Senior Services Referrals and Information

Senior Services Referrals and Information

ALA-CALL/Addictions Hotline 1-800-238-2333
Division of Contact Community Services
Services: Information and referral for persons with alcohol problems and their families.
Referrals to Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-anon, Alateen, Counseling,
Detoxification, rehabilitation and treatment. Confidential, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.

 

Camden City Office on Aging 856-757-7339
North Camden Community Center 856-757-7338
1000 N. 6th Street
Camden, NJ 08102
www.ci.camden.nj.us

Services: Information and assistance, advocacy, recreational and educational activities. Assist with situations relating to the well-being of senior citizens residing in Camden City.

 

Camden County Division of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Program 512 Lakeland Rd 856-374-6361
DiPiero Building, 1st Floor
Blackwood, NJ 08012
www.camdencounty.com
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday

 

Camden County Division of Senior & Disabled Services/ADRC
512 Lakeland Road, 856-858-3220
DiPiero Building, 4th Floor
Blackwood, NJ 08012
www.camdencounty.com
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Services: Provides information and assistance, recreational activities,
advocacy, assistance with various forms, (e.g., PAAD,
Lifeline) and oversees the distribution of Federal funds under
the Older Americans Act & Title III to various agencies which
provide services pertaining to the well-being of Camden County’s
aging & disabled population.

 

Catholic Social Services 856-663-7698
Diocese of Camden
1845 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104
Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Services: Provides bilingual information/referral services, emergency housing,
clothing, household items, essential prescriptions and other essential items. These services are intended to provide clients with a “safety- net. Also provides case management to foster long-term
independence. Also offers a bilingual social day program to senior residents of Camden City.

 

First Call for Help (Voice\TTY)
856-663-2255

4212 Beacon Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 or 211
www.uoss.org
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday 1-800-331-7272
Comprehensive information & referral 24 hours/day for Camden County Residents.
Services: Confidential service to assist individuals in locating services, programs or organizations that will help with a problem or question. Comprehensive information is provided on a variety of issues including basic human needs resource, support for senior & disabled citizens, support for children, youth & families, physical & mental health resources, & employment supports.

Camden County Store
www.camdencounty.com
Voorhees
Voorhees Town Center 856-566-2920
Voorhees, NJ 08043
www.camdencounty.com

Services: Information and referral to all county programs, as well as in person satellite services.

 

Jewish Family and Children’s Services 856-751-9500
1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Extension 160
Www.jfcssnj.org
Hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Thursday
9:00am to 5:00pm Friday
Services: Provides counseling, information and referral, friendly visiting,
and volunteer drivers. Limited financial assistance.

 

N J American Parkinson Disease Association 732-745-7520
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
120 Albany St, Suite 360
New Brunswick, NJ 08091
www.apdaparkison.org
Services: Information and referral sources to consumers, professionals and
health care providers. Educational programs, newsletters, support
groups, speakers and Audio/Visual Lending Library are offered.

 

New Jersey Developmental Disabilities Services 1-888-285-3036
“RESOURCES” (Voice TTD) 609-292-3745
Mary Roebling Building 7th floor, Box 700, Trenton, NJ 08625-0700
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd
Services: Computerized data base and printed directory of information and referral for developmentally disabled persons and their caregivers.

 

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (S.H.I.P.) 1-877-222-3737
Camden County Division of Senior Services/ADRC 856-858-3220 512 Lakeland Road , DiPiero Center, 4th floor
Blackwood, NJ
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/ship/index.html
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday– Friday
Services: Trained volunteers provide free assistance to older adults with problems concerning Medicare and other Medicare-related Health Insurance needs. This may involve but is not limited to filling out Medicare forms, understanding responses from insurance companies and evaluating their health insurance plans.