ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Designed to protect frail and vulnerable people age 18 and older who are risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Call 1-888-426-9243

BOARDING HOME AND HEALTH CARE FACILITY RESIDENT SERVICES (Board and Care Unit) Placement, social and protective services for residents in boarding homes and licensed health care facilities.

CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) - Provides in-home services to seniors at risk of placement in a nursing facility. It supplements the assistance an individual receives from his/her natural support network. Call 1-888-426-9243

CAREGIVER-NJ is a NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services guide to available resources for adults and their families living in New Jersey.

COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED (CCPED) - Home care services for the elderly and disabled who are deemed nursing home eligible but elect to remain in the community. Call 1-888-426-9243

COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICES - Mediation is a process in which two or more disputing parties discuss their viewpoints face-to-face in the presence of a mediator to resolve conflicts peacefully and appropriately.

DENTAL SERVICES - The John Cronin Dental Center offers general dentistry to low income families and senior citizens over the age of 60, having no dental insurance and based on a sliding scale payment fee. Appointments are necessary and proof of income is required. Medicaid is accepted. Open to Atlantic County residents only. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.For appointments and information, phone (609) 645-5814.

FIX-IT - The Fix-It Program is available to any senior citizen 60 or older, whose safety is at risk due to the need of handrails and minor home repairs, enabling them to remain living at home. Call 1-888-426-9243

FLU SHOTS

HOME CARE SERVICES - The Office of Home Care provides case management and outreach services to eligible individuals seeking to remain in the community rather than live in a long-term care facility through the use of specific home and community based services and informal supports. 1-888-426-9243

HOUSING ASSISTANCE - HOPE (Section 8 housing assistance and home services to eligible individuals age 62 and older. Call 1-888-426-9243)

IN HOME ASSISTANCE - See Caregiver Assistance Program

INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICES - addresses the needs of youth, families, disabled and senior citizens.

MAINTAINING NURSING HOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY (Model Waiver Program)
Case management services. All Medicaid services are offered, including private duty nursing services, when appropriate. Call 1-888-426-9243

MEDIATION SERVICES - Mediation is a process in which two or more disputing parties discuss their viewpoints face-to-face in the presence of a mediator to resolve conflicts peacefully and appropriately.

NJHELPS - a free, easy and private way for you to prescreen for 8 programs that are available to help you and your family.

NURSING HOME SERVICES - Atlantic County's Meadowview Nursing Home.

NUTRITION PROJECT FOR THE ELDERY - The Nutrition Project for the Elderly offers two components: Senior Centers and Home Delivered Meals.

PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS PROGRAM - Atlantic County residents and their dependents (living in the same household) can receive a discount of up to 10% to 50% off retail prices on all prescription drugs.

SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES - addresses the needs of senior citizens.

SENIOR HEALTH - National Institue of Health site featuring Health resources for Older Adults

TRANSPORTATION - This service provides transportation to senior citizens, the disabled and rural residents of Atlantic County.

VETERAN'S CEMETERY - The Atlantic County Veteran's cemetery was officially dedicated in May of 1985 and serves as a final resting place for eligible veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their spouses.

VETERAN'S SERVICES - Contact the County's Veteran's Services Officer or review veterans-related services from the Information Atlantic index of community resources.