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Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging in New Jersey
The New Jersey Division of Aging Services, part of the Department of Human Services, is the state's agency on aging.
Each of the 21 counties has an Area Agency on Aging that leads the county's Aging and Disability Resource Connection. Its programs include Community Choice, caregiver help, respite and PACE. Call 1-877-222-3737 or find your county office online.
How to apply in New Jersey
- By phone
- 1-877-222-3737
- In person
- Each of New Jersey's 21 counties has an Area Agency on Aging. The page lists each county office with its phone number, email and address.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteGood to know
- New Jersey's resource center is called the Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), described as your doorway to aging and disability services.
- The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.
Sources: New Jersey Department of Human Services (source 1), Administration for Community Living (source 3)
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Division of Aging Services (DoAS)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in New Jersey
Area Agencies on Aging in another state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- New Jersey Department of Human Services, County Offices on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Units on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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