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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

Renewals

annual

Official source →Last verified · June 11, 2026

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