# Senior Helpline Help - New Jersey
## National Senior Helpline Resources
- **Eldercare Locator**
- **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/)
- **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116
- **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services.
- **AARP Foundation**
- **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/)
- **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277
- **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy.
- **National Council on Aging (NCOA)**
- **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/)
- **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults.
## Statewide Senior Support
- **New Jersey Division of Aging Services**
- **Phone:** 1-800-792-8820
- **Website:** [https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/](https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/)
- **Description:** Oversees programs for older residents, including health insurance counseling, nutritional support, and caregiver assistance.
- **New Jersey Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)**
- **Website:** [https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/home/saaa.html](https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/home/saaa.html)
- **Phone:** 1-877-222-3737
- **Description:** Provides local access to programs for seniors, such as home care, legal services, and transportation assistance.
## Local Senior Resources by Region/City
### Northern New Jersey
- **Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ**
- **Phone:** 1-973-765-9050
- **Website:** [https://www.jfsmetrowest.org](https://www.jfsmetrowest.org/)
- **Address:** 256 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932
- **Specialized Services:** Counseling, elder abuse prevention, and case management.
### Central New Jersey
- **Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC)**
- **Phone:** 1-609-924-7108
- **Website:** [https://www.princetonsenior.org](https://www.princetonsenior.org/)
- **Address:** 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
- **Specialized Services:** Health screenings, caregiver support groups, and lifelong learning programs.
### Southern New Jersey
- **Senior Citizens United Community Services (SCUCS)**
- **Phone:** 1-856-456-1121
- **Website:** [https://www.scucs.org](https://www.scucs.org/)
- **Address:** 537 Nicholson Road, Audubon, NJ 08106
- **Specialized Services:** Meals on Wheels, housing counseling, and transportation for seniors.
## Online and Remote Support Options
- **Senior Planet**
- **Website:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/)
- **Description:** Technology training and online engagement programs tailored for older adults.
- **Friendship Line**
- **Phone:** 1-800-971-0016
- **Description:** 24/7 hotline offering emotional support, connection, and crisis intervention for seniors.
## Educational and Advocacy Resources
- **Senior Rights and Protections**
- **Website:** [https://www.acl.gov/programs/elder-justice/elder-abuse-prevention](https://www.acl.gov/programs/elder-justice/elder-abuse-prevention)
- **Description:** Information on elder rights, legal protections, and elder abuse prevention.
- **Health and Wellness Programs**
- **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org/article/improve-your-health-with-evidence-based-programs](https://www.ncoa.org/article/improve-your-health-with-evidence-based-programs)
- **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management.
## Support Groups and Networks
- **New Jersey Grief Support Groups for Seniors**
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Peer-led groups to support seniors dealing with grief, loss, or life transitions.
- **Virtual Senior Support Networks**
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences with peers.
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_Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Jersey Division of Aging Services at 1-800-792-8820._