Helpful Resources
Included on the list below is an extensive directory of organizations and services that are relevant to seniors. If you are aware of a program that should be included on this list please email Carlos Herrera at cherrera@jfscentralnj.org.
General Resources
City Departments
- Fire Department: (908) 820-2805
- Fire Alarm/Communication: (908) 820-2828
- Office on Aging, Alonzo Jones: (908) 820-4044
- Police Department: (908) 558-2020
- Recycling: (909) 820-4154
Transportation Resources
- NJ Transit Information Center: 973-275-5555
- NJ Transit Reduced Fare Office: 973-491-7112
- Access Link (NJ Transit): 1-800-955-2321
- Union County Paratransit System: 908-241-8300
- City of Elizabeth - Transportation: 908-820-4020
- Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey – Transportation: 908-352-8375
- EZ Ride TMA (registration): 201-939-4242
- EZ Ryde4Life (schedule a ride): 866-208-1307
- AARP Driver Safety Program: 1-888-687-2277
- CarFit: www.car-fit.org
- Driver Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: 1-888-537-7537
- Travel Training (NJTIP @ Rutgers): 848-932-4499
- Community Access Unlimited Transportation Services (Disabilities): Gene Tavera, 908-354-3040 extension 4272
Food and Nutrition
- NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 1-800-687-9512
Home Repair Resources
- Elizabeth Home Improvement Program: 908-352-8450
- PROCEED, Inc.: 908-351-7727 extension 334
- Habitat for Humanity, Diana Youssef: 973-624-3330 extension 109 [for Spanish: Krystel Rodriguez extension 103]
Housing Resources
- New Jersey Housing Resource Center: 1-877-428-8844
- Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE): 908-965-2400
Health Care Resources
- Trinitas Regional Medical Center Seniors First Program 908-994-5138
