# 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. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Jersey Division of Aging Services at 1-800-792-8820._