Project Lifesaver is applicable to any who are prone to wander, including dementia patients and autistic children.
The Role We Play
If you are over the age of 60, disabled or a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for a variety of services. Many of the service programs are provided by the Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Community Programming, State and County Agencies, and through private Foundations and Charities. The Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Older Americans Act and the State of New Jersey are responsible for much of the funding for these programs.
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Human Services have established a “one-door” access to services that will help people age in place. In New Jersey, this is called the Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) and/or Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
Resources
Adult Protective Services
Morris County Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
A vulnerable adult is defined as a person 18 years of age or older who resides in a community setting and who, because of a physical or mental illness, disability or deficiency, lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make, communicate, or carry out decisions concerning his or her well-being.
- Abuse: the willful infliction of physical pain, injury, or mental anguish, unreasonable confinement, or the willful deprivation of services which are necessary to maintain a person’s physical and mental health.
- Sexual abuse: any sexual activity where the vulnerable adult does not consent or is incapable of resisting or declining consent due to disability or fear of retributions or hardship.
- Neglect: an act or failure to act by a vulnerable adult’s caretaker which results in the inadequate provision of care necessary to maintain the health of the vulnerable adult, putting him or her at risk of serious or life threatening injury.
- Self neglect: the result of a vulnerable adult’s inability, due to physical and/or mental impairments or diminished capacity, to perform essential self-care tasks, putting him or her at risk of serious or life threatening injury.
- Exploitation: the act of illegally using the person or resources of a vulnerable adult for another person’s profit or advantage.
NJ State Law has deemed health care professionals, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics/emergency medical technicians as mandatory reporters. Any of these professionals with reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is the subject of abuse, neglect, or exploitation shall report the information to the county APS provider.
Adults who need home based services alone are not considered vulnerable. These individuals can be referred for care management services.
If you have questions or would like to make a referral, please call 973-326-7282.
Aging in Place Program
973-891-1934
The Aging in Place home repair program makes accessibility and energy efficiency improvements for Morris County households with a member age 62 and over. Visit Habitat for Humanity for program information and to access the requirements and intake form, or call Habitat for Humanity at 973-891-1934 to speak with the Program Coordinator.
- Care Management
- Caregiver Support
- Dental Info and Referral
Elder Law Attorneys
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
This organization provides free legal services to eligible low-income individuals. They also provide preparation of Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Medical Directives for eligible seniors and those with disabilities.
https://lsnwj.org/special-projects/
30 Schuyler Place
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
973-285-6911NAELA
NAELA is a national organization that provides a referral to attorneys who practice in elder law and special needs planning (at a cost).
https://www.naela.org/findlawyerLegal Services of New Jersey
This organization provides free civil legal services to eligible individuals residing in New Jersey.
1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529): Open for call 8am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday.Morris County Bar Association
http://www.morriscountybar.com/lawyer-referral-service/find-a-lawyer
973-267-6089
Fax: 973-605-8325
245 South Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07960- Emergency Response Info and Referral
- Employment Support Services
- Eye Information and Referral
- Essential Low Vision Program (Vision Loss Alliance of NJ)
- New Eyes for the Needy
- Seniors EyeCare Program
- Foreclosure Intervention Program
- Free Eye Screenings (Schedule)
- Hope House Fix-It Program
- Housing Rehabilitation Program
- Income Restricted Senior Housing
- Interfaith Food Pantry
- Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance within the Home Energy Assistance Program.
Find out if you’re eligible for the program, fill out an application or locate a Local Agency at State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Meals on Wheels/Nutrition Project
The Morris County Nutrition Project provides hot nutritious meals, education, and personal interaction through three components: Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, and Weekend Meals. The Project served 509,669 meals in 2011.
The Project currently operates fifteen Nutrition Sites throughout Morris County. Along with a noontime meal, Midday Friendship Centers are open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and offer recreational, social, and educational activities. View our calendar and map of locations.
Some activities include line dancing, bingo, movies, sing-alongs, arts and crafts, guest speakers, parties, health screenings and educational programs tailored to the elderly.
Home-delivered Meals (also known as Meals on Wheels) and weekend meals are available for elderly and disabled who are homebound. The delivery of meals is provided through a network of paid employees and volunteer drivers. Call (800) 564-4656.
Morris County participates in the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program. This statewide program provides low-income seniors with vouchers to purchase fresh produce at designated Farmers Markets in Morris County.
- Map – Morris County Services
- Morris Area Paratransit System (MAPS)
- Morris County Distinguished Service Medal Application for military personnel
- NJSave
- Use this online application for Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD), Lifeline Utility Assistance, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicare Part D’s Low Income Subsidy (LIS, also known as “Extra Help”), and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program.
- If you prefer to use paper, fill out this application for PAAD.
- NJ State Library / Talking Book & Braille Center
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes in Morris County Facility Beds and Payment Information Care One at Madison
151 Madison Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 656-2700186 Beds
Private Pay
Insurance
Medicaid, MedicareCare One at Morris
100 Mazdabrook Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 739-9494Private Pay
Insurance
Medicaid, MedicareFranciscan Oaks
21 Pocono Road
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 586-500079 Beds
Private Pay
MedicareGarden Terrace Nursing Home
361 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-089934 Beds
Private PayHolly Manor Center
84 Cold Hill Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-2500124 Beds
Private Pay
Medicaid, MedicareKing James Care Center
415 Southern Boulevard
Chatham, NJ 07828
(973) 822-1500108 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private PayLincoln Park Care
499 Pine Brook Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
(973) 696-3300547 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private Pay
InsuranceLincoln Park Renaissance
521 Pine Brook Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
(973) 696-3300159 Beds
Medicare, Medicaid
Private PayMerry Heart Nursing Home
200 Route 10 West
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-4000113 Beds
Medicaid
Private Pay
InsuranceMorris Hills Center-Genesis Health Care
77 Madison Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 540-9800304 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private Pay
InsuranceMorris View Healthcare Center
540 West Hanover Avenue
Morris Township, NJ 07960
(973) 285-2800283 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private PayNew Jersey Firemen’s Home
565 Lathrop Avenue
Boonton, NJ 070085
(973) 334-002475 Beds
Private PayPine Acres Nursing Home
51 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 377-2124102 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private PayRegency Grande Nursing & Rehab Center
65 North Sussex Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-5200135 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private Pay
InsuranceTroy Hills Center
200 Reynolds Avenue
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 887-8080130 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private Pay
InsuranceCheshire Home
9 Ridgedale Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
(973) 966-123235 Beds
Medicaid, Medicare
Private Pay
Insurance- Project Lifesaver
- Respite Programs
- Senior Centers
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) / Food Stamps
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP Sites
Please call for an appointment, many sites can not accommodate walk-ins.
CHATHAM
973-635-4565
Senior Services Center of the Chathams
58 Meyersville Road, Chatham, NJ 07928DENVILLE
973-625-6527
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
[email protected]
St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville Campus
25 Pocono Road, Denville, 07834DENVILLE
973-784-4900 ext. 3501
St. Francis Residential Community
122 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, 07834EAST HANOVER
973-784-4900 ext. 3501
East Hanover Senior Center
96 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, East Hanover, 07936MADISON
973-593-3095
Wednesdays
Madison Senior Center
28 Walnut Street, Madison, 07940MORRISTOWN
973-971-4328
Tuesday
Morristown Memorial Hospital
100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, 07960MORRISTOWN
973-784-4900 ext. 3501
VNA of NNJ
175 South Street, Morristown, 07960MT. OLIVE TOWNSHIP
973-784-4900 ext. 3501
Mt. Olive Board of Health
204 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, 07828PARSIPPANY
973-227-3937
New Road Pharmacy
69 New Road, ParsippanyPOMPTON PLAINS/PEQUANNOCK
973-784-4900 ext. 3501ROCKAWAY
973-627-7200 ext. 2054
Rockaway Township Municipal Building
65 Mt. Hope Road, Rockaway 07866ROCKAWAY
973-784-4900 ext. 3501
Skylands RSVP Volunteer Resource Center
21 Pine Street, Suite 101, Rockaway, 07866SUCCASUNNA
973-784-4900 ext. 3501
Senior Resource Center / Home Instead
109 Main Street, Succasunna, 07876WHARTON
973-784-4900 ext. 3501
Wharton Public Library
15 South Main Street, Wharton
- Transportation
Utility Assistance
973-829-8264
Emergency Utility Assistance is available to clients who are in need of a one-time payment to their utility company and have received a shutoff notice. There is a maximum dollar amount that OTA can assist with, but the ultimate goal is to avoid shut off or restore service when possible. Clients will be seen by a social worker in the office to better assess their needs.
- VA application for health benefits
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
VITA Sites
2017 Tax Year
Boonton Senior Center
126 North Main St.
Boonton, NJ 07005
Tel: 973-544-8293
Open: TU, W 9:30AM-2:30PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; Gujarati and Hindi is spoken, Hindi on TuesdayChatham Library
214 Main St.
Chatham, NJ 07928
Tel: 973-635-0603
Open: Feb 1–Apr 12, W 10:00am-2:00pm
Special instructions: By appointmentChatham Senior Community Center
58 Meyersville Rd.
Chatham, NJ 07928
Tel: 973-635-4565
Open: TH 9:30AM-2:00PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessibleChester Library
250 West Main St.
Chester, NJ 07930
Tel: 908-879-7612
Open: TU 9:30AM-1:30PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu is spokenDenville Municipal Building
1 St Mary’s Place
Denville, NJ 07834
Tel: 973-627-6555
Open: W 10:00am-2:00pm
Handicap Accessible; Vietnamese is spokenFirst Memorial Presbyterian Church
51 W. Blackwell St.
Dover, NJ 07801
Tel: N/A
Open: Feb 2-Apr 13, TU 11:30am-3:00pm; TH 11:30am-3:00pm; 6:30pm-9:00pm
Special instructions: Walk-inMount Olive Library
202 Flanders Drakestown Rd.
Flanders, NJ 07836
Tel: 973-691-8686
Open: Feb 2 – Apr 11; TH 11:00am – 3:30pm; SA (Feb 18, Mar 18 & Apr 15) 9:00am – 1:00pm (Last appointment 12 Noon)
Special instructions: By AppointmentKinnelon Volunteer Fire Department
103 Kiel Ave.
Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Tel: 973-838-1321
Open: TH 10:00AM-2:00PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessibleLake Hiawatha Library
69 Nokomis Ave.
Lake Hiawatha , NJ 07034
Tel: 973-334-0952
Open: Saturdays, Feb 11 – Apr 15; 10:00am – 4:00pm (Last appointment at 2:30pm)
Special instructions: By AppointmentParsippany Community Center
1130 Knoll Rd.
Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
Tel: 973-263-7351
Open: TU 9:00am-2:00pm
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; Gujarati and Hindi are spokenMadison Senior Center
28 Walnut St.
Madison, NJ 07940
Tel: 973-593-3095
Open: W 9:00AM-2:00PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; Hindi, Punjabi, German, Mandarin, and Chinese are spokenJefferson Senior Center
54 Schoolhouse Rd.
Milton, NJ 07438
Tel: 973-208-8272
Open: Feb 10 – Mar 31, F 10:00am – 2:00pm
Special instructions: By AppointmentInterfaith Food Pantry
2 Executive Drive
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Tel: 973-993-1160 ext. 521
Open: Appointment Only (Make appointment)
Special instructions: By AppointmentPresbyterian Church
57 East Park Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
Tel: 973-538-3451
Open: Feb 2 – Apr 13, M 4:30pm – 8:30pm; TU, TH 9:30am – 1:30pm
Special instructions: Appointment Preferred; Walk-in AllowedMorristown Senior Center
200 South St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Tel: 973-292-6690
Open: M 9:30AM-1:30PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin Chinese, Chinese, and Tagalog are spokenJefferson Township Library
1031 Weldon Rd.
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Tel: 973-208-6244
Open: W 9:30AM-1:30PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessibleParsippany-Troy Hills Public Library
449 Halsey Rd.
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Tel: 973-887-5150
Open: F 9:30AM-2:30PM; SA 9:30AM-1:30PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; German, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese spoken on Fridays; Vietnamese spoken on SaturdaysPequannock Municipal Bldg.
Town Hall Court Room, 530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Tel: 973-897-0411
Open: Feb 7 – Apr 4; TU 10:00am – 2:00pm
Special instructions: By appointmentRockaway Township Senior Center
19 Mt. Hope Rd.
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Tel: 973-366-5327
Open: Feb 15 – Apr 12; W 10:00am – 2:00pm
Special instructions: By appointment and walk-inRoxbury Public Library
103 Main St.
Succasunna, NJ 07876
Tel: 973-584-2400
Open: M, TH 10:00am-2:00pm
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; Tagalog, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and German spoken on Mondays; Tagalog, Hindi, German spoken on ThursdaysWharton Public Library
15 South Main St.
Wharton, NJ 07885
Tel: 973-361-1333
Open: M, TU 10:30AM-3:00PM
Special instructions: Appointment Required
Handicap accessible; Bengali and Hindi spoken on Mondays and TuesdaysMorris County Library
30 East Hanover Ave.
Whippany, NJ 07981
Tel: 973-538-3451
Open: Feb 4 – Apr 15; SA 9:00 am – 1:30pm; Mar 8 – Apr 12; W 9:00am – 1:30pm
Special instructions: By appointment; Walk-ins if space available
- Volunteer Opportunities for Older Adults
Wheelchair Symbol Plates and Persons with a Disability Placards
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission offers general information on Individuals who meet the medical qualifications to apply for license plates, placard or both.
Please visit the New Jersey MVC website for information about Special Plate Unit qualifications, application, and checklist.
Call the Special Plate Unit at 609-292-6500 ext. 5061. You can also ask questions or get the application at your local DMV.
Publications
- Adult Day Care Programs serving Morris County
- Caregiver Resource Directory
- Elder Home Safety Checklist
- Federal Programs for Older Persons
- Home Care Agencies Serving Morris County
- Housing Options for Seniors in Morris County
- Nutrition Project
- Recreational Opportunities for Seniors
- Morris County Seniors and Special Needs Housing Options
- Senior Centers in Morris County
- Services and Programs for Seniors, Disabled and Veterans
- Statewide Benefits for Older Persons
- Transportation in Morris County