Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are fall detection systems that help keep people safe and independent. When someone needs help, they push a button on their Fall Detection Pendant to instantly connect to emergency operators who can send the help.

CONTACT Cape-Atlantic volunteers makes monthly calls to Atlantic county residents who were given pendants, to assure those issued pendants are working properly. If a client or family needs to return or replace the unit, CONTACT volunteers can assist them.

Atlantic County residents interested in using a Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) should call (888) 426-9243 or (609) 645-5965 or connect here https://www.atlantic-county.org/intergenerational-services/jacc.asp