Atlantic County residents who need assistance have easy access to a variety of essential programs and services provided by the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services.

Rated in the highest tier for compliance with the Older Americans Act by the state Division of Aging and Community Services for the tenth consecutive year, the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services offers trained staff who are available to provide information and referral to eligible senior citizens, residents who are challenged with physical or mental disabilities and youth and families who need a helping hand.

"The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services is a convenient and caring resource for residents who need help, but may not know where to turn," stated County Executive Dennis Levinson.

Senior citizens 60 years of age and older are invited to attend any one of nine senior centers located throughout the county. The centers are open from 9 AM to 2 PM and offer courses, activities and informative presentations in addition to a daily lunchtime meal. Additional services to senior citizens include transportation, meals on wheels, home care services, caregiver support programs and a prescription savings program. The county also offers a will preparation clinic for seniors and residents with disabilities in coordination with the Atlantic County Surrogate’s Office.

The Office of Disability Services is available to plan, develop and coordinate support services for individuals of any age who have a physical or mental disability. In coordination with the NJ Division of Disability, the county assists with information and referral, client advocacy and consultation services regarding laws, regulations and issues that affect residents with disabilities.

Support services are available for youth and families including juvenile or family crisis intervention.

To provide even easier access to residents, the Division of Intergenerational Services deploys a mobile outreach van that visits local shopping malls, grocery stores, libraries, hospitals, housing complexes and municipal buildings with available staff to answer questions and provide information about programs and services.

For more information about any of these county services, contact the Division of Intergenerational Services at 609-645-5965 or toll free at 1-888-426-9243.