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Who We Are and What We Do
Donna Geitz, Social Services Director
(201) 664-1849, ext. 233
Old Tappan Social Services is coordinated by the Director of Social Services, the Regional Welfare Director, and a committee of locally appointed residents, who together, constitute the Local Assistance Board. The Board works together to help our neighbors maintain their quality of life and personal dignity during times of unexpected hardship.
The mission of the Local Assistance Board is to assess the social, health, welfare and recreational needs of the residents of Old Tappan and assist in a confidential, supportive and professional manner during difficult times. These services are available to children, individuals, couples, families, seniors and the disabled in our community.
How We Do It
Social Services greatly appreciates and accepts donations of food, gifts, volunteer services, financial donations from individuals, organizations, schools and businesses and distributes them to area residents as needed. With the help of these individuals and organizations, Social Services is able to provide our community with Special Programs such as:
Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program, Senior "Dining Out" Program, Holiday Gift Program, Make-a-Senior-Smile Program, Spring/Fall Yard Cleanup, Odd Jobs, Food Pantry, Hardship Transportation, Emergency Financial Assistance, Teen Holiday Shopping, Home Visits, Food Baskets, etc., which are all possible through our community contributions.
Please continue to help us help others.
S Supplies/ Food Pantry
O Organization
C Contributions
I Individuals
A Adopt-A-Family
L Local Assistance
S Sending Cards
E Extra Hands
R Running Errands
V Volunteers
I Involvement
C Caring
E Elderly Assistance
S Support
Members of the Old Tappan
Local Assistance Board
Social Services Director:
Donna Geitz 201-664-1849 Ext. 233
Regional Welfare Director:
Kathy Elgert 201-664-7100 Ext. 110
Appointees:
Kay Anders 201-664-7289
Beth Enriquez 201-664-5388
Rachel Lerch 201-666-8958
Carol Vallillo 201-358-2597
If you know someone who would benefit from one of our services or if you want to contribute to any of our programs, please feel free to contact any one of our Board members.
Contributors:
Trinity Reformed Church
St. Pius X Church
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Old Tappan Women's Club
Old Tappan Girl Scouts
Old Tappan Boy Scouts
TBD School
CDW School
Old Tappan Ladies Auxiliary
Fleet Bank
Old Tappan Police Department
Old Tappan Fire Department
Old Tappan DPW
Individual Residents
Volunteers
Contributions can be mailed to or dropped off at Borough Hall. Contributions are tax deductible.
Social Services
Borough of Old Tappan
"Neighbors Helping Neighbors"
The Social Services office is located at:
Old Tappan Borough Hall
227 Old Tappan Road
Phone: 201-664-1849 Ext. 233
Fax: 201-664-3543
Life is Full of Problems. Getting help shouldn't be one of them.
Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-HELP-555
or you may visit www.firstcall.org
First Call 2-1-1 connects people in need with community resources in a simple and efficient way. Whether you're in trouble, you need professional guidance or you want to discuss a plan of action. First Call 2-1-1 can answer questions about almost everything, including employment programs, children's services, food assistance, hospitals, legal services, senior citizens, support groups, child care, consumer problems, financial assistance, housing, medical assistance, substance abuse, transportation and much more.
24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
CRISIS HOTLINE/HELPLINE
Adult Protective Services 1-800-624-0275
(Abuse/Neglect over 18)
AIDS 1-800-624-2377
(New Jersey AIDS Hotline)
Child Abuse/Neglect 1-800-792-8610
(NJ DYFS)
DomesticViolence
Alternatives to Domestic Violence 201-487-8484
Shelter our Sisters 201-944-9600
Rape 201-487-2227
(Bergen County Rape Crisis Center)
Suicide 201-262-4357
(Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program)
Community Resource Council- HELPLINE 201-343-6543
(Information & Referral Service of Bergen
County-Information & Referral Specialist available 9-5.
After hours, leave message, your call will be returned.)
Crisis Phone Numbers
Crisis Intervention 201-646-2233
Domestic Violence 201-646-3505
D.Y.F.S. 201-996-8900
Emotional Distress 201-262-HELP
Suicide Hotline 201-342-5208
Alcohol / Drug Information 1-800-COCAINE (262-2463)
HELPLINE
HELP IS ONLY A CALL AWAY &201-343-6543
The HELPLINE Information and Referral Service is the central clearinghouse for information on all non-profit health and human service agencies and programs in Bergen County.
One call to 201-343-6543 will connect you with an Information and Referral Specialist and a computer database containing listings of over 1000 agencies and programs. The HELPLINE database is continually updated to provide the most accurate and comprehensive information available.
The HELPLINE, staffed Monday through Friday from 9-5, is the official Information and Referral Service for United Way and the County of Bergen. The Redbook is a useful guide to many of the agencies and programs available.
However, for the most up to date and comprehensive information to meet your client's needs, call the HELPLINE at 201-343-6543. Remember! Help is only a call away.
Rehabilitation Technology:
Modification Access Project (MAP) and Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Modification Access Project (MAP) provides partial funding to improve access in the homes of Bergen County residents with disabilities. Examples of renovation projects include ramps, widening of doorways, roll-in showers, lifts, and automatic door openers. MAP can also help pay for professional evaluations, material and labor.
The Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) assists with the acquisition of adaptive equipment and devices. SNAP funding can be use to purchase items and to obtain services intended to enhance independent living. Medical and non-medical assistive devices covered under SNAP could also significantly increase day-to-day functioning. Bath benches, walkers, hearing aids, automobile hand controls, and wheelchair rentals are a sampling of the assistive technology that SNAP covers.
Although funding limitations exist through both programs, MAP and SNAP can reduce or eliminate dependency and make it possible for people with disabilities to lead full and productive lives. If you would like more information on either of these programs, contact the MAP and SNAP coordinator at 201-996-9100 or 201-996-9424 (TDD).
MAP and SNAP are funded through the Bergen County Department of Human Services and United Way of Bergen County.
Assisted Transportation Program
Jewish Home at Rockleigh and the Bergen County Division of Senior Services, Department of Human Services are proud to present this new, one of a kind transportation program designed to service the needs of Seniors and Disabled Adults in Bergen County.
We provide affordable and safe transportation for all eligible participants.
This Program includes:
Supervision on all vehicles
Door-to-Door Transportation
Wheelchair Accessibility
Available 4 days per week by appointment only
Transportation will be provided on a regular basis to:
Adler Aphasia Center
Bernard W. Gimbel Multiple Sclerosis Center
Jewish Home at Rockleigh Medical & Dental Suites
Adult Housing Centers
Community Centers
Medical Appointments
And many other service organizations throughout Bergen County
For more information, please contact the Gallen Adult Medical Day Care Center at
201-784-1414, ext. 5336.
(recommended donation of $2 per trip)
CHIME
Counseling on Health Insurance for Medicare Enrollees
The Counseling on Health Insurance for Medical Enrollees (CHIME) Program provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with or questions about their health insurance.
CHIME is a statewide organization sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior Affairs, with major funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Care Financing Administration.
Frequently there are questions about Medicare benefits and claims, Medicare supplement policies, and long term care insurance. Volunteer counselors, trained in areas of health insurance coverage and benefits which affect Medicare beneficiaries provide information and assistance for dealing with claims and in evaluating health insurance needs.
Volunteer counselors do not provide legal advice, sell, recommend, or endorse any specific insurance product, agent, insurance company, or Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). They provide information and assistance so that you can make your own decisions. Counseling is free of charge.
Call CHIME for free, objective, and confidential counseling by trained volunteers who know the inside track in the Medicare/health insurance maze.
Some Frequently asked questions include:
How much insurance do I really need?
What are the "gaps" in Medicare coverage?
What do I do if Medicare denies payment for a claim?
Whom do I call if I have a question a bout a claim?
Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?
Do I need a long-term care insurance?
Learn about the Benefits that Senior Citizens qualify for at
BenefitsCheckUp.org
BenefitsCheckUp.org is a new, free and easy-to-use web-based service that allows older Americans, their families, caregivers, and community organizations to quickly and easily determine what benefits they qualify for and how to claim them. BenefitsCheckUp identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Researching these programs used to be a time-consuming and frustrating experience, but it no longer is!
Here's How it Works: You take 10 to 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. Then, BenefitsCheckUp explains what benefit programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential. It does not require your name, address, phone number, Social Security number or other information that could be used to identify you. You enter simple information, such as your age, income , and zip code and BenefitsCheckUp identifies programs you might qualify for.
If you don't have a computer, you might try to call your local library, senior center, or Social Services department.
Evaluate Elder-Care options at:
www.ElderWeb.com
ElderWeb.com aids senior citizens, their family members, and professionals evaluating elder-care options. This award-winning site addresses topics as diverse as elder law (regional and national), insurance (annuities, long-term care insurance, and more), and housing and care options.
ElderWeb.com includes a news section with up-to-the-moment encapsulations of news affecting the elderly, a finance and law area that addresses ways to finance your loved ones' housing and care needs, an overview of the numerous living arrangements available, a regional director of agencies and associations, and a comprehensive list of elder care-related websites. There are also numerous helpful and reliable links at ElderWeb.com. Most pages within the site provide ElderWeb-generated information and external links to maximize your information gathering.
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