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MORRIS COUNTYDIVISION ON AGING, DISABILITIES AND VETERANSP.O. BOX 900MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07963-0900

http://www.morrishumanservices.org This directory of services has been compiled by the Morris County Division on Aging,Disabilities and Veterans to help you obtain the services you might need. If you are over theage of 60, disabled or a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for avariety of services listed within this directory.Many of the programs listed are provided by the Morris County Division on Aging,Disabilities and Veterans, State and County Agencies, and through private Foundations andCharities. The Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Older Americans Act andthe State of New Jersey are responsible for much of the funding for these programs.The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of HumanServices have established a "one-door" access to services that will help people age in place.In New Jersey, this is called the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).Website: http://web.doh.state.nj.us/AdrcNJMorris County is one of the ADRC counties. By calling NJ EASE (Easy Access, SingleEntry), individuals and caregivers can receive information on a variety of services designedto foster the independence and dignity of Morris County citizens in need of assistance.Morris County NJ EASE Toll-Free Number: 1(800) 564-4656State NJ EASE Toll-Free Number: 1(877) 222-3737Our hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (Tuesday until7:00 PM). In addition to the programs and services described in this brochure, the MorrisCounty Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans provides lectures, trainings and specialevents.For more comprehensive information on some programs in this directory, the followingbrochures are also available by the Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities andVeterans:

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Housing Options

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Transportation

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Morris County Nutrition Project

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Morris County Caregiver’s Guide

Revised: January 2009

Table of Contents

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Aging Services 1 - 30

Adult Day Care 1Adult Protective Services 1Alert Systems 2Care Management 2Caregiver Programs 3Convalescent Equipment 4Education 4Emergency Assistance 5Employment Assistance 5Food and Nutrition 6Health Awareness 7Health Insurance Counseling 7Health Services 8 - 13Alcoholism 8Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders 8Arthritis 9Assessment Programs 9

Cancer 9Dental Services 10Doctor Referral Service 10Hearing Impaired 11Heart Disease 11Mental Health/Counseling Services 12Osteoporosis 12Parkinson’s Disease 13Visually Impaired 13Homebound Support Services 14Home Repairs 14Hospice 15Housekeeping Services 15Housing 16 - 17Information and Referral 17In-Home Care Services 18Legal 18 – 20Fraud/Scams 18Legal Advocacy 19Legal Assistance 19

Revised: January 2009