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How to apply for Essex County Division of Senior Services (AAA) — Title III + NJ SHIP + PAAD Enrollment (Essex County)
Essex County Department of Citizen Services, Division of Senior Services — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for Essex County. NJ has 21 county AAAs (1 per county, like NY).
Who it's for
Essex County AAA serves seniors age 60+ and caregivers across all 22 Essex municipalities (Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, etc.). Services: Title III Congregate + Home-Delivered Meals; NJ SHIP (Medicare counseling); PAAD/Senior Gold/Lifeline enrollment via NJSave; Caregiver Support; Protective Services; Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC); LSTC long-term-care options counseling. Call 973-395-8375 or visit essexcountynj.org/senior-services/.
Essex County AAA. NJ pattern: 1 AAA per county (21 total). All NJ AAAs administer NJ SHIP, Title III meals, and serve as NJSave enrollment points for PAAD/Senior Gold/Lifeline.
What you'll need
- Proof of Essex County / NJ residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of age 60+ or 62+ (where applicable)
- Proof of household income (where applicable)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 973-395-8375
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Essex County Division of Senior Services (AAA) — Title III + NJ SHIP + PAAD Enrollment (Essex County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of essex county / nj residency, photo identification, proof of age 60+ or 62+ (where applicable) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
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