Directory of Services

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Directory of Services
Directory of Services
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(609) 265-5069
www.co.burlington.nj.us/aging
BURLINGTON COUNTY FREEHOLDER DIRECTOR MARY ANN O’BRIEN
As the Burlington County Freeholder Director I am pleased to provide Burlington
County residents with this informative directory of services. I encourage you to use
the wealth of information contained in the Directory.
We want to make sure all of our residents are aware of available services and
know that the County’s top priority is to make Burlington County a place where people
want to live, work and play. The County is in your corner.
The listing of any agency or service in this Directory is purely
for informational purposes and in no way indicates an endorsement.
Alternatively, the absence of any agency or service from this
Directory does not signify disapproval. ***Agencies, telephone
numbers and web site address and eligibility requirements may have
changed.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY AGING AND DISABILITY
RESOURCE CONNECTION
ABOUT US: ADRC provides information and assistance to older persons,
adults with physical disabilities, caregivers and professionals looking for
services or programs. Please visit their website to learn about the following:
I NEED HELP WITH... assists you in identifying your needs and determining
your options for assistance.
SERVICES AND PROVIDERS includes services, facilities, products and providers that can assist you with your needs. Visit website below.
CONTACT LOCAL AGENCIES lists contact information for the County ADRC,
County Welfare Agencies, Local Counties and Municipalities, County Health
Departments, Medical Assistance Customer Centers, Centers for Independent
Living, Offices of Disabilities, and the State Health Insurance Assistance
Program (SHIP), which provides help with Medicare issues.
LEARN ABOUT provides program descriptions, useful websites, and articles
on topics that will help you make informed choices related to your needs.
MY ACCOUNT: Register to receive the latest newsletters, site updates, and to
create a list of favorite organizations/information.
EMERGENCY LINKS: Visit website below for list of emergency links.
For further information and to visit the above links, please visit the website at
http://www.adrcnj.org/
BURLINGTON COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION (AAA/ADRC)
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (609) 518-4793 APS investigates reports of suspected abuse,
neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults living in the community. APS will identify and
arrange services that can help the vulnerable person. Services are provided by the Board of
Social Services.
ASSESSMENT/OPTIONS COUNSELING (609) 265-5069 Intake Social Worker will complete an
assessment that will determine the most appropriate services for the individual and can
identify those most at risk of nursing home placement.
CONGREGATE MEALS (609)702-7053 A hot meal is served along with activities in
Bordentown, Beverly, Mt. Holly, and Moorestown.
HOMEMAKER/HOME HEALTH SERVICES Support is provided to the senior for the
performance of personal care activities and light household tasks related to maintaining health.
Telephone Aging office (609) 265-5069 for information.
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE (609) 265-5069 Staff provides current information on
services available and links individuals to services and opportunities. Information is provided
to adults with physical disabilities age 18 and older, family caregivers and residents age 60
and older.
MEALS-ON-WHEELS (609) 702-7053 A nutritional meal is provided to older
persons in their homes who are aged 60 or over, homebound and are unable to
prepare their own meals. Client assessments determine eligibility.
MONEY MANAGMENT (609) 894-9311 x 1358 Bill paying service that assists with
budgeting, processing of routine bills, check writing and reconciling bank accounts. Services
are provided by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
OUTREACH (609)265-5069 Presentations are planned throughout the year.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/SENIOR FITNESS (609) 543-6200 Planned and structured activities are
designed to improve or maintain a senior’s physical health. Activities promote the overall
wellness of the participant. Services are provided by the YMCA of Burlington and Camden
County.
RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE (609) 265-5796 Provides housing improvements which may
deter crime for eligible older persons whose health and safety are threatened. Services are
provided by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department.
SENIOR FARMER’S MARKET PROGRAM, STATE OF NJ
Burlington County Freeholder Director, Mary Ann O’Brien and the
Office On Aging are working with the NJ Senior Farmer’s Market
Program to provide our residents with vouchers to buy locally grown
produce. Residents at least 60 years old, who live in Burlington County,
and are income eligible, may be able to receive vouchers to purchase
locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from our local Farmer’s
Market. There are a limited number of vouchers which are valid for the
2015 growing season only. There is no guarantee that enough vouchers
will be available for all applicants. Proof of residency and age are required. Telephone the
Burlington County Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at (609) 265- 5069 or 1
(877) 222- 3737. The Program is only available June to September of each year, subject to
funding..
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE (609) 265-5945 Legal advice/assistance is provided on a case
by case basis by a lawyer in areas such as public entitlements, health care/long-term care,
housing/utilities, wills and individual rights. Human Services Department, Office of Senior
Legal Services.
SOCIAL DAYCARE/RESPITE (856) 234-5999 Provides the caregiver some relief from the
demands of caregiving. Services are provided by The Tender, a Social Adult Day Program.
TRANSPORTATION TO CONGREGATE MEALS (609) 702-7053 Transportation is provided on
a limited basis to participants of the congregate meals program. Sen-Han Transit
provides this service to three locations.
CONTACT THE BURLINGTON COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING/DISABILITY RESOURCE
CONNECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAMS LISTED AT (609) 265-5069 OR
TOLL- FREE 1-877-222-3737.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSUMER PROTECTION……………………………………………………………………..……...1
COUNSELING………………………………………………………………………………...….……2
DENTAL………...…………………………………………………………………………..….……..5
DISABILITY SERVICES………… …………………………………………………………………….6
EDUCATION…………………………………………………………………………………..………7
ELDER ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE…………..……….…………………………………………...9
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS………………..…………………………………….……………..10
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM……………..…………………………………………………….11
EMERGENCY SERVICES/PREPAREDNESS …...……………………...……………………………….12
EMPLOYMENT ………………………………………...……………………………………………14
ENERGY ASSISTANCE………………………………………………………………………....…….15
FOOD/MEALS……………………………………………………………..………………………...17
GRANDPARENTS……………………………………………………………………….………...….19
HEALTH DEPARTMENT……………………………………………………………………………...20
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES……………………………………...……………………………....21
HEARING………………………………………………………………………..…………………..30
HOSPITALS………………………………………………………………………………………….34
HOUSING …………………………………………………………………………………………...35
IN-HOME SERVICES………………………………………………………………………………...49
INFORMATION & REFERRAL……………………………………...………………………………...51
INSURANCE ………………………………………...……..………………………………….…….54
INTERNET…………………………………………………………………………………………...55
LEGAL SERVICES…………………………………………………..………………...……………56
LIBRARY SYSTEM…………………………………………….…………………………………...57
MEDICAL DAY CARE CENTERS……………………………...………..…………………………..58
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION………………………………………….……………………….59
MUNICIPAL PHONE NUMBERS……………………...………………………….………………….60
NURSING HOMES……………...………………………………………………...………………...61
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE………..……………………………………………………………...62
SERVICIOS LATINOS DE BURLINGTON COUNTY……………..……………………………………63
SHERIFF OF BURLINGTON COUNTY SERVICES …………..………………………………………..66
SOCIAL, CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES…………………………………...………….68
SOCIAL DAY CARE………………………………………………………………………………..72
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BURLINGTON COUNTY VICINAGE………………………..….73
SUPPORT GROUPS…...……………….……………………………………………………………74
TAX SECTION………………………..……………………………….……………………………77
TOLL-FREE NUMBERS AND HOTLINES……….……………………...…………………………….79
TRANSPORTATION……………………………………………………...………………………….81
VETERANS……………………………………………………..………………………..…………85
VISION……………………………………………………………………………………………..86
VOLUNTEERING……………………………………………………….…………………………...88
ENTITLEMENTS………………...……………………………….………………………………....90
AREAS AGENCIES ON AGING……………………………………………………………………...94
INDEX……………………………………………………………………………………….……..98
CONSUMER PROTECTION
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF CENTRAL & SOUTHERN NJ, INC.
(609) 588-0808
1262 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Rd., Building A, Suite 202, Trenton, NJ 08690
www.trenton.bbb.org
Hours:
Service:
Monday-Friday; 9:00am – 4:30pm
Provides a reliability report on businesses and charities in the United States and
Canada. Distributes educational literature and conducts educational lectures.
BURLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
www.co.burlington.nj.us
Service:
(609) 265-5098
Inspects, tests and seals all weighing, measuring and counting devices used in
commerce; such as supermarkets and gasoline station pumps. Audit supermarkets
and other retail stores to make sure the correct weight is stated on each package
and the supermarket scanners match the same price. Investigates and prosecutes
consumer complaints.
STATE OF NJ DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
(856) 482-4380
MAIN OFFICE
1-(800) 242-5846
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
Service :
Provides information about consumer affairs and investigates complaints, issues
concerning lemon law, weights and measures, business complaints, home
improvement contract issues, verifying licenses, and fights fraud. Provides fighting
fraud speaker and events.
PROJECT MEDICINE DROP: Consumers dispose of medicines anonymously at
drug drop off boxes. Call or visit website or detailed information.
HEALTH CARE PROFILE: Look up and verify license/registration information,
registered charities, view physicians, podiatrists and optometrists profiles.
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COUNSELING
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS/SOUTH JERSEY
(856) 486-4446
MEETING INFORMATION
(856) 486-4444
PO Box 2514, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
www.aasj.org
Services: Provides information and literature about the treatment of alcoholism,
hospitalization, and A.A. meetings.
BURLINGTON COUNTY DIVISION OF BEHAVORIAL HEALTH
(609) 265-5536
Human Services Facility, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060.
Service:
Provides administration of mental health and addiction services, as well as
Traumatic Loss Coalition.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES - FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
115 West Pearl St., Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-7331
Service:
Provides professional counseling for individuals, marriage, family, group, and
information and referral.
39 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08609
MAIN NUMBER
Service:
Provides individual, group, and family counseling.
(609) 394-5181
CLARIFI CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE
1-(800) 989-2227
595 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ 08060 (United Way Office)
www.clarifi.org
Service:
Reduce your debt. Improve your credit. Offers free financial counseling. Also
home counseling before & after you buy.
CONTACT OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
BUSINESS OFFICE NUMBER
(856) 234-5484
24 HR. CRISIS HELPLINE NUMBERS
(856) 234-8888
PO Box 333 Moorestown, NJ 08057
1-(866) 234-5006
www.contactburlco.org
Hours:
24 Hours 7 days a week
Service:
Provides Crisis Helpline, Information & Referral, Sexual Assault Services, Teen
Line, Kids Line, Pet Friends, Reassurance, Outreach and Education.
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COUNSELING CONTINUES...
HAMPTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
650 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.hamptonhospital.com
Hours:
Service:
1-(800) 603-6767
24 hours a day/7days a week
Provides behavioral health, diagnostic and treatment services for adults, older
adults and adolescents with mental health and substance abuse issues. Services
include inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization and outpatient
programming. The Counseling Center in Hamilton, NJ features a MOSAIC
(Motivating Our Seniors and Inspiring Change) program to meet the needs of older
adults and transportation is provided between campuses.
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES
1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
www.jfedsnj.org
Hours:
Service:
(856) 424-1333
Monday – Thursday 9:00am to 9:00pm
Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Provides counseling, information and referral, case management of elderly,
friendly visiting, limited financial assistance, workshops, support groups, home
health care and resettlement of New Americans and adoption services.
LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES
Human Services Facility, 795 Woodlane Rd, Westampton, NJ 08060
Service:
Provides screening and crisis intervention program (SCIP). Outpatient psychiatric
screening center.
LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES—S.C.I.P.
LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
218A Sunset Rd. Willingboro, NJ 08046
Service:
(609) 267-1377
(609) 835-6180
24 hour access line. Assessment center provides crisis intervention, emergency
stabilization, individual assessments, and links to treatment services include
outpatient services, partial hospital intensive outpatient services, and inpatient
services.
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MOORESTOWN VNA—COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER
300 Harper Drive Moorestown, NJ 08057
www.moorestownvna.org
Hours:
Service:
Monday to Thursday 9 to 9, Saturdays 10 to 3. Evening appointments by special
request.
Provide confidential, professional, and caring services. Serves adults, teens and
children and offers a wide variety of therapeutic interventions. Addictions and
Substance Abuse Anger Management Anxiety and Stress Management Behavioral
Issues Crisis Intervention Depression Grief Counseling Individual and Family
Counseling Support Groups.
OAKS INTEGRATED CARE (FORMERLY TWIN OAKS)
ACCESS CENTER
770 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.oaksintcare.org
Hours:
Service:
(609) 261-0001
Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Provides education and training to the residents of Burlington County on wellness
related issues, including the prevention of the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs.
SAMARITAN CENTER FOR GRIEF SUPPORT
5 Eves Drive, Suite 180, Marlton, NJ 08053
www.samaritannj.org
Hours:
Service:
(609) 267-5928
1- (800) 963-3377
24 Hours 7 days a week
Provides emergency services and services to older adults who suffer from mental
illness and who may be at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. Fee: Medicaid,
Insurance, or self-pay.
PREVENTION PLUS OF BURLINGTON COUNTY, INC.
1824 Rt. 38 E. Suite B, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Hours:
Service:
(856) 380-1070
1- (877) 862- 8001
(856) 596-8550
Call for hours
Provides professional counseling for individuals, couples, or families (adults and
children) experiencing a loss in their lives.
PTSD counseling also available for veterans.
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EDUCATION
BURLINGTON CITY ADULT EDUCATION
(609) 387-5895
Captain James Lawrence School, 316 Barclay Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
www.burlington-nj.net
The program will provide adult learners with opportunities to increase their
pursuit of knowledge and understanding at their own pace. You do not have
to be a Burlington City resident. Courses offered include: Humanities, Social
Sciences, Natural Sciences, Issues Critical to an Informed
Society and others.
BURLINGTON COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (BCIT)
(609) 267-4226 ● www.bcit.cc
695 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ
The Burlington County Institute of Technology offers adult
education classes and courses for pleasure and/or special
interests.
BURLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
(609) 267-9660
5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.bcls.lib.nj.us/
The Burlington County Library System offers free and low costs
classes and courses in numerous areas of study at the many
locations around the County.
LENAPE ADULT EVENING SCHOOL
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Hartford and Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-5111
Ext. 3502, 3544
LIFE: LEARNING IS FOR EVERYONE
(609) 894-9311
Lewis Parker Center, Room 221, 601 Pemberton Browns
Mills Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068
[email protected]
Learning is for Everyone (LIFE) is sponsored by Rowan
College at Burlington County. LIFE offers more than sixty courses during the college year with
a majority of the classes led by LIFE members. All class leaders are volunteers and receive no
pay. Teaching experience is not necessary; in fact, some of us have a favorite topic or area of
expertise that we have shared by leading a class.
MOORESTOWN ADULT SCHOOL
350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 778-6600
Ext. 18023
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PEMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL
Arney’s Mount Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068
http://www.pemberton.k12.nj.us/pths/
(609) 893-8141
Ext. 2050
P.I.N.E.S.—PINELANDS INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
120-13 Whitesbog Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
[email protected] ● www.rcbc.edu/pines
The Pinelands Institute for Natural & Environmental Studies (P.I.N.E.S.)
program provides educational programs, presentations, and special events.
BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE
(856) 222-9311
900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, NJ
www.rcbc.edu
Rowan College at Burlington County is ranked
among the top 50 community colleges in the nation
for boosting graduates earning power. RCBC is
positioning itself to be a national model for higher
education in academic and workforce development
programs.
The college offers associate degree programs, certificates, career track majors, continuing
education classes and business training. The college has numerous programs and courses for
senior citizens, such as various art courses, photography, computers, dancing, defensive driving,
cooking, creative writing, music, fitness, aquatics classes and foreign languages. Most of which
are offered with a discount for seniors.
FORMERLY
WILLINGBORO ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
20 S. JFK Way, Willingboro, NJ 08046
www.willingboroschools.org
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Information
GED Testing
(609) 835-8800
(609) 835-8800
DENTAL
AFFORDABLE DENTURES
1-(800) 336-8873
Service:
Network of affiliated practices, each owned and operated by a licensed general
dentist, providing affordable dentures. Call for a free brochure.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GERIATRIC DENTISTRY
1121 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
Service:
Lists the names and addresses of several hundred dentists, write for information.
CAMCARE HEALTHCARE CORP.
(856) 541-3270
www.camcare.net
Service:
Provides general dental service except Orthodontist and TMJ. Provides services to
all residents of South Jersey at multiple locations.
1-800 DENTIST
(800) 336-8478
Service:
Referral service will match you to a dentist, location, method of payment, prescreening, and any other special need you may have.
DONATED DENTAL SERVICE
(732) 821-3056
NJ Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, 1 Dental Plaza, N. Brunswick, NJ 08902
www.nfdh.org/nj
Service:
Dentists provide free/low cost dental care to patients who are elderly (65+),
handicapped or permanently disabled. Low income, no income
ROWAN COLLEGE AT BURLINGTON COUNTY DENTAL HEALTH CENTER
(609) 894-9311
Service:
Dental health preventive services, cleanings, examinations, fluoride
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treatments, and X-rays to all students, faculty and community members. $5.00 per
RUTGERS GENERAL DENTAL CENTER
(856) 566-6969
13 Somerdale Square, Somerdale NJ 08083
Service:
Provides general dentistry services. Fee is based on income and a sliding scale.
Some insurances are accepted.
SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
(215) 898-8965
th
240 S. 40 St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.upenn.edu
Services: Complete service. Appointment required for registration. Clinic fees depend on
type of service and restoration.
SENIOR DENT
(732) 821-9400
NJ Dental Association, 1 Dental Plaza, N. Brunswick, NJ 08902-4313
Service:
This program offers a minimum of 15% discount from the fee for services to
persons 65+ years of age who meet PAAD income guidelines. Treatment must be
obtained from participating dentist.
SOUTH JERSEY FAMILY MEDICAL DENTAL CENTER (SJFMC)
Box 248 , Pemberton, NJ 08068
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(609) 894-1213
DISABILITY SERVICES
ADRC—AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION NJ
1-(877) 222-3737
www.adrcnj.org
Service:
ADRC provides information and assistance to older persons, adults with physical
disabilities, caregivers and professionals looking for services or programs.
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, STATE OF NJ
1-(800) 832-9173
DDD COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE:
BURLINGTON COUNTY
2 Echelon Plaza 221 Laurel Road, Suite 210, Voorhees, NJ 08043, 856-770-5900
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd
Service:
DDD provides and funds services for state residents with developmental
disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy,
spina bifida, traumatic brain injuries and certain neurological impairments.
DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES, STATE OF NJ
1-(888) 285-3036
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds
Service:
DDS serves people who have become disabled as adults, whether through
illness or injury. The Division serves as a single point of entry for people who
need information and/or services within the human services field that allow
people to live more independently in the community.
DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES
(609) 584-4304
MANAGED LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (MLTSS)
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/home/mltss.html
Service:
MLTSS is an initiative intended to provide seniors and individuals with disabilities
the ability to live at home for as long as possible. Participants will receive their
long term care needs through a managed care organization (MCO) contracted with
New Jersey’s Medicaid program, New Jersey Family Care.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROGRAM
(609) 265-5144
Service:
Provides assistance to disabled adults aged 18 to 70 who are employed,
preparing for employment, involved in community volunteer work or
attending school. PASP allows consumers to receive up to 40 hours of service
per week enabling them to maintain their independence in the community.
RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
(609) 747-7745
351 High Street, Suite 103, Burlington, NJ 08106
TDD (609) 747-1875
www.rilnj.org
Service:
Provides peer support, individual and system advocacy, independent living skills
training and develops independent living plans. Youth Services, Youth One Stop
(Recreation Center for Teens)
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ELDER ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.bcbss.org
Hours:
Service:
8:00 to 5:30 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Adult Protective Services (APS) programs have been established in
each county in New Jersey to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse,
neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults living in a community setting. The
referral should be made by the person with first-hand information about the client.
All records and communications are confidential.
CONTACT OF BURLINGTON COUNTY 24/7
Hours:
Service:
1-(866) 234-5006
(856) 234-8888
24 Hours 7 days a week
Provides Crisis Helpline, Information & Referral, Sexual Assault Services, Teen
Line, Kids Line, Pet Friends, Reassurance, Outreach and Education.
PROVIDENCE HOUSE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Service:
1-(877) 582-6995
8:30am to 4:30pm
Investigates complaints about conditions and treatment of seniors 60+ living in full
care institutions, and advocates for improvement in the quality of care in facilities
throughout the State.
VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION HOTLINE
Service:
1-(877) 871-7551
Comprehensive services for victims of domestic abuse and emergency shelter,
counseling services, and a program specifically designed to assist age 50 and over.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OMBUDSMAN FOR INSTITUTIONALIZED ELDERLY
P. O. Box 852, Trenton, NJ 08625
Hours:
Services:
(609) 518-4793
1-(800) 242-0804
(877) 658-2221
Program offers assistance and support to crime victims.
Brochure available: Crime victims deserve a helping hand, coping with
victimization, crime victims’ rights in New jersey, and benefits for survivors of
violent crime.
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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
POLICE/ FIRE/ AMBULANCE DIAL 911
POISON CONTROL CENTER 1-800-222-1222
TO REPORT ANY EMERGENCY DIAL 911
Bass River Twp.
Beverly City
Bordentown City
Bordentown Twp.
Burlington City
Burlington Twp.
Chesterfield Twp.
Cinnaminson Twp.
Delanco Twp.
Delran Twp.
Eastampton Twp.
Edgewater Park Twp.
Evesham Twp.
Fieldsboro Borough
Florence Twp.
Hainesport Twp.
Lumberton Twp.
Mansfield Twp.
Maple Shade Twp.
Medford Twp.
Medford Lakes Borough
Moorestown Twp.
Mount Holly Twp.
Mount Laurel Twp.
New Hanover Twp.
North Hanover Twp.
Palmyra Borough
Pemberton Borough
Pemberton Twp.
Riverside Twp.
Riverton Borough
Shamong Twp.
Southampton Twp.
Springfield Twp.
Tabernacle Twp.
Washington Twp.
Westampton Twp.
Willingboro Twp.
Woodland Twp.
Wrightstown Borough
To Report
Non-Emergency
Police Business
(M-F Business Hrs.)
609-296-3131
609-267-8300
609-723-8300
609-298-4300
609-267-8300
609-386-1000
609-723-8300
856-829-6666
856-234-8300
856-461-4444
609-267-8300
609-267-8300
856-234-8300
609-723-8300
609-499-3131
609-298-1170
609-267-8300
609-723-8300
856-779-7111
609-654-7511
609-267-8300
856-235-1405
609-267-8300
856-234-1414
609-723-8300
609-723-8300
856-234-8300
609-723-8300
609-723-8300
856-234-8300
856-234-8300
609-859-2281
609-859-2281
609-723-8300
609-859-2281
609-296-3131
609-267-8300
609-267-8300
609-859-2281
609-723-8300
609-298-3131
609-387-0205
609-298-0103
609-298-4300
609-386-0262
609-239-2019
609-291-0912
856-829-6667
856-461-0357
856-461-4444
609-261-1717
609-877-4404
856-983-1116
609-298-9054
609-267-8300
609-298-1170
609-267-1111
609-298-4411
856-234-8300
609-267-8300
609-654-2156
856-234-8300
609-267-0170
856-234-8300
609-758-7149
609-758-3351
856-829-0198
609-894-2632
609-894-3343
856-461-8820
856-829-1212
609-859-2281
609-859-2281
609-723-5100
609-859-2281
609-296-3131
609-267-3000
609-877-3003
609-859-2281
609-758-7149
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS
Personal Emergency Response Systems comes with smoke silent panic device, EM response
system, auto fire detection, and 24-hour monitoring service. These devices can be worn around
the neck or the wrist.
AMCEST
1-(800) 492-4051
www.amcest.com
CRITICAL SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES CST
1-(855) 427-8585
www.cstlinktolife.com
LIFE ALARM
1-(800) 780-5433
www.life-alarm.com
LIFEFONE
1-(800) 282-2280
www.lifefone.com
MEDSCOPE AMERICA
1-(800) 645-2060
www.medscope.org
PHILLIPS LIFELINE
1-(800) 380-3111
www.lifelinesys.com
TUNSTALL AMERICAS
1-(800) 286-2622
www.americas.tunstall.com
VIRTUA LIFELINE EMERGENCY SERVICS
1-(888) 847-8823
www.virtua.org
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EMERGENCY SERVICE/PREPAREDNESS
AMERICAN RED CROSS – BURLINGTON/CAMDEN CHAPTER
(856) 365-7100
5425 Route 70 West, Pennsauken NJ 08109
www.redcrossbcnj.org
Service:
Provides emergency, biomedical, health and safety, community, nursing, disaster,
volunteer, and youth services.
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
(609) 562-4245
Service:
Provides emergency financial assistance for soldiers and their families, also
includes retired soldiers.
BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(609) 261-1000 or (609) 518-4839
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
1-(800) 342-0047
www.bcbss.org
Ext. 4839
Service:
Serving the citizens of Burlington County through information and referral
services and cash assistance, nutritional support, health coverage, child support,
employment programs, and emergency assistance.
BCCAP—BURLINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
(609) 386-5800
718 Rt. 130 South, Burlington, NJ 08016
Service:
For low-income Burlington County residents. Programs address education, housing
issues, day care, and information and referral.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
(856) 764-6940
801 Burlington Avenue, Delanco, NJ 08010 After Hours: Call CONTACT at 1-(866) 234-5006
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
Service:
Emergency services, transitional housing, security deposit, rent, mortgage funding,
emergency food, recycled clothing, furnishings, energy assistance, advocacy and
case management. (Donations accepted).
CHRISTIAN CARING CENTER
(609) 893-0700
378 Lakehurst Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Services: Provides food, clothing, and assistance with utilities. Meals are served everyday
from noon -1:30pm.
CONTACT OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
BUSINESS OFFICE NUMBER (856) 234-5484
24 HR. CRISIS HELPLINE NUMBERS
(856) 234-8888
PO Box 333 Moorestown, NJ 08057
1-(866) 234-5006
www.contactburlco.org
or Dial 211
Hours:
24 Hours 7 days a week
Service:
Provides Crisis Helpline, Information & Referral, Sexual Assault Services, Teen
Line, Kids Line, Pet Friends, Reassurance, Outreach and Education.
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS– Plan & prepare for emergencies and stay informed.
www.state.nj.us/njoem
LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES—FORMERLY S.C.I.P.
(609) 835-6180
LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
218A Sunset Rd. Willingboro, NJ 08046
Service:
24 hour access line. Assessment center provides crisis intervention, emergency
stabilization, individual assessments, and links to treatment services include
outpatient/inpatient services, partial hospital intensive outpatient services, and
emergency psychiatric service.
NEW JERSEY NEED HELP INFORMATION SERVICE
www.nj211.org
Hours:
24 hours 7 days a week
Service:
Provides solutions to personal needs by informing you of resources in your
community like day care facilities, shelters, affordable housing units, social
services, employment training programs, senior services, medical insurance.
NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & PREPAREDNESS
www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/
Report Suspicious activity
211
(609) 584-4000
OAKS INTEGRATED CARE (FORMERLY TWIN OAKS)
1-(800) 963-3377
770 Woodlane Road, Mount Holly NJ 08060
www.oaksintcare.org
Service:
Provides a centralized point of entry for a comprehensive range of quality mental
health services for adults, children and families.
READY BURLINGTON COUNTY
www.readycomm.org
Service:
Information on weather preparedness, 211, Crisis Support
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SALVATION ARMY—SOUTH WEST REGION
(609) 877-0717
Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties
Service:
Provides housing, food and overnight lodging for varying amounts of time to
those in need. (homeless, destitute individuals and families). EMERGENCY
FOOD, MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.
Provides disaster relief when needed.
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EMPLOYMENT
BURLINGTON COUNTY AMERICAN JOB CENTER
Human Service facility, 2nd Floor, 795 Woodlane Road,
Westampton, NJ 08060
www.co.burlington.nj.us/311/Burlington-County-American-Job-Center
Hours:
Service:
(609) 518-3900
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Qualified professionals assist with obtaining employment or training to meet the
demands of the present workforce. Employment counselors can help explore
career choices relating to interests and abilities. They can also assist in exploring a
career path that can best utilize skills in the current job market.
Resources include:

Skill Assessment

Career Counseling

Job Search Assistance

Resource room with computers, internet access, printers & copiers

Telephone claim filing for Unemployment Insurance

Workshops and Trainings

Referral to other resources and services
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ENERGY ASSISTANCE
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
(609) 835-4329
(BCCAP )
1 Van Sciver Parkway, Willingboro, NJ 08046
www.energyassistance.nj.gov
Services: Assists low-income customers with their energy needs. Renters who have their
heating costs included in their rent may also qualify. Will also negotiate with utility
companies regarding bills.
JOE-4-OIL (CITIZEN’S ENERGY)
1-(877) 563-4645
Service:
The oil heat program offers free heating oil to people in financial need. Program
does not start until the month of December. Telephone for availability and
program details.
LIFELINE PROGRAM
1-(800) 792-9745
Services: This program offers $225 to persons who meet PAAD guidelines. This includes
utility customers as well as tenants whose utility bills are included in their rent.
Lifeline benefits are provided for only electric and natural gas.
NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE HEATING ASSISTANCE AND REFERRAL ENERGY SERVICE, INC.
(NJSHARES)
1- (866) 657-4273
www.njshares.org
Services: Non-profit Corporation organized to provide assistance to individuals
and families who are in need of temporary help in paying their energy, telephone,
and water bills. To qualify a person or family must be facing a financial crisis and
not be eligible for welfare. Burlington County Intake Agencies:
BCCAP
609-835-4329
Christian Caring Center
609-893-0700
Catholic Charities
856-764-6940
St. Vincent DePaul
609-953-0021 (Medford)
609-268-0005 (Tabernacle)
609-386-3650 (Burlington City & Twp.)
609-267-9600 (Mt. Holly)
Resources for Indep. Living
609-747-7745 (Burlington)
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PAGE (PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR GAS & ELECTRIC) PROGRAM
(609) 747-7745
(RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING)
Services: For low to moderate income NJ households. Cannot be receiving or eligible for a
UFS benefit or LIHEAP benefit.
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND PROGRAM (USF)
1-(866) 240-1347
(BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES)
1-(800) 624-0241
Services: Ensures that eligible customers pay no more than 3% of their yearly income on
electric and/or gas bills. Participants that are in the Lifeline Program or federally funded Low
Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are eligible for USF.
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
NEW JERSEY COMFORT PARTNERS
Services:
1-(888) 773-8326
Special partnership program to help save energy and money by making your home
more energy efficient. Participants must be at or below 150% of the federal
poverty guidelines or participate in SSI, HEA, Lifeline, PAAD or TANF.
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
(856) 910-8816
CAMDEN COUNTY COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
5287 Route 70, Suite 8, Pennsauken, NJ, 08109
Services: Federal Program to help save energy and money by making your home more
energy efficient. Must be income eligible for HEA. Goal is to reduce air
infiltration in the home and improve the efficiency of the heating system. We can
caulk, weather strip, insulate, install hot water heater blankets, provide heater
repair, and replacement if needed. In some cases, we can replace faulty
refrigerators.
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FOOD/MEALS
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY
www.btfoodpantry.org
Hours:
Every Wednesday 9:00am to 11:00am
Service:
Provides food for Burlington Township residents only
1-(888) 847-3278
BURLINGTON COUNTY FOOD STAMP PROGRAM (SNAP)
(609) 261-1000
Burlington County Board of Social Services, Human Services Facility,
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060.
www.bcbss.org
Service:
Income and resource guidelines to obtain assistance in purchasing monthly
groceries.
BURLINGTON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAMS
(609) 702-7053
MEALS ON WHEELS—Service: Meals on Wheels provides a nutritious well-balanced
meal to homebound county residents 60 years of age or older. Prospective clients are
interviewed in order to determine their need of the service. Client’s contributions help
to defray part of the cost of operating this program. No one is refused because of an in
ability to contribute.
NUTRITION SITES/GOLDEN YEARS LUNCHEON CLUBS—Service: Hot lunch program
service in four locations to persons 60 years of age or older. Recreational and social
activities provided. Suggested donation of $2.00 a meal. Call for days of operation and
hours.
BETHEL AME CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEVERLY
512 N. Church St.
405 Broad Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Beverly, NJ 08010
(856) 840-0734
(609) 386-1791
CARSLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER
207 Crosswicks St.
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-1566
SAMUEL MILLER BUILDING
256 Clifton Ave
Mounty Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 518-1054
CATHOLIC CHARITIES/EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE
801 Burlington Avenue, Delanco NJ 08075
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
Service:
Emergency services serving Burlington County.
(856) 764-6940
E-Z PANTRY
(856) 767-0555
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday
Service:
Grocery delivery to the home of senior citizens and the general public.
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FARMER’S MARKET PROGRAM OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
(609) 265-5069
Service:
When funds are available Burlington County Office on Aging distributes farmers
vouchers to income eligible seniors during the summer months. Vouchers only
redeemable at Farmers stands for NJ locally grown produce. Call for details.
FOODBANK OF SOUTH JERSEY
(856) 662-4884
Service:
Have proof of age, residency, and income available when calling.
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF SOUTHERN NJ
www.jfcssnj.org
Service:
Kosher Meals on Wheels provided. Call for details
(856) 424-1333 Ext# 1181
KATZ COMMUNITY CENTER
(856) 424-4444 ext. 1280
1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
www.katzjcc.org
Service:
Meals provided Monday-Friday. Transportation is provided with membership.
NJ DEPARMENT OF AGRICULTURE—BUREAU OF FOOD DISTIBUTION
(609) 984-2343
www.endhungernj.org
Service:
Emergency pantry, shelter and or soup kitchen locator. Visit website or dial 211.
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER
(609) 893-4400
300 Brook Street, Browns Mills, NJ 08013
Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Service:
Meals, recreational, and social activities provided. Suggested donation of $2.00 a
day for Pemberton residents and $3.00 a day for non-Pemberton residents.
SALVATION ARMY
(609) 877-0717
www.salvationarmynj.org
Service:
South West Region (Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties)
Provides housing, food and overnight lodging for varying amounts of time to
those in need. (homeless, destitute individuals and families). EMERGENCY
FOOD, MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.
Provides disaster relief when needed.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Medford, Moorestown, Mt. Laurel, Browns Mills, Pemberton
Chatsworth, Shamong, Tabernacle, Vincentown
Mt. Holly, Eastampton, Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton
Willingboro
Burlington City, Burlington Twp.
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(609) 953-0021
(609) 268-0005
(609) 267-9600
(609) 835-7757
(609) 386-3650
GRANDPARENTS
A.A.R.P.\GRANDPARENTS INFORMATION CENTER
(202) 434-2296
601 E. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049
www.aarp.com
Service:
Provides awareness through an educational campaign about the special problems
grandparents face as the primary caregiver to their grandchildren including
identification of legal, social, health, and financial issues affecting grandparent
caregivers. The establishment of a Grandparent Information Clearing House where
grandparents, service providers and planners can obtain information, publications
and referral to available national and local resources including existing grandparent
support groups and other organizations involved in grandparent caregiver issues.
BURLINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM HEAD START
(609) 261-2323
Service:
Information and referral service for grandparents raising grandchildren along with
monthly support group meetings.
BURLINGTON COUNTY DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES
(609) 265-3120
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton NJ 08060
www.co.burlington.nj.us/1350/youth-services
Service:
Leadership Development, Tutoring & Study Skills, Entrepreneurial Training,
Financial Literacy; Prevention, Diversion, Disposition and Re-entry Programs and
much more.
FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM
(609) 726-1000 ext. 4370
New Lisbon Developmental Center, Rt. 72 Barnegat Road, New Lisbon NJ 08064
Service:
Foster Grandparents earn a small, tax-free stipend to cover the cost of serving.
They also receive reimbursement for transportation and meals while on duty. They
must be 60+ years of age, meet certain
income requirements, love children and are willing to volunteer 20 hours a week.
NJ KINKONNECT
www.kinkonnect.org
Service:
Information and referrals related to kinship care.
(877) 554-5463
NJ KINSHIP NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
Dial 211
www.nj.gov/dcf/families/support/kinship/
Service:
Information and referrals related to family support programs, Medicaid coverage,
legal assistance, childcare resources, child support, respite services, Work First NJ/
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. Call 211 & identify self as a caregiver
to receive kinship related services.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
COUNTY AGENCIES
BURLINGTON COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING / AGING AND
(609) 265-5069
DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION
TOLL-FREE – 1-(877) 222-3737
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.co.burlington.nj.us/aging
CONGREGATE MEALS
Provides a hot lunch program in four locations to consumers 60 years of age or older.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Provides a nutritious, well-balanced meal to homebound consumers aged 60 years or
older.
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Provides resource information to seniors and the disabled population
ASSESSMENT/OPTIONS COUNSELING
Provides consumers with services available to them so they can choose how they wish to
receive services to enable them to delay nursing home placement.
OUTREACH
Assistance with specific applications to homebound consumers aged 60 and over.
Call the AAA/ADRC at 609-265-5069 (toll-free 877-222-3737) for a list of homecare and
private-pay agencies, assisted living and nursing home lists, and adult day centers.
For a list of CAHC Accredited Agencies in good standing, please call 908-508-1200 or go to:
www.cahcnj.org/burlington.html
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BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE – (609) 518-4839
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
TOLL-FREE 1-(800) 342-0047 EXT.4839
www.bcbss.org
ADULT MEDICAID/HEALTH SERVICES
Elderly, blind and disabled adults may be eligible for medical services, homecare, and
prescriptions. Eligibility rules apply.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES – (609) 518-4793
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/aps
Adult Protective Services (APS) programs have been established in each county in New
Jersey to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of
vulnerable adults living in a community setting.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES – 1-(877) NJKIDS1
www.njchildsupport.org
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Social services are available to recipients of TANF,SSI or General Assistance recipients
to avoid homelessness.
NJ FAMILY CARE—MEDICAID
Medical programs are available for pregnant women, and programs to assist qualifying
individuals and families.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT—SNAP
Assistance is available to help provide individuals and families provide nutritious meals
to those who qualify.
TANF PROGRAM
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families provides support services to families including
training for work, nutritional and medical services.
WFNJ /GA PROGRAM
WorkForce New Jersey/General Assistance is available to individuals meeting income
and resource guidelines.
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BURLINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.co.burlington.nj.us/Human-Services
(609) 265-5800
AREA AGENCY ON AGING/AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION
(609) 265-5069 or TOLL-FREE 1-(877) 222-3737
Provides information and assistance to older persons, adults with physical disabilities,
caregivers and professionals looking for services and programs. Provides funding for
many programs and services for seniors in Burlington County.
DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH—(609) 265-5536
Provides administration of mental health and addiction services, as well as the Traumatic
Loss Coalition.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – (609) 265-5072
Administers federally funded Housing and Urban Development programs, Home
Improvement Loan Programs, Home Investment Partnership Program, First-Time Home
Buyers Program and the Community Development Block Program.
DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING – (609) 518-3900
Provides resources for business and job-seekers to ensure that a well-trained workforce is
equipped to meet the business needs of the future.
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES—(609) 265-3120
Provides Leadership Development, Tutoring & Study Skills, Entrepreneurial Training,
Financial Literacy; Prevention, Diversion, Disposition and Re-entry Programs and much
more.
DIVISION OF VETERANS AND MILITARY SERVICES – (609) 265-5008
Established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders to serve both active duty military
personnel, and the veterans of Burlington County.
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BURLINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(609) 265-5548
Raphael Meadow Health Center, 15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060
[email protected]/health
ADULT HEALTH SERVICES
Cancer Education and early detection; Influenza/Pneumonia Immunizations; Health
Screenings.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
HIV/AIDS; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Tuberculosis; School-Aged Immunizations;
International Travel Certificate Information.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The status of our physical surroundings such as the air we breathe,the land we use, and
the water we drink.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Resources are available to provide up-to-date information to individuals, businesses,
schools and community groups
REGISTER READY
www.registerready.nj.gov
Telephone 2-1-1, toll free
Designed to help emergency responders locate and safely evacuate in the event of a
disaster. Completed applications can be mailed to the BCHD.
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STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
1-800-772-1213
Evergreen Plaza 1710 Rt. 38, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
TTT/TDD 1-800 325-0778
www.socialsecurity.gov
Administration of all Federal Social Security Programs, including retirement, survivors,
disability, supplemental social security (SSI), Medicare eligibility. *my Social Security is a
free online account that allows people quick, secure access personal Social Security information.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
www.state.nj.us/humanservices
The State of N.J. Dept. of Human Services provides detailed information on Health Care,
Disability Programs, Welfare Services, Family Programs, Mental Health and Addiction
Services.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CHOICE OPTIONS – (OCCO)
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/directory.html
609-704-6050
Responsible for implementing nursing facility level regulations; administers the PreAdmission Screening program which is a care needs assessment; and administers and
supervises the Community Choice Program to encourage individuals capable of living in
the community to do so.
SHIP – STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/ship/
1-800-792-8820
Local number is 609-894-9311 ext.1494.
Program provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems
with, or questions about their health insurance
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
www.hhs.gov
The U.S, Dept. of Health and Human Services website provides information on HIPAA, the
Affordable Care Act, Social Services, Prevention and Wellness, Providers and Facilities, Health
and Safety, and Emergency Preparedness & Response.
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HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
www.alz.org 24/7 Helpline 1-(800) 272-3900 ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW JERSEY
(908) 233-0060
South Jersey Regional Office (856) 797-1212 www.njhospice.org
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF
www.aakp.org
Toll-free 1-(800) 749-2257 AMERICA
www.lls.org
(914) 949-5213
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1-(800) MEDICARE
www.cancer.org
1-(800) 227-2345 MEDICARE
South Jersey Region –
(856) 616-1650 www.Medicare.gov
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
www.diabetes.org
1-(800) 342-2383
Philadelphia Office –
(610)828-5003
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
www.heart.org
1-(800) 242-6721
AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION
www.liverfoundation.org 1-(800) 465-4837
Local office Philadelphia, PA (215)425-8080
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
www.lung.org
1-(800) 586-4872
Local office – Newark, NJ (908) 685-8010
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION
www.apdaparkinson.org 1-(800) 223-2732
AMERICAN SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE
Finding specific health
1-(800) 367-6274
support groups in your area.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
www.mda.org
1-(800) 572-1717
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
ASSOCIATION
1-(800) 344-4867
www.nationalmssociety.org
Philadelphia Chapter –
(215) 271-1500
PREVENTION PLUS
(609) 261-0001
www.prevplus.org
Provides a Resource Center for Burlington
County to educate the community that
addiction is a disease that is both preventable
and treatable.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION NEW JERSEY
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
www.newjersey.va.gov
East Orange Campus
(973) 676-1000
Lyons Campus
(908) 647-0180
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
www.alsa.org
1-(800) 782-4747
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IN-HOME HOSPICE
HOSPICE – CARING
East Gate Business Center
102 Gaither Drive, Suite 2, Mt. Laurel NJ 08054
www.caringhospice.com
Service:
Provides service for the terminally ill.
Intake: (856) 439-0012
1-(888) 288-2951
HOSPICE – COMPASSIONATE CARE
Intake: (609) 267-1178
www.compassionatecare.info
1-(800) 844-4774
516 High Street, Suite 11, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Service:
Provides care for the terminally ill. Call Center is 24 hours a day
HOSPICE-LIGHTHOUSE
www.lighthousehospice.net
1040 N. Kings Highway, Suite 100, Cherry Hill NJ 08034
Service:
Provides service for the terminally ill.
Intake: (856) 414 1155
HOSPICE MOORESTOWN VISITING NURSE
www.moorestownvna.org
300 Harper Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Service:
Provides care for the terminally ill.
Intake: (856) 552-1300
1- (877) 862-4663
HOSPICE– SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE
Intake: (856) 596-1600
www.samaritannj.org
5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
Service:
Provides service for the terminally ill. Call Center is 24 hour a day
IN-PATIENT HOSPICE
COMPASSIONATE CARE INPATIENT HOSPICE
St. Francis Medical Center, 601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton NJ
1-(800) 844-4774
(609) 599-6212
SAMARITAN INPATIENT HOSPICE CENTER
Virtua Memorial Hospital, 175 Madison Ave, 2 South, Mt. Holly NJ 08060
(609) 845-2200
VITAS INPATIENT HOSPICE UNIT
Kennedy Memorial Hospital, 18 East Laurel Rd, Stratford NJ 08084
(856) 346-7325
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LOURDES HEALTH SYSTEMS
(609) 835-5432
218 A Sunset Rd., Willingboro, NJ 08046
www.lourdesnet.org
CANCER RESOURCE CENTER
Service:
The education resource center, located across from Lourdes Medical
Center of Burlington County in the Professional East Building,
provides access to information related to all types of cancer. Patients
have access to hardcopy information and the ability to view DVDs,
tapes, or access the Internet.
CARING BOUTIQUE
Service:
The Caring Boutique is a service offered in conjunction with American
Cancer Society, and is available to all women in the community. The
Boutique offers a variety of items including: free wigs and permanent
prosthesis to those in need, free temporary prosthesis, pillows to use with
seatbelts and prosthesis bras.
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PROGRAM
Service:
This free public service program helps women undergoing cancer treatment
learn to cope with appearance–related side effects of treatment and regain a
sense of self-confidence and control over their lives. The program was
founded by the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA)
Foundation and is offered in partnership with the ACS and the National
Cosmetology Association. Licensed volunteer cosmetologists who are
certified in the program teach women how to enhance their appearance using
makeup techniques and how to disguise hair loss using wigs, turbans, and
scarves. Each woman receives make-up donated by CTFA cosmetic industry
and samples to take home.
SPEAKERS BUREAU
1-888-568-7337
Service:
This free service is designed to give the community a broader knowledge of
health care issues and provide interesting, educational, and informative
health-related programs. Call the number above for a brochure with
suggested topics or to schedule a presentation for your group.
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS CENTER
(609) 835-5813
45 B. Homestead Dr., Columbus NJ 08022
www.lourdeswellnesscenter.org
Service:
Lourdes Integrative Wellness Center offers massage, yoga, tai chi,
acupuncture, wellness classes and free screenings.
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VIRTUA HEALTH
ARTHRITIS EDUCATION MINI SERIES
1-(888) 847-8823
Service:
Presentations designed to improve the quality of life for individuals
with arthritis and their family and friends. Locations below:
Sunrise Assisted Living
400 Fernbrooke Lane
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Hours: 1 to 2 pm, cost is FREE
Willingboro Senior Center
429 JFK Way
Willingboro, NJ 08046
Hours: 1 to 2:30pm, cost is FREE
CARE COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICES
(609) 267-1950
HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES
1- (800) 858-5172
15 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton, NJ 08060
Service:
Provides clinic services, family planning, and health screenings.
CARE COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICES
HOME CARE SERVICES
523 Fellowship Road, Suite 250, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.
Service:
Provides in home health services and assistance.
(856) 581-7200
VIRTUA VIP
(856) 355-6464
This is a senior club membership offering health education and screening activities.
Membership is free.
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HEARING
AUDIENT
1-(877) 283-4368
www.audientalliance.org
Service:
Hearing program designed for individual whose income is above the established
poverty levels, but still find it difficult to afford quality hearing care.
BURLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY
(609) 267-9669
www.bcls.lib.nj.us
TTY (609) 267-9660 Ext. 3050
Services: Large Print Books / Assistive Listening Devices/ Descriptive and Closed Captioned
Videotapes/ TTY Service. Call for locations.
MICRO-ENHANCER- COLOR ELECTRONIC MAGNIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ENLARGING IMAGES.
The Headquarters location and the Pemberton Branch offer a color electronic
magnification system, or micro-enhancer, for enlarging print or images, even small
objects.. Visually impaired customers might use this system to view magazines,
photographs, bank statements, stock market listings, telephone directories, pill bottles,
and even to see better while writing.
NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE CENTER
The Burlington County Library is partnering with the New Jersey State Library Talking
Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The TBBC provides free public library service and
materials to New Jersey residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed
materials due to a visual impairment, physical handicap or a learning disability. As a
service center for the TBBC the library will assist customers in downloading talking
books for their TBBC-provided devices.
CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS
Service:
Children who have hearing loss are insured free thru early intervention programs
from birth to age 21 through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA). Check with your health insurance company, Medicaid, or your local
school chapter or health department for information on how to obtain hearing aids.
COOPER SPEECH CENTER
www.cooperhealth.org
Service:
Evaluation and treatment of speech and language issues.
(856) 342-3060
COOPER HEARING PROGRAM—AUDIOLOGY
(856) 342-3113
www.cooperhealth.org
Service:
Cooper University Health Care’s Audiology Department provides diagnostic and
treatment services for adults and children (newborn and up) with hearing disorders.
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DEAF HEARING COMMUNICATION CENTRE, INC.
(610) 604-0450
630 Fairview Rd., Suite 100, Swarthmore, PA 19081
www.dhcc.org
Service:
Provides Interpreter Referral Services, 24 Hour Emergency Services, Video
Interpreting Services, Real Time Captioning Services, Sign Language Classes,
Information Services Education, Community Interpreting Program, and Advocacy.
DIVISION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
1-(800) 792-8339
www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh
Service:
Primary contact agency in NJ for information and referral on topics relating to
hearing loss. Provides refurbished hearing aids for eligible low-income seniors.
Individuals must be 65 years of age and have an income of $26,130 if single or
$32,037 per couple. There is an $80.00 fee for the mold. The NJ Dept. of Human
Services and Montclair State University collaborate to provide this program. Please
call 973-655-3934 for additional information. You may also donate a used hearing
aid to the program.
HAAAD PROGRAM
1-(800) 792-9745
HEARING AID ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED
CN 715, Trenton, NJ 08625
www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits/paad
Service:
A person eligible for the HAAD program is entitled to receive a payment of up to
$100 toward the purchase of a hearing aid.
HEAR NOW PROGRAM- STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION
1-(800) 328-8602
www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org
Email: [email protected]
Service:
Hearing aid assistance- ask for Hear Now. Call for information.
HEARUSA
1-(800) 698-6767
www.hearusa.com
Service:
Provides information on locations in your area. Call for information.
INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY HEARING AID HELPLINE
1-(800) 521-5247
16880 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
www.ihsinfo.org
Service:
Provides information on hearing aids, hearing health, and lists of qualified hearing
instrument specialists.
LIONS AFFORDABLE HEARING AID PROGRAM (LIONS AHAP)
1-(630) 203-3837
www.lcif.org/EN/our-programs/humanitarian-efforts/hearing
Service:
Provides high-quality, low-cost hearing aids as well as services of hearing care
professionals to conduct tests, fit the aids and provide follow-up care to limited
income individuals. Call for details
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION
1-(800) 241-1044
DISORDERS/NIDCD INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE
TTY 1-(800) 241-1055
1 Communication Ave, Bethesda, MD 20892-3456
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides a list of organizations that may have financial assistance for hearing aids.
Also Clearinghouse provides information and resources for health professionals,
patients, industry, and the public on Disorders of hearing, balance, taste, smell,
voice, speech, and language.
THE CLEARINGHOUSE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS,
PATIENTS, PEOPLE IN INDUSTRY & THE PUBLIC TO LOCATE HEALTH INFORMATION & RESOURCES:
INFORMATION SERVICE Information specialists respond to written and telephone
inquiries by identifying resources, materials, and organizations that can best
answer the inquirer’s questions.
PUBLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT The Clearinghouse produces and distributes healthrelated materials such as directories, information packets, fact sheets, and database
searches about human communication disorders. The Clearinghouse also develops
new materials to fill information gaps.
REFERENCE DATABASE The Clearinghouse maintains a database of references to
brochures, books, articles, fact sheets, organizations, and hard-to-find educational
materials on deafness and communication disorders. The database contains
citations, abstracts, and availability information for these materials; it is a unique
collection of materials for the public, health professionals, and people in industry
who need to locate information about deafness and disorders of communication.
THE CLEARINGHOUSE COLLECTS, DEVELOPS, DISSEMINATES INFORMATION, MATERIALS, AND
RESOURCES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
HEARING--normal structure and function of the auditory system; diseases and disorders
of the ear including hereditary and other forms of congenital deafness such as Usher
syndrome, sudden deafness, noise-induced hearing loss, ototoxicity, presbycusis, tinnitus,
otitis media, otosclerosis, and AIDS-related hearing impairment; hearing aids, cochlear
implants, vibrotactile aids, assistive devices, and screening methods.
BALANCE--normal structure and function of the vestibular system; disorders and diseases
including Meniere’s disease, positional vertigo, vestibular neuronitis, and acoustic
neurinoma resulting in vertigo, dizziness, and dysequilibrium.
SMELL--normal structure and function of the olfactory system; disorders of smell
resulting in anosmia (loss of sense of smell), hyposmia (reduced smell function), and
paraosmia (distortion of sense of smell).
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NIDCD INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE CONTINUES…
TASTE--normal structure and function of the gustatory system; taste disorders resulting in
ageusia (loss of sense of taste), hypogeusia (reduced taste function), and dysgeusia
(distortion of sense of taste).
VOICE--normal structure and function of the vocal tract; processes of voice production;
disorders of the voice such as laryngeal nodules, polyps and neoplasms, contact ulcers,
spasmodic dysphonia, vocal tremor, and vocal fold paralysis resulting in hoarseness and
weakness of the voice.
SPEECH--normal structure and function of the speech tract; processes of speech
production; disorders such as stuttering and neurogenic and developmental speech
disorders resulting in dysfluency, dysarthria, and misarticulation; speech of persons who
are hearing-impaired; dysphagia; and augmentative and alternative modes of
communication.
LANGUAGE--normal processes of language development and production; language
disorders such as specific language impairment and aphasia; and language of persons
who are deaf.
STATE OF NJ LIBRARY - TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE CENTER
1-(800) 792-8322
2300 Stuyvesant Ave, Trenton, NJ 08625
www.njstatelibrary.org/tbbc
Service:
Book and magazines in large print and Braille, audiobooks and digital formats. The
Burlington County library is a partner with state library and acts as a service center.
BURLINGTON COUNTY DIVISION OF VETERANS AND MILITARY SERVICES
(609) 265-5008
Service:
Contact Burlington County Veteran’s Affairs office to see what hearing programs
are available to veterans.
Note: Also check with your own insurance program, hearing aid specialists, state Medicaid program, and Veterans
Administration and church groups for available financial assistance programs.
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HOSPITALS
DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER
www.deborah.org
200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-6611
HAMPTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
(800) 603-6767
650 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.hamptonhospital.com
Hours:
24 hours a day/7days a week
Service:
Provides behavioral health, diagnostic and treatment services for adults, older
adults and adolescents with mental health and substance abuse issues
KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
www.kennedyhealth.org
LOURDES
www.lourdesnet.org
LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
Burlington Division, 218 A Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ 08046
(856) 488-6500
1-(888) 568-7337
(609) 835-2900
LOURDESCARE OF NEW HANOVER
(609) 901-3030
Radiology & Physical Therapy, 25 Wrightstown-Cookstown Road, New Hanover NJ
VIRTUA
www.virtua.org
VIRTUA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BURLINGTON COUNTY
175 Madison Avenue, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-0700
VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HOSPITAL MARLTON
90 Brick Road, Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 355-6000
VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HOSPITAL VOORHEES
100 Bowman Drive, Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 247-3000
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HOUSING PROGRAMS
BURLINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
(609) 265-5072
HEATER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Services: This Program provides technical assistance to qualified homeowners living in a
participating municipality and makes zero (0%) interest property loans of up to
$20,000 to correct substandard housing conditions and to eliminate health and
safety hazards. Telephone for information on Heater Replacement and Emergency
Home Repair Grant Programs.
BURLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(609) 265-5131
HOME SECURITY PROGRAM
49 Rancocas Road, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Service:
Free home security surveys and safety modifications are provided to seniors and
persons with disabilities.
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Office of Fair Housing, 451 7th Street, Washington, DC 20410
www.hud.gov
Services: Handles complaints regarding discrimination in housing.
1-(800) 669-9777
NJ STATE OFFICE OF LANDLORD/TENANT INFORMATION
DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 101 S. Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/publications/#10
Services: Provides information on landlord-tenant issues. Must go to the website to get
information, no longer a customer service phone #.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Services: Subsidizes rent for HUD-Section 8 housing.
(609) 518-4839
1-(800) 342-0047
Ext# 4839
REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING
(856) 456-1121
SENIOR CITIZENS UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES (SCUCS)
146 Black Horse Pike, Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059-2035
Service:
Free counseling for senior citizens pursuing a HUD insured Reverse Mortgage.
Appointments necessary.
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HOUSING
ADULT COMMUNITIES
Adult retirement communities are specifically designed for independent older persons. Units are generally for
sale, but occasionally rental units are available. These units may be in the form of single houses, duplexes,
condos or apartments. The usual entrance age is 55 years or older.
BORDENTOWN TWP.
VILLAGE GRANDE AT CROSSWICKS CREEK
59 Honey Flower Dr.
Yardville, NJ 08620 (Bordentown Twp.)
(609) 281-5012
CINNAMINSON
SWEETWATER
US Route 130
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Contact Local Realtors
WESTFIELD LEAS
Westfield Drive
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Contact Local Realtors
DELANCO
NEWTON’S LANDING
101 Creek Road
Delanco, NJ 08075
Contact Local Realtors
DELRAN
ASHLEY CROSSING
Hartford Road
Delran, NJ 08075
Contact Local Realtors
EDGEWATER PARK
SILVER PARK WEST ADULT COMMUNITY
2 Forrestal Drive
Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
Contact Local Realtors
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FLORENCE
GREEN BRIER HORIZON
2174 Old York Road
Florence, NJ 08518
Contact Local Realtors
HAINESPORT
THE GLEN AT MASONS CREEK
100 Devon Lane
Hainesport, NJ 08036
Contact Local Realtors
(Single Family Homes, Townhouses)
MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP
FOUR SEASONS AT MAPLETON
22 Garfield Court
Columbus, NJ 08022
Contact Local Realtors
HOMESTEAD AT MANSFIELD
Route 543
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-8080
MARLTON
THE WESTON CLUB AT SAGEMORE
101 Hailey Drive
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 988-7575 (Rental Community)
VILLAGE GREENES ADULT COMMUNITY
North Elmwood Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact Local Realtors
BRIGHTVIEW GREENTREE
170 Greentree Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-0070
www.brightviewseniorliving.com
1 and 2 bedroom, studio and suites
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MOUNT HOLLY
BRAINERD STREET COMMONS
50 Brainerd Street or PO Box 4029
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Contact Local Realtors
MOUNT LAUREL
HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Contact Local Realtors
HOLIDAY VILLAGE EAST
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Contact Local Realtors
RENAISSANCE CLUB
101 Lindale Drive
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 234-1596
PEMBERTON BOROUGH
HEARTHSTONE AT WOODFIELD
Off Hanover Street
Pemberton Borough, NJ 08068
Contact Local Realtors
SOUTHAMPTON
LEISURETOWNE
Route 70
Southampton, NJ 08088
(609) 859-8001
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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
www.nj.gov/health/ltc/cgi/facilitysearch.shtml
―Assisted Living‖ means a coordinated array of supportive personal and health services, available 24 hours per
day, to residents who have been assessed to need these services, including residents who require formal longterm care.
―Assisted Living Residence‖ (ALR) means a facility which is licensed by the Department of Health & Senior
Services to provide apartment-style housing and congregate dining and to assure that assisted living services are
available when needed, for four or more adult persons unrelated to the proprietor. Apartment units offer, at a
minimum, one unfurnished room, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and a lockable door on the unit entrance.
―Comprehensive Personal Care Homes‖ (CPCHs) provide room and board and provide assisted living services
when needed. Residential units in CPCHs can house no more than two residents and have a lockable door on
the unit entrance. CPCHs are licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services.
(*) Medicaid Waiver
BORDENTOWN CITY
THE CLARE ESTATE (ALR) (*)
201 Crosswicks Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-9960
www.theclareestate.com
FLORENCE
BROOKDALE FLORENCE
901 Broad Street
Florence , NJ 08518
(609) 499-6662
MARLTON
BRIGHTVIEW GREENTREE
170 Greentree Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-0070
www.brightseniorliving.com
Independent Living, Assisted Living and secure
Wellspring Village memory care neighborhood.
1 and 2 bedroom, studios, and companion suites.
MOORESTOWN
MOORESTOWN ESTATES (ALR) (*)
BRANDYWINE SENIOR LIVING
1205 North Church Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 778-0600
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Program
Short Term Care Available
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MOORESTOWN
CAREONE HARMONY VILLAGE AT MOORESTOWN (ALR)
301 North Stanwick Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
856-638-1244
www.care-one.com
(a Hearthstone Affiliate Memory Impaired Specific)
MOUNT LAUREL
BRIGHTVIEW MOUNT LAUREL
400 Fernbrooke Lane
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 222-1213
www.mbrightviewseniorliving.com
Assisted living community .
Features a secure Wellspring Village neighborhood for
Alzheimer’s residents. Private apartments or companion
suites available.
.
RIVERTON
RIVERVIEW ESTATES (CPCH) (*)
(Formerly Baptist Home of South Jersey)
303 Bank Avenue
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-2274
WESTAMPTON
BROOKDALE OF WESTAMPTON (ALR) (*)
480 Woodlane Road
Westampton, NJ 08060
(609) 877-0555
(Memory impaired specific.)
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CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides housing, services and health care
(including long-term care) to people of retirement age. The community must provide increasing
levels of care beginning with independent living. CCRCs offer a contract that is signed when
the person first enters the community. The type of services provided depends upon this
contract. There is generally a substantial entrance fee. Monthly fees are also charged. CCRCs
are regulated by the NJ Department of Community Affairs. The nursing home facilities are
licensed by the NJ Department of Health.
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP
WILEY CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
99 East Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-0411
(Entrance fee for some units)
MEDFORD
MEDFORD LEAS
Route 70
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-3000
(Entrance Fee: Yes)
MOORESTOWN
THE EVERGREENS
309 Bridgeboro Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 439-2000
(Entrance fee for independent living only)
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MOBILE HOME PARKS
Only mobile home parks with age restrictions are included in this directory. Generally, people own their unit
and rent the space from owners of the parks. The entrance age for parks listed is usually 55 years or older.
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP
PINE VIEW TERRACE
Route 530 (Lakehurst Road)
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-3388
www.pineviewterrace.com
TABERNACLE
ALLENWOOD MOBILE ESTATES
17 Cherry Lane
Tabernacle, NJ 08088
(609) 268-8687
SHARED LIVING RESIDENCES
Shared living residences are homes in which unrelated people live together. The residence may
be owned cooperatively, sponsored by a nonprofit organization, or owned or managed by a
person who continues to reside there. Each person has a private bedroom, but bathrooms may
be private or shared. All other spaces in the house are shared.
MEDFORD
ALLY (ALTERNATIVE LIVING FOR LATER YEARS, INC.)
Executive Director– Kent Pipes
(609) 261-4571 ext. 1040
(Three locations: Cinnaminson, Westampton and
Medford)
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MULTI-LEVEL FACILITIES
Multi-Level Facility refers to residences which provide two or more levels of service. These
levels range from independent living to forms of assisted living to intermediate and/or skilled
nursing care. There is usually no entrance fee or contractual agreement. Priority to move to
another level of care is usually given to residents already living in some part of the facility.
Some multi-level facilities are called Homes for the Aged or Full-Service Retirement
Communities.
BORDENTOWN CITY
THE CLARE ESTATE
Senior Living Residence
201 Crosswicks Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-9960
www.theclareestate.com
CLARE COURT: One bedroom affordable apartments (must be income eligible).
CLARE HOUSE: Enhanced service housing for persons with advanced care needs. Meals and
limited care services.
CLARE MANOR: Full service assisted living residence.
BURLINGTON
MASONIC HOME OF NEW JERSEY
902 Jacksonville Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 239-3900
www.njmasonic.org
MARLTON
CAREONE AT EVESHAM
870 E. Rt. 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
856-396-0005
www.care-one.com
MOORESTOWN
LUTHERAN CROSSINGS ENHANCED LIVING
255 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-1214
www.lsmnj.org
CAREONE AT MOORESTOWN
895 Westfield Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
856-914-0444
www.care-one.com
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SUBSIDIZED AND AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY
http://www.nj.gov.njhrc
This rental housing is generally in the form of garden apartments, attached housing, or
apartments in high-rise or mid-rise buildings. The units have been specially designed for people
who are age 62 or over and the handicapped. Construction or rental costs are financed by the
state or federal government. Sponsors of this housing include non-profit or limited profit
organizations or public housing authorities. There are income limitations for eligibility and the
rents are either subsidized or below market value. There are usually lengthy waiting lists.
SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS
HUD APARTMENT SEARCH
http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?state=NM%2CNewJersey
BURLINGTON CITY
BURLINGTON MANOR
255 East Pearl Boulevard
Burlington NJ 08016
(609) 387-3184
(Sponsor: Burlington
Manor Associates)
J. FRANK BUDD BUILDING
240 East Pearl Street
Burlington NJ 08016
(609) 386-6500
(Penrose Mgmt. Co.)
METROPOLITAN INN
400 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
(609) 386-6500
(Penrose Mgmt. Co.)
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP
BCCAP SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
1714 Hancock Lane
Burlington Twp. NJ 08016
(609) 386-0300
(Sponsor: Burlington County Community Action
Program)
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP
B’NAI B’RITH ELMWOOD HOUSE
444 North Elmwood Road
Marlton NJ 08053
(856) 810-1140
(Sponsor: B’nai B’rith Housing, Inc. and S.J. Council
B’nai B’rith)
LUMBERTON
ACACIA-LUMBERTON MANOR
423 East Landing Street
Lumberton NJ 08048
(609) 261-2317
www.acacialumberton.com
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MOORESTOWN
The following apartments are all sponsored by: MEND: Moorestown
Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, 99 East Second Street,
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 722-7070 Specify senior citizen application.
www.mendinc.org
TEABERRY RUN
201 Lippincott Avenue
Moorestown NJ 08057
THE FIRE HOUSE
215 West Main Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
LENOLA SCHOOL
100 New Albany Road
Moorestown NJ 08057
LINDEN PLACE
320 Pearl Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
MOORESTOWN COURT
82 East Second Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
STOKES PLACE
150 Schooley Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
MOUNT HOLLY
SAMUEL MILLER SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY
256 Clifton Avenue
Mount Holly NJ 08060
(609) 261-5384
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP
GOLDEN TERRACE APARTMENTS
555 Lakehurst Road
Browns Mills NJ 08015
(609) 567-7100
PINEFIELD APARTMENTS
1452 Junction Road
Browns Mills NJ 08015
(609) 893-1500 (Sponsor Silver Mgmt., Inc.)
ROEBLING
ROEBLING ARMS
1340 Hornberger Avenue
Roebling NJ 08554
(609) 499-7789 (Sponsor: MSAA) (not just for Senior Citizens)
WRIGHTSTOWN
The following apartments are all sponsored by: GND
MANAGEMENT CORP. Partially Subsidized and not just for Senior Citizens
(609) 723-4666
MAPLEWOOD APARTMENTS
42 Meany Road
Wrightstown NJ 08562
MILLSTREAM APARTMENTS
202 Croshaw Road
Wrightstown NJ 08562
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MILLSTREAM PARTMENTS
18 Jones Mill Road
Wrightstown NJ 08562
AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS
BEVERLY
BEVERLY COMMONS, LLC
620 3rd Street
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 387-1807
BORDENTOWN CITY
CLARE COURT AFFORDABLE APARTMENT
201 Crosswicks Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-9960 (CLARE ESTATE SR. LIVING)
www.theclareestates.com
BURLINGTON TWP.
SPRINGSIDE SCHOOL APARTMENTS
1508 Mt. Holly Road
Burlington, NJ 08016
(856) 983-3535
55+ COMMUNITY SPONSORED BY MEND
DELANCO
MEND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Burlington and Holly Avenue
Delanco, NJ 08075
(856) 722-7070
ZURBRUGG MANSION
531 Delaware Avenue
Delanco NJ 08075
(856) 461-0435
(Not just for Senior Citizens)
(Sponsor: Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ)
LIVING SPRINGS APARTMENTS
AT ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH
600 Parkview Drive
Delanco NJ 08075
(856) 461-1200
LIVINGS SPRINGS MANOR
501 Parkview Drive
Delanco NJ 08075
(856) 461-1200
Apartments for Disabled Veterans and
Mentally Disabled Individuals
www.themichaelsorg.com
www.livingsprings.irmanagement.com
EDGEWATER PARK
EDGEWATER PARK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
(609) 786-1100 (not just for seniors)
FLORENCE
MAPLEWOOD HOMES
Third & Eyre Streets
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-0575
(Sponsor Florence Township )
http://www.florence-nj.gov/housing_main.html
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THE DUFFY SCHOOL
225 West Second Street
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 447-3211
(MEND, Inc.)
AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS CONTINUE…
LUMBERTON
ACACIA-LUMBERTON MANOR
423 East Landing Street
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 261-2317
LUMBERTON INDEPENDENT LIVING CAMPUS
1563 State Highway 38
Lumberton, NJ 08060
(609) 702-9100
(Sponsor: Jersey Counseling & Housing Development, Inc.)
An affordable housing development exclusively for senior
citizens, special needs and the disabled. There is a maximum
household income requirement. Services on site that support
the needs of the residents.
MAPLE SHADE
MAPLE SHADE MEWS
40 Brubaker Lane
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(Sponsor: Penrose Properties Inc.)
(856) 779-7950
www.penrose.com
MEDFORD
MOORESTOWN
THE ARBORS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS
220 S. Lenola Road, Suite AT5
Maple Shade NJ 08052
(Not just for seniors)
(856) 234-0750
MEND MEDFORD SENIOR RESIDENCE
(856) 722-7070
The following apartments are all sponsored by: MEND: Moorestown
Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, 99 East Second Street,
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 722-7070 Specify senior citizen application.
www.mendinc.org
TEABERRY RUN
201 Lippincott Avenue
Moorestown NJ 08057
THE FIRE HOUSE
215 West Main Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
LENOLA SCHOOL
100 New Albany Road
Moorestown NJ 08057
LINDEN PLACE
320 Pearl Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
MOORESTOWN COURT
82 East Second Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
STOKES PLACE
150 Schooley Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
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ROEBLING
ROEBLING VILLAGE INN
32 Riverside Avenue
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 835-4329 Ext # 4013
(Sponsor: BCCAP)
WILLINGBORO
DOREATHA D. CAMPBELL SENIOR APARTMENTS
Sydney Lane and Sunset Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-4014
www.aahmgmt.com
WRIGHTSTOWN
MILLSTREAM APARTMENTS
202 Croshaw Road
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-4666
(GND Management Corp)
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IN-HOME SERVICES
BURLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
1-(877) 222-3737
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION
(609) 265-5069
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ
www.co.burlington.nj.us/aging
Hours:
8:00am to 5:00pm
Services: Provides information and assistance, recreational activities, advocacy, assistance
with various forms, (e.g., PAAD, Senior Gold, etc.) and oversees the distribution of
federal funds under the Older Americans Act, and Title III to various agencies
which provide services pertaining to the well-being of Burlington County's elderly
population. PLEASE VISIT AGING WEBSITE OR TELEPHONE FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION
BURLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
www.co.burlington.nj.us/sheriff
(609) 265-5785
FREE RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS
Free Residential Inspections are performed by trained Sheriff’s staff to make sure our seniors
homes are safe and secure. If available, window locks, peep holes, reflective house numbers,
smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, security locks and power failure lights are provided.
PROJECT LIFESAVER
Project Lifesaver program provides wristbands worn radio with radio transmitters to Persons-atRisk clients who may wander. Should a client be reported missing, the Sheriff or a local law
enforcement partner will respond with emergency tracking equipment to help the client return
home safely.
MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (RSVP)
(609) 894-9311 X 1358
Organize mail. Low-income elderly and vulnerable persons with disabilities who have
budgeting and bill paying problems may qualify to receive assistance with these tasks..
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RESPITE CARE
MASONIC HOME OF NEW JERSEY
(609) 239-3900
www.njmasonic.org
902 Jacksonville Rd., Burlington, NJ 08016
Service:
Provides Respite Care, Hospice, Sub Acute Rehab and Independent Housing as
well as Nursing Home-open to the public.
MOORESTOWN VNA/PARTNERS IN HOMECARE
(856) 552-1300
www.moorestownvna.org
1-(877) 862-4663
300 Harper Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Service:
Provides Home Health Care, Hospice and Respite assistance to residents in their
homes.
VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, INC.
(609) 267-7417
204 Creek Crossing Blvd, Hainesport, NJ 08036-2766
www.vnahg.org
Service:
Provides respite assistance, home health & hospice services to clients in their
homes.
THE TENDER, INC.
(856) 234-5999
www.thetender.org
16 East Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Service:
Provides Respite care to clients with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia in a
safe, friendly setting, personalized care in a small group, supervision and support.
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INFORMATION & REFERRAL
ADDICTION SERVICES
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhas/initiatives/managed
Services:
A single point of entry for those seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
BURLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION
www.co.burlington.nj.us/aging
Hours:
Services:
1-(844) 276-2777
1-(877) 222-3737
(609) 265-5069
8:00am to 5:00pm
Provides information and assistance, recreational activities, advocacy, assistance
with various forms, (e.g., PAAD, Senior Gold, etc.) and oversees the distribution of
federal funds under the Older Americans Act to various agencies which provide
services pertaining to the well-being of Burlington County's elderly population.
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, STATE OF NJ
1-(800) 832-9173
DDD COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE:
BURLINGTON COUNTY2 Echelon Plaza 221 Laurel Road, Suite 210, Voorhees, NJ 08043, 856-770-5900
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd
Service:
DDD provides and funds services for state residents with developmental
disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy,
spina bifida, traumatic brain injuries and certain neurological impairments.
DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES, STATE OF NJ
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds
Service:
1-(888) 285-3036
DDS serves people who have become disabled as adults, whether through
illness or injury. The Division serves as a single point of entry for people who
need information and/or services within the human services field that allow
people to live more independently in the community.
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JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
www.jfcsnj.org
Tall Oaks Corporate Center, Building 1, Suite 100,
1000 Lenola Road, Maple Shade NJ 08052
Services:
Provides counseling, information and referral, friendly visiting, volunteer
drivers, food bank and limited financial assistance.
1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Services:
(856) 793-7710
(856) 424-1333
Provides counseling, information and referral, friendly visiting, volunteer
drivers and limited financial assistance.
LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES
LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY – S.C.I.P.
(609) 835-6180
218 A Sunset Rd. Willingboro, NJ 08046.
Service:
24 hour access line. Assessment center provides crisis intervention, emergency
stabilization, individual assessments, and links to treatment services including
outpatient services, partial hospital intensive outpatient services, and inpatient
services.
PREVENTION PLUS OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
1824 Rt. 38 East, Suite B, Lumberton, NJ 08048
www.prevplus.org
Hours:
Services:
(609) 261-0001
9:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Friday
Promotes the health, wellness and safety of the individuals and families of our
community by providing professional services for the prevention of the abuse of
alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and related issues through education, collaboration
and advocacy.
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INFORMATION & REFFERALS CONTINUE…
RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
351 High Street, Suite 103, Burlington, NJ 08016
www.rilnj.org
Services:
Dedicated to assisting all persons with disabilities in obtaining the same
opportunities for employment, recreation and services as non-disabled citizens.
Information and referral, independent living skills, peer support, self-advocacy and
system advocacy, family and community education. Also provides case
management, utility assistance (NJ Shares, and PAGE), youth services, and a youth
One Stop (recreation center for teens).
SERVICIOS LATINOS DE BURLINGTON COUNTY
795 Woodlane Road, 2nd Floor
Westampton NJ 08060
www.servicioslatinos-nj.org
Services:
(609) 747-7745
TTY (609) 747-1875
Relay
711
Fax
(609) 518-7171
(609) 518-7172
Social service agency bridging the gap between the Latino community and critical
services in the areas of health, education, housing, employment and other related
services.
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INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE
www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_insurance
(609) 292-7272
FEMA
1-(800) 621-FEMA
INDIVIDUAL HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM (IHC)
(609) 633-1882
Fax (609) 633-2030
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
NEW JERSEY FAMILY CARE
Service:
1-(800) 701-0710
TTY: 1-(800) 701-0720
New Jersey residents of any age may be eligible for free or low cost health
insurance that covers doctors visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health
and substance use services and hospitalization.
SHIP—STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Service:
1-(800) 427-4661
(609) 894-9311
ext. 1494
Volunteer counselors assist Medicare enrollees of all ages with questions, problems
and claim forms related to Medicare, Medicare supplemental policies, and longterm care insurance.
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INTERNET
GOVERNMENT
Burlington County Office on Aging
COBRA
House of Representatives
Internal Revenue Service
Medicare
Nat’l Assoc. of Insurance Commission
NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services
Social Security Administration
State of NJ
US Dept. of Treasury
US Senate
Veterans Administration
White House
www.co.burlington.nj.us/aging
www.cobrainsurance.com
www.house.gov
www.irs.ustreas.gov
www.medicare.gov
www.naic.org
www.state.nj.us/health/seniors.htm
www.socialsecurity.gov
www.state.nj.us
www.ustreas.gov
www.senate.gov
www.va.gov
www.whitehouse.gov
INFORMATION RESOURCES
AARP
Administration on Aging
American Society on Aging
Caregiver
Elder Abuse
Elder Info
Eldercare Web
Living Will
Senior Net
Senior Search
www.aarp.org
www.aoa.dhhs.gov
www.asaging.org
www.adrcnj.org
www.ncea.aoa.gov
www.elderinfo.com
www.eldercareweb.com
www.agingwithdignity.org
www.seniornet.org
www.seniorsearch.com
MEDICAL
American Medical Assoc.
Centers for Disease Control
Health A to Z
Health Finder
Mental Health Net
US Dept. of Health & Human Services
US Dept. of Health & Human Services
www.ama-assn.org
www.cdc.gov
www.healthatoz.com
www.healthfinder.gov
www.cmhc.com
www.os.dhhs.gov
www.CuidadodeSalud.Gov
(website in Spanish)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Consumers Digest
Consumers Reports
www.consumersdigest.com
www.consumerreports.org
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LEGAL SERVICES
BURLINGTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(609) 265-5945
Human Services Building, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Service:
Provides legal assistance for low to moderate income Burlington County residents
who are 60 and over. After an interview clients are referred to private attorneys on
a case by case basis and contingent on funding availability.
BURLINGTON COUNTY LEGAL ADVICE - SENIORS
(609) 265-5945
Human Services Building, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
Service:
Attorneys will provide legal advice. This service is free and is for advice ONLY.
Burlington County residents 60 plus. Please call to confirm dates and times.
BURLINGTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION - LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
137 High Street, 3rd floor Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Service:
Lawyer referral service available to all persons.
Telephone for further details.
(609) 261-4862
BURLINGTON COUNTY CLERK
(609) 265-5122
Main Office, 49 Rancocas Road, Mt. Holly NJ 08060
2nd Location—Burlington County Corner Store —Moorestown Mall
(856) 642-3833
Service:
Records deeds, mortgages, liens and provides passport applications/photos.
COMMUNITY HEALTH LAW PROJECT
(609) 261-3453
4 Commerce Pl., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Service:
Free representation to consumers who are disabled & under 60 years of age.
Must meet income guidelines. Please telephone for further details.
COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER
(609) 218-5120
Service:
Assistance with obtaining veterans or SS benefits for low-income individuals.
SOUTH JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES
1-(800) 496-4570
107 High Street, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Service:
Free legal services in some civil cases to clients whose income and assets do not
exceed established limits. There is no age requirement. Commonly referred to as
―Legal Aid.‖ Please telephone for further details.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY—BURLINGTON COUNTY
(609) 518-2600
SURROGATE OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
(609) 265-5005
49 Rancocas Road, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 www.co.burlington.nj.us
Service:
Probates wills and grants administrations, appoints guardians of minors, and
processes Superior Court probate documents, guardianship of incapacitated
matters, and adoptions matters.
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MEDICAL DAY CARE CENTERS
BRIDGES ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE
352 Beverly Rancocas Road, Willingboro, NJ 08046
Hours:
Service:
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm
Provides door to door transportation, meals, activities, case management, and
transportation to doctor visits. Nursing staff on site.
GOLDEN AGE EXCEL, L.L.C.
14000 Sagemore Dr., Marlton, NJ 08053
Hours:
Service:
(856) 988-9001
Monday-Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm; 2:00pm to 5:00pm
An Adult Day Care to give caregivers respite and provide a center where elderly
patients can be taken for a couple of hours or the entire day and be picked up later.
The day programs include social activities, meals and general elderly supervision.
SENIOR CARE OF DELRAN
www.seniorcarectrs.com
8008 Rt. 130 N. Building B, Suite 300, Delran, NJ 08075.
Hours:
Service:
(856) 461-1700
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9am-2pm
An Adult Day Health Center that provides medical and social services, case
management, physical and occupational therapy, recreational activities and
socialization. Alzheimer’s Program. Nurse on site during all open hours.
SENIOR CARE OF MARLTON
www.seniorcarectrs.com
556A Lippincott Dr. Building B, Marlton, NJ 08053
Hours:
Service:
(609) 871-8881
(856) 988-3250
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
An Adult Day Health Center that provides medical and social services, case
management, physical and occupational therapy, recreational activities and
socialization. Alzheimer’s program. Nurse on site during all open hours.
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
BURLINGTON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
35 Academy Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060
(609) 265-5073
(609) 265-5501
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/VITAL STATISTICS, STATE OF NJ
www.state.nj.us/health/vital/vital.htm
(609) 292-4087
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL OFFICE
1-(800) 375-5283
IMMIGRATION & NATIONALIZATION
1886 Greentree Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
www.insdoj.gov
Service:
Information regarding Immigration and Naturalization forms, green cards,
replacement of arrival/departure documents etc.
DIVISION OF PENSION AND BENEFITS, STATE OF NJ
PO Box 295, Trenton, NJ 08625-0295
www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/
(609) 292-7524
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
1 (877) 772-5772
Nix Federal Building, 900 Market Street
Fax: 1 (215) 597-2794
Room 301, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4293
www.rrb.gov
Hours:
Monday – Friday; 9:00am - 3:30pm
Service:
Assists railroad retirees and their survivors. Evaluates claims under the Railroad
Retirement Act as well as Medicare.
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS LIFELINE PROGRAM/LINK UP AMERICA
1-(800) 483-3000
Service:
Provides a $13.31 credit towards your monthly telephone bill. Must meet
eligibility requirements.
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MUNICIPAL PHONE NUMBERS
Bass River
609-296-3337
Medford Twp.
609-654-2608
Beverly City
609-387-1881
Medford Lakes
609-654-8898
Bordentown City
609-298-0604
Moorestown Twp.
856-235-0912
Bordentown Twp.
609-298-2800
Mt. Holly Twp.
609-267-0170
Burlington City
609-386-0200
Mt. Laurel Twp.
856-234-0001
Burlington Twp.
609-386-4444
Palmyra Borough
856-829-6100
Chesterfield Twp.
609-298-2311
Pemberton Borough
609-894-8222
Cinnaminson Twp.
856-829-6000
Pemberton Twp.
609-894-8201
Delanco Twp.
856-461-0561
Riverside Twp.
856-461-1460
Delran Twp.
856-461-7734
Riverton Twp.
856-829-0120
Eastampton Twp.
609-267-5723
Shamong Twp.
609-268-2377
Edgewater Park
609-877-2050
Southampton Twp.
609-859-2736
Evesham Twp.
856-983-2900
Springfield Twp.
609-723-2464
Fieldsboro Borough
609-298-6344
Tabernacle Twp.
609-268-1220
Florence Twp.
609-499-2525
Washington Twp.
609-965-3242
Hainesport Twp.
609-267-2730
Westampton Twp.
609-267-1891
Lumberton Twp.
609-267-3217
Willingboro Twp.
609-877-2200
Mansfield Twp.
609-298-0542
Woodland Twp.
609-726-1700
Maple Shade Twp.
856-779-9610
Wrightstown Twp.
609-723-4450
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NURSING HOMES
http://www.nj.gov/health/ltc/cgi/facilitysearch.shtml
Long Term Facilities provides 24 hour medical care and supervision. Licensed by the New
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
www.care-one.com
ARTIS SENIOR LIVING
MEMORY CARE
112 F Lippincott Drive
Marlton NJ 08053
(856) 810-0007
www.artissl.com
CINNAMINSON CENTER
1700 Wynwood Drive
Cinnaminson NJ 08077
(856) 829-9000
www.genesishcc.com
EVERGREENS EPISCOPAL HOME
309 Bridgeboro Road
Moorestown NJ 08057
1-(877) 459-3536
www.lsmnj.org
ASPEN HILLS HEALTHCARE
(Formerly Buttonwood Hospital)
600 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road
Pemberton NJ 08068
(609) 836-6000
www.aspenhillshealthcare.com
LUTHERAN CROSSINGS/GRACE
ASSISTED LIVING
255 East Main Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
(856) 235-1214
www.lsmnj.org
BURLINGTON WOODS
CONVALESCENT CENTER
115 Sunset Road
Burlington NJ 08016
(609) 387-3620
www.genesishcc.com
MARCELLA CENTER
2305 Rancocas Road
Burlington NJ 08016
(609) 387-9300
www.genesishcc.com
CAREONE AT EVESHAM
870 East Route 70
Marlton NJ 08053
(856) 396-0005
www.care-one.com
MASONIC HOME OF NJ &
SUB ACUTE REHAB
902 Jacksonville Road
Burlington NJ 08016
(609) 239-3900
www.njmasonic.org
CAREONE AT MOORESTOWN (**)
895 Westfield Road
Moorestown NJ 08057
(856) 914-0444
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MEDFORD CARE CENTER
185 Tuckerton Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(856) 983-8500
www.medfordcarecenter.com
STERLING MANOR
794 North Fork Landing Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 779-9333
MEDFORD LEAS
Route 70
Medford, NJ 08055
(609)654-3000
www.medfordleas.org
VIRTUA HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
62 Richmond Avenue
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 914-8800
www.virtua.org
MT. LAUREL CENTER FOR REHABILITATION
(Formerly Innova Health Care)
3718 Church Road
Mt. Laurel NJ 08054
(856) 235-7100
www.mtlaurelcenter.net
WILEY CHRISTIAN
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
99 East Main Street
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-0411
www.wileymisson.org
PALACE REHAB & CARE CENTER
(Formerly Rosewood Manor)
315 West Mill Road
Maple Shade NJ 080525
(856) 779-1500
RIVERVIEW ESTATES
303 Bank Avenue
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-2274
www.riverviewestates.org
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PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (PART D)
1-(800) MEDICARE
www.medicare.com
Service:
Medicare offers prescription drug coverage to everyone with Medicare.
NJ FAMILY CARE MEDICAID PROGRAM
1-(800) 701-0710
www.njfamilycare.org
Service:
Provides prescriptions to income eligible residents of New Jersey. In Burlington
County, NJ please call the Customer Service Department of the Burlington County
Board of Social Services at (609) 518-4839 or 1-(800) 342-0047 x 4839
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE
1-(800) 792-9745
AGED AND DISABLED (PAAD)
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/paad
Service:
Program helps eligible New Jersey residents cover the costs of their medications.
SENIOR GOLD PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT PROGRAM
1-(800) 792-9745
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/seniorgolddetail
Service:
The State of New Jersey offers a prescription discount program, Senior Gold. The
Senior Gold Prescription Gold program makes available prescription coverage to
residents who are ineligible for the PAAD program.
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DRUG SAVINGS CARDS
FAMILYWIZE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS PROGRAM
1-(800) 222-2818
www.familywize.org
Service:
FamilyWize cards can save you and your family an average of up to 30% or more
when you use the card. National Council on Aging and FamilyWize are partnering
for this prescription savings card. Present the card with each prescription to the
pharmacy at the time of the purchase to receive the discount.
FREE MEDICINE.COM
1-(888) 812-5152
www.freemedicine.com
Service:
Provides free or low cost medications. There is a one-time fee of $10 per Rx.
NATIONAL BENEFIT BUILDERS
1-(888) 311-6224
www.nbbihome.com
Service :
Free discount prescription drug card for those who are uninsured or underinsured.
Saves an average of 15% on brand name drugs and 55% on generic drugs. Drug
card is accepted at most major chains and independent pharmacies.
NEEDYMEDS
1-(800) 503-6897
www.needymeds.org
Service:
Find help with the costs of medication. Is a source for program and service
information. Helps people facing problems with paying for medications and health
care.
NEW JERSEY DRUG CARD
1-(877) 233-3866
www.newjerseydrugcard.com
Service:
Free Statewide Prescription Assistance Program
As a resident of New Jersey, you and your family have access to a statewide
Prescription Assistance Program. This free discount prescription drug card will
provide you with Rx medication savings of up to 75% at pharmacies across the
country. If you are not able to print a member card you can visit any preferred
location and ask to have your prescription processed through the New Jersey Drug
Card.
RXCUT PLUS PROGRAM
1-(800) 808-1213
www.rxcut.com
Service:
Provides free access to savings of up to 75% on your medications. Anyone with or
without prescription coverage can take the RxCut Plus card to a participating
pharmacy and receive immediate savings on their medication. There are no
eligibility requirements.
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PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE CONTINUES...
PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE FOR NEW JERSEY
1-(888) 477-2669
www.pparx.org
Service:
Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines t
they need through the program that is right for them – free of charge. Many
patients will get their medications at no cost or at discounted prices.
RX OUTREACH / MAIL ORDER PHARMACY
1-(888) 796-1234
http://rxoutreach.org
Service:
Rx Outreach is a fully-licensed nonprofit mail order pharmacy that provides access
to affordable medications.
RX SOLUTION
1-(888) 823-0042
http://ppc.advocatemymeds.com
1-(866) 949-7353
Service:
Company helps to facilitate the completion of Patient Assistance forms and
applications to see the patient through the entire approval process of their
applications.
RETAIL SAVINGS
TARGET PHARMACY
www.target.com
Service:
Offers many prescriptions for $4.00
WALMART PHARMACY
www.walmart.com/catalog
Service:
Provides many prescriptions for $4.00. For a complete list please access their
website.
PHARMACUTICAL MANUFACTURERS
www.wyeth.com
www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
www.merck.com/merckhelps
The AAA/ADRC is not able to endorse or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information listed.
Always check with the individual program if you have questions.
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SERVICIOS LATINOS DE
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Human Service Building
795 Woodlane Road
2nd Floor
Westampton NJ 08060
www.servicioslatinos-nj.org
Phone (609) 518-7171
Fax (609) 518-7172
OUR MISSION
The mission of the agency is to advance the Hispanic population of Burlington County by
providing individual clients with assistance in translation and in the securing of education,
employment, housing transportation, health and other related services.
SERVICE
Servicios Latinos de Burlington County, Inc. provides social services to the Hispanic
community. The agency assists clients with any needs they may have, which include help in
paying bills, taxes assistance with interpreting letters they receive, seeking employment,
seeking housing, and any other kind of translation or interpreting assistance they may need.
Servicios Latinos de Burlington County, Inc. also provides ESL classes, health and
immigration services, etc. The agency provides assistance in educating the Hispanic
community in Burlington County about the area in which they live. Attempts to bring the
Hispanics in the community together with other residents to bridge the gap between the
English and Spanish speaking citizens of the community.
AGENCY ADDRESS ISSUES ON:
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Referrals
Employment Information
Housing
Health
English as a Second Language
Basic Immigration Services
Child Safety
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Free Home Security Inspections are performed by trained Sheriff’s staff to
Make sure our seniors homes are safe and secure. Free window locks, peep holes,
Reflective house numbers, smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, security locks
And power failure lights are provided when
Free Med-Info Packets are provided to seniors to
have their complete medical history listed by their family physician. The packet of
information is recommended to be placed in the home refrigerator and a program
magnet is placed on the frig and sticker on the seniors front door, to alert first
responders that this information is available.
Persons-At-Risk Program - The Sheriff’s Department can register important
emergency information for any senior who may suffer from Alzheimer’s, Dementia,
Autism or any other disability that may cause them to wander from their home and be
unable to return home safely. The information and a photograph provided by the
family is entered into the confidential law enforcement records system available to
law enforcement & 911 dispatchers.
Project Lifesaver Program provides wristband worn radio transmitters to Persons-AtRisk clients who may wander. The Sheriff’s Department is among the 21 Sheriff Depts. in
New Jersey who are partners in this valuable program. Should a client be reported
missing, the Sheriff or one of our local law enforcement partners in Burlington County
will respond with emergency tracking equipment to help the client return home safely.
Senior Police Academy is a 6-week, 1-day per week program that provides seniors
with valuable information on crime prevention, consumer fraud, public health
issues, fire safety, information on court services and all other senior services
provided by the Sheriff’s Department. Site visits to the county 9-1-1 center and
police range are included in this informational course.
Veteran ID Cards are provided to any military veteran who has been honorably
discharged from any branch of the armed forces. Appointments may be
scheduled by calling the Sheriff’s Department or by going to the county store at
the Moorestown Mall the last Wednesday morning of each month.
Defensive Driving Course is a free 6-hour instructional course to help make
drivers safer on the roadway. A $10 fee is required for the National Safety Council
certificate, which can provide a 5% discount toward your car insurance and up to 2
points off your driver’s license.
Senior Services Unit (609) 265-5785
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SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL
BURLINGTON COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM
www.co.burlington.nj.us/parks
(609) 265-5858
Whether it's history or hiking, there is something for
everyone to enjoy in the Burlington County Parks
System! Created in 2000, the Park System continues to
grow. With over 3,500
acres of parks and parkland and more to come, the
residents of Burlington County are able to enjoy the
trails, recreational water access, picnic facilities, and
play areas that are close to home.
Preserving our county’s heritage and making that
history come alive is also a key mission of the
Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Park
System. Preservation and restoration work at
Historic Smithville Park provides visitors with a
window into the Industrial Revolution and the
Historic Prison Museum tells the story of an
intriguing and education-filled National
Historic Landmark. Combine this with a variety of
arts and cultural programming provided by our
Cultural and Heritage Office, and you truly can’t
miss an opportunity to enjoy yourself.
If you are a nature lover, come to Tuesday Talks. Our Parks Naturalist offers guided
nature walks and indoor talks focusing on a variety of subject matter such as birds, butterflies,
wildflowers, etc. The ―Talks‖ take place every Tuesday morning. Contact the Parks System
Office number above for more information.
Check the county press releases for Sneaker Sundays and Saddle Up Saturdays
Photo by Cynthia Zacharkow
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BURLINGTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CENTER AND FARMER’S MARKET
(856) 642-3850
500 Centerton Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057
http://www.burlcoagcenter.com/
Service:
Burlington County operates a weekly community
farmers’ market featuring over 30 vendors. Open
Saturdays starting in May to October . Call for times
and events.
BURLINGTON COUNTY AMPHITHEATER
(609) 267-9660
5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.bcls.lib.nj.us
Service:
750 seat outdoor theater –free performances. Check websites for events.
COMMUNITY CENTERS
KATZ COMMUNITY CENTER
(856) 424-4444 ext. 226
1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Service:
Socialization, education, recreation, kosher congregate meal program, cultural
program and trips, limited transportation.
BORDENTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
3 Municipal Drive
Bordentown NJ 08505
(609) 298-7811 or (609) 298-2800
MT. LAUREL SENIOR CENTER
100 Moorestown-Mt. Laurel Road
Mt. Laurel NJ 08054
(856) 231-1918
DANIEL KEEGAN CENTER
522 Wood Street
Burlington NJ 08016
(609) 386-4070
PATENAUDE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
John F. Kennedy High School
429 JFK Way
Willingboro NJ 08046
(609) 877-8444
GIBSON HOUSE
535 Main Street
Marlton NJ 08053
(856) 985-9792
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER
330 Brook Street
Browns Mills NJ 08016
(609) 893-4400
MEDFORD SENIOR CENTER
Cranberry Hill, 17 North Main Street
Medford NJ 08055
www.medfordtownship.com
(609) 654-2608 Ext# 318
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FREE PASS TO NJ STATE PARKS
Service:
1-(800) 843-6420
(609) 984-0370
NJ residents age 62 and older or disabled are entitled to a Senior Citizen Pass
and free parking at all parks within the New Jersey State Parks Service.
GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT
http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/senior.shtml
Service:
A lifetime entrance pass to those national parks, monuments, historic sites,
recreation areas and national wildlife refuges that are administered by the federal
government which charges entrance fees. It is issued to citizens or permanent
residents of the United States who are 62 or older. It sometimes may provide a
50% discount on federal use fees and charges for facilities and services such as
camping, boat launching, parking, etc. It permits the permit holder and any
accompanying passengers in a single party, private, noncommercial vehicle.
Where entry is not by private car, it admits the permit holder, spouse and children.
The Golden Age Passport can be obtained at most federally operated recreation
areas where it may be used for a fee of $10.00. It must be obtained in person and
you must show proof of age.
GOLDEN AGE PASS (LENAPE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL)
WARDEN HOUSE-BURLINGTON COUNTY
128 High Street, Mt Holly, NJ 08060
www.co.burlington.nj.us
Service:
(609) 268-2000 X5556
(609) 265-5858
Burlington County restored the Warden’s House
attached to the County’s historic 200 year old
Prison Museum. The Warden’s House was
added in 1888. Both the Historic Museum &
Warden’s House are open to the public, call for
dates. Art Exhibits are often located at the
Warden House as well.
RUTGERS EXTENSION SERVICES
(609) 265-5050
[email protected]
Service:
Provides a diverse range of research and education programs. Master Gardeners,
a group of trained volunteers, deliver horticultural information to homeowners.
Also ―Get Healthy‖ information on eating right and being active. Also 4-H youth,
commercial agriculture, food safety and many more programs.
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SOCIAL, CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUE...
SHERIFF JEAN STANFIELD ANNUAL SENIOR EXPO
(609) 265-5127
Annual event by the Sheriff for Burlington County
seniors and residents to obtain information and visit
information tables. Free lunch limited to first 500
guests. Free give always. Call for the 2015 senior
expo date and location.
Sheriff Jean Stanfield with James Johns
at the 2015 Annual Senior Expo.
SPECIAL EVENTS–
BURLINGTON COUNTY
www.co.burlington.nj.us
Visit Burlington County Home
page for press releases
concerning special events and
activities.
Freeholder Director Mary Ann
O’Brien takes a look at the
paintings by Hugh Campbell
during an Art
Exhibit at the Warden’s House.
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SOCIAL DAY CARE CENTER
THE TENDER INC.
(856) 234-5999
www.thetender.org
4501 Church Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 1:30pm
Service:
Provides a safe, structured, homelike setting where older adults and those living
with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of Dementia can socialize and participate
in activities. Service provided to both seniors and their caregivers by offering
resource and referral, caregiver website information, newsletters, and telephone
support.
Also provides a Caregiver Support Group every other Friday at 9am at the Tender.
Please call (856) 234-5999 or email [email protected] for details.
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BURLINGTON VICINAGE
Superior Court
Of
New Jersey
Assignment Judge:
Ronald E. Bookbinder
49 Rancocas Road
PO Box 6555
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
609-518-2600
Hours of Operation
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F
Court Locations:
Courts Facility and County Office Building
49 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Old Courthouse
120 High Street
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Rancocas Building
50 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(Probation and Criminal Divisions)
Value Statement
The Burlington Vicinage will pursue the vision and mission of the New Jersey Judiciary while actively
demonstrating our values. Our values are the principles that are at the heart of all we do. They inspire and
inform our decisions and activities and distinguish us as a court. Individual values do not stand alone. Collectively, our values provide the direction for determining our court’s future.
Our Values: Independence; Integrity; Fairness; Quality Service; Knowledge; Communication; Teamwork.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION/DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER
(856) 797-1212
3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton NJ 08053-3129
1-(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org/delval
Service:
Education support and resources to family and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s
disease.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP AT THE TENDER INC.
(856) 234-5999
www.thetender.org
Hours:
1st Wednesday of the Month at 5:15 at The Tender
Service:
Provides support to caregivers. Call for meeting dates and location.
CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP
1-(800) 522-1965
New Seasons Assisted Living (Meeting Location)
Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
www.kennedyhealth.org
Service:
A support group for anyone with chronic pain who is 18 years of age or older. This
group integrates problem solving, sharing, and relaxation techniques to help an
individual cope better with pain. Meets monthly on the 2 nd Friday 10:30am to
11:30am.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ON AGING (COPSA)
INSTITUTE FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS
http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/services/geriatric/alzheimers_resource_center.html
Service:
Learn how to cope. Information, support and counseling.
1-(800) 424-2494
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
1-(800) 522-1965
Kennedy Center, 1099 White Horse Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
www.kennedyhealth.org
Service:
A support group for anyone with diabetes in order to improve coping skills,
enhance self-image and learn new problem solving skills.
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H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EVOLVE, INC.)
(856) 234-2200
www.hopesnj.org
1-(888) 920-2201
Service:
Support/Information for recently widowed men and women of all ages. Meetings
in various South Jersey locations.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE NJ
(856) 396-5783
www.itavnj.org
Service:
Volunteers provide free services by running errands, visiting, calling, transportation
and caretaker breaks.
NAMI (NAT’L ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS IN NEW JERSEY)
www.nami.org
Service:
Offers mental health, education, advocacy support.
(856) 222-9400
1-(800) 950-6264
NJ SELF HELP GROUPS CLEARINGHOUSE
Outside NJ
(973) 989-1122
www.njgroups.org
In NJ
1-(800) 367-6274
Service:
Offers group information on a variety of topics and also assists in the establishment
of new self help groups. Open to NJ residents.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
(732) 745-7520
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION
1-(800) 223-2732
www.apdaparkinson.org
Service:
Offers support groups for anyone with Parkinson’s Disease or a caregiver to
someone with Parkinson’s Disease. Call or visit the website for Burlington County
group locations & times.
SAMARITAN HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
(856) 596-1600
5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053
www.samaritanhospice.org
Hours:
8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri.
Service:
Offers a number of support groups for those who have lost a loved one, including
Early Endings, Grieving the Love of Your Life, Understand Grief, Daughters
without Mothers, and more.
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SELF HELP FOR THE HARD OF HEARING (S.H.H.H.)
(856) 488-6827
Kennedy Memorial Hospital
2201 Chapel Ave. at Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
www.shhh.org
Service:
International organization of Hard of Hearing People. Meets the 1st Wednesday of
each month 7:30pm - 9:00pm. For more information write:
S.H.H.H. (South Jersey Chapter), P.O. Box 571, Bellmawr NJ 08031
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
(609) 835-5813
Location: Landow Conference Room, Lourdes Medical
Center of Burlington County.
Service:
Stroke Support Group meets the second Friday of the month. For more
information contact Peggy Cossette-Baker, Wellness Center Coordinator, at the
above number.
VIRTUA ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION LIFE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1-(888) 847-8823
Sponsored by the SNJ Regional Arthritis Center at Virtua
1 Carnie Blvd, Voorhees NJ 08043
Branch: Call for program location sites
Service: The Southern New Jersey Regional Arthritis Center at Virtua Health provides a wide
range of evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement programs and
osteoporosis Project Healthy Bones throughout five counties. Programs includes
seminars, education series, land and water exercise, Tai Chi from the Arthritis
Foundation, as well as self-help programs and workshops.
VIRTUA HEALTH – PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
(609) 267-8800
Virtua Health and Rehab Center
62 Richmond Ave., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Service:
Self-help and education. Discuss latest advances in medicine, exercise, treatment
and coping. Meet the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
WIDOW/WIDOWERS (H.O.P.E.)
24 HOUR HOTLINE
1-(888) 920-2201
16 E. Main St. Moorestown, NJ 08057
Service:
Provides support and information for the recently widowed. Open to men and
women of all ages. Three chapters located in Pemberton, Moorestown, and
Marlton.
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TAX SECTION
BURLINGTON COUNTY TAX– AIDE
RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)
(609) 894 9311 EXT# 1498
Program runs: February 1 - April 15.
Free help preparing basic tax forms. Assistance by trained and certified volunteers. Bring all
W-2’s income statements, detail on deductions, last year’s return and property tax data.
Locations determined on an annual basis.
DIVISION OF TAXATION
520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08103
www.state.nj.us
HOMESTEAD BENEFIT
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/
(856) 225-5238
(Auto Response)
(Hot Line )
( Filing and Inquiry)
1-(800) 323-4400
1-(888) 238-1233
1-(877) 658-2972
Please call for further details and changes.
PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT (THE FREEZE)
1-(800) 882-6597
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
Service:
Effectively ―freezes‖ property taxes by reimbursing eligible low-income seniors
and disabled citizens for increases in their property taxes that occur after 1997.
This program applies only to homeowners and mobile homeowners who are 65 and
over or receiving federal social security disability benefits and who also satisfy
certain income and residency requirements
PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION
Call Local Tax Assessor’s Office
Service:
$250 is available to those residents age 65+ who have owned their homes since
October of the pre-tax year (does not apply to Trailer Homes). Your income must
not exceed $10,000.
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VETERANS DEDUCTION
(609) 265-5008
Veterans who were honorably discharged from active service during a time war may claim real
estate tax deductions of $250 on their principal place of residence. There are no income
limitations. Under certain conditions, permanently and totally disabled war veterans or their
surviving spouse may be granted a full property tax exemption on their principal place of
residence. An application for the deduction must be filed with the Municipal Tax Assessor and
will continue in force from year to year without the necessity for further claim. A qualified
taxpayer may claim both the Senior Citizens/Disabled Property Tax Deduction and the Veteran’s
Tax Deduction in the same year. For more information on service qualified as ―war periods‖
call (609) 265-5008.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, FEDERAL
www.irs.gov
1-800-829-1040
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE , STATE OF NJ
GENERAL INCOME TAX INFO
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
(609) 292-6400
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TOLL-FREE NUMBERS AND HOTLINES
AARP Information
1-800-523-5800
Adult Day Care for Alzheimer’s Victims
1-800-792-8820
Adult Protective Services State
1-800-792-8820
Adult Protective Services Burlington County
(609) 518-4793
Aging Hotline
1-877-222-3737
Addiction Services
1-844-276-2777
Alzheimer Association
1-800-272-3900
American Heart Association______________________1-800-242-8721
American Stroke Association_____________________1-888-478-7653
Assaults upon Institutionalized Elderly
1-877-582-6995
Auto Safety
1-800-424-9393
Board of Public Utilities
1-800-624-0241
Bus Routes
1-800-582-5946
Condominium Conversion
1-800-792-8820
Congregate Housing Services Program
1-800-792-8820
Consumer Information
1-800-242-5846
Consumer Product Safety
1-800-638-2772
COPSA Institute for Alzheimer’s disease
1-800-424-2494
Crime Injuries Compensation
1-800-242-0804
Department of Public Safety
1-800-792-9770
Division of Deaf
1-800-792-8339
Division of Disability Services
1-888-285-3036
Domestic Violence
1-800-572-7233
Drug Abuse
1-800-225-0196
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Energy Assistance (Information & Referral)
1-800-510-3102
Eye Care Project Helpline
1-800-222-3937
Grandparents Rights
1-800-792-8820
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged & Disabled
1-800-792-9745
Homestead Rebate Program
1-888-238-1233
Housing Discrimination
1-800-496-4294
Information Toll Free Hotline
1-800-555-1212
Internal Revenue Service
1-800-829-1040
Kinship Navigator
Dial 211
Legislation
1-800-792-8630
Lifeline Assistance Program
1-800-792-9745
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TOLL-FREE NUMBERS AND HOTLINES
Medicaid
1-800-356-1561
Medically Needy
1-800-356-1561
Medicare Hotline
1-800-633-4227
Medicare Part B Claims & Information
1-800-999-1118
Motor Vehicles
609-292-6500
New Jersey Division Library for the Blind & Disabled 1-800-792-8322
New Jersey Division of Senior Affairs
1-800-792-8820
New Jersey Easy Access Single Entry
1-877-222-3737
New Jersey Gross Income Tax (Division of Taxation) 1-800-323-4400
New Jersey Natural Gas Co.
1-800-221-0051
New Jersey Parks & Forestry
1-800-843-6420
New Jersey Shares
1-800-624-0241
New Jersey Transit
1-973-275-5555
NJ Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs
1-888-865-8387
Nursing & Boarding Homes Residents’ Bill of Rights 1-877-582-6995
Nursing Home Facility Services (file a complaint
1-800-792-9770
Nursing Home Lists for the Entire State of NJ
1-800-367-6543
Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly
1-877-582-6995
Personal Assistance Service Program
1-888-285-3036
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled
1-800-792-9745
Rent Grace
1-800-792-8820
Responsibilities to Nursing Home Residents
1-877-582-6995
Safe Housing and Transportation
1-800-792-8820
Selection/Evaluation
1-800-367-6543
Self-Help Clearinghouse
1-800-367-6274
Senior Citizens/Disabled Property Tax Deduction
1-800-323-4400
Senior Citizen Hotline
1-800-792-8820
Senior Citizen Park Pass
1-800-843-6420
Senior Dent
1-800-792-8820
Senior Housing
1-800-792-8820
Social Security
1-800-772-1213
Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) 1-800-792-9745
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) 1-800-792-8820
US Department of Veterans Affairs
1-877-222-8387
Utility Service-Residential
1-800-221-0051
Victims of Crime Compensation
1-800-242-0804
Wellness and Family Support
1-800-792-8820
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TRANSPORTATION
ACCESS LINK – NJ TRANSIT
www.njtransit.state.nj.us
Service:
1-(800) 955-2321
Option 1
This service is for people whose disability prevents them from using existing local
bus services. This service complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, which is
comparable to the local accessible fixed route bus service. Requires in-person
assessment for eligibility determination.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-ROAD TO RECOVERY
Service:
Provides transportation to Cancer Patients
DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY
www.drpa.org
Service:
1- (877) 567-3772
(856) 968-3347
Seniors currently participating in the Senior Citizen Ticket Program pay $2.00 (2
tickets) with the discount ticket. Although coupon/tickets are no longer sold, we
will continue to accept them, any remaining tickets will be non-refundable.
Seniors 65 years of age and older, should consider participating in DRPA’s Senior
Discount Program for E-Z Pass.
E-Z PASS SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT PROGRAM
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
ETC Department
PO Box 5042
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
www.ezpassnj.com
FISH
Service:
1-(800) 227-2345
1-(888) 288-6865
(732) 442-8600
x2100
(856) 786-8404
Volunteer organization. Provides limited non-emergency medical transportation to
anyone in need within Cinnaminson, Palmyra, Riverton, Riverside and the Delran
area.
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HANDICAPPED STICKERS
Service:
(609) 292-6500
(609) 265-5069
Applications available at the Burlington County Office on Aging or write to: NJ
Motor Vehicle Services, Special Plate Unit, CN 015, Trenton, NJ 08666. Fee for
plates.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE -TRANSPORTATION
www.itavnj.org
Service:
(856) 396-5783
Volunteer transportation for clients who live in the following areas: Cinnaminson,
Delran, Hainesport, Maple Shade, Moorestown & Mt. Laurel. Call for further
information either about transportation services or about volunteering. Not an
emergency service - 2 to 3 weeks before service starts. Services only for residents
in homes and apartments. Services not available for clients in wheelchairs.
EVESHAM TWP. TRANSPORATION
www.twp.evesham.nj.us
Hours:
Service:
(856) 988-9866
Monday – Friday; 8:0am – 4:00pm
Transportation service within Evesham Twp. for Evesham Twp. senior citizens.
Reservations required one week in advance. Seniors 55+ and disabled. No fee.
LOURDES PROGRAM ―HELPING HANDS‖
Service:
(856) 757-3270
Provides transportation service to the elderly.
MEDFORD LAKES LIONS CLUB
Service:
(609) 654-2300
Non-emergency medical transport for residents of Medford Lakes and Medford.
All ages accepted. Can transport non-ambulatory.
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MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES
LOGISTICARE
LOGISTICARE.COM
Service:
1-866-527-9933
For Medicaid Clients who use non-emergency transportation for medical
appointments.
PATCO REDUCED FARE PROGRAM
www.drpa.org
Service:
(856) 772-6900
1-(877) 373-6777
Anyone 65+ years of age or older or disabled may ride the PATCO Speedline
during specified times for half fare. Cannot be used during the hours of 6am to
9am or between the hours of 4pm to 7pm. Tickets may be purchased at the
Transportation Center at Broadway and Mickle Blvd., Camden.
REDUCED FARE PROGRAM
NJ TRANSIT
180 Boyden Ave., Maplewood, NJ 07040
www.njtransit.state.nj.us
Service:
(973) 275-5555
Application for State I.D. Cards for half fare on intra-state or inter-state buses for
those 62-64 years of age is available at the Burlington County Office on Aging.
Those 65+ years and older use their Medicare Card. The identification card will be
sent to you through the mail from NJ Transit. These cards entitle you to ride,
during specified hours, anywhere in the State, for half fare. Handicapped persons
that do not possess a Medicare Care must request and application by mail.
SALVATION ARMY
www.salvationarmynj.org
Service:
(609) 877-0717
South West Region (Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties)
Provides housing, food and overnight lodging for varying amounts of time to
those in need. (homeless, destitute individuals and families). Emergency
food, medical prescriptions, transportation and utility assistance. Provides
disaster relief when needed.
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SEN-HAN TRANSIT
1-(877) 603-5111
SENIOR CITIZENS UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (SCUCS)
www.scucs.org
Service:
Provides transportation for Seniors and residents with disabilities.
Eligibility: Burlington County Resident, 60 and over or disabled. Call for details.
VETERANS TRANSPORTATION
1-(877) 603-5111
SEN-HAN TRANSIT/SCUCS (SENIOR CITIZENS UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.)
Service:
Transportation is available to the VA hospital in Philadelphia on Tuesday-Friday.
Reservations required . For information and reservations contact Sen-Han Transit.
WILLINGBORO SENIOR SURREY
Hours:
Service:
(609) 877-8444
Monday - Friday 9:00am– 5:00pm
Transportation service within Willingboro for Willingboro senior citizens 55 and
over. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Cost: 20 trips for $5.00.
OTHER TRANSPORATION (FOR A FEE)
AMTRAK
www.amtrak.com
1-(800) 872-7245
BURLINK
www.driveless.com
(856) 461-1806
ELITE TRANSPORTATION OF NEW JERSEY
1-(866) 441-4442
GREYHOUND
www.greyhound.com
(856) 963-1262
PRN MEDICAL TRANSPORT:
(609) 265-0317
RIVER LINE
www.riverline.com
1-(800) 331-9791
NJ TRANSIT
SCHEDULES AND FARES
www.njtransit.com
TTY 1-(800) 772-2287
(973) 275-5555
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VETERANS SERVICES
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
Service:
Provides emergency financial assistance for retired soldiers.
(609) 562-4245
BURLINGTON COUNTY MILITARY AND VETERANS SERVICES
(609) 265-5008
Human Services Facility
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
www.co.burlington.nj.us/veteran
Hours: Monday –Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Service:
Established by the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders to serve both
active duty military personnel and the veterans of Burlington County. The office is
dedicated to assisting military members and veterans and their families in
establishing both eligibility and entitlement to veteran’s benefits.
BURLINGTON COUNTY VETERANS FREE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD
A joint service offered by the Burlington County Sheriff, Jean Stanfield, and
County Department of Military and Veteran Services. Call the Sheriff’s
Department at (609) 265-5785 for further details.
BURLINGTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE MEDAL
Please telephone veterans office for more information and veteran service
medal application.
VETERANS DEDUCTION
(609) 265-5008
Veterans honorably discharged from active service during ―war periods‖ may claim real estate
tax deductions of $250.00 on their principal place of residence. Under certain conditions, war
veterans or their spouse may be granted a full property tax exemption. For further information
call the above number.
VETERANS TRANSPORTATION
1 (877) 603-5111
SEN-HAN TRANSIT/SCUCS
Transportation is available to the VA hospital in Philadelphia. Reservations are required. For
more information and reservations contact Sen-Han Transit.
FREE PETS FOR VETS
BURLINGTON CO. ANIMAL SHELTER
County military veterans may adopt a dog or cat free of charge.
Telephone for more information.
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(609) 265-5073
VISION
EYECARE AMERICA –NATIONAL EYE CARE PROJECT
www.eyecareamerica.org
Service:
Provides a comprehensive medical eye exam, one year of treatment of any
condition diagnosed at the initial visit. To qualify one must be 65 or older, a U.S.
Citizen or legal resident, have not seen a ophthalmologist in the last three years,
and is without insurance. For more information or to see if you qualify please visit
their website above.
STATE OF NJ LIBRARY—TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE CENTER
2300 Stuyvesant Ave., Trenton NJ 08625
www.njstatelibrary.org/tbbc
Services:
1-(800) 792-8322
Books and magazines in large print and Braille, audiobooks and digital formats.
Serves all of NJ residents who have difficulty reading standard print or who can
not hold a book or turn pages.
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY, INC.
549 Milburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078
www.new-eyes.org
Services:
Distributes new prescription glasses for the needy in the country. Does not pay for
eye exams. Must be referred by a social service agency to document the financial
need of the client. A voucher is provided to a participating optometrist. Walmart
Vision Centers is one of the many business who have partnered with this program.
NJ COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
SOUTHERN REGION (LOCAL)
2201 Rt. 38 East, Suite 600, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
www.state.nj.us
Hours:
Service:
(856) 482-3700
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
A public agency that assists with eye health, education, home teaching, social
services, vocational rehabilitation, and free vision screenings.
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RECORDING FOR THE BLIND & DYSLEXIC (RFB&D)
20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
www.rfbd.org
Service:
(609) 409-0770
Promotes educational and professional success by converting published materials
into recorded, computerized and other accessible formats.
THE SEEING EYE
FAX NUMBER
www.seeingeye.org
(973) 539-4425
(973) 539-0922
Service:
Enhances the independence, dignity and self-confidence of blind people through
the use of Seeing Eye dogs
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VOLUNTEERING
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S ROAD TO RECOVERY
(856) 616-1650
Service:
Volunteers provide transportation to and from treatment
1-(800) 227-2345
for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive
themselves.
CONTACT OF BURLINGTON COUNTY 24/7
1-(866) 234-5006
Service:
Volunteers assist with Crisis Helpline, Information &
(856) 234-8888
Referral, Sexual Assault Services, Teen Line, Kids Line, Pet Friends, Reassurance,
Outreach and Education.
FISH
Service:
(856) 786-8404
Volunteers provide transportation for adults to doctor appointments, hospitals, xrays, therapy or legal appointments for residents of Cinnaminson, Delran, Palmyra,
Riverton and Riverside. Self-pay/sliding scale.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE NJ
(856) 396-5783
www.itavnj.org
Service:
Volunteers provide free services by running errands, visiting, calling, transportation
and caretaker breaks.
LOURDES VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM
Medical Center of Burlington County
Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ 08046
Service:
Telephone for further information about volunteering.
(609) 835-3045
MEALS ON WHEELS
(609) 265-5784
Service:
Volunteers provide support with meal service, activities, etc. with Senior
Citizens at one of the following Nutrition Sites:
Carslake Community Center—Bordentown
Samuel Miller—Mount Holly
Bethel AME Church—Moorestown
First Baptist Church—Beverly
NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN
(856) 630-2786
Service:
The New Jersey Office of the Ombudsman of the Institutionalized Elderly
(OOIE) is seeking volunteers to serve as advocates for people living in nursing
homes in Southern New Jersey. Please contact OOIE Volunteer Coordinator
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RSVP OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
(609) 894-9311 Ext. 1583
Service:
Volunteers use their skills and talents, or develop
(856) 222-9311 Ext. 1583
new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities.
MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Organize mail. Low-income elderly and vulnerable persons with disabilities
who have budgeting and bill paying problems may qualify to receive assistance
with these tasks.
PROVIDENCE HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES 1-(877) 871-7551
Service:
Comprehensive services for victims of domestic abuse and emergency shelter,
counseling services, and a program specifically designed to assist age 50 and over
SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE
(856) 596-1600
5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton NJ 08053
Service:
Volunteers provide support by visiting with patients and their families, assisting
with administrative tasks in the office, distributing information about our
services and helping at events.
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (S.H.I.P.) (609) 894-9311 ext.1494
Service:
Answers questions about Medicare, Supplemental Health Insurance or the Part D
Prescription Drug Plan. Free help to NJ Medicare beneficiaries who need assistance with their health insurance
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
(609) 894-9311 X 1492
www.volunteercenterburlingtoncounty.org
Service:
Welcome to the Volunteer Center of Burlington County - A private, nonprofit,
community based organization serving area residents & organizations since 1996.
Visit site for volunteer opportunities, community and volunteering news.
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ENTITLEMENTS
ARE YOU A SENIOR CITIZEN?
You may be Entitled to the Following Services and Programs
AT
AGE:
55 YEARS
EMPLOYMENT
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
*Paid on the job training
*Free job placement
*Classroom training
Volunteer Programs
*Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs: helping community agencies (Out-ofpocket expenses reimbursed).
60 YEARS
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
*Services provided under the Older Americans Act
*Congregate and Home Delivered Meals
*In Home services
*Transportation
*Legal Assistance
*Information and Referral Assistance
INCOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
*Partial Social Security/Railroad Retirement survivor benefits for
widow (er).
*For widow (er) remarrying, retention of Social Security benefits.
OMBUDSMAN FOR THE INSTITUTIONALIZED ELDERLY
*Protection of rights for people in certain health facilities, and investigation of
complaints of abuse.
*INCOME OR OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
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60 YEARS
PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ELDERLY ADULTS
*Guardian or conservator of last resort for elderly adults with no willing or
responsible family members or friends who can serve in those capacities.
RECREATION, LEISURE, ENTERTAINMENT
*Through Area Agencies on Aging, participants of professional and
nonprofessional artists and sculptors in NJ Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art
Contest, and Exhibition.
TAXES/TAX BENEFITS
*Assistance with preparation of federal and NJ income tax returns by trained tax
volunteers at neighborhood locations.
VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION BOARD (ACT)
*For victims of crimes, there is no out-of-pocket loss required before seeking
compensation with the courts.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
*Foster Grandparent Program: helping children with disabilities (small weekly
stipend).
*Senior Companion Program: assisting frail elderly (small cash allowance).^
62 YEARS
EDUCATION
*Rutgers University: low-cost, tuition-free courses on space available basis.
HOUSING/HOUSING SERVICES
*Eligibility for low cost senior housing, and for Congregate Housing Services
Program.
*Residents of multiple dwellings, rent grace of five days; protection against condo
conversion.
INCOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
*80% Social Security/Railroad Retirement benefits for retirees.
*Social Security survivor benefits for parents of deceased workers. ^
*INCOME OR OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
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62 YEARS
RECREATION, LEISURE, ENTERTAINMENT
*Clam, oyster digging licenses for $2.00 processing fee.
*Free senior citizen pass to NJ historic sites, recreation areas.
*Golden Age Passport to national parks, forests, historic sites, recreation areas for
a lifetime fee of $10.
TAXES/TAX BENEFITS
*Portion of pension exempted from NJ Gross Income Tax
*Partial exemption of Realty Transfer Fee for homeowners selling home.
TRANSPORTATION
*Reduced fare on all intrastate, and most interstate trains, buses.
65 YEARS
EDUCATION
*Public colleges, tuition-free and reduced fee courses on space available basis.
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
*Volunteer Counselors assist Medicare enrollees of all ages with questions, problems, and claim forms related to Medicare, supplemental policies, and long-term
care insurance.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
*Medicare and Medicaid
*Medicare Prescription Plan D
*PAAD
*HAAAD
*GLOBAL OPTION
*Personal needs allowance (monthly) for residents of long term care facilities,
boarding homes, and residential health care facilities.
*Medically Needy Program
*NJ Care
*SLMB
*INCOME OR OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
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65 YEARS
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
*Lifeline Credit Program
INCOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
*100% Social Security/Railroad Retirement Benefits for retirees. Social Security
benefits increase annually for each year benefits are not claimed.
*Supplemental Security income to aid person with low incomes. ^
*Veterans Pension. ^
INSURANCE
*5% reduction in charges for personal injury protection and liability insurance for
automobiles.
LEGAL SERVICES– CALL YOUR LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING FOR LEGAL PROGRAMS.
BURLINGTON COUNTY RESIDENTS –SEE PAGE 55.
RECREATION
*Hunting and fishing licenses at reduced fees.
See page 69.
TAXES/TAX BENEFITS– SEE TAX SECTION PAGE 77
*INCOME OR OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
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AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
(COUNTY OFFICES ON AGING)
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION
TOLL FREE- 1-877-222-3737
ATLANTIC (609-645-7700 X 4700)
ATLANTIC COUNTY DIVISION OF INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICES
Shoreview Building, Office 222
101South Shore Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
BERGEN (201-336-7400)
BERGEN COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
One Bergen Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
BURLINGTON (609-265-5069)
BURLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
49 Rancocas Road
P.O. Box 6000
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
CAMDEN (856-858-3220)
CAMDEN COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES & DISABLED SERVICES
Parkview on the Terrace
700 Browning Road, Suite 11
W. Collingswood, NJ 08107
CAPE MAY
(609-886-2784)
CAPE MAY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Social Services Building
4005 Route 9, South
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
CUMBERLAND
(856-453-2221)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING & DISABLED
Administration Building
790 East Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
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ESSEX
(973-395-8375)
ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION ON AGING
50 South Clinton Street
3rd Floor, Suite 3200
East Orange, NJ 07018
GLOUCESTER
(856-384-6900)
GLOUCESTER COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
County Office @ 5 points
211 County House Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
HUDSON
(201-369-4313)
HUDSON COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
595 County Avenue, Bldg. 2
Secaucus, NJ 07094
HUNTERDON
(908-788-1361)
DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
6 Gauntt Place
PO Box 2900
Flemington, NJ 08822
MERCER
(609-989-6661)
MERCER COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
640 S. Broad Street
PO Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650-0068
MIDDLESEX
(732-745-3295)
MIDDLESEX COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING
John F. Kennedy Square, 5th Fl.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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MONMOUTH
(732-431-7450)
MONMOUTH COUNTY DIV. ON AGING, DISABILITIES
AND VETERAN INTERNMENT
21 Main and Court Center
PO Box 1255
Freehold, NJ 07728
MORRIS
(800-564-4656)
MORRIS COUNTY DIVISION ON AGING, DISABILITIES AND VETERANS
340 West Hanover Avenue, Ground Floor
PO Box 900
Morristown 07963-0900
OCEAN (732-929-2091)
OCEAN COUNTY OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES
PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
PASSAIC (973-569-4060)
PASSAIC COUNTY DIVISION ON AGING,
DISABILITY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
930 Riverview Drive, Suite 200
Totowa, NJ 07512
SALEM (856–339-8622)
SALEM COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
98 Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
SOMERSET (908-704-6346)
Somerset County Office on Aging
Administration Building
N. Bridge & High Streets
P.O. Box 3000
Somerville, NJ 08876
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SOMERSET (908-704-6346)
SOMERSET COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
92 East Main Street
PO Box 3000
Somerville, NJ 08876
SUSSEX (973-579-0555)
SUSSEX COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
County Administration Building
1 Spring Street, 2nd Floor
Newton, NJ 07860
UNION ( 888-280-8226)
UNION COUNTY DIVISION ON AGING
Administration Building
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
WARREN (908-475-6591)
WARREN COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
Wayne Dumont Jr. Admin. Bldg.
165 County Road, Suite 245
Belvidere, NJ 07823-1949
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AARP Grandparents Information Center………………….……...…………………….…………19
AARP Information…………………………………………......……..…………….……………..79
Access Link……..…………………………………….…………………..……………………….81
Addiction Services……………………………………………………………………………....51,7
Adult Communities…………………………………..………………………….………..........36-39
Adult Day Care for Alzheimer’s Victims……………………...…….………….………………...79
Affordable Apartments……………………………………………..…………………....…….46-48
Affordable Dentures…………………………………………….…………………………………..5
Aging Hotline…………………………………………………………………………………...…79
Alcoholics Anonymous/South Jersey………………………….…………………………………...2
Alzheimer’s Association/Delaware Valley Chapter………………….…….…………..…26, 74, 81
Amcest..………………………………………………………………………...……………..…...11
American Association of Kidney Patients………………………………….……………………..26
American Cancer Society………………………………………………….……………..……26, 88
American Cancer Society-Road to Recovery………………………………...……………….81, 88
American Diabetes Association……………………………………………….……………….….26
American Heart Association………………………………………..………………………..……26
American Liver Foundation……………………………………….……………………………....26
American Lung Association…………………………………………..…………………………...26
American Parkinson’s Disease Association…………………………………….…….……….26, 75
American Red Cross…………………………………………..……..…………...……………….12
American Self-Help Clearinghouse……………………………………………….………………26
American Society for Geriatric Dentistry…………………………………………………………..5
American Stroke Association………………………………………………………..…………….79
Americana Nursing & Rehabilitation…..…………………………..……...………………...…….60
Amtrak……..……………………………………………………….……………...….…………...84
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)…………………………………………………………….26
Area Agencies on Aging…………………………………………………….………………....94-97
Army Emergency Relief…………………………………………………….……….…..……12, 85
Artis Senior Living – Memory Care………………………………………………………………61
Aspen Hills Healthcare………………...………………………………………………………….61
Assaults upon Institutionalized Elderly………………………………..……………………….…79
Assisted Living Facilities……………………………………………..………………...……...39-40
Audient Hearing Solution…………………….…………………………….……………………..30
Auto Safety……………………………………………………………….………….…………….79
Better Business Bureau………………………………………………………...…………………...1
Bordentown Community Center…………………….……………………………...…………..…69
Bridges Adult Medical Day Care…………………………….…………………………………....58
98
Burlington City Adult Education Program……………………...………………………………….7
Burlington County
Adult Medicaid Unit………………………..….………….....……..………………………22
Adult Protective Services (APS)…………………………….………………………9, 22, 79
Agricultural Center and Farmers’ Market……………………...…………………...……...69
American Job Center……………...……….……………………..………….……………..14
Amphitheater...……………………………………………………..……………………....69
Animal Shelter ……………………….……………………………..……...………..…59, 85
Behavioral Health & Youth Services................................................................................2, 23
Bill Paying Assistance Program (RSVP)……………………………..……………50, 77, 89
Board of Social Services …………………………………………………....9, 12, 17, 22, 35
Clerk ……...……………………………………………………………..……………....…56
Community Development ……………………………...………...………….………...23, 35
Corner Store……………………………...………...….………………..…………………..56
Employment & Training……………………………………………………………...…….23
Farmer’s Market Program …………………………………………………………………18
Health Department ………………….………………………...………………………..20, 24
Human Services………………………………………………………………………….....23
Library (BCLS)…………………………….……...………………………...………7, 30, 57
Meals on Wheels ………………………….………………...………………....………17, 88
Money Management (RSVP)...………………………...………………………...…… 50, 88
Nutrition Sites ………………………..……………………………………….….…….17, 88
Office on Aging (AAA/ADRC …..……………………………………...…18, 21, 23, 49, 51
Parks System ……………………………………………………………..……………..…71
Retired and Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP).………………………….……7, 50, 77, 89
Senior Citizen Legal Services……………………………………….………..……………55
Senior Expo………………….…………………………...……………………..………….71
Senior Legal Advise Program…………..………………………………………...………..55
Sheriff's Office ……..………………………………...………………..……....35, 49, 69, 71
Special Events …………….......................……………………...…………………………71
Surrogate Office …………………...…………………....……………………..……….… 56
Tax Aide…………………………..………………………..........………...……………….77
Veterans Services ……………………………......................................…...………23, 33, 85
Warden House ……………………………………….............……………..…………...…70
Weights and Measures …...…………...................…………………………..………….…...1
Youth Services……………………………………………………………….…………19, 23
Burlington County Bar Association…………………………...…………………….….…………56
Burlington County College/Rowan College at Burlington County…………………...…………....8
Burlington County Community Action Program (BCCAP)…………………………...… 12, 15, 19
99
Burlington County Vo-Tech (BCIT).…………………………………….…………………….…...7
Burlington Township Food Pantry…………………………………………………...……………17
Burlington Woods Convalescent Center……………………………….……………...…………..61
Burlink……………………………………………….……………………………….…………....84
Bus Routes……………………………………………………………..…………….……………79
Camcare/Healthcare Corp………..…………………………………………….………………...…5
Caregiver Support – The Tender Care………………………………...…………………………..74
CareOne @ Moorestown & Evesham………...…………………………….....………..…40, 43, 61
Catholic Charities……………………………………………………...…………2, 9, 12, 15, 17, 89
Child Support Services……………………………...……….…………………………………….22
Children with Hearing Loss…………………………………...…………………………………..30
Christian Caring Center………………………………………………...………….………..…12, 15
Chronic Pain Support Group…………………………………………………….………..……….74
Cinnaminson Center…………………………………………………………....……………...…..61
CLARIFI..…………….…………………………………………………………………………….2
Community Centers……………………………………………………..………………………...69
Community Health Law Project……………………………………………………….……..……56
Community Justice Center………………………………………………………………..……….56
Condominium Conversion…………………………………….…………………………………..79
Congregate Housing Services Program……………………….………………………….……….79
Consumer Information………………………………………………………..…………………...79
Consumer Product Safety…………………………………………………………..………….…..79
Consumer Protection………………………………………….…………………………………….1
CONTACT of Burlington County….……………………………..………………….….2, 9, 12, 88
Continuing Care Retirement Communities……………………………..…………….………..….41
Cooper Hearing Program………………………………………...………………………………..30
Cooper Speech Center……………………………………………………………………………..30
COPSA Institute for Alzheimer ’s Disease…………………………….…………….….…….74, 79
Counseling……………………………………………………………….…………………….…2-4
Crime Injuries Compensation…………………………………………….………………….……79
Critical Signal Technologies CST…………………………………………………………………11
Daniel Keegan Center……………………………………………………………………………..69
Deaf Hearing Communication Centre, Inc.……………………………….……………………….31
Deborah Heart and Lung Center……………………………………………….………………….34
Delaware River Port Authority…………………………………………………………..………..81
Dental Health Center, Burlington County College……………………………………...………….5
Dental……………………………………………………………………….……………...……….5
Dentist (1-800-Dentist)…………………………………………………….………………..……...5
100
Diabetes Support Group……………………………………………………..……….…………....74
Disability Services……………………………………………………………...…………..………6
Disaster Preparedness……………………………………………………..………………….……..1
Domestic Violence…………...……………………………………………………...….……....9, 79
Donated Dental Services……………………………………………….…………..……….…...….5
DRENK– SCIP (Now Legacy Treatment Services) .…….……………..………………….3, 13, 52
Drug Abuse …………………………………………...………………….....………………....….79
Education………………………………………………..………………..….……………….…..7-8
Elder Abuse (APS)………………………………………...……………………………………9, 79
Eldercare Locator…………………………………………...….…………………..……………...79
Elite Transportation of New Jersey…………………………...….………………………………..84
Emergency Assistance…………………………………………..………………………………...22
Emergency Numbers…………………………………………………………..…………………..10
Emergency Response Systems………………………………….…...………….…………………11
Emergency Services/Preparedness……………………………..……......……………..……...12-13
Employment……………………………………………………….……...….………………...….14
Energy Assistance …………………………..…………………….……….....…………....15-16, 79
Energy Conservation Programs………………………………………………...………………….16
Entitlements…………………………………………………………..…….……..………...…90-93
Evergreen Episcopal Home……………………………………………….…..……...……………61
Evesham Twp. (Transportation) ………………………………………….….……...……...…....82
EyeCare America – National Eye Care Project………………………………...……...………79,86
E-Z Pantry……………………………………………………………………...………...………..17
E-Zpass………………………………………………………………………….………...…...…..81
Family and Community Services (Catholic Charities)...……………………..….2, 9, 12, 15, 17, 89
Family Wise Prescription Drug Savings Program……………………………..………………….64
FEMA…...………………………………………………………………………..….…………….54
FISH………………………………………………….…………………….…..…...……..…..83, 90
Food Bank of South Jersey……………………………………………………..…....………...….18
Food Stamps…………………………………………………………………….……...……….....17
Food…………..………………………………………………………....……….....…..……...17-18
Foster Grandparents Program………………………………………………..……..……..…...….19
Free Medicine.com…………………………………………………………………………...……64
Free Pass to State Parks……………………………………………………………..…………......70
General Assistance…………………………………………………………………………….......22
Gibson House…………………………………………………………………..…….….……...…69
Golden Age Excel…………………………………………………………………….…..……….58
Golden Age Pass (Lenape Regional High School)……………………………………..………....69
101
Golden Age Passports………………..………………………………………..…………......……69
Golden Years Luncheon Clubs………..………………………………………………………17, 91
Grandparents Rights…………………………………………………………..…………..……….79
Grandparents………………………………………………………………….………….……......19
Greyhound Buses………..…………………………...………………………….…………..…….84
H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Evolve, Inc.)…..……………………..……………..……….75-76
HAAAD...………………………………………………………………………..……………31, 79
Hampton Behavioral Health Center……….…………………………………………………....3, 34
Handicap Stickers…………………………………………………..……………………………...82
Health & Human Services…………………………………...…………….………………......21-29
Hear Now……………………………………………………………………..………….………..31
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (HAAAD)………………………………….31, 79
Hearing…………………………………………………………………….…………………...30-33
HearUSA…………………………………………………………………………………………..31
HearX………………………………………………………………………………………...........30
Home Improvement Loan Program…………..……………...………………………………….….3
Home Security Program………………………………………….…………………………….….35
Homestead Benefit (Rebate)………..……………….………………………………….……..77, 79
Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations in NJ……...………………………………………….26
Hospice-Caring………………………………………………………...…….…...…………….....27
Hospice-Compassionate Care...……………………………………………......…….……………27
Hospice–Lighthouse………………………………………………………………....….…………27
Hospice-Moorestown Visiting Nurse………………………………………….….……………….27
Hospice-Samaritan………………………………………………………….….……………...…. 27
Hospice-Vitas………………………………………………………………...……………………27
Hospitals………………………………………………………………….……….……………….34
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)..………………..………………….…………...………35
Housing Discrimination………………………………………………………….……………......79
Housing Programs…………………………………………………….……….……….………….35
Income Tax……….…………………………………………...………………….………........77, 80
Individual Health Insurance Program……………………………………………………………..54
Information & Referral……………………………………………….……………………..…51-53
Information Toll Free Hotline…………………………………….…………………….…………79
In-Home Services………………………………………...…….…………………..…….……49-50
Innova Health & Rehab (Now Mt. Laurel Center for Rehabilitation)…..…………………….…..62
Insurance…………………………………………………………………..………………………54
Internal Revenue Service……...……………………………………….………………….…..78, 79
International Hearing Society-Hearing Aid Helpline……………………………………….…….31
102
Internet Websites……………………………………………….……………….………...……….55
It Takes A Village ……………….…………………………………………………..........75, 82, 88
Jewish Family & Children’s Services………………………….…………………………...3, 18, 52
Joe-4-Oil……………………………………………………………………………….……….….15
Justice, United States Dept.……………………………………………………………….…….…59
Katz Community Center……….………………………………………………….....………. 18, 69
Kennedy Memorial Hospital/University Medical Center…….…………………………...27, 34, 74
Kinship Navigator………….……………………………………………………….…….……….79
Learning Institute for Elders (LIFE)………………………………….……………….……………7
Legacy Treatment Services………………………………...…….……………….…………3,13, 52
Legal Advice/Services………………………………….……………………………...….……...56
Legislation……………………………………………………………………………..…….…….79
Lenape Adult Evening School/Personal Enrichment………………………………...….………….7
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America……………………………………………………..26
Life Alarm………………………………………………………………………..……..………....11
LIFE…………………………………………………………….…………………………………..7
Lifefone……………………………………………………………………….…….………….….11
Lifeline Assistance Program…………………………………………………….………...…..15, 79
LIHEAP…………………………………………………………...……………………………….15
Lions Affordable Hearing…………………………………………..……………………………..31
Logisticare………………………………………………………….…………………….……..…83
Lourdes Cancer Center-Look Good-Feel Good……………………………………...……………28
Lourdes Cancer Resource Center……………………………………………………………...…..28
Lourdes Caring Boutique………………………………………………………...……………..…28
Lourdes Health System’s Speakers Bureau ……………………………………………..……….28
Lourdes Integrative Wellness Center…………………………………………………..………….28
Lourdes Legacy Treatment Services Program (SCIP)….…………...…………………..….3, 13, 52
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County…...……………………………………3, 28, 34, 88
Lourdes Program ―Helping Hands‖…………………………………………………..…………...82
Lutheran Crossings/Grace Assisted Living……………………………..…………….………..….61
Managed Long Term Supports and Services (MLTSS)…….………………………………………6
Marcella Center………………………………………………………………...…….……………61
Masonic Home of New Jersey…...……….…………………...……………..……..…… 42, 50, 61
Medford Care Center……………………………………………..……………………...………...62
Medford Lakes Lion Club…………………………………………….……………………….…..82
Medford Leas……………………………………………………..…………………………….....62
Medford Senior Center……………………………………………………..……………………...69
103
Medicaid………………………………………...……………...……….…………..…22, 63, 80, 83
Medical Day Care………………..…………………………………..…………………………....58
Medically Needy……..…………………………………………………..………………………..80
Medicare Information/Hotline……..…………………………….……………………………26, 80
Medicare Part B Claim Information...…………………………….…………………...………….80
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan for 2006………..………………....……….………………...…63
Mediscope……………..……………………………………………………………….……….…11
Miscellaneous Information…………………...……………………………….……………….…..59
MLTSS (Managed Long Term Services & Supports)…………………………………………..….6
Mobile Home Parks……………………………..……….…………………….……...………...…42
Moorestown Township Adult School………………………….………………………...…………7
Moorestown VNA Community Counseling Center………………………...………………...….…4
Moorestown VNA/Partners in Home & Hospice Care….……...…………..…………………27, 80
Motor Vehicles……………………………………………………...…………….………..…..….82
Mt. Laurel Center for Rehabilitation………………………...………………………………..…...62
Mt. Laurel Senior Center………………………...……………………………………….………..69
Multi-Level Facilities…..…………………..……………………..……………………….………43
Multiple Sclerosis Association, National…………………...…………….……………………….26
Municipal Phone Numbers……………………………...……………….……………..………….60
Muscular Dystrophy Association……………………...…………………………..………………26
NAMI (Nat’l Alliance on Mental Illness in New Jersey)……..…………………………….…….75
National Benefit Builders………………………………………………………………………….64
National Flood Insurance Program……..…………………………………………………………54
National Institute of Deafness & other Communication Disorders……...…………………….32-33
National Multiple Sclerosis Society……………...……….…….…………………………...…….26
NeedyMeds………………………………………………………………..………………………64
New Eyes for the Needy, Inc.………………..……………………..…………………………..…86
New Jersey American Parkinson Disease Association………………….………………………...26
New Jersey Comfort Partners……………………………………….…………………...…..…….16
New Jersey Drug Card………………………………………………………...…………………..64
New Jersey Easy Access Single Entry……………………………………………….....…………80
New Jersey Family Care…………………………………...…………….……...………...22, 54, 63
New Jersey Kin Konnect………………………………………………………………………..…19
New Jersey Kinship Navigator……………………………………………………...……………..19
New Jersey Natural Gas Co………………………………………………...…………………..…80
New Jersey Need Help Information Service.............………………………...…………………...13
New Jersey Self-Help Groups Clearinghouse...………………………………………….………..75
104
New Jersey Shares……………………...…………………...……….……………………...…15, 80
New Jersey Transit…..………………...…………………….…….…………...........…80-81, 83-84
Nursing Home and Boarding Home Residents’ Bill Of Rights……..…………………….………80
Nursing Home Facility Services (File A Complaint)....………...………………………………...80
Nursing Home Lists for the Entire State Toll Free Number…………..………………….……….80
Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facilities…….….…………...…..………………….……….61-62
Oaks Integrated Care (Formerly Twin Oaks)………..………………………………...………..4, 13
Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly…………………...…………………….……9, 80, 88
PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled)……...…………………………63, 80
PAGE Program………………………..……………………………………………………….......16
Palace Rehab and Care Center…………………………………………...………………………..62
Parkinson’s Support Group………………………………………………………………………..75
Partnership in Prescription Assistance (PPA)……………………...…………………………..….65
PATCO Reduced Fare Program….…………………………………………..……………………83
Patenaude Senior Citizen Center…………………………………………...…………..………….69
Pemberton Township High School…………………………………………………………………8
Pemberton Township Senior Center…………………………………………..………………18, 69
Personal Assistance Service Program……………………………………….………………….6, 80
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (PAAD)………………………………...63, 80
Phillips Lifeline………………………………………………………………...………………….11
PINES (Pinelands Institute for Natural & Environmental Studies)……………...…………………8
Prescription Assistance……………………………………………………..………………….63-65
Prevention Plus Of Burlington County, Inc.…………………………………………..……4, 26, 52
PRN Medical Transport…………………………………………………………………………...84
Project Lifesaver…………………………………………………………………..………………67
Property Tax Deduction…………………………………………………………………………...77
Property Tax Reimbursement (Freeze)……………………………….…………………………...77
Providence House Domestic Violence Services Of Catholic Charities……………..………….9, 89
Railroad Retirement Board…………………………………….……………………………….... 59
Ready Burlington County (CONTACT)…………………………………………….…………….13
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic………………………………………………………...…….87
Reduced Fare Program (NJ Transit)……………………………………………………………....83
Rent Grace…………………………………………………………………………………….…...80
Rental Assistance…………………………………………………….……………………...…….35
Resources for Independent Living……………………...……………………………......…6, 15, 53
Respite……………………………………………………………………………..………...…….50
Responsibilities to Nursing Home Residents……………………….………………………..……80
Reverse Mortgage Counseling………………………………………….....……………...…….…35
105
River Line…………………………………………………………………………….…...……….84
Riverview Estates…………………………………………………………………….………...….62
Rowan College at Burlington County………………………………………………………………8
Rowan Dental Health Center……………………………………………………………………….5
Rutgers Extension Services………………………………………………………………………..70
Rutgers General Dental Center……………………………………………………………………..5
Rx Outreach…………………………………………...…………………………………………..65
Rx Solution……………………………………………...…………………………………………65
RxCut……………………………………………………...………….…………………………...64
Saint Vincent DePaul……………..……………………….……………………………....…..15, 18
Salvation Army………………………………………………………………....................13, 18, 83
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice…………………………...………………………..…4, 27, 75, 89
School of Dental Medicine………………………………………………………………...…..……5
SCIP (Now Legacy Treatment Services) …………………………………………………..3, 13, 52
Selection/Evaluation……………………………………………………………….…………...…80
Self Help Clearinghouse…………………………………………………………………………..80
Self Help For the Hard Of Hearing (SHHH)………………………….….……………………….76
Sen-Han Transit………………………………………………...…….…………….…………84, 85
Senior Care Of Delran & Marlton…….………………………….………….………………….....58
Senior Citizen Disabled Property Tax Deduction………………..…………………………..……80
Senior Citizen Hotline…………………………………………………………….……………….80
Senior Citizen Park Pass…………………………………………...…………….……………74, 80
Senior Citizen United Community Services (SCUCS)……………...………………….…35, 84, 85
Senior Community Centers……………………………………..……………..……………..........69
Senior Dent……………………………………………………………….………………..……5, 80
Senior Gold………………………………………………………………....………….………….63
Senior Housing…………………………………………………………...………………..36-48, 80
Servicios Latinos De Burlington County…………………………...……………….………...53, 66
Shared Living Residences…………………………………………………………….………...…42
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)………………………………..…25, 54, 80, 89
SLMB (Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program)……..…………………………..80
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)………………….…………………………17
Social Day Care Centers…………………………………………….……….……...…………….72
Social Security Administration……………………………..……………………………...….25, 80
Social, Cultural and Recreational Activities……………………………...…………………....68-71
South Jersey Legal Services……………………………….………………..……………………..56
Southern Jersey Family Dental Center………….…………………….…………….………………5
Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB)……….……….………………..80
106
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)……………………………….….25, 54, 80, 89
State of New Jersey
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)…………...…..………………6, 22, 23
Agriculture, Division of Food & Nutrition………………………………………………...22
Banking and Insurance………….………………………………....…….…………………54
Behavioral Health and Youth……... …………….………………....……………………….1
Blind & Visually Impaired ……………..……………..……………..…….........................86
Board of Public Utilities…..…………………………………………..……..…………16, 79
Consumer Affairs………………………………………..……………..……………..……..1
Deaf and Hard Of Hearing………..……………………………………..…….……….31, 79
Developmental Disabilities………......………....……………..………………………...6, 51
Disability Services……. ………...…………………………………..………………6, 51, 79
Health/Vital Statistics…………………………………………………..…………………..59
Homeland Security……..……………...…………………………………………………...13
Human Services…………….…………...…………………………………………….……25
Insurance…………………………………...…………………………..…………………...54
Landlord/Tenant Information…………….. ..….…………….…….………………….…...35
Library For The Blind And Handicapped……....………………………………….33, 80, 86
Medical Assistance & Health Services…….. …...………………………………….…….…6
Military & Veterans Affairs………………………..….…………..………………….……80
Office of Community Choice Options (OCCO)…….….……………..……………………25
Parks & Forestry…………….………………………..………………….……………..68, 80
Pensions and Benefits……………….………………….......…………………………....…59
Public Safety……. …..……………………………………………….…………...………..79
Safe Housing and Transportation…….………………….……………….………..……….80
Senior Affairs……………….………………………….…..………………………………80
Taxation……….…………………...……………………….………………......………77, 80
Sterling Manor……………………………………………………….………….……………...…62
Stoke Support Group…………………...………………………………….....……..………….....76
Subsidized /Affordable Apartments…………………...……………………....………………44-48
Superior Court Of New Jersey (Burlington County)………………..………..……………….56, 73
Support Groups…………………………………………….….……. …...……………………74-76
Target Pharmacy…………………………………………………………………………………..65
Tax Section………………………………………………………………....………………….77-78
TEFAP State Agency……………………………………………….…………………….........….18
The Seeing Eye……………………………………………………….…………….……...……...87
The Tender …………….….………………………………………….……………...……50, 72, 74
107
Toll-Free Numbers and Hotlines…………………………………………..…………..............79-80
Transportation………………………….…………………………….…………………...……81-84
Tunstall Americas…………………………...…………………………………………………….11
Twin Oaks (Now Oaks Integrated Care)..……..………..………...………………….….......….4, 13
United States
Department of Health & Human Services…………….……………………………………25
Department of Justice, Immigration & Nationalization…...........................……………….59
Department of Veterans Affairs ……………………..……………………................……80
Universal Service Fund Program (USF)…………………………..……………………............…16
Utility Service-Residential………………..……………………….………………...........….……80
Verizon Communications Lifeline Program……………………….…………..................……….59
Vet’s Pets…………………………………………………………….……………………….…...85
Veteran’s Administration of NJ Healthcare Systems…………………..………………………….26
Veteran’s ID Cards…………………………………………………….……………………..……85
Veteran’s Medals……………………………………………………….…………………....……85
Veteran’s Services…………………………………………………………………………………85
Veterans Tax Deduction………………………………………………..………........…...……78, 85
Veterans Transportation…………………………………………………………............…….84, 85
Victims of Crime Compensation………………………………….…….……………................9, 80
Victims/Witness Hotline …………………………………………...….……………….........……9
Virtua Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Program……………….…..............................…..79
Virtua Educational Mini Series, Arthritis..….…………………….…….……..................……….29
Virtua Health & Rehab Center………………………………………….….…..……….................62
Virtua Health Care-Health Promotion……………………..…..………….................…………....29
Virtua Health Care-Home Care Services .………………………………................……………...29
Virtua Health –Parkinson’s Support Group….…..…………………….………….....................…76
Virtua Health Systems, Memorial Hospital, Mt. Holly……...........................……………………34
Virtua Lifeline Emergency Services…...…………………………..……................……………...11
Virtua VIP………………………….…………………………….………….………………….…29
Virtua West Jersey Hospital Marlton………………………………..…………….....................…34
Virtua West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees.……………………………..……...............………..…...34
Vision…………………………………………..…………….…..……………...……..………86-87
Visiting Nurses & Hospice Services, Inc.………....………………………………..…………......50
Volunteer Center of Burlington……………………………………………………..…………….89
Volunteer Opportunities……………………………………........………………….…………88-89
Walmart Pharmacy…………………………………………………………………...……………65
Weatherization Program……………………………………………………..………..........…...…16
Wellness and Family Support…………………………………………..........….………….……..80
108
Widow/Widowers (H.O.P.E.)…………………………………………..……....……………...….76
Wiley Christian Retirement Community.……………………………………..…..................…....62
Willingboro Adult Education Department……………….………………….…..........................….8
Willingboro Senior Surrey……………………………….……………….……..…...........…...….84
Workforce NJ……………………………………………...………………………………………22
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Photos—Special Events
Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield greets
Deacon James Lockley, Sr.at the 2014 Sheriff’s
Annual Senior Expo.
Freeholder Director Mary Ann O’Brien takes a look
at the paintings of Hugh Campbell during an Art
Exhibit at the Warden’s House.
Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield with James John at
2015 Sheriff’s Annual Senior Expo.
Burlington County is the largest county in the State with
827 square miles.
2015