Essex County Division of Senior Services

The Essex County Division of Senior Services is the doorway to programs and services located in the Essex County community. It is the primary center for planning,program development and coordination of services to persons age 60 and over. The Division's services are targeted to individuals with the greatest social and economic need.

Programs offered by the Division of Senior Services include: Adult Day Care Adult Protective Services Assisted Transportation Caregiver Assistance Care Management Certified Home Health Aide Dental Health Services Emergency Heating/Cooling Program Financial Counseling: Friend/Advocate Grandparent Caregivers Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP)Home Delivered Meals Home Friend (in-home chore service)Home Modifications (ramps) Information & Assistance (NJ EASE)Legal Services NJ State Caregivers Assistance Nutrition Sites Outreach Programs: Jersey Assistance for community caregivers (JACC) Residential Repair Respite Services Senior Citizen Newspaper - Essex Advisor Socialization/Recreation-Grandparent Telephone Reassurance Title IIIE Family Caregivers Support Services Transportation Visiting Nurse