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Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC New Jersey)

https://www.adrcnj.org/

The Aging and Disability Resource Connection serves as a visible and trusted source of information on long term services and supports for persons of all incomes.

The ADRC provides information, respite services, support groups and wellness programs and other resources under Caregiver Resources.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Seniors, adults, and their caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Seniors, adults, and their caregivers.

Contact Information

1-877-222-3737

ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

https://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

New Jersey Area Agencies on Aging

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/saaaa.html

AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA, call Toll Free Nationwide: (877) 222-3737

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Assistance for Community Caregiving

https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/jacc/

New Jersey’s Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) program is a non-Medicaid program that allows for family members and friends, including spouses, to be compensated for personal care services. Other services may include:

  • Respite Care
  • Homemaker Services
  • Home Delivered Meals
  • Adult Day Care
  • Medical Equipment
  • Transportation
  • Personal Emergency Response System
  • Home Modifications

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) toll free: 1-877-222-3737 

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

New Jersey’s Personal Preference Program (PPP) is a Medicaid program that provides financial assistance to assist seniors and people with disabilities. The program allows for the care recipient to choose the services they want, hire their own personal care provider (including relatives and friends), create their own schedule, and maintain control over their care plan. PPP may also covers costs for medical equipment and home modifications. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Division of Disability Services: 888-285-3036

Government Benefits and General Information

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC New Jersey)

https://www.adrcnj.org/

The Aging and Disability Resource Connection serves as a visible and trusted source of information on long term services and supports for persons of all incomes.

The ADRC provides information, respite services, support groups and wellness programs and other resources under Caregiver Resources.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Seniors, adults, and their caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Seniors, adults, and their caregivers.

Contact Information

1-877-222-3737

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – New Jersey

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Health Care Access Project (HCAP)

http://www.lsnj.org/PDFs/HCAPbrochure.pdf

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance, Medicaid and other health care issues. Community education and individual counseling are available.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Toll Free Statewide: (888) 576-5529 Outside NJ: (732) 572-9100

Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.

Contact Information

Toll-Free: 877-267-2323

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Assists eligible persons with excessive medical bills to receive medical care and services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 792-9745

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

Contact Information

(800) 896-7628

New Jersey County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/njguide/appendix-b.html

New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

http://www.state.nj.us/military/

Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(877) 222-8387

New Jersey Lifespan Respite Coalition

https://njcaregivers.org/

Coalition of organizations that promote services and support for family caregivers. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with caregivers providing online respite provider lists by county and information on respite helpline.

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Contact Information

(800) 376-2345

Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 356-1561

New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/ship/

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 792-8820

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.

Contact Information

1-800-662-4357

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/slmb/

Program helps pay for parts of Medicare for qualifying Medicare beneficiaries.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 792 9745

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services Program

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/aads/

Offers financial assistance to eligible persons to use for adult day care services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(609) 943-3475 (609) 943-4985 Toll Free: (800) 792-8820 (877) 222-3737

This program offers counselors (Registered Nurses and Social Workers) to assist residents in nursing facilities and hospital patients understand various home and community-based services by providing information about in-home services, housing alternatives, and community programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(877) 856-0877 609-943-4978

Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/jacc/

Offers a variety of in-home services and supports to enable individuals at risk of placement in a nursing facility to remain in the community and delay /prevent institutionalization.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

1-800-792-8820

Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/go/

Formerly known as the Global Options for Long-Term Care (GO) Medicaid Waiver Program, it is now known as MLTSS, and offers a new way to help individuals live in the community for as long as possible with services and supports.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(877) 222-3737

New Jersey County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/njguide/appendix-b.html

New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)

http://jobs4jersey.com/jobs4jersey/jobseekers/disable/index.html

This state department helps residents of New Jersey with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(609) 659-9045 TTY: (609) 292-2919

New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

http://www.njhospice.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. It’s website includes a membership directory which allows the user to search for local hospice service providers.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(908) 233-0060

New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council

http://www.njsilc.org/

A network of nonprofit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and referral service
– Independent living skills training
– Peer counseling
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Life transition service

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

To find your local Independent Living Center, call: (609) 581-4500 or (609) 581-4555 (TTY)

Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)

http://nj.gov/humanservices/dds/projects/pasp/

The PASP provides routine, non-medical assistance to adults with disabilities who are employed, involved in community volunteer work, or attending school.

Personal assistants help with tasks such as: light house keeping, bathing, dressing, preparing meals, shopping, driving or using public transportation. The total number of hours a person can receive is determined based on individual need, up to a maximum of 40 hrs/week. A distinction between the PASP and other personal assistance programs in NJ is that the PASP requires self direction; meaning the individual with the disability must direct his/her own services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(888) 285-3036

Rewarding Work Resources, INC – New Jersey

http://www.rewardingwork.org/

Rewarding Work, a nonprofit company, provides a web-based resource to help older adults and people with disabilities hire personal care assistants (PCAs) and direct care workers. Also provides a free resource for workers who are interested to find jobs as PCAs. Rewarding Work presently operates in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Vermont.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(866) 211 9675

The New Jersey Statewide Respite Care Program gives a short-term or periodic break to family (or other caregivers) from the demands of daily care for functionally impaired persons, including the frail elderly.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets recipient eligibility criteria

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets recipient eligibility criteria

Contact Information

Toll Free Nationwide: (877) 222-3737

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Provides online directories of long term care facilities, including nursing homes. Also provides information on licensure for hospitals and other care facilities licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(609) 633-8980 or Toll Free Nationwide: (877) 222-3737

This program offers counselors (Registered Nurses and Social Workers) to assist residents in nursing facilities and hospital patients understand various home and community-based services by providing information about in-home services, housing alternatives, and community programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(877) 856-0877 609-943-4978

Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ)

http://www.hcanj.org/

Provides online directories of:
– Nursing facilities
– Assisted living facilities
– Resident care facilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(609) 890-8700

New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

http://www.njhospice.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. It’s website includes a membership directory which allows the user to search for local hospice service providers.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(908) 233-0060

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – New Jersey

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/New-Jersey-2023-1-1.pdf