Resources
Services for Aging in the Community (General Assistance)
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Information/assistance with benefit claims and forms, HUD reverse mortgages, Medicare savings, care management referrals and coordination, wellness, more.
www.bergencountynj.gov
seniors@bergencountynj.gov
201-336-7431 -
For questions about Bergen County services for older adults.
www.bergencountynj.gov
seniors@bergencountynj.gov
201-336-7400 -
Classes, informaton programs, trips, activities, etc.
308 Beechwood Place
leonianj.gov
(select Departments, then Senior Services)
mbrowne@leonianj.gov
201-302-9660 -
Classes, movement, music, ESL and more.
111 Grand Avenue, #220, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
kascanj.org
kascanj@gmail.com
201-945-2400
Services (Specific Issues)
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State savings programs for assistance with pharmaceuticals, lifeline utilities, hearing aids, Medicare
nj.gov/humanservices/doas/contact
800-792-9745 -
Minor home repairs, safety measures, wellness
checksbergenvolunteers.org
info@bergenvolunteers.org
201-489-9454 -
Counseling, information and referral services to those looking for housing or have experience housing discrimination
www.fairhousingnj.org
info@fairhousingnj.org
201-489-3552 -
Includes Senior Freeze, ANCHOR and Stay NJ
https://propertytaxreliefapp.nj.gov
888-238-1233 -
Periodic classes in computer/smart phone skills, cyber security, digital resources. Individual assistance by appointment.
leonialibrary.org
leoniacirc@bccls.org
201-592-5770 -
Low cost legal services for eligible seniors to navigate benefits, wills, immigration, consumer and housing protection, abuse and neglect
northeastnjlegalservices.org
201-487-2166 -
Free support,education and advocacy for individuals affected by dementia and Alzheimer's
actnowdfoundation.org
201-721-6721 -
Resources, education and support for children of aging parents
acapcommunity.org
info@acapcommunity.org
877-599-2227 -
Support for immigrants and their families: wage issues, status, emergency assistance, more
www.cofia-nj.org
info@communityoffriendsinaction.org
Food Assistance
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Open Saturday mornings to distribute food
stjohnleonia.org
parishoffice@stjohnleonia.org
201-947-4545 -
Income-dependent Federal/State food assistance
nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap
snapoutreach@cfbnj.org
201-368-4200 -
Food assistance delivered to housebound seniors so they can remain in their homes
www.bergencountynj.gov
seniors@co.bergen.nj.us
201-336-7420 -
Emergency food, Homeless Prevention Program
www.cfanj.org
inquiry@cfanj.org
201-336-7400
Transportation
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Door-to-door service for doctor appointments and shopping. Must register for service.
Register: tinyurl.com/Leoniabus
mbrowne@leonianj.gov
201-305-0758 -
Options include County shuttles, local town buses, EZ Ride, NJ Transit, AccessLink
www.bergencountynj.gov
201-368-5955
Communication and Information
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Leonia's official platform for sending email blasts with important information. Please register.
Sign up at: local.nixle.com/city/nj/leonia
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AFL's new text-based resource for information on all available services in any language
agefriendlyleonia.org
Text 201-540-9364 -
Informal LISTSERV for Leonia residents to share announcements/requests: garage sales, free stuff, events, requests for recommendations for service providers, civic issues, missing pets, etc.
Health Services
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Medicare
bergencountynj.gov
seniors@bergencountynj.gov
201-336-7413 -
Free healthcare for working uninsured adults
bvmi.org
info@bvimi.net -
Services provided regardless of ability to pay. Primary care, dental, podiatry, endocrinology.
nhcac.org
201-210-0200 -
Patient support and services for healthcare needs of Korean Americans
englewoodhealth.org
201-608-2341 -
Provides culturally sensitive , bilingual healthcare to Asian Americans
holyname.org
asianhealthservices@holyname.org
201-833-3399
Mental Health Services
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Mental health therapy, support groups, addiction treatment, senior adult day care and community education
vantagenj.org
201-567-0059 -
Outpaient mental health services, social support, addiction treatment, 988 crisis team
careplusnj.org
201-797-2660 -
Emergency mental health services
careplusnj.org
201-262-HELP (4357) -
Emergency mental health services
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Referrals, support groups, education and advocacy
nami.org
1-800-950-6264 -
Recovery and ongoing support for alcoholics
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Recovery support services for individuals with addiction issues and their families
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Counseling services, health access center, assessment
