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Nutrition
Type of Service | Program and Contact Information | Description of Service |
| Meals on Wheels | Morris County Nutrition Program 340 W Hanover Ave Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-285-6856 Email: MorrisNutrtion@co.morris.nj.us | -Home delivered meals 5 days a week. -There are eligibility requirements (please contact the agency directly for eligibility requirement -There is no cost to those who qualify |
| Congregate Dining | Morris Mews Dean A. Gallo Congregate Housing 99 Ketch Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-540-8063 Website: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Aging-Disabilities-Community-Programming/Nutrition-Program/Local-Congregate-Dining | -Mid-day with others -There is not cost for this program -To register, please call the phone # listed in contact info -Meals are served Mon-Fri |
| Farmers Market Vouchers | Morris County Nutrition Program 340 W Hanover Ave Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-285-6856 Email: MorrisNutrition@co.morris.nj.us | -Statewide program run by Morris County that provides low-income seniors with vouchers to be used at local farmers markets -Up to a $50 value -There are eligibility requirements for this program, please contact the Nutrition Program for more details |
Transportation
Type of Service | Program and Contact Information | Description of Service |
| Morris Area Paratransit System(MAPS) | Morris County Department of Human Services Phone: 973-829-8103 or 888-282-6277 Email: maps@co.morris.nj.us Website: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Aging-Disabilities-Community-Programming/MAPS | -Curb-to-curb shared ride service -Must be a senior citizen, disable or a veteran to use this service. See website for details. |
| Morris County Shuttle Service | Morris County Department of Human Services Phone: 973-829-8103 or 888-282-6277 Email: maps@co.morris.nj.us Website:https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Aging-Disabilities-Community-Programming/Morris-County-Shuttle-Service | -Free shuttle service to all Morris County residents -Operates Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) -See website for route details -No pre-registration required |
Housing
Type of Service | Program and Contact Information | Description of Service |
| Public Housing | Morris County Housing Authority 99 Ketch Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-540-0389 Email: mcha@morriscountyha.org Website: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Housing-Authority | -Provides affordable housing options for low and moderate income senior citizens, families and people with disabilities -Contact agency for more information and how to apply for housing |
Health Insurance and Medicare
Type of Service | Program and Contact Information | Description of Service |
| Medicare | New Jersey Medicare and Referral Service Phone: 1-800-792-8820 | -Provides free counseling for seniors regarding Medicare and other insurance issues |
| Health Insurance | State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Morris County Office Skylands RSVP Volunteer Resource Center NORWESCAP 23 Clyde Potts Dr., Suite 204 Morristown NJ, 07960 Phone: 973-784-4900 Ext. 3501 https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/sashipsite.html | -Provides free help to Medicare beneficiaries who are having problems with or questions about their health insurance |
Medical/Support
Type of Service | Program and Contact Information | Description of Service |
| Adult Protective Services | Morris County Department of Human Services Phone: 973-326-7282 Website: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Aging-Disabilities-Community-Programming/Adult-Protective-Services | -Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults |
| Caregiver Support | Morris County Department of Human Services | -Care mangers link to seniors to community-based services so that they can remain at home -Assessment is done on intake to determine what the needs are -Services can include: personal care, home delivered meals, transportation, and respite for caregivers -This program is free of charge |
| Medication Drop-Box | Morris Township Police Department 49 Woodland Ave Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-539-0777 Website: https://www.morristwp.com/743/Medication- Return-Box | -Safely dispose of unused medication in the drop box and it will be disposed of properly -Program is for residents only, not for doctor's offices, pharmacies, or other medical institutions |
| Case Management | Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey 256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 | -Assess needs of clients and connect to services -There is no fee for this program if qualified |
| Home Healthcare | Atlantic Health 465 South St, Suite 100A Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-879-8400 | -In-home healthcare for those who need it -Medicare eligible |
| Home Healthcare and Hospice | Visiting Nurse of Northern New Jersey 175 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 1-800-938-4748 | -Provides in-home healthcare -Provides Hospice Care |
Other Resources
Type of Service | Program and Contact Information | Description of Service |
| Veteran Services | Morris County Department of Human Services Veterans Offices 540 W Hanover Ave Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 973-285-6866 | -Help with VA benefits and entitlements -Link veterans with community resources. Free mental health services to veterans and their families thru the Mental Health Association |