Update March 11, 2020: Please note, due to the anticipated spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Jersey, all remaining ASK events in March have been canceled.
Union County, NJ — Union County residents seeking reliable information about services for adults age 60 and older can come to convenient locations throughout the County and speak in person with experienced staff from the Division on Aging, an office of the Union County Department of Human Services.
The community visits are scheduled every month through Union County’s ASK (Aging Services Kiosk) program. In March, the ASK program will be present at public libraries in Clark, Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, Plainfield, Summit, Union, Westfield, and at the Rahway Senior Center.
“The Aging & Disability Resource Connection model, a state initiative that Union County has embraced since 2012, is designed to improve service for seniors and the disabled. The ASK program enables these residents to obtain valuable information and services, while remaining close to their homes and communities,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
Guidance offered through the ASK program includes home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers. Assistance with completing applications and forms is also provided.
All Union County residents are welcome to attend any ASK event. In case of snow, residents may call 908-572-4870 on the day of the event to confirm.
The March 2020 dates and locations are:
Monday, March 2
Westfield Memorial Library
550 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
10:00 A.M. – 12 Noon
Monday, March 9
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Wednesday, March 11
Cranford Public Library
224 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
10:00 A.M. – 12 Noon
Thursday, March 12
Rahway Senior Center
1306 Esterbrook Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Thursday, March 19
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Friday, March 20
Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, NJ 07092
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Monday, March 27
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Monday, March 30
Summit Public Library
75 Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Tuesday, March 31
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
11:30 AM. – 1:30 P.M.
The Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection’s (ADRC) goal is to promote wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families. It is one of 622 “Area Agencies on Aging” nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act. The division has information printed in both English and Spanish.
Check for the upcoming schedule of stops for an ASK kiosk coming near you as dates and locations are posted in local newspapers, the Senior News, Facebook, Twitter and the Union County website, www.ucnj.org.
For further information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, call the division’s toll-free number: 1-888-280-8226, or 908-527- 4870 or 908-527-4858. Spanish speakers may call 908-527-4863.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
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