RESOURCE DIRECTORY
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTH & WELLNESS
FINANCIAL & LEGAL
RECREATION & VOLUNTEERING
GENERAL RESOURCES
Westwood Free Public Library
(201) 664-0583
Westwood Library is a central repository of information. Visit the library or call for someone to guide you.
Westwood Senior Services
101 Washington Ave., Westwood
201-664-7100 Ext. 101
Westwood Borough Social Services
101 Washington Ave, Westwood.
Kathy Elgert: 201-664-7100 Ext. 110.
The Borough social services helps residents access community services and provides limited emergency assistance.
Bergen County Division of Senior Services
201-336-7400
Information and referrals for senior services. Also visit the website for a listing of key Bergen County services
Westwood Borough Government Departments
Borough Hall, 101 Washington Ave, Westwood NJ
201-664-7100
Emergency calls for fire, ambulance, and police, call 911
NJ Helps
Find resource for the wide range of programs, information, and services provided by the Department of Human Services and its partners. Find out if you qualify for more than 28 state and federal programs that can help you find housing, employment, child care, health insurance, prescriptions, pay for food and much more.
HOUSING & REPAIR
Repair
NJ Helps
Find resource for the wide range of programs, information, and services provided by the Department of Human Services and its partners. Find out if you qualify for more than 28 state and federal programs that can help you find housing, employment, child care, health insurance, prescriptions, pay for food and much more.
CHORE
Volunteer Center of Bergen County, 64 Passaic Street, Hackensack.
201-489-7790
Provides help with minor home repairs, non-emergency repairs, and handrail installation. Clients are asked to pay only the cost of materials; no labor cost.
Rebuilding Together: North Jersey
217 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452.
Phone: 201-447-8886 email: [email protected].
Assists low-income homeowners, particularly seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Help make improvements that allow seniors to continue living independently in their own home. Repairs may include electrical, plumbing, modifications for mobility, repairs for safety, and modifications to assist vision or hearing impaired individuals.
The Jewish Home Family: Safely@Home
10 Link Dr, Rockleigh.
201-518-1175 email: [email protected].
Home safety modifications to ensure that individuals aging in their own homes can do so safely. Services include routine maintenance, safety inspections, discount on labor and maintenance, check ins, emergency repairs, Certified Aging In Place Specialists, installation of railings and grab bars and ramps, plumbing repairs, and electric repairs. Open to people of all faiths.
Cooling Assistance (LIHEAP)
Greater Bergen Community Action Inc: 316 State St., Hackensack.
201-488-5100.
Gives $200 to help pay for cooling costs. Applicants must have a medical condition that requires use of any cooling device. Income must be below 200% of The Federal Poverty Line.
Lifeline Utility Credit Program
Call PAAD/Lifeline: 1-800-792-9745 or BC Division of Senior Services: 201-336-7400
Gives $225 credit per year on public service bill. Certain income requirements.
Weatherization Assistance - WAP
Greater Bergen Community Action Inc: 316 State St., Hackensack.
201-488-5100.
Assist elderly, handicapped, and low-income persons in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency, and conserving energy. Certain income requirements.
Independent Living
Westwood House
100 Madison Ave, Westwood.
201-664-5311.
An affordable independent senior citizen apartment community. There is a waiting list for admission and individuals must meet financial criteria.
Portable Assisted Living Services (PALS) FOR WESTWOOD HOUSE RESIDENTS ONLY
Westwood House: 100 Madison Ave, Westwood
Amy Lifson at 201-497-8688, Ext 101.
This program operates out of the Community Outreach Offices at Westwood House. It offers building residents assisted living services including registered nursing care, administration of medications, coordination of health care services, assistance with personal care, transportation, and meal preparation
SHARE Inc. (Senior Housing Association of Ridgewood and Environs)
104 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood.
201-670-9605.
A non profit organization that provides an affordable, home-like environment for independent seniors within the Ridgewood community.
Bergen County Housing Authority
201-336-7600
Provides housing opportunities for low income families and older adults. Offers affordable housing developments, elderly and disabled housing programs, as well as a rental assistance program. Call for information on eligibility. There are lengthy waiting lists for housing.
ELDER CARE
Support
The Jewish Home Family: Care Management
10 Link Dr, Rockleigh.
201-750-4247.
Provides care management to guide the senior and family through the challenges of aging including a chronic health condition; decline in ability to manage daily tasks; memory impairment; the loss of a spouse or caregiver; and financial issues. Open to people of all faiths.
Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern New Jersey
1485 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck.
201-837-9090 ex. 253, 210, or 236.
Provides care management by a social worker who assesses needs. The social worker will assist the elder and family to obtain services and care to meet their needs.
Bergen Family Center
44 Armory St, Englewood or 10 Banta Pl, Hackensack
201-568-0817 or 201-342-9200.
Provides care management by a social worker who assesses needs and assists the elder and family to obtain services and care to meet their needs.
Asian Women's Christian Association
9 Genesee Ave, Teaneck
201-862-1665.
Provides care management by a social worker who assesses needs and assists the elder and family to obtain services and care to meet their needs.
Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)
Bergen County CIL: 131 Main Street Suite 120 Hackensack.
Call: 201-996-9100 Email: [email protected].
Provides care management by a social worker who assesses needs and assists the elder and family to obtain services and care to meet their needs.
Day Services
Northern Valley Adult Day Health Center (Vantage Health Systems)
2 Park Ave, Dumont
201-385-4400 Ext. 3084.
Available to individuals over the age of 55 to continue functioning independently in the therapeutic setting provided by the day health center. Their needs for these services are based on a medical diagnosis, which may include: a physical disability, memory impairment, isolation, loneliness, and a difficulty performing daily activities.
Bergen Family Center
44 Armory St, Englewood
Co-Supervisors, Holly Scipio or Maria Picinic at 201-568-0817 x129.
Services available to any adult 60+ who lives in Bergen County.
The Jewish Home Family: Gallen Day Center
10 Link Dr, Rockleigh
201-750-4238.
Services include nursing, recreation, social work, care management, transportation, meals, caregiver support, rehabilitation, and outpatient medicine. Enabling independence at home with access to the amenities of the Jewish Home. Open to people of all faiths.
Respite Care
Statewide Respite Care Program
1-877-222-3737.
Respite care services that help families avoid making nursing home placement. Services include homemaker, home health aides (on an hourly or overnight basis), and private duty nursing services.
The Jewish Home Family: Respite Services
685 Westwood Ave.,River Vale NJ 07675
201-666-2370
For families who need to admit their loved one on a temporary basis. If a caregiver is going on vacation, has an emergency, or needs any other temporary break, the Jewish Home will care for the individual during that time. He or she will have access to all the services of the Jewish Home Assisted Living (or at our skilled nursing facility, Jewish Home at Rockleigh). Open to people of all faiths.
Home Care
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116.
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to local community services for older adults and their families.
The Jewish Home Family: @Home Care
201-518-1173 Email: [email protected]
Offers personal care and companion services. Live-in and hourly aides are available with no minimum hourly requirements. There is no charge for initial clinical assessment. Open to people of all faiths.
Sixty and Me
A guide to national help/resources on aging issues and includes links to state pages offering guidance on local help/resources that are available.
Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service
201-488-0041
Provides personal care assistance and help with household management. Service can be hourly or 24/7. Service is supervised and guided by a registered nurse. Non profit agency that is licensed and accredited.
GRANDPARENTING
Westwood Grandparents on the Go
https://www.facebook.com/groups/197054997359347/
A Facebook group for networking and support in the world of grand parenting. Members can share thoughts, suggestions, warnings, and needs.
Westwood Community Center
201-664-7882
Offers a Mommy and Me (including grandparents) class.
Zion Lutheran Church: Families Matter Program
Monthly gatherings led by the School’s Director, Michele Meisten: 201-664-8060.
A monthly program for children under the age of 5, along with their caregivers. You do not need to be a member of Zion Lutheran Church, or even be a current student to attend this program.
HOTLINE: Kinship Navigator (Link)
http://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/support/kinship/
609-888-7400.
Provides information, referral, and advocacy services for family caregivers.
VETERANS
U.S Department of Veterans Affairs
1-800-827-1000.
Call with questions regarding medical, prescription, education, and other benefits for veterans.
NJ VET 2 VET
1-866-838-7654.
Provides NJ soldiers, veterans, and their families with an accessible means to address their behavioral health care needs. This hotline provides telephone support services, referrals to the Military and Veterans Affairs PTSD provider network, veterans centers, and Veterans Affairs services.
Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
General Tax information: 800-323-4400.
HELPFUL HOTLINES
If you are deaf or heard of hearing, please call 1-877-294-4356.
Addictions Hotline of NJ 1-800-238-2333
Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired 1-877-685-8878
Disaster Mental Health 1-887-294-4357
Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-792-8339
Division of Disability Services 1-888-285-3036
Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services 1-800-356-1561
Division of Mental Health Services 1-800-382-6717
Domestic Violence 1-800-572-7233
NJ SNAP Grocery Assistance 1-800-687-9512
Good Neighbors- Community Living for People With Disabilities 1-877-347-5463
Kinship Navigator Program (raising relatives' children, social services) 2-1-1
Low Income Home Energy Assistance 1-800-510-3102
Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Hotline 1-888-937-2835
NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid Call Center 1-800-356-1561
NJ Housing Resource Center 1-877-428-8844
Senior Fraud Education and Protection Program 1-877-746-7850
Universal Service Fund (Help with utility bills for low-income persons) 1-866-240-1347
NJ Helps
Find resource for the wide range of programs, information, and services provided by the Department of Human Services and its partners. Find out if you qualify for more than 28 state and federal programs that can help you find housing, employment, child care, health insurance, prescriptions, pay for food and much more.
NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE PROGRAMS
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
201-547-7424
Represents the nation's 33,000 home care and hospice organizations. This website contains a comprehensive database of accredited home care and hospice agencies.
Aging Life Care Association
520-881-8008
Has a comprehensive listing of accredited Aging Life Care Professionals (geriatric care managers). This website also has many educational resources that caregivers or family members may find helpful.
Medicare.gov
This particular section of the Medicare website has ratings, helpful resources, and listing of hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and more. This is a comprehensive resource guide for caregivers and family members.
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to local community services for older adults and their families.
National Council on Aging
571-527-3900
Has online tools for caregivers and older adults. This includes thorough educational resources and information about healthy aging.
AARP
Local Chapter: Paramus, NJ
Provides educational resources, caregiver advice, and advocacy.
National Alliance for Caregiving
301-718-8444
A non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy. The Alliance conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues.
National Institute on Aging