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201-262-HELP (4357): Help is only a phone call away-Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program.

262-Help-a program of CarePlus-is Bergen County’s Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program. The purpose of 262-HELP is to provide emergency mental health services to residents of Bergen County.

The CarePlus Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program Provides..

*Services 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

*Mental Health Screeners that are trained and certified by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. They provide mental health evaluations, crisis intervention counseling and support to individuals-either in the community or at our office-and assess for the most clinically appropriate intervention.

*Psychiatrists who provide emergent medication services, including a psychiatric evaluation and short-term medication monitoring until the individual is linked to a long-term service provider.

*Peer Support Staff who offer supportive counseling and psycho-education.

*Services to minors when authorized by the parent or legal guardian.

There is a fee for all evaluations, however it is often covered by health insurance. No individual will ever be denied services due to an inability to pay.

Call 201-262-HELP (4357) when you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis.

CarePlus New Jersey
Healthy minds, healthy bodies

CarePlus NJ Inc. Headquarters
610 Valley Health Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 265-8200
For more information on the services offered by CarePlus, visit http://www.CarePlusNJ.org

*Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the CarePlus New Jersey pamphlet. I have never used the service before so I have no opinion on it either yes or no on the program. Please call the number or email them for more information.

BVMI: Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc.: Healthcare for the Uninsured

Fact Sheet:

*BVMI provides free primary and preventive medical care to low-income working Bergen County residents who do not have medical insurance. Individuals/families may earn up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. More than 50,000 residents of Bergen County are uninsured (Kaiser Family Foundation 2016).

*Bergen County is one of the ten most prosperous counties in the nation with a per capita income of $43,347 and a median household income of $83,794. Despite this wealth, 7.2% of the County’s residents live below the federal poverty level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2013, 12.1% of Bergen County residents who are working have no health insurance.

*BVMI is licensed, ambulatory healthcare center located in Hackensack, NJ. Patients are seen by appointment five days a week. In 2015, BVMI provided more than 6,000 medical visits for nearly 1000 patients.

*A team of 55 volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals provide medical care for BVMI’s patients. More than 250 specialists in private practice in the county have agreed to see BVMI patients at no charge.

*All five Bergen County hospitals provide x-rays and advanced diagnostic procedures for BVMI patients. BD provides donated medical products and Quest Diagnostics provides comprehensive laboratory service. J & J Pharmacy in Hackensack provides discounted medicines to patients and donates supplies to the Healthcare Center.

*Through early intervention and consistent treatment of patients, BVMI has been able to stabilize chronic conditions, help reduce infectious disease and decrease Emergency Room visits.

*BVMI has established the Diabetes Patient Care and Education Program, as well as the Women’s Health Initiative and has focused on improving healthcare literacy and expanding access to healthcare for underserved communities. This was accomplished through the generosity of many corporate and foundation donors including the Aetna Foundation, Russell Berrie Foundation, Chartis Foundation, Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, OrtaniBank Foundation, CVS Health Foundation, TD Bank, Allergan Foundation and the Breast Cancer Survivors Foundation.

*BVMI does not receive any government funding is not reimbursed by insurance companies and does not charge patients for services provided. BVMI relies entirely on contributions from individuals, corporates and foundations.

For more information, contact Amanda Missey, President/CEO at (201) 518-8484.

November 2016

*Disclaimer: I have taken this information from the BVMI pamphlet. I have not used it before so I have no opinion of the program yes or no to how it works. Please call the above number or email them for more information.

Visiting Homemaker of Bergen County
298 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601-4303
Telephone: (201) 488-0041
Fax: (201) 525-1950
http://www.vhsbc.com

VetAssist Program

VA Benefit: Aid & Attendance:

Who Qualifies?

*’Aid & Attendance’ provides a Certified Home Health Aide to assist with activities of daily living to veterans and/or their surviving spouses. Qualified depends on ‘3M’s’:

*Military: Served minimum 90 days active duty, 1 day wartime with an honorable discharge.

*Medical: Need for assistance with dressing, bathing, eating, toileting, walking or transferring in and out of bed due to a non-service related disability.

*Money: Income and Assets in relation to medical expense. House and care are no considered as income or assets.

Documents Needed to Submit a Claim:

1. DD-214 Military Discharge (needs to be certified copy).
2. Social Security Award Letter
3. Bank Statement (three months minimum).
4. Copy of a Voided Check (for monthly deposits).
5. Marriage Certificate
6. Death Certificate

Visiting Homemaker’s mission is to assist veterans who protected our freedom to stay in their homes and live with dignity. We are a certified and accredited non-profit home care agency serving the elderly, the disabled and our Veterans. For more information or to request service through the Veteran’s Aide & Attendance Benefit or other home care program call:

(201) 488-0041 or visit http://www.vhsbc.com

A Community based Nonprofit Agency Providing Quality Home Care Since 1954

*Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Visiting Homemaker Bergen County pamphlet. I have not used this service so I do not have an opinion on it yes or no to the service. Please call or email the above numbers for more information.

Visiting Homemaker: Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County Inc.

Expert Care at Home for people with Alzheimer’s and Related Conditions

Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County is pleased to offer the services of Home Care Aids who are experts in providing the special home care that people with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions need.

Visiting Homemaker Service’s Alzheimer’s Care Specialist Aides:

*are mature, experienced home health aides certified by the NJ Board of Nursing.

*have the skills and knowledge to provide the highest quality of care.

*are equipped to deal with the unique emotional, cognitive and physical needs of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

*understand and assist family members who are under stress.

*have completed intensive training approved by the Home Care Council of NJ.

For information, contact Renay@(201) 488-0041.

Training was sponsored by Eisai USA Foundation.

298 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601-4303
Telephone: (201) 488-0041
Fax: (201) 525-1950
http://www.vhsbc.com
A community based Non-Profit Agency Providing Quality Home Care Since 1954.

Disclaimer: this information is taken directly from the Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County Inc. flyer. I have never used the service, so I have no opinion of it either yes or no, so please call or email them for more information.

Valuing the Invaluable: Putting a Dollar Value to Family Caregiving.

In 2013, about 40 million family caregivers in the United States provided an estimated 37 billion hours of care. The estimated value of care. The estimated value of their unpaid service was approximately $470 billion.

How does family caregiving compare?
(2013-2014 in billions)
Walmart Annual Sales $477
Family Caregiving estimated value $470
Combined Annual Sales of Apple, IBM, Hewlett Packard and Microsoft $469
Total Medicaid Expenditures: $449

Time Commitment:

Caregivers spend an average of 18 HOURS PER WEEK providing care to a family. 60% Family caregivers caring for an adult while employed full or part time. Provide 21+hours of family care per week while working a job is 22%.

Financial Commitment:

68% Family caregivers who say they have to use their own money to help provide care to their relative. 39% felt financially strained.

Emotional Commitment:

55% of Caregivers who felt overwhelmed by the amount of care needed for a family member.

Work Commitment:

1 in 4 workers age 25+ are family caregivers. 72% are workers 40+ that say allowing work flexibility for caregiving would help improve work/life balance.

*AARP: Real Possibilities: from the AARP Public Policy Institute pamphlet.

Disclaimer: This is taken directly the AARP Family Caregiving pamphlet from July 2015. To all of you burnt out caregivers, this is something to show those family members who do not want to be involved with their loved ones care, who say that they ‘too busy’.

Weatherization Assistance Program: Helping to lower your energy bills.

The Greater Bergen Community Action
Weatherization Services Office
99 Passaic Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
Phone: (973) 546-1441
Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

Overview: GBCA’s Weatherization Program has helped more than 3,300 Bergen County residents since 2009.

GBCA’s Weatherization Service is part of a U.S. Department of Energy program that assists qualified low-income homeowners and tenants to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. This program is available for both tenants and landlords. If you qualify, there is no charge for these services.

Getting started is easier than you think!

How our program works:

1. Call our office at (973) 546-1441 or go to http://www.greaterbergen.org/home-energy for an application.

2. Mail or bring in your completed application. One of our home energy specialists will set up a free home energy audit with you.

3. After your home audit is completed, our specialist will discuss what
services are needed and will set up a second appointment to complete the work.

Weatherization Work: Work on your home will take place on days and times that work best for you. Most jobs take two to five days to complete. GBCA employs our own crews, so your work will be performed by qualified professionals you can trust. If work is needed on heating equipment or hot water heaters, a licensed contractor will be hired to perform that work at no cost to you.

Safety: Our program does more than help to save on your energy bills. We also perform safety tests on applications, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and heating systems.

Services Available Include:

1. Insulation of attics, sidewalls, floors and foundation perimeter.
2. Improve indoor air quality.
3. Measures to reduce air leakage.
4. Sealing of air ducts.
5. Energy efficient refrigerators/freezers.
6. EFC
7. Programmable thermostats
8. Consumer education
9. Weather-stripping
10. Tune-up repair or upgrade on heating systems and/or water heaters.

Other Programs that may interest you:

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program): (201) 488-5100 Assistance to pay utility bills for low-income families and individuals.

Greater Bergen Community Action
241 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

*Disclaimer: This information is taken directly from the Greater Bergen Community Action program pamphlet. I have never used the service so I have no opinion on it either yes or no to it. Please call the above number or email them for more information.

Home Energy Assistance Program: Helping individuals through temporary utility payment challenges

Greater Bergen Community Action

Home Energy Assistance Services Office
316 State Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 488-5100
Office Hours:
9:00am-3:00pm-Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:00am-7:00pm-Thursday (November-May only)
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

Overview:

Home Energy assistance programs help income-qualified individuals experiencing a financial challenge pay their energy bill and remain in their home.

Energy costs can place stress on a household budget, whether the income is low or the household is experiencing a financial emergency. In some instances, the household is forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.

There is no charge for any of our energy payment services.

Who is Eligible?

*Bergen County Residents
*Income-qualified
*Experiencing a temporary challenge involving utility bill payment and water payment.
*Household must be responsible for paying heating/cooling costs directly to the fuel supplier.
*Other specific requirements depending on assistance program.

Our Programs Include:

LIHEAP(The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program): helps low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs.

USF(Universal Service Fund): Helps making natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households.

NJ Life Line: Helps with gas and electric bills for disabled or senior homeowners and renter with limited incomes.

True/Page: (Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses & Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric Programs): Help with gas and electric bills for people facing a temporary financial crisis.

NJ Shares: Helps low moderate income household who are experiencing hardship and struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills.

SUEZ (Water Program): Assistance with SUEZ water bill payment.

How to Apply:

1. Go to http://www.GreaterBergen.org/home-energy-assistance and download the application form.

2. Visit our office for help completing the application, no appointment necessary.

3. Or mail in completed application and documents to:

316 State Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Other Programs that may interest you:

Weatherization Assistance Program: (973) 546-1441
Improving the energy efficiency of your home.

LIHEAP is sponsored by:

The Greater Bergen Community Action
241 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone) (201) 968-0200
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

*Disclaimer: This information is taken directly from The Greater Bergen Community Action Pamphlet. I have never used the service so I have no opinion of it either yes or no to it. Please call the above number or email them for more information.

In-Home Caregiver Education & Support Program
Division on Disability Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: (201) 336-6504
TTY: (201) 336-6505
(Telecommunication for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
Fax: (201) 336-6505
Website: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us

In-Home Caregiver Education and Support Program: a convenient free service for caregivers with no income eligibility requirements.

James R. Thebery, M.A. CSW
Division on Disability Services, Director

Dan Kotkin, Coordinator
(201) 336-6504

Purpose: To provide training and support to caregivers

How the program works: A Register Nurse meets with the caregiver at the home to assess the client’s need for services. The nurse uses this information to plan training or support for the caregiver.

The Teaching Plan and Home Visits: The teaching plan helps caregivers to set goals to learn the skills needed to provide care such as:

*Lifting
*Transferring
*Bathing
*Personal Care
*Dietary Management
*Disease Education
*Accessing Community Resources
*Rehabilitation Exercises

Professional Home Visits:

Caregivers may receive home visits from the following professionals:

*Occupational/Physical Therapists
*Speech Therapists
*Registered Nurse
*Dietician

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker is also available for counseling for stress management.

The Caregiver is:

*An unpaid individual, 18 years of age or older.
*A spouse, adult child, grandchild, another relative or friend.
*A person who lives with the care receiver and/or is actively engaged in the person’s care.

The Care Recipient is:

*Is 18 years of age or older with chronic disease or disability.
*Needs help from a primary caregiver to adequately perform activities of daily living.
*Is a Bergen County Resident

Disclaimer: this is a very good program that I used when I was taking care of my parent and I highly recommend it. Please work with your social worker and sign up for it when you bring your loved one home. The quicker you get signed up, the quicker they come to your house for the evaluation. Please call the above number for more details.

Bergen County Nutrition Program: Senior Lunch for Active Seniors

Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors

County of Bergen
Department of Human Services
Division of Senior Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Telephone: (201) 336-7420
Toll Free: 1-877-222-3737
Fax: 1-800-852-7897
TTY: 1-800-852-7897
http://www.co.bergn.nj.us

Bergen County Senior Lunch

The goal of the nutrition program for active adults, Senior Lunch, is to provide well-balanced meals, foster social interaction and provide access to other supportive services available to Bergen County seniors.

To be eligible, an individual must be age 60 or older or the spouse of a participant. Lunch his served Monday-Friday at the programs listed. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. Transportation may be available. Please call the location of your choice for information and reservations.

Bergenfield Senior Activity Center
Brookside Gardens
293 Murray Hill Terrace
(201) 387-7212

Cliffside Park Senior Activity Center
Gerald A. Calabrese Complex
500 Gorge Road
(201) 943-3768

East Rutherford
Southwest Regional Senior Activity Center
147 Hackensack Street
(201) 935-8920

Elmwood Park Senior Activity Center
500 Boulevard & Market Street
(201) 796-3342

Englewood Bergen Family Adult Day Care
44 Armory Street
(201) 568-0817

Fair Lawn Senior Center
11-05 Gardiner Road
(201) 796-1191

Fairview Senior Center
53 Grant Street
(201) 943-5522

Fort Lee
Richard & Catherine Nest Adult Activity Center
319 Main Street
(201) 592-3754

Garfield Senior Activity Center
225 Midland Avenue
(973) 340-4179

Garfield Housing Authority
225 Midland Avenue
(973)340-4177

Garfield Housing Authority-Belmont Gardens
377 Midland Avenue
(973) 340-4177

Hackensack Americas Unidas
Multicultural Senior Activity Center
(201) 336-3320

Hackensack Martin Luther King Senior Center
375 First Street
(201) 488-2495

Lyndhurst Nutrition Program
281 Stuyvesant Avenue
(201) 896-1629

Midland Park
Northwest Senior Activity Center
46-50 Center Street
(201) 445-5690

New Milford Senior Center
275 River Road
(201) 599-7565

North Arlington Senior Activity Center
St. Paul Episcopal Church
11 York Road
(201) 998-5636

Palisades Park Senior Activity Center
300 Highland Avenue
(201) 944-5616

Ridgefield Park Senior Activity Center
159 Park Street
(201) 641-1220

Rutherford
55 Kip Senior Center
Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri-Saturday
Lunch not served on Wednesday
(201) 460-1600

Teaneck Richard Rodda Community Center
250 Colonial Court
(201) 837-7130

Teaneck AWCA
Asian Women’s Christian Association
9 Genesee Avenue
(201) 862-1665

Tenafly JCC on the Palisades (Kosher)
411 East Clinton Avenue
(201) 569-7900

Wallington Senior Activity Center
24 Union Boulevard
(973) 777-5815

Washington Township (Kosher)
Temple Beth Or
56 Ridgewood Road
Tues and Thur only
(201) 666-6610

Westwood
TJ Riley Multipurpose Senior Center
100 Madison Avenue
(201) 666-0840

A nutritious mid-day meal is available for Bergen County Senior citizens at any of the 26 nutrition centers or if eligible, through the Meals on Wheels program. Suggested donated: $1.25 per meal.

Bergen County Meals on Wheels

The goal of the home delivered meal program is to maintain health through improved nutrition and enable homebound senior citizens to remain in the community with independence and dignity.

To be eligible, persons must be age 60 or older; homebound and unable to leave home without the assistance of another person; unable to shop or prepare a nutritious meal for oneself and have no one to assist with meals; receive no more than 4-hours of in-home assistance during the day; not a Medicaid recipient of Managed Long Term Support Services (MLTSS).

A complete mid-day meal is delivered to participants Monday-Friday. Each meal consists of entrée (meat, vegetable, potato), juice, milk, bread and dessert. Meals are planned by a nutritionist to provide recommended nutrients.

For more information or to apply for home delivered meals, please call (201) 336-7420. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

*Disclaimer: this information was taken directly from the Bergen County Nutrition Program pamphlet. I have not used the service so I have no opinion either yes or no to how good the service is for seniors. Please call the above number or email them for more information.