Senior Community Independent Living Services (SCILS) | Passaic County Board of Social Services

80 Hamilton St, Paterson, NJ 07505

Eligibility

Blind or visually impaired residents of Passaic County, ages 55 and older.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Voice

Fax

Voice

Voice

Application process

Call for application information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Bergen County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ
Sussex County, NJ
Warren County, NJ

Description

Empowers blind or visually impaired residents aged 55 and above to maintain independence through services such as outreach, case management, information, and referral. Provides vision screening, examinations by an ophthalmologist, orientation on vision aids and devices, distribution of aids, mobility training, home instruction in personal care, and activities of daily living.

What's Here

Health/Disability Related Support Groups Braille and Tactile Aids Eye Surgery Eye Examinations Independent Living Skills Instruction Friendly Visiting Case/Care Management Specialized Information and Referral Computer Access Aids

Providing organization

Passaic County Board of Social Services

Offers a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria. Services include TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), which provides financial aid to low-income families