Department of Aging and Veteran Affairs

The Department of Aging and Veterans Affairs provides a wide variety of services to individuals aged 60 years or older and veterans of the armed services.  The department contracts with a provider network consisting of non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, and public entities to provide individuals with services in and out of their homes.  Services include certified home health aide, legal assistance, nutrition services, mental health, adult protective services, and transportation among others.

Additionally, the department serves as the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), a one-stop location for individuals to receive information and assistance related to senior services and concerns. The department assists with the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC), State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), Medicaid applications, and many other areas of interest to veterans and seniors.

The department also includes Transcend, the county transportation program.  Transcend provides transportation services throughout Hudson County and beyond to seniors over the age of 60, persons with disabilities over the age of 18, and veterans.

Finally, the department provides information, assistance and referral services to veterans residing in Hudson County to improve their quality of life and ensures that indigent deceased veterans receive a proper and dignified burial. The department also coordinates recognition events to acknowledge and display the County’s appreciation for the service of veterans to this county and focuses on issues such as veteran homelessness and the problems associated with transitioning back to civilian life.

Division of Aging Services

The Division serves as the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) lead agency for the County, ensuring seniors, adults with disabilities an their caregivers have easy access to information and long term services and support.

Office of Veterans Affairs

The Office of Veterans Affairs strives to improve the quality of life of current Hudson County veterans and to ensure that indigent deceased veterans receive a proper and dignified burial.

Office of Transportation Services

The Office oversees the day-to-day operation, and all other aspects of the Office of Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance.