Community Resources
Community Events
Mental Health First Aid for Veterans Course
7.5 hour in-person training, valued at $170 per learner, offered free of charge thanks to a grant from the N.J. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Mercer County Connection, 957 Hwy 33, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Register: www.njha.com/njvetsmhfa
Navigating Emotions and Connection After Long-Term Care
Educational session designed specifically for caregivers who have transitioned a family member
into a care facility.
Virtual Webinar
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Register: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Compassion & Care Fair
Get connected with trustworthy professionals to learn more about caregiving and end-of-life planning.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Hamilton Twp Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Free event open to public
Exploring the Art of Aging Gracefully
Interactive educational webinar on how to thrive at any age
Virtual Webinar
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Register: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Community Programs
2026 Medi-Cool Program
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton and Rise are distributing FREE air conditioners to Mercer County seniors and adults with disabilities who meet income eligibility requirements.
Free Grocery Delivery Following your Hospital Discharge
The JFCS DoorDash program will deliver groceries directly to your door following
your hospital discharge and once more the following week to help you
through the recovery time.
TRADE Transportation to VA Hospitals
TRADE provides transportation for Mercer County veterans to and from VA hospitals:
- Every Tuesday to Lyons VA Medical Center
- Every Wednesday to East Orange VA Medical Center
Community Resources
May Caregiver Support Groups
Trained peer counselors who have also been family caregivers provide guidance, supportive counseling and resources for those who care for their loved ones. All groups are free, open to the public, and professionally facilitated.
Nutrition Program for Older Adults - offers complete lunch daily Mon-Fri served at the selected sites.
MEELS ON WHEELS - nutritious meals are delivered to your door by volunteers.
MERCER COUNTY FREE FOOD FINDER - Listing of local food pantries and meal distribution sites.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR SENIORS - listing of community-led programs in Mercer County providing accessible and affordable transportation services that help people stay independent.
GOTRENTON! - provides affordable rideshare transportation in and around the city of Trenton, NJ for a $2 flat fee per ride. Fares are paid through the Circuit app.
Free In-Home Nursing Care
Registered nurses visit home-bound and low-income seniors who require on-going support not covered by Medicare. Home Health Nursing Visits Program is provided by Mt. Carmel Guild
State Benefits and Community Resources for Seniors & People with Disabilities
Listed below are links to resources and information on important federal, state and community long-term services and support for seniors, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.
Transportation
Community Transportation options in Mercer County - Affordable and accessible transportation services that help people stay independent, participate in their communities, and access vital public services.
Greater Mercer RideProvide is a community based non-profit transportation service for seniors 65 and over and visually impaired adults residing in Mercer County, Plainsboro and the southern portion of Montgomery NJ
Greater Mercer TMA - Senior Programs - provides services and transportation referrals for seniors and visually impaired adults.
Greater Mercer TMA - Mercer County Mobility Guide is the “how to” guide for traveling around Mercer County
Health & Wellness
NJ FamilyCare - New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program
The Mercer County REASSURANCE Program
For more information, call 609-883-2880 or visit www.contactofmercer.org
Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership
Quarterly Newsletter - provides residents with up-to-date information on available programs in the community.
Catholic Charities of Trenton Mental Health Services
Home Health Nursing - Medical care coordination for Mercer County seniors who require on-going care not covered by their Medicare benefits.
Oaks Integrated Care Senior Well-being Program - 609-694-2595
Mercer Home Health Care - 609-227-2727
Mercer County Board of Social Services, Call 609-989-4346
Aging & Disability Resources
NJSave Programs - NJSave is an online application to help low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses. Updated NJSave Program facts sheet
Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) - information for seniors, adults with physical disabilities age 18 or older and family caregivers. Mercer County: call 609-989-6661, for other counties call toll-free 1-877-222-3737.
Services and Resources For People With Disabilities
Division of Aging Services (DoAS) Program Guide - guide to Federal and State-funded programs that promote the well-being of seniors and adults with disabilities living in the community.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
NJ 2-1-1 - provides connections to services that often mean the difference between hope and despair. To connect: Dial 2-1-1; text your zip code to 898-211; or chat with us online.
Food & Nutrition
Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults -
offers complete lunch daily Monday through Friday. Meals are delivered and served at the nutrition sites in settings that bring people together for activities and social interaction. Find nutrition site close to you
Meals on Wheels of Mercer County
Mercer County Free Food Finder - Find Meal Sites and Food Pantries next to you
Care & Support
Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC), a State-funded program that provides in-home and community-based services to individuals age 60 or older who meet clinical eligibility for nursing home level of care and who desire to remain in their homes within the community. For more information, call 609- 989-6661.
Comprehensive Services on Aging (COPSA) - offers resources and caregivers support groups to those who are caring for someone with memory issues.
The Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) assists those living with disabilities in Mercer County. Services are consumer-directed and supervised and are considered to be social services, rather than medical.
Program brochure in English or in Spanish
The Statewide Respite Care Program (SRCP), provides respite care services to relieve caregivers of stress from providing daily care. For more information, call 609-969-6661.
Dial '988' for help in mental health crisis
The New Jersey Citizen Action - NJCA combines political advocacy, electoral campaigns, public outreach, and community empowerment programs to make a real difference in the lives of everyday New Jerseyans.
National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI 1-800-950-6264 Or text NAMI to 741741
Housing & Utility
Utility Assistance Programs offered by NJ Division of Housing and Community Resources. Low-Income eligible households that are having a difficulty paying their heating and cooling bills can contact this office for financial assistance and help in weatherizing their homes.
New Jersey Housing Resource Center - FREE Searchable Register of Affordable and Accessible Housing in New Jersey
Legal & Financing
Central Jersey Legal Services - Provides legal assistance for housing Problems, Access to Health Care, Senior Citizens. For more information, call 609-695-6249.
Free Tax Preparation Services for Seniors
Community Health Law Project - serves low income individuals living with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and the frail elderly who meet eligibility guidelines.