9150<br>Tuesday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cranford-Lincoln Senior Apts.<br><\/strong>800 Lincoln Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-931-0194<br>Tuesday and Thursday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ehrhart Gardens<br><\/strong>100 Francis Court<br>Union, N.J. 07083<br>908-688-0565<br>Monday, Tuesday and Thursday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Farley Towers<br><\/strong>33 Cherry Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-965-2454<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gregorio Center<br><\/strong>330 Helen Street<br>Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-474-8629<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hillside Senior Citizen Center<br><\/strong>265 Hollywood Avenue<br>Hillside, NJ 07205<br>908-355-8928<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>James F. Buckle Center<br><\/strong>25 Roosevelt Drive<br>Winfield, NJ 07036<br>908-925-2014<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jewish Community Center<br><\/strong>1391 Martine Avenue, South<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>908-889-8800<br>Kosher Site; Monday thru Thursday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JFK Senior Apts.<br><\/strong>250 West Grand Avenue<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-382-4188<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kenilworth Senior Center<br><\/strong>526 Boulevard<br>Kenilworth, NJ 07033<br>908-272-7743<br>Monday, Wednesday and Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Liberty Square Senior Center<br><\/strong>240 Elizabeth Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-820-4700<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>O\u2019Donnell-Dempsey Senior Center<br><\/strong>622 Salem Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-354-7431<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peterstown Community Center<br><\/strong>408 Palmer Street @ Fourth Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-289-5324<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plainfield Senior Services<br><\/strong>400 East Front Street<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-753-3506<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Richmond Towers<br><\/strong>510 East Front Street<br>Plainfield, NJ 07062<br>908-769-6335 ext. 608<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roselle Community Center<br><\/strong>1268 Shaffer Avenue<br>Roselle, NJ 07203<br>908-245-6717<br>Thursday only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Schaefer Gardens<br><\/strong>35 Sumner Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-964-9343<br>Wednesday and Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shady Rest at Scotch Hills<br><\/strong>820 Jerusalem Rd.<br>Scotch Plains, NJ<br>908-322-6700<br>Tuesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stephen Sampson Senior Center<br><\/strong>800 Anna Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-820-4707<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union Township Senior Center<br><\/strong>968 Bonnel Court<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-851-5293<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Westfield Community Center Assn.<br><\/strong>558 West Broad Street<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-232-4759<br>Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YM-YWHA \u2013 A Jewish Community Center<br><\/strong>(Kosher Site)<br>501 Green Lane<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-289-8112<br>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-shopping-services\">Food Shopping Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Catholic Charities<\/strong><br>Senior Food Shopping Program<br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>Bi-weekly \/ Eastern Union County only 908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAGE Eldercare Grocery Shopping &amp; Errand Service<\/strong><br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sageeldercare.org\/\">www.sageeldercare.org<\/a><br>Serves Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Springfield and Summit&nbsp;<br>908-273-5554<br>908-273-5550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plainfield Action Services \u2013 Jolin Food Box Program<\/strong><br>510 Watchung Avenue<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jolinfoodbox.com\/plainfield--nj.html\">www.jolinfoodbox.com\/plainfield\u2013nj.html<\/a><br>908-753-3519<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-related-services\">Health Related Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized agencies which provide information, support, counseling and referrals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s&nbsp;New Jersey<\/strong><br>Greater New Jersey Chapter<br>400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251<br>Denville, NJ 07834<br>1-800-272-3900<br>973-586-4300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019S Disease &amp; Related Disorders COPSA<\/strong><br><strong>Rutgers Univ. Behavioral Health<\/strong><br>100 Metroplex&nbsp;<br>Edison, NJ 08818<br>NJ residents:&nbsp;732-235-4356<br>Out of state:&nbsp;1-800-969-5300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Heart Association<\/strong><br>900 South Avenue<br>Staten Island, NY<br>718-568-4500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Lung Association<\/strong><br>1031 US #22<br>Bridgewater, NJ<br>908-685-8040<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arthritis Foundation<\/strong><br>555 Route 1, South<br>Suite 220<br>Iselin, NJ 08830<br>732-283-4300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disability Rights of New Jersey<\/strong><br>210 S. Broad Street 3rd fl&nbsp;<br>Trenton, NJ 08608<br>1-800-922-7233<br>TTY: 1-609-633-7106<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kean University Speech And Hearing Clinic<\/strong><br>1000 Morris Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-737-5800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medical Society, Union County<\/strong><br>1164 Springfield Avenue<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-789-8603<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighborhood Health Center Plainfield<\/strong><br>1700-58 Myrtle Avene<br>Plainfield, NJ 07063<br>908-753-6401<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighborhood Health Center Elizabeth<\/strong><br>155 First Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-355-4459<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parkinson\u2019S Disease Association<\/strong><br>Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital<br>732-745-7520<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Self-Help Group Clearing House, N.J.<\/strong><br>100 E. Hanover Avenue, Suite 202<br>Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927<br>A list of over 4,000 self-help groups in New Jersey<br>1-800-367-6274<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Office for the Disabled<\/strong><br>Administration Building 4th fl<br>10 Elizabethtown Plaza<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-527-4807<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"senior-citizen-centers\">Senior Citizen Centers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local social centers which help seniors remain full members of their communities. Participation in planned activities encourages personal growth and general well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Casano Community Center<\/strong><br>314 Chestnut Street<br>Roselle Park, NJ 07204<br>908-245-9150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clark Recreation&nbsp;Center<\/strong><br>430 Westfield Avenue<br>Clark, NJ 07066<br>732-382-7134<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cranford Community Center<\/strong><br>Recreation &amp; Parks Dept.<br>220 Walnut Avenue<br>Cranford, NJ 07016-2931<br>908-709-7283<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabeth, City of \u2013 Office on Aging<\/strong><br>50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Room G8<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-820-4044<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabethport Presbyterian Center<\/strong><br>184 First Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-351-4850<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fanwood Seniors<\/strong><br>Borough Hall<br>75 Martine Avenue<br>Fanwood, NJ 07023-1319<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Garwood Senior Program<\/strong><br>Municipal Bldg<br>403 South Avenue<br>Garwood, NJ 07027<br>908-789-0738<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gregorio Center<\/strong><br>330 Helen Street<br>Linden, NJ 07036<br>908-474-8627<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hillside Senior Citizen Center<\/strong><br>265 Hollywood Avenue<br>Hillside, NJ 07205<br>908-355-8928<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>James F. Buckle Center<\/strong><br>25 1\/2 Roosevelt Drive<br>Winfield, NJ 07036<br>908-925-2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jewish Community Center<\/strong><br>1391 Martine Avenue, South<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>908-889-8800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kenilworth Senior Center<\/strong><br>526 Boulevard<br>Kenilworth, NJ 07033<br>908-272-7743<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Liberty Square Senior Center<\/strong><br>240 Elizabeth Ave.<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07206<br>908-820-4700<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mountainside Seniors Program<\/strong><br>Borough Hall, Rt. 22<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-232-4406<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Providence Senior Center<\/strong><br>15 East 4th Street<br>New Providence, NJ 07974<br>908-665-0046<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>O\u2019Donnell-Dempsey Senior Center<\/strong><br>622 Salem Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-354-7431<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peterstown Community Center<\/strong><br>408 Palmer Street @ 4th Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-289-5324<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plainfield Senior Services Program<\/strong><br>400 East Front Street<br>Plainfield, NJ 07060<br>908-753-3506<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rahway Senior Citizen Center<\/strong><br>1306 Esterbrook Avenue<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-827-2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roselle Community Center<\/strong><br>1268 Shaffer Avenue<br>Roselle, NJ 07203<br>908-245-6717<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springfield&nbsp;Chisholm Community&nbsp;Center<\/strong><br>100 South Springfield Avenue<br>Springfield, NJ 07081<br>973-912-2227<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scotch Plains Recreation Department<\/strong><br>430 Park Avenue<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br>908-322-6700&nbsp;ext. 222<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Steven Sampson Senior Citizen Center<\/strong><br>800 Anna Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>908-820-4704<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union Township Senior Center<\/strong><br>968 Bonnel Court<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-851-5290<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Westfield Community Center Association<\/strong><br>558 West Broad Street<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-232-4759<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YM-YWHA (Jewish Community Center)<\/strong><br>501 Green Lane<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-289-8112<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"senior-citizens-advocacy\">Senior Citizens Advocacy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These organizations promote the independence and well-being of senior citizens through private and public advocacy geared to meeting present and emerging needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Association of Retired People (AARP)<\/strong><br>Forrestal Village<br>132 Main Street<br>Princeton, NJ 08540<br>1-866-542-8165<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ARC of Union County<\/strong><br>52 Fadem Road<br>Springfield, NJ 07081<br>973-315-0000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Access Unlimited<\/strong><br>80 W. Grand Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-354-3040<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ State Department of Health<\/strong><br>PO Box 367<br>Trenton, NJ 08626<br>License for residential, assisted living, adult day care, and long term care<br>1-609-633-9034<br>1-800-367-6543<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ombudsman For The Institutionalized Elderly<\/strong><br>CN 807<br>Trenton, NJ 08625<br>Investigates complaints regarding treatment of nursing home residents 1-609-943-4026<br>Elderly Abuse Hotline: 1-877-582-6995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PROCEED \u2013 Bilingual Services<\/strong><br>1126 Dickinson Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07201<br>info@proceedinc.com<br>908-351-7727<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rahway Community Action Organization<\/strong><br>796 E. Hazelwood Avenue<br>Rahway, NJ 07065<br>732-382-9311<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Senior Adult Frail Elderly Center (SAFE)<\/strong><br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>SAFE provides information relating to nursing home placement, alternatives to nursing home placement, and advocacy for resident rights<br>908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Office for the Disabled<\/strong><br>10 Elizabethtown Plaza 4th Floor<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-527-4807<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Urban League<\/strong><br>288 N. Broad Street 2nd Floor<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-351-7200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-group-information-for-caregivers\">Support Group Information for Caregivers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support groups meet on a regular basis to assist each other in dealing with the stress often associated with caring for others and dealing with illnesses. Support groups meet regularly throughout Union County. For information on a support group near you, call the Union County ADRC or the Self-Help Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Support Group @ Brighton Gardens<\/strong><br>1350 Route 22, West<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<br>908-654-4460<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Support Group @ Cranford<\/strong><br>800 Lincoln Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Support Group @ Jewish Family Services<\/strong><br>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>973-586-4300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Association Caregiver Support Group<\/strong><br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-273-5550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Support Group @ Overlook Hospital<\/strong><br>99 Beauvoir Avenue<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>973-586-4300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>People Responsible For Elderly People<\/strong><br>Caregiver Support Group<br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-273-5550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Self-Help Clearinghouse<\/strong><br>Statewide Support Group Listing<br>1-800-367-6274<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wise Adult Day Services<\/strong><br>Alzheimer\u2019s and Bereavement Support Groups<br>973A Stuyvesant Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<br>908-687-2995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Imagine \u2013 A Center for Coping with Loss<\/strong><br>Parents who have lost children\/Children and young adults<br>1 Broad Street, East<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-264-3100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"telephone-reassurance\">Telephone Reassurance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteers make pre-arranged daily telephone calls to homebound older persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Catholic Charities<\/strong><br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact Caring &amp; Crisis<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 2376<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<br>908-232-2880<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAGE Eldercare<\/strong><br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-273-5554<br>908-273-5550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transportation-services\">Transportation Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Paratransit System&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Serves all of Union County. Specialized transportation for persons age 60+ or disabled, throughout the County. Reservations must be made in advance. There is a $4.00 roundtrip charge; waivers are available for low income riders. For reservations: 908-241-8300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Transit&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Reduced fares for seniors; information about trains and buses.<br>Toll Free: 973-275-5555<br>973-491-7112<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"escorted-transportation\">Escorted Transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jewish Family Services<\/strong><br>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>Volunteers assist frail elderly with transportation.<br>908-352-8375<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-transportation-services\">Other Transportation Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Citizens Buses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Berkeley Heights<\/strong>&nbsp;732-558-3912<\/li><li><strong>Clark<\/strong>&nbsp;732-388-3600<\/li><li><strong>Cranford<\/strong>&nbsp;908-709-7283<\/li><li><strong>Elizabeth<\/strong>&nbsp;908-820-4044<\/li><li><strong>Garwood<\/strong>&nbsp;908-789-0710<\/li><li><strong>Hillside<\/strong>&nbsp;908-355-6475<\/li><li><strong>Linden<\/strong>&nbsp;908-474-8600<\/li><li><strong>Mountainside<\/strong>&nbsp;908-232-2400<\/li><li><strong>New Providence<\/strong>&nbsp;908-665-0046<\/li><li><strong>Plainfield (Senior Citizen Service Center)<\/strong>&nbsp;908-753-3506<\/li><li><strong>Rahway<\/strong>&nbsp;732-499-7930 or&nbsp;732-499-7940<\/li><li><strong>Roselle<\/strong>&nbsp;908-245-5600<\/li><li><strong>Roselle Park<\/strong>&nbsp;908-245-0666<\/li><li><strong>Scotch Plains<\/strong>&nbsp;908-322-6700 ext. 222<\/li><li><strong>Springfield<\/strong>&nbsp;973-912-2227<\/li><li><strong>Summit<\/strong>&nbsp;908-277-9419<\/li><li><strong>Union<\/strong>&nbsp;908-686-7887<\/li><li><strong>Westfield Recreation Senior Transportation<\/strong>&nbsp;908-301-1287<\/li><li><strong>Winfield Park<\/strong>&nbsp;908-925-3850<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission&nbsp;<\/strong><br>For Information: 1-888-486-3339<br>Inspection Center: 1-888-656-6867<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To Obtain Automobile Placards &amp; License Plates For The Disabled<\/strong><br>Call 24 hours a day for applications 1-609-292-6500<br>Toll-free in NJ only: 1-888-486-3339<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"veterans-affairs\">Veterans Affairs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistance for veterans through federal, state, and county offices. In certain cases, benefits may also be available to veterans\u2019 spouses, widows, and Gold Star Mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Department Of Military &amp; Veteran Affairs<\/strong><br>CN 340<br>101 Eggert Crossing Road<br>Lawrenceville, NJ 08625<br>1-888-865-8387<br>609-530-6892<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union County Office Of Veterans Affairs<\/strong><br>County Administration Building<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<br>908-527-4946<br>908-527-4947<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U.S. Veterans Administration<\/strong><br>20 Washington Place<br>Newark, NJ 07102<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/\">www.va.gov<\/a><br>When you call, have VA File Number\/Social Security Number available 1-800-827-1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vision-impaired-services\">Vision Impaired Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education, training, and support services for the blind, visually impaired, people with disabilities, and senior citizens. Also assistance in obtaining eye examinations, glasses, Braille books, and audio book tapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American Red Cross<\/strong>Eastern Union County Braille Instruction<br>203 W. Jersey Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<br>908-353-2500&nbsp;<strong>Catholic Charities<\/strong>Support Program &amp; Vision Impaired Services<br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3950&nbsp;<strong>Eye Care America<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eyecareamerica.org\/\">www.eyecareamerica.org<\/a><br>1-877-887-6327<br>1-800-222-3937<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neighborhood Health Center<\/strong><br>Elizabeth: 908-355-4459<br>Plainfield: 908-753-6401 ext. 1999<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Jersey Foundation For The Blind<\/strong><br>230 Diamond Spring Road<br>Denville, NJ 07834<br>(Audio tapes; home visits) 973-627-0055<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Eyes For The Needy, Inc.<\/strong><br>549 Millburn Avenue<br>Short Hills, NJ 07078<br>973-376-4903<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ State Library Talking Book &amp; Braille Center<\/strong><br>2300 Stuyvesant Avenue<br>Trenton, NJ 08618<br>1-800-792-8322<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ State Commission For Blind\/Visually Impaired<\/strong><br>Central Jersey Office: 153 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102<br>973-648-2111<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prevent Blindness America<\/strong>&nbsp;1-800-331-2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Va Medical Center<\/strong><br>Services for the visually impaired<br>973-676-1000&nbsp;ext. 1842<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visiting-physicians\">Visiting Physicians<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Innovative Foot &amp; Ankle<\/strong><br>908-276-6624<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.innovativefootandankle.com\/\">www.innovativefootandankle.com<\/a><strong>Home Foot Care Services<\/strong>1-877-417-3668<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homefootcareservices.com\/\">www.homefootcareservices.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resident Eye Care Associates<\/strong><br>201-797-2747<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.residenteyecare.com\/\">www.residenteyecare.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting Physicians<\/strong><br>23 Main Street<br>Suite D1<br>Holmdel, NJ 07733<br>Serves Union, Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Hudson, Essex &amp; Somerset<br>1-888-771-3338<br>732-571-1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volunteer-opportunities\">Volunteer Opportunities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunities for retired persons over 60 to share some of their time, skills, and talents in meaningful ways. Retired senior volunteers help others, stay involved in community life, and feel great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)<\/strong><br>Jewish Family Service<br>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<br>908-352-8375<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAGE Eldercare<\/strong><br>Volunteer Program<br>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<br>908-273-5554<br>908-273-5550<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fish Chapter<\/strong><br>P.O. Box 2822<br>Plainfield, NJ 07062<br>908-755-8888<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Senior Food Shopping Program<\/strong><br>Catholic Charities<br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telephone Reassurance<\/strong><br>Catholic Charities<br>505 South Avenue, East<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<br>908-497-3950<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volunteer Center at the United Way Of Greater Union County<\/strong><br>33 W. Grand Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ, 07202<br>908-353-7171<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adult-day-care-centers\">Adult Day Care Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adult day care centers are designed for older individuals who need help with activities of daily living or who are isolated and lonely. At the centers, seniors are able to socialize with others while receiving assistance and supervision. It\u2019s especially beneficial for those who can no longer structure their own daily activities, desire social interaction or can\u2019t be safely left alone at home. At the same time, the centers give caregivers a break from around-the-clock care and provide peace of mind that their loved one is in good hands. There are varying levels of adult day care that cater to seniors\u2019 specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For seniors suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s or related cognitive diseases, Alzheimer\u2019s Day programs provide social and health services specifically for seniors with cognitive challenges. In this setting, activities appropriate for the participants\u2019 functional abilities are provided in a secure environment to prevent wandering, and the staff has specialized training in dementia care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The County of Union does not expressly endorse nor is directly affiliated with any of the listed agencies or organizations.&nbsp; This resource is solely a tool to aid users.&nbsp; The views of the agencies and organizations expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the County of Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-69\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Adult Day Center Name<\/th><th>Street<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Phone Number<\/th><th>Medical, Social or Alzheimer\u2019s<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cedar Harbor Adult Medical Day Center<\/td><td>545 East First Avenue<\/td><td>Roselle<\/td><td>1-908-298-8588<\/td><td>Medical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daybreak Adult Medical Day Care<\/td><td>712 Newark Avenue<\/td><td>Elizabeth<\/td><td>1-908-353-3530<\/td><td>Medical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Five-Star Adult Day Care<\/td><td>1201 Deerfield Terrace<\/td><td>Linden<\/td><td>1-908-486-5750<\/td><td>Medical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd Home Adult Day Center<\/td><td>550 North Broad Street<\/td><td>Elizabeth<\/td><td>1-908-994-0050<\/td><td>Medical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JFK Adult Medical Day Care<\/td><td>3 Progress Street, Suite 103<\/td><td>Edison<\/td><td>1-908-912-1910<\/td><td>Medical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legacy Care Club Adult Day Care<\/td><td>130 Route 22 East<\/td><td>North Plainfield<\/td><td>1-908-540-0500<\/td><td>Social<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Spirit Medical Day Center<\/td><td>430 East Westfield Avenue<\/td><td>Roselle Park<\/td><td>1-908-241-9393<\/td><td>Medical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SAGE Eldercare<br>Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health Center<\/td><td>290 Broad Street<\/td><td>Summit<\/td><td>1-908-598-5520<br>1-908-273-555<\/td><td>Medical, Social, Alzheimer\u2019s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Town Square<\/td><td>1155 East Jersey Street<\/td><td>Elizabeth<\/td><td>1-908-787-0980<\/td><td>Social<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wise Adult Day Services<\/td><td>2095B Berwyn Street<\/td><td>Union<\/td><td>1-908-687-2995<br>1-908-687-2993<\/td><td>Social, Alzheimer\u2019s<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information regarding eligibility and to obtain an application, please call the Division on Aging, toll free at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:1-888-280-8226\">1-888-280-8226<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-pantries\">Food Pantries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cranford &#8211; Catholic Charities<\/strong><br>505 South Avenue, East 908-497-3900<br><em>Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 only 2 appointments daily; Call at 8:30 am<br><br><strong>Cranford &#8211; Cranford Family Care Association<\/strong><br>61 Myrtle Street 908-276-3530<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 Mon \u2013 Fri&nbsp; 9:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm; Must be Cranford resident; Application &amp; interview required<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Elizabethport Presbyterian Center<\/strong><br>154 First Street 908-659-2182<br><em>Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Last week of the month. Call first. Union County residents only<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; First Baptist Church of Cranford\/Elizabeth<\/strong><br>402 Union Avenue 908-352-0519<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 2nd, 3rd Thursday 4:00 pm \u2013 7:00 pm, 4th Thursday 10:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Sunday 3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; First Presbyterian Church @ Caldwell Place<\/strong><br>42 Broad Street 908-353-1518<br>Call for information<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Jefferson Park Ministries<\/strong><br>65 Madison Avenue 908-469-1519<br><em>Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 2nd &amp; 4th Thursday 1:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Jewish Family Services (Kosher)<\/strong><br>655 Westfield Avenue 908-352-8375<br><em>Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Mon \u2013 Thurs&nbsp; 9:00 am \u2013 4:30 pm, Fri&nbsp; 9:00 am \u2013 3:30 pm<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Liberty Baptist Church<\/strong><br>514-517 Court Street 908-354-3362<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Mon 12:00 noon \u2013 2:00 pm, Across the street at 510 Court Street<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Mount Teman AME Church<\/strong><br>160 Madison Avenue 908 351 2625<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 4th Thursday 10:00 \u2013 12:00 noon<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 4th Saturday 11:00 \u2013 12:00 noon<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Mount Zion Pentecostal<\/strong><br>1016 Lafayette Street 908 351 2170<br><em>Breakfast<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Sunday 8:00 am \u2013 8:30 am sharp<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; New Bethel Baptist Church<\/strong><br>856 E. Jersey Street 908 527 9115<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 2nd &amp; 4th Saturday, 9:00 am \u2013 12:00 noon<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; New Hope Memorial Baptist<\/strong><br>91 Division Street 908 352 5750<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Saturday 9:00 am \u2013 12:00 noon<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; St. John\u2019s Episcopal Church<\/strong><br>61 Broad Street 908 352 1218<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Sunday 1:15 pm<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; St. Joseph\u2019s Social Service Center<\/strong><br>118 Division Street 908 352 2989<br><em>Bread\/Sandwich<\/em> \u2013 M \u2013 Fr&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm<br><em>Kitchen<\/em> \u2013 Saturday&nbsp; 11:30 am \u2013 1:00 pm<br><em>Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 3rd &amp; 4th Tue&nbsp; 9:00 am \u2013 11:30 am<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; St. Mary of the Assumption<\/strong><br>155 Washington Avenue 908 352 5154<br>Enter behind church on Race St<br><em>Kitchen<\/em> \u2013 2nd &amp; 4th,&nbsp; Wednesday 11:00 am \u2013 12:30 pm<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 Last Tuesday of each month, 9:00 am \u2013 11:00 am<br>Proof of address required<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Second Presbyterian Church<\/strong><br>1161 E. Jersey Street 908 352 1659<br>1st and 2nd week<br><em>Emergency Food Bag<\/em>&nbsp;Tues &amp; Thurs&nbsp;&nbsp; 11:00 am \u2013 2:00 pm<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Salvation Army \u2013 Elizabeth<\/strong><br>1005 E. Jersey Street 908 352 7057<br><em>Call for appointment<\/em><br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Street Light Mission<\/strong><br>1181 E. Broad Street 908 820 8324<br><em>Limited Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Saturday&nbsp; 9:00 am \u2013 2:00 pm, Call first; Union County residents only<br><br><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Union Baptist Church<\/strong><br>1088 E. Grand Street 908 527 8064<br><em>Kitchen<\/em> \u2013 3rd Saturday of the month, 11:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 Monday and Tuesdays, call for an appointment<br><br><strong>Fanwood &#8211; Presbyterian Church Mission Committee<\/strong><br>74 Martine Avenue, PO Box 69 908 889 8891<br><em>Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 3rd Saturday, 9:30 am \u2013 11:00 am, Need agency referralHillside<br><br><strong>Fanwood &#8211; Christ the King<\/strong><br>411 Rutgers Avenue 908 686 0722<br><em>Emergency food bag<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Hillside Residents Only. Call first with referral from Town Hall or agency<br><br><strong>Fanwood &#8211; First Baptist Church<\/strong><br>166 Hillside Avenue 973 926 1244<br>Pantry \u2013 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday, 9:30 am \u2013 11:00 am, Come at 8:00 am to sign in<br><br><strong>Kenilworth &#8211; Saint Theresa\u2019s Churc<\/strong><br>541 Washington Street 907 272 4444<br><em>Call church to make arrangements for pick up<\/em><br><br><strong>Linden &#8211; Interfaith Network for Community Services (LINCS)<\/strong><br>14 W. Munsell Avenue 908 925 2523<br><em>Call for Appointment<\/em>,&nbsp; Linden Residents Only<br><br><strong>Linden &#8211; Presbyterian Church<\/strong><br>1506 Orchard Terrace 908 486 3073<br><em>Pantry<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 4th Friday, 8:30 am \u2013 11:00 am by appointment<br><br><strong>Linden &#8211; Saint John the Apostle Pantry<\/strong><br>1805 Penbrook Terrace 732-388-7216<br><em>Call for dates<br><\/em><br><strong>New Providence &#8211; Our Lady of Peace Church<\/strong><br>111 South Street 908 464 7600<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 noon, Proof of address required<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; Bethel Presbyterian Church<\/strong><br>300 East 5th Street 908 757 5390<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 am \u2013 3:00 pm<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; Grace Episcopal Church (Grace\u2019s Kitchen)<\/strong><br>600 Cleveland Avenue 908 756 1520<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 last 5 weekdays of the month, 11:30 am \u2013 1:00 pm (excluding Sunday)<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; Saint Mary\u2019s Church<\/strong><br>516 West 6th Street 908 756 0085<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Sundays&nbsp; 3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church<\/strong><br>716 Watchung Avenue 908 756 2468<br><em>Lunch Bag<\/em> \u2013 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri&nbsp; 10:00 am<br><em>Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Tues&nbsp; 12:00 noon \u2013 1:00 pm<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; Shiloh Baptist Church<\/strong><br>515 West 4th Street 908 754 3353<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 3rd and 4th Saturday 9:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm<br><em>Soup Kitchen<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Wed &amp; Thurs 4:00 pm \u2013 6:00 pm<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; First Unitarian Society of Plainfield<\/strong><br>724 Park Avenue 908 756 0750<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 last Saturday of each month<br><em>Bagged Lunch<\/em> \u2013 Sunday after pantry<br><em>Holiday Meals<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Easter\/Thanksgiving\/Christmas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plainfield &#8211; First Park Baptist Church<\/strong><br>716 West 7th Street 908 756 5322<br><em>Dinner<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 last Saturday of each month, 3:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; Salvation Army \u2013 Plainfield<\/strong><br>615 Watchung Avenue 908 756 2595<br>Pantry \u2013 Wednesdays 1:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm<br>Kitchen \u2013 Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:00 noon \u2013 12:45 pm<br>Site closed the last five days of the month<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; Starfish Food Pantry at Covenant Methodist Church<\/strong><br>631 E. Front Street 908 755 8888<br><em>Pantry<\/em> \u2013 Tues\/Thurs\/Fri 9:00 am \u2013 11:00 am, Plainfield Area Only<br><br><strong>Plainfield &#8211; United Presbyterian Church of Plainfield<\/strong><br>525 E. Front Street 908 756 2666<br>Call for information<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plainfield Action Services<\/strong><br>510 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, 07060<br>Call 908-753-3519 for more information<br><br><strong>Rahway &#8211; Food for Friends \u2013 Rahway<\/strong><br>1221 New Brunswick Avenue 732 381 7201<br>Pantry \u2013 every last Mon &amp; Tues of the month. Free clothing available to patrons on distribution dates<br>Mobile Pantry \u2013 available to Veterans and families of Veterans<br>Diabetic Program&nbsp;\u2013 Every 3rd Monday of the month<br><br><strong>Rahway &#8211; First Presbyterian Church \u2013 Food for Friends<\/strong><br>1731 Church Street<br>Soup Kitchen \u2013&nbsp; every Saturday of the month<br><br><strong>Roselle &#8211; Helping Hands \u2013 Church of St. Joseph the Carpenter<\/strong><br>157 East 4th Avenue 908 241 1250<br>Pantry \u2013 Saturdays, 12:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm&nbsp; Must call for dates<br><br><strong>Roselle &#8211; Heard AME Church<\/strong><br>310 Eighth Avenue 908 241 5588<br>Pantry&nbsp;\u2013 every Saturday 10:00 am \u2013 11:30 am<br><br><strong>Roselle Park &#8211; Casano Community Center<\/strong><br>314 Chestnut Street 908 245 0666<br>Pantry&nbsp;\u2013 Wednesdays 9:00 am \u2013 8:00 pm, Roselle Park Residents Only<br><br><strong>Roselle Park &#8211; Church of the Assumption \u2013 Parish Hall<\/strong><br>113 Chiego Place 908 245 1107<br>Pantry \u2013 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 9:00 am \u2013 10:00 am<br>Non-residents \u2013 Second Tuesdays, 9:00 am \u2013 10:00 am<br><br><strong>Scotch Plains &#8211; Immaculate Heart of Mary Church<\/strong><br>1571 Martine Avenue 908 889 2100<br>Wednesdays: 11:00am-12:00pm<br>Every Second Sunday of the Month: 10:00am-12:00pm<br>Limited to one visit a month\/must show proof of NJ residence<br><br><strong>Summit &#8211; Saint Theresa\u2019s Church \u2013 Loaves &amp; Fishes<\/strong><br>306 Morris Avenue 908 277 3700<br>Pantry \u2013 Wednesday 8:00 am \u2013 9:30 am, Summit Residents Only \u2013 Call first<br><br><strong>Union &#8211; Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church<\/strong><br>888 Stuyvesant Avenue 908 688 3164<br>Pantry&nbsp;\u2013 3rd Saturday&nbsp; 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 noon except November 12:00 noon \u2013 2:00 pm, Union Residents Only<br><br><strong>Union &#8211; Saint Michael\u2019s Church Parish Center<\/strong><br>1211 Orange Avenue 908 688 1232<br>Call for information<br><br><strong>Union &#8211; Township of Union Municipal Building Food Pantry<\/strong><br>1776 Morris Avenue 908 851 8501<br>Monday through Friday 8:30 am to&nbsp; 4;30 pm, Union Residents Only, Proof of Residency &amp; Income Required<br><br><strong>Westfield &#8211; Food Pantry @ Holy Trinity Church<\/strong><br>336 First Street 908 232 2311<br>Pantry \u2013 Mon \u2013 Fri&nbsp; 9:30 am \u2013 11:00 pm, Must have a referral from the social service agency who called for applicant<br><br><strong>Westfield &#8211; Jolin Food Box Program<\/strong><br>Nationally branded food products, including meat and\/or vegetarian at wholesale prices<br>www.shop.jolinfoodbox.com \u2013 menu changes monthly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-care-services-and-agencies\">Home Care Services and Agencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The County of Union does not expressly endorse nor is directly affiliated with any of the listed agencies or organizations.&nbsp; This resource is solely a tool to aid users.&nbsp; The views of the agencies and organizations expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the County of Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-70\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Address<\/th><th>Phone Number<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Assisting Hands Home Care<\/td><td>2025 Lincoln Hwy #150<br>Edison, NJ 08817<\/td><td>732-243-9669<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ace Home Healthcare, Inc<\/td><td>930 Stuyvesant Avenue Suite 12<br>Union, NJ 07083<\/td><td>1-866-531-9657<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amazing Grace Nursing Care Service<\/td><td>2165 Morris Avenue, Suite 1A<br>Union, NJ 07083<\/td><td>908-206-9988<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Artisan Homecare<\/td><td>6 North Union Avenue, Suite 1<br>Cranford, NJ 07016<\/td><td>1-800-272-5484<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bayada Nurses<\/td><td>324 Chestnut St.<br>Union, NJ 07083<\/td><td>908-687-6363<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BrightStar Care<\/td><td>560 Springfield Avenue<br>Westfield, NJ 07090<\/td><td>908-322-8200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Care Finders Total Care<\/td><td>1767 Morris Avenue<br>Union, NJ 07083<\/td><td>908-810-5370<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort Keepers<\/td><td>One Mountain Boulevard<br>Warren, NJ 07059<\/td><td>732-369-3639<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comforcare<\/td><td>1199 Route 22 East<br>Mountainside, NJ 07092<\/td><td>908-408-5220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Access, Unlimited<\/td><td>80 W. Grand Street<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07202<\/td><td>908 354 3040<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Companion Care LLC<\/td><td>P.O. Box 6265<br>Hillsborough, NJ 08844<\/td><td>908-688-4423<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Circle Health Service<\/td><td>1460 Morris Avenue, Suite 2A &amp; 2B<br>Union, NJ 070083<\/td><td>908-624-1005<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gracious Home Care<\/td><td>960 Koehl Ave<br>Union, NJ<\/td><td>908-206-1100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helping Hands Home Care<\/td><td>77 Central Avenue<br>Clark, NJ 07066<\/td><td>908-451-0715<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Holy Redeemer Home Care *<\/td><td>354 Union Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<\/td><td>908-352-5694 (Intake)<br>1-800-255-8986<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home Instead Home Care<\/td><td>66 Morris Avenue<br>Springfield, NJ 07081<\/td><td>973-379-4910<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HomeWell Senior Care<\/td><td>15 Dyatt Place<br>Hackensack, NJ 07601<\/td><td>201-983-2587<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jewish Family Services Of Central New Jersey *<\/td><td>655 Westfield Avenue<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07208<\/td><td>908-352-8375<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JFK at Home<\/td><td>65 James Street<br>Edison, NJ 08818<\/td><td>1-800-401-9212<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L&amp;L Staffing &amp; Home Care Services<\/td><td>1640 Vauxhall Road, Suite 2D<br>Union, NJ 07083<\/td><td>908-688-7772<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premier Home Health Services, Inc.<\/td><td>1801 East 2nd Street, Lower level<br>Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<\/td><td>908-322-8883<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Right at Home<\/td><td>10 Fairmount Avenue<br>Chatham, NJ 07928<\/td><td>973-701-9832<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SAGE Eldercare*<\/td><td>290 Broad Street<br>Summit, NJ 07901<\/td><td>908-273-8400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Union Township Community Action Organization*<\/td><td>2410 Springfield Avenue<br>Vauxhall, NJ 07088<\/td><td>908-686-6150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visiting Angels<\/td><td>4485 Morris Ave Suite# 201<br>Springfield 07081<\/td><td>908-497-7016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visiting Angels<\/td><td>16 W. Elizabeth Avenue<br>Suite 2, Linden 07036<\/td><td>908-290-3222<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"55-housing-facilities\">55+ Housing Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The County of Union does not expressly endorse nor is directly affiliated with any of the listed agencies or organizations.&nbsp; This resource is solely a tool to aid users.&nbsp; The views of the agencies and organizations expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the County of Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-67\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Street<\/th><th>Website<\/th><th>Phone Number<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Park Terrace<\/td><td>Rahway<\/td><td>805 School Street<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>877-231-1273<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rosegate<\/td><td>Rahway<\/td><td>555 E. Hazelwood Avenue<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cis-hvrosegate.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>732-396-4540<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Woodcrest @ Clark*<\/td><td>Clark<\/td><td>1245 Westfield Avenue<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardencommunities.com\/Properties\/NJ\/Union\/Woodcrest-at-Clark.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>732-340-0069<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Woodcrest @ Clark*<\/td><td>Clark<\/td><td>1500 Westfield Avenue<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardencommunities.com\/Properties\/NJ\/Union\/Woodcrest-at-Clark.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>732-340-0069<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spring Mill Manor<\/td><td>Springfield<\/td><td>32 Blacks Lane<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardencommunities.com\/Properties\/NJ\/Union\/Spring-Mill-Manor.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>973-258-9455<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the housing companies below offer housing in other counties throughout New Jersey. Listings are available on a first come, first serve basis. We encourage you to check these sites frequently for new housing listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-68\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Housing Management Company<\/th><th>Website<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Garden Communities<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardencommunities.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Web<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piazza and Associates*<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.piazza-and-associates.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rentals in NJ<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestrentnj.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State of NJ Housing Resource and Mortgage Center<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.njhousing.gov\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website (One of Two)<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nj.gov\/njhrc\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website (two of two)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grief-support-groups\">Grief Support Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Berkeley Heights &#8211; Church of the Little Flower<br><\/strong>110 Roosevelt Ave.<br>Berkeley Heights, NJ<br>Fall and end of Winter<br>Run by Licensed Facilitator<br>Call Marianna T. 908-665-9056<br>Bereavement.lf@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clark &#8211; St. Agnes<br><\/strong>332 Madison Hill Road<br>Call Nancy O\u2019Connor 732-388-7852<br>Fall and Spring (Night\/Afternoon)<br>Thursdays<br>7:30pm to 9pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cranford &#8211; Individual Sessions<br><\/strong>Virginia Walters<br>(908) 276-2226<br>Cranford, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chatham &#8211; Center for Life Transitions<br><\/strong>Bradley Funeral Homes<br>973-908-6004<br>Doreen Hall<br>3 Support Groups<br>Bi-weekly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Edison &#8211; JFK Hospital<br><\/strong>65 James Pl<br>Alex Fidor \u2013 Bereavement Counselor<br>732-321-7000 x62377<br>Call for dates and times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabeth &#8211; Jewish Family Services<br><\/strong>655 Westfield Ave<br>Gabby \u2013 Intake Coordinator<br>908-352-8375<br>1st Wednesdays Spring\/Fall meetings<br>Call to confirm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kenilworth &#8211; St. Theresa Parish<br><\/strong>541 Washington Avenue<br>Kenilworth, NJ 07033<br>Jo Ann Andrasko<br>andraskoj@gmail.com<br>7:30pm<br>Starts Jan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Linden &#8211; Saint John the Apostle<br><\/strong>1805 Penbrook Terrace<br>Every other Tuesday<br>6:30 PM in the rectory<br>Contact Deacon Michael York<br>(732) 388 1253 or myork@sjanj.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mountainside &#8211; Imagine<br><\/strong>255 Sheffield St<br>908-264-3100<br>Call for dates and times<br>www.imagine.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Providence &#8211; Our Lady of Peace<br><\/strong>111 South St.<br>306 Morris Avenue<br>908-464-7600<br>Ann Marasco<br>Joe Truncale 908-273-4582<br>June, Sept, Oct, Jan, March<br>Tuesdays 7pm<br>Register call Ann 908-230-2396 or email annmarasco8181@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Providence &#8211; NJ Sharing Network<br><\/strong>61 Central Ave<br>Jackie<br>908-516-5626<br>Monthly<br>Call for dates and times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rahway &#8211; Rahway Hospital<br><\/strong>865 Stone St<br>Rahway<br>Donna \u2013 Community Outreach<br>732-499-6193<br>Call for dates and times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roselle Park &#8211; Church of the Assumption<br><\/strong>113 Chiego Place<br>Church Chapel<br>908-245-1107<br>Fall<br>Wednesday nights<br>7pm to 8pm<br>Elaine McTague<br>Call 908-241-7629<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scotch Plains &#8211; St. Rose of Lima<br><\/strong>50 Short Hills Avenue<br>Fall<br>Sundays<br>Dougherty Center<br>61 Short Hills Avenue<br>1:45pm to 3:15pm<br>Register call<br>973-376-1960<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scotch Plains &#8211; Center for Hope Hospice<br><\/strong>1900 Raritan Road<br>Register call Cathy 908-288-9036<br>Tuesdays at 2pm<br>Peggy\u2019s House Conf. Room<br>Come anytime and no cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summit &#8211; Overlook Hospital<br><\/strong>99 Beauvoir Ave<br>Katherine Owens<br>973-379-8440<br>6 weeks sessions<br>Call for dates and times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Union &#8211; Holy Spirit<br><\/strong>971 Suburban Road<br>Ron Mowad<br>Fall and Spring<br>Wednesday evenings<br>7:30pm to 8:30pm<br>Register Call Cindy 908-687-3327<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Obtain Listings in Spanish<br><\/strong>To obtain listings in Spanish, please contact the Office of Family Life Ministries, at (973) 497-4326, or visit the website at www.rcan.org\/PastoralFamiliarHispana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-39\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-tw-border-h-inner\"><table><thead><tr><th>Organization<\/th><th>Phone Number<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Adult Protective Services<\/td><td>1-908-497-3902<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) \u2013 In New<br>Jersey<\/td><td>1-866-542-8165<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer Affairs, Union County Division of<\/td><td>1-888-687-2277<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disabled, Union County Office for the<\/td><td>1-908-654-9840<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP a\/k\/a LIHEAP)<\/td><td>1-908-351-7727<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Homeless Emergency Services (For Homeless Individuals \/ Families , or Victim s of Domestic Violence)<\/td><td>1-908-351-7727<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eastern Union County YWCA<\/td><td>1-908-355-4357<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicaid \/ District Office<\/td><td>1-732-499-5700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicare<\/td><td>1-800-633-4227<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults<\/td><td>1-609-341-5555<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly<\/td><td>1-877-582-6995<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parks and Recreation, Union County Dept of<\/td><td>1-908-527-4900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport Information &#8211; Elizabeth<\/td><td>1-908-527-4968<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport Information &#8211; Westfield<\/td><td>1-908-654-9859<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychiatric Emergency Services Hotline<\/td><td>1-908-668-2599<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Security\/Medicare (7 am \u2013 7 pm)<\/td><td>1-800-772-1213<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)<\/td><td>1-908-273-6999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Dept of Health<\/td><td>1-800-367-6543<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation for Seniors<br>(Union County Paratransit System \/Reservations<\/td><td>1-908-241-8300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Union County Division on Aging &#8211; Toll Free<\/td><td>1-888-280-8226<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome The County of Union presents this online resource directory as a tool for interested users. 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