New Jersey Resources

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, adoptions, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.

Caregiver Assessment Questionnaire - MeridianHealth offers this quiz and assessment.

CaregiverNJ - This is an excellent resource, full of great information to make your life a bit easier.

Family Support Center of New Jersey - The Family Support Center is a "One-Stop Shop" clearinghouse, offering you the most up-to-date information on all types of disabilities as well as national, state and local support programs and services for individuals and families seeking such information.

Family Village - NJ Resources - Great links to all kinds of sites for the differently abled and their caregivers in NJ.

Hospice of New Jersey - Excellent explanations and locator information for hospice services in NJ. Simply choose New Jersey from the drop-down menu and click on Go.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Click here to view the Department's alphabetic list of health-related topics, programs and services. The site changes often so use the site search option to look for your topic or your browser Find option to search for a word or phrase.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services: Aging and Community Services: Community Support - A listing of many programs available to seniors and to caregivers, including respite programs in the state of NJ.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

Princeton Senior Resource Center - Guide to social services and other support options for seniors and their caregivers.

SAGE - SAGE serves as a major community resource in the establishment and delivery of innovative services for older adults and their caregivers, thereby promoting independence and a dignified quality of life.

Who Are New Jersey's Caregivers? - Interesting slide show with the results of a survey.