PARSIPPANY — Michele Picone was officially appointed to the Director, Department of Human Services at a recent Township Council Meeting.
Picone, was acting Director, since January 2015, when long-time Director Barbara Ievoli retired.
Barbara joined Michele and her family at the swearing in the Council Chambers.
The Council voted 5-0 on the appointment.
The Human Services Department plans and administers a comprehensive public health program, including environmental sanitation, communicable disease control, health education, laboratory services and other authorized services, in addition to administering and enforcing local health ordinances.
The New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) is a private, nonprofit organization of municipal and county public health leaders and allied health professionals who work together to protect and improve the health of the people of New Jersey. This organization provides invaluable information regarding Public Health and Emergency Preparedness.
Watch their videos on their Public Health TV Channel. There are videos on all types of Public Health information, such as Childhood Obesity, Nutrition, Addictions, Prostate Cancer, Allergies, Alzheimer’s Disease, Melanoma, and much more.
Office of Health – The mission of the Division of Health is to improve the health and quality of life of the residents of Parsippany Troy-Hills through the use of health promotion strategies, health protection strategies, preventative services and community health surveillance.
Office of Social Services – The Office of Social Services provides supportive and social services to residents in need, with the exception of services provided through the Work First New Jersey/General Assistance Program.
Office on Aging & the Physically Handicapped – The Office on Aging and the Physically Handicapped provides support services which enable senior citizens and the physically handicapped to remain independent in their own environment, provide a comprehensive system of services for the elderly and the physically handicapped; and provide programs designed to promote the awareness of resources and services available to benefit the elderly and the physically handicapped. They are committed to helping residents remain actively involved in all phases of community life.
The Morris County Nutrition Project located at Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road in Lake Hiawatha provides a mid-day meal and the opportunity to socialize with others. Home delivered meals are available for the homebound. Monthly menus are available at the Parsippany Community Center. For reservations please call Joanne Shanley, Site Manager at (973) 884-1868 one day in advance. Call (973) 285-6856 for home delivery.
Food Pantry: The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha and is open Monday through Friday from 9am – 5pm. Donations of non- perishable food items are always needed. Any resident in need of supplemental food are invited to call ahead (973) 263-7163 or (973) 263-7351/52. Ready-made bags of basic food staples such as canned goods, cereal and dried food, are available through donations from individuals, schools, scouts and churches.
Medical Transportation: Transportation services are available for senior residents of Parsippany who have no other means of transportation or family members to service them. Medical appointments receive top priority. Please call at least one week in advance to (973) 263-7351 or 7352. Persons must be ambulatory. Wheelchair patients may call the Health Department at (973) 263-7160. An aide or family member must accompany patient in a wheelchair.
Tax Assistance for Parsippany Seniors: Free tax assistance is available to all Parsippany Senior Citizens and low income or disabled persons by experienced and trained AARP-IRS Tax Aides every Tuesday during February through April. Please call (973) 263-7351 or 7352 for an appointment.
Emergency Medical Services: The duties of this office are to provide emergency medical services from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
