OCEAN COUNTY OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES
2021 RESOURCE DIRECTORY
BUILDING 2, 1ST FLOOR 1027 HOOPER AVENUE P.O. BOX 2191 TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08754-2191
732-929-2091 1-800-668-4899 1-877-222-3737 (In State Only) www.co.ocean.nj.us Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) A MESSAGE FROM OUR COMMISSIONER JOSEPH H. VICARI The Ocean County Office of Senior Services is the county planning agency for matters relating to aging. We serve as a focal point that older adults and their families can turn to for information and assistance regarding programs and services. Our mission is to lead the way in advancing the well-being of older adults through the following goals: Improve Access to Services, Promote Healthy Aging, Foster Greater Independ- ence for Frail Older Adults, Support Family Caregivers and Advocate for Older Adults at the federal, state and local level.
Access to Services is provided through six (6) Information and Assistance Representatives at the Office of Senior Services at 1027 Hooper Ave., Building #2, Toms River and one (1) Senior Services Information and Assistance representatives at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall. Staff assist callers/walk-ins with applications for numerous benefits. The priority issue areas are: Prescriptions, Medicare, Caregiver Information, In-Home Services, Utility Assistance, Transportation and Nutrition Assistance.
Additionally, Information and Assistance and Options Counseling are provided at various funded Outreach locations throughout Ocean County. The Office of Senior Services has toll-free telephone numbers, a website at www.co.ocean.nj.us and we have a Facebook page. The Ocean County Office of Senior Services resource directory is also available online. Not only can the resource directory be viewed on the Internet; documents can be viewed and printed. This is a helpful tool for working or long distance caregivers. Since 2012 our office has also functioned as the Aging and Disability Resource Connection in this County working to connect clients to a wide variety of community resources.
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Version 3/2021 Our department administers a comprehensive system of community based services including Access Services such as transportation, options counseling and care management; Community Support such as education, recreation, physical and mental health screenings, physical fitness, adult day services, legal assistance; Home Support such as friendly visitor, telephone reassurance, residential maintenance, certified home health aide; Nutrition Support such as congregate meals, home delivered meals, nutrition counseling and education, Caregiver Support such as Respite, Caregiver Information and Assistance, Caregiver Support Groups, In-Home Education and Support, etc.
Our office coordinates the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) locally and leads New Jersey in consumer activity. SHIP is designed to assist Medicare enrollees, potential enrollees and caregivers with their questions regarding Part A, B, C and D benefits/claims and supplemental policies; this is one of the most frequently used services in our department.
The 2018 census population estimates show Ocean County’s 60+ population at 29.6% of the total with 178,047 individuals. The 65+ cohort accounts for 22.7% of the total with 136,278, 75+ accounts for 10.7% with 64,254, and 85+ is 3.1% with 18,574. We are committed to providing programs and services at all stages of the aging continuum.
We hope this Resource Directory will be of assistance to you; please call or visit our office for further information, 732-929-2091, 1-800-668-4899 (In State only), 1-877-222-3737.
Joe Vicari Commissioner
Version 3/2021 THE OCEAN COUNTY ONE-STOP CENTER Building #2 1027 Hooper Avenue Toms River, N.J. 08754
FIRST FLOOR Office of Senior Services 1-800-668-4899 (732) 929-2091 1-877-222-3737
The listing of any agency or service is strictly informational and in no way indicates an endorsement; nor does the absence of any agency or service from this directory signify disapproval.
The Ocean County Office of Senior Services is operated through funding from Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services and the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and assisted by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services Advisory Council.
Version 3/2021 OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
• Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 Adult Protective Services Safe Housing and Transportation Services to the Elderly Respite Care Comprehensive Care Management for Seniors Senior Assisted Transportation Services • Brick Township Senior Outreach Services/Senior Center...... (732) 920-8686 • Caregiver Counseling & Support at Community Medical Center...... 1-800-621-0096 • Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey Main Office...... (732) 505-2273 Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program ...... (732) 505-2273 Multicultural Senior Outreach...... (732) 505-2273 • Community Health Law Project ...... (732) 349-6714 • Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County Main Office...... (609) 978-3839 Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program ...... (609) 978-3839 • Community Services, Inc. (Meals on Wheels) Congregate Nutrition...... (609) 978-6868 Home Delivered Meals...... (609) 978-6868 Outreach ...... (609) 978-6869 • Compass 82...... (848) 220-8282 • Jersey Cares...... (973) 533-1993 • Southern Ocean Medical Center Caregiver Education and Support ...... (609) 978-3559 • Fix-It Program: Catholic Charities ...... (732) 363-5322 Ext. 3234 • Jackson Senior Citizen’s Community Center...... (732) 928-2313 • Jewish Family Services...... (732) 363-8010 • Lakewood Kosher Meals & Caregiver Support Program ...... (732) 901-6001
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• Long Beach Island Senior Center & Outreach...... (609) 494-8861
Berkeley Senior Outreach Satellite Office ...... (732) 244-9600
Manahawkin Senior Center & Outreach Satellite Office...... (609) 978-6220
• Manchester Twp. Senior Outreach...... (732) 849-8305
• Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Education & Support Program ...... (732) 730-9112
• Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity...... (732) 998-8638
• Ocean Ride ...... (732) 736-8989 (Southern Ocean County)...... 1-877-929-2082 • Plumsted Senior Outreach Services (SOS)...... (609) 758-2241, Ext. 111
• Point Pleasant Senior Beehive ...... (732) 810-5890
• Providence House Ocean Project Reach...... (732) 244-8259 ...... 1-800-246-8910
• Senior Guidance
at Preferred Behavioral Health ...... (732) 367-4700
• Toms River Twp. Senior Center & Outreach...... (732) 341-1000 Ext. 8461
• Visiting HomeCare Service of Ocean County ...... (732) 244-5565
• Visiting HomeCare: A Friend’s House Adult Day Care...... (732) 244-5565
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SERVICE INDEX BENEFITS PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled) ...... 1 - HAAAD Program (Hearing Aid Assistance to the Age and Disabled)...... 1 - Lifeline Credit Program...... 1 - Tenants’ Lifeline Assistance Program...... 1 - Motor Vehicle Registration Discount ...... 2 - Senior Dent Program ...... 2 - Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program ...... 2 Ocean County Clerk’s Office ...... 2, 3 Communications Lifeline/Link Up America - Ocean County Board of Social Services ...... 4 Property Tax Deduction ...... 4 Social Security Administration ...... 4 Railroad Retirement Board (U.S.)...... 4 Veterans Service Bureau ...... 4 CONSUMER PROTECTION Ocean County Dept. of Consumer Affairs ...... 5 Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office - “Senior Scam” Task Force ...... 5 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (Main Office)...... 6 Better Business Bureau ...... 6 EDUCATION Adult Education Classes ...... 7 Colleges: Road Scholar ...... 7 Georgian Court University...... 7 Lakewood Community Services Corp ...... 8 Ocean County College Continuing Education Non-Credit Courses ...... 8 Senior Course Discount ...... 8 Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County Chronic Disease & Diabetes Self-Management Workshops...... 8 Compass 82 ...... 8 Other Educational Opportunities: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service of Ocean County...... 9 Ocean County Library...... 9, 10
Version 3/2021 EMPLOYMENT National Council on Aging (NCOA)...... 11 New Jersey Division of Law & Public Safety...... 11 Ocean County One-Stop Career Center New Jersey State Employment Service...... 11 Ocean County PIC, Inc...... 12 Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services ...... 12
FINANCIAL SERVICES Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) ...... 13 Navicore Solutions Credit Counseling...... 13
HEALTH SERVICES Alzheimer’s New Jersey ...... 14 American Cancer Society...... 14 NJ/APDA Parkinson’s I & R Center ...... 14 American Diabetes Association ...... 14 American Heart Association ...... 14 American Lung Association of NJ ...... 15 Arthritis Foundation (NJ Chapter) State Office ...... 15 SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)...... 15 Ocean County Office for Individuals with Disabilities...... 16 Long Beach Island Health Department...... 16 Ocean County Health Department ...... 16 Ocean Health Initiatives...... 17 CHEMED...... 17 Monmouth/Ocean Medical Assistance Customer Center (MACC) ...... 17 Visiting HomeCare Service of Ocean County/A Friend’s House ...... 18
Version 3/2021 COUNSELING CONTACT of Ocean County...... 18 Care2Caregivers Helpline...... 18 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (P.E.S.S.)...... 19 Preferred Behavioral Health Group ...... 19 Jewish Family & Children’s Service of O.C...... 20 Ocean Mental Health Services, Inc...... 20 St. Francis Counseling Service ...... 20 Senior Guidance Program at Preferred Behavioral Health of New Jersey...... 20 Day Care...... 21 DENTAL Donated Dental Services...... 21 New Jersey Dental Association...... 21 Senior Dent Program...... 21 HEALTH RELATED SELF-HELP/SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s Disease Ocean County Board of Social Services ...... 21 National Alliance on the Mental Illness - Ocean County...... 21 New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse ...... 22
HEARING The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hotline...... 22 Disabilities, Ocean County Office for Individuals with ...... 22 HAAAD Program...... 22 Hear Now Program ...... 22 International Hearing Society ...... 22 New Jersey Relay Service...... 23 VISION The Vision Loss Alliance of NJ...... 23 The Seniors EyeCare Program...... 23 New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians...... 23 New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center...... 24 State of NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired ...... 24
Version 3/2021 HOSPITALS Community Medical Center ...... 25 Lighthouse at Community Medical Center...... 25 Caregiver Counseling and Support ...... 25 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus...... 25 RWJ Community Health Education...... 25 RWJ Barnabas Health Care Link ...... 26 RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center ...... 26 Deborah Heart and Lung Center ...... 26 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River...... 26, 27 James J. Howard Veterans Outpatient Clinic ...... 27 Hackensack Meridian Health:...... 27 Ocean Medical Center...... 27 Southern Ocean Medical Center ...... 27 Family Resource Center at Southern Ocean Medical Center...... 27 Geriatric Evaluation & Management Programs...... 28 The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics...... 28 Anna Greenwall Geriatric Program ...... 28 COPSA Geriatric Services - Rutgers UBHC ...... 28
HOUSING GENERAL INFORMATION Fix-It Program...... 29 Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity...... 29 Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity ...... 29 Lifeline Utility Assistance Program...... 29 N.J. Apartment Association (NJAA)...... 29 Public Utilities Division of Customer Assistance ...... 29 Rental Assistance Program...... 30 Reverse Mortgage ...... 30 Safe Housing and Transportation Program ...... 30 Rural Development (USDA)...... 30
Version 3/2021 HOUSING-OPTIONS Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman ...... 31 Ocean County Board of Social Services ...... 31
INSURANCE Medicare: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) ...... 32 Medicare Part A ...... 32 Medicare Part B Claims & Information Service...... 32 Medicare Enrollment (Social Security Office)...... 32 Medicare Coordination or Benefits...... 32 Medicare Durable Medical Equipment ...... 32 Medicare Fraud and Abuse...... 33 Medicare Patients’ Rights (Livanta)...... 33 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance ...... 33 New Jersey Department of Human Services State Health Insurance Assistance Program...... 33
LEGAL SERVICES Inheritance Tax Office - NJ...... 34 Ocean County Bar Association Lawyer’s Referral Service ...... 34 South Jersey Legal Services...... 34 Community Health Law Project...... 34 Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults ...... 34 Office of the Public Defender ...... 35 Public Utilities Division of Customer Assistance ...... 35 Surrogate’s Office ...... 35 Victim of Crimes Compensation Board ...... 35
NUTRITION Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County (Meals on Wheels) ...... 36 Fulfill...... 36 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...... 37 Home Delivered Meals ...... 37 Lakewood Kosher Home Delivered Meals Program ...... 37 The Salvation Army ...... 37
Version 3/2021 OUTREACH Brick Township Senior Outreach Services...... 39 Community Services, Inc. (Meals on Wheels)...... 39 Long Beach Island Senior Center & Outreach...... 39 Manahawkin Senior Center & Outreach Satellite Office...... 39 Berkeley Senior Outreach Satellite Office ...... 40 Manchester Township Senior Outreach ...... 40 Plumsted Senior Outreach Services (SOS) ...... 40 Toms River Township Outreach...... 40
SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS AARP State Office ...... 41 AARP (Washington D.C.) ...... 41 National Association of Retired Federal Employees ...... 41 National Council on Aging (NCOA)...... 41
SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATION Brick Township Senior Center ...... 42 Jackson Senior Citizen’s Community Center...... 42 Lakewood Community Services Corp ...... 43 Little Egg Harbor Senior Center ...... 42 Long Beach Island Senior Center ...... 43 Manahawkin Senior Center Satellite Office ...... 43 Point Pleasant Senior Beehive ...... 42 Toms River Township Senior Center ...... 43 Shellfish License ...... 44 Concerts/Summer Programs...... 44 Cultural and Heritage Commission (O.C.)...... 44 Fishing License and NJ Saltwater Fishing Registry: NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection...... 44 Friendship Corner - Ocean County Board of Social Services ...... 44 Garden State Arts Foundation ...... 45 Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis...... 45 Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond...... 45 Golf Courses (Municipal) ...... 45
Version 3/2021 New Jersey Travel Guide ...... 45 New Jersey Travel Information...... 45 Ocean County Fair ...... 45 Ocean County College Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts...... 45 Ocean County Parks & Recreation ...... 46 Parks, State of New Jersey...... 47 Parks, National ...... 47 Ocean County Business Development and Tourism ...... 47 Ocean County Y.M.C.A...... 47
SOCIAL SERVICES
Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)...... 48 Ocean County Board of Social Services ...... 48 Adult Protective Services-Ocean County Board of Social Services ...... 48 Special Response Unit...... 49 Statewide Respite Care Program...... 49 Managed Long Term Services & Supports (MLTSS) ...... 49 New Jersey Care for Aged, Blind & Disabled (ABD) ...... 49 Caregiver/Care Management/Respite ...... 50 Comprehensive Care Management for Seniors (CCMS)...... 50 CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties...... 50 Care2Caregivers Helpline ...... 50 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (P.E.S.S.)...... 51 Providence House of Catholic Charities ...... 51 Fulfill ...... 52 DCP&P - Division of Child Protection and Permanency (Formerly DYFS)...... 52 O.C.E.A.N., Inc...... 52 Ocean County Department of Human Services ...... 52 Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women...... 53 American Red Cross ...... 53 The Salvation Army ...... 53 New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse ...... 53 Toll-Free Numbers ...... 54, 55
Version 3/2021 TRANSPORTATION Amtrak...... 56 E-Z Pass Senior Citizen Discount Programs...... 56 Ocean Ride Ocean County Department of Transportation Services...... 56, 57 Veterans Transportation...... 57 Reduced Fare Program-New Jersey Transit...... 57, 58 Safe Housing and Transportation Program ...... 58
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS National Alliance on the Mental Illness- Ocean County (NAMI-OC)...... 59 Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey...... 59 New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Advocate Program...... 59 Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County-Southern Area ...... 60 Fix-It Program...... 60 Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity...... 61 Ocean County Library - Homebound & Volunteer Services ...... 61 Ocean County Library - Home Borrower Volunteering ...... 61 Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP)...... 62 Somebody C.A.R.E.S., Inc...... 62 Dial-A-Ride...... 62 United Way of Ocean County ...... 62 Jersey Cares...... 62 Agency Index...... 63-68 Personal Directory (Emergency Numbers) ...... 69 Other Numbers...... 70-72
Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) ...... 1-800-792-9745 New Jersey Department of Human Services Mailing Address: PAAD Program, PO Box 715, Trenton, NJ 08625-0715 This Program allows persons receiving social security disability benefits or 65 years of age or older, who meet eligibility requirements, to obtain certain prescription drugs and insulin at a reduced rate. Applications can be obtained from your local pharmacy or by calling the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at (732) 929-2091.
- HAAAD Program (Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled): Persons eligible for the HAAAD Program are entitled to receive a rebate of $100 with proof of purchase of a hearing aid. Persons must meet PAAD eligibility requirements. For information regarding this program, call 1-800- 792-9745.
- Lifeline Utility Assistance Program: This program provides $225 a year credit for utilities to residents who are eligible for the PAAD Program. You or your spouse must be customers of record with an electric or gas company at your principle place of residence (utility bill must bear your name and address). This program does not cover bottled gas, propane or oil. The credit can be divided between (2) two utility companies. For information regarding this program, call 1-800-792-9745.
- Tenants’ Lifeline Utility Assistance Program: This program is available to tenants who meet the eligibility requirements of the PAAD Program and who do not pay their own utility bills. If you are a tenant at your principle place of residence and the cost of your utilities are included in your rent, you may be entitled to this benefit. For information regarding this program, call 1-800-792-9745. own utility bills. If you are a tena
1 Version 3/2021 - Motor Vehicle Registration Discount: Persons eligible for the PAAD Program or Lifeline Program qualify for reduced charges for car registration for their vehicles. Based on the age and type of the vehicle, a credit is allowed against the total fee. A copy of PAAD card or a letter from Lifeline showing your eligibility must be returned with your registration notice and check. For information regarding this program, call (609) 292-6500 or 1-888-486-3339. - Senior Dent Program: A 15% discount will be given to seniors with a PAAD card. Hotline staff will forward name, address and county to the NJ Dental Association who will then forward list of participating dentists. For information regarding this program, call 1-800-792-8820. Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program ...... 1-800-792-9745 New Jersey Department of Human Services Mailing Address: Senior Gold Program, PO Box 715, Trenton, NJ 08625-0715 This Program allows persons receiving social security disability benefits or 65 years of age or older, who meet eligibility requirements, to obtain certain prescription drugs and insulin at a reduced rate. Applications can be obtained from your local pharmacy or by calling the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at (732) 929-2091.
* * * * * * * * * Ocean County Clerk’s Office ...... (732) 929-2018 U.S. PASSPORT SERVICES...... (732) 929-2032 As a convenience to Ocean County residents the County Clerk’s Office can assist you in obtaining a United States Passport for foreign travel. The following requirements are essential to obtain a passport: a. Submit a completed Form DS-11 in person. b. Submit evidence of U.S. citizenship like a certified Birth Certificate filed within one year of the date of birth, listing both parents and issued by Vital Statistics with a seal. You can submit a Naturalization Certificate or an old Passport as evidence of U.S. citizenship. c. Present identification such as a valid Driver’s License. d. One recent professional 2x2 color photograph. You may provide the photograph or the photo can be taken at our office for a $10.00 fee. e. Check or money order payable to US Department of State for $110.00 for Adult Fee; $80.00 for under 16 years of age. A separate check, cash, money order or Visa, Discover and MasterCard for the $35.00 County Clerk fee. The County Clerk’s Office offers 4 convenient locations. The County Connection (Ocean County Mall) Toms River, the Northern Ocean County Resource Center in Lakewood, the Southern Service Center in Manahawkin and the County Courthouse, 118 Washington Street in Toms River.
2 Version 3/2021 U.S. PASSPORT CARD...... (732) 929-2032 The County Clerk’s Office also assists Ocean County residents interested in obtaining a United States Passport Card. The requirements to obtain a U.S. Passport card are the same as the requirements to secure a U.S. Passport. The Passport Card is only valid for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean – Not for travel by air to these destinations.
ELECTION SERVICES...... (732) 929-2153 Vote by Mail-In New Jersey any voter can vote by mail. Voters do not need a reason or excuse to vote by mail. You may apply for a Vote By Mail-In Ballot if you are a qualified registered voter by written application. The application for a Vote by Mail-In Ballot must be received in the mail by the County Clerk 7 days prior to all elections (School, Primary, General, etc.). Voters who miss the mail application deadline or would like to apply for a ballot in person can do so at the County Clerk’s Office, 118 Washington Street, Toms River up to 3:00 pm of the day before the election.
VETERAN’S HONORABLE MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERS (DD-214) RECORDED ...... (732) 929-2032 All Veterans can have their Honorable Military Discharge papers (DD-214) recorded at the County Clerk’s Office, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, the County Connection (Ocean County Mall) Toms River and the Southern Service Center in Manahawkin and receive a free photo Veteran’s Card.
NOTARY PUBLIC ...... (732) 929-2032 Individuals who wish to become a Notary Public may seek the assistance of the County Clerk during the application process and have the oath of office administered at any of our four locations. The Fee is $15 cash, check or Credit Card - Visa, Discover and Master Card to administer the oath once you receive your commission papers from the State of New Jersey. Applicants can apply or renew online at www.njportal.com/dor/notary
TRADE NAMES ...... (732) 506-5198 All new businesses established in Ocean County must file a Trade Name with the County Clerk. You can record your Trade Name at the County Clerk’s Office, 118 Washington Street, Toms River or The Southern Service Center in Manahawkin. The Fee is $50.00 cash or money order made payable to the Ocean County Clerk’s Office.
3 Version 3/2021 Property Tax Deduction: A deduction of $250 is available to those residents age 65 years of age or older or disabled who have owned their homes since October 1st of the previous tax year, lived in the state for 2 years and whose income (excluding social security or similar governmental pension) does not exceed $10,000.
For additional information, call your local Tax Assessor’s Office. Social Security Administration ...... 1-800-772-1213 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday Retirement, Survivors, Disability, Medicare and Supple-mental Security Benefits: Process initial applications and provide post-entitlement assistance
Offices Serving Ocean County Residents: 190 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08755-4972 2620 Yorktowne Blvd., Yorktowne Plaza, Brick, NJ 08723 1350 Doughty Road, Egg Harbor Twp., (Pleasantville), NJ 08234 Railroad Retirement Board (U.S.) ...... 1-877-772-5772 20 Washington Place, 5th Floor, Room 516, Newark, NJ 07102 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Service to the railroad public in areas of retirement, survivor, unemployment and sickness benefits. Verizon Communications Lifeline/Link-Up America ...... 1-888-337-3339 Communications Lifeline and Link-Up America make telephone service more affordable for recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance (HEAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Medicaid, General Assistance (GA), Lifeline Utility Credit/Tenants Lifeline Assistance or Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD). Communication Lifeline provides free Touch-Tone Service and a credit toward customer’s monthly telephone bill. Link-Up America provides a discount on telephone and internet services. Veterans Service Bureau...... (732) 929-2096 1027 Hooper Ave., Bldg #2, P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754-2191 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Processing of benefits and claims for veterans.
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Version 3/2021 Ocean County Dept. of Consumer Affairs ...... (732) 929-2105 Division of Weights and Measures...... (732) 929-2166 1027 Hooper Ave., Bldg #2, Second Floor, P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754-2191 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The Department of Consumer Affairs operates under the authority of the Attorney General and is charged with the enforcement of the Consumer Fraud Act and Weights & Measures Regulations. We are also charged with the protection of the public, and ensuring that businesses comply with the consumer protection laws of the State of New Jersey. State certified investigators mediate and enforce complaints between a consumer and a business located in Ocean County with the goal of coming to a satisfactory resolution for both parties.
Public speaking engagements, the distribution of consumer educational material, and participation in organized events provides direct communication with the residents of Ocean County.
Consumer Protection, Weights & Measures and The Energy Council are all divisions that encompass the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs.
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office -“Senior Scam” Task Force The “Senior Scam” Task Force membership involves a diversity of law enforcement, professional people and social service agencies throughout Ocean County, focusing on crimes against the elderly. FIRST Call your local police department if you are the victim of a crime.
Other Important Numbers: Ocean County Board of Social Services Adult Protective Services...... (732) 349-1500 (Please see agency description on Page 48 & 49)
Ocean County Consumer Affairs ...... (732) 929-2105 (Please see agency description above)
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office ...... (732) 929-2027 119 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
5 Version 3/2021 New Jersey Division of Consumer ...... 1-800-242-5846 Affairs (Main Office)...... (973) 504-6200 124 Halsey St., Newark, NJ 07101 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Complaints must be submitted in writing. However, you can call for information and advice on the best way to proceed when you have a complaint.
Better Business Bureau...... (609) 588-0808 1262 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road, Suite 202, Bldg, A, Hamilton Twp., NJ 08690 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Provides information on companies in New Jersey. Provides assistance to consumers with complaints against companies located in New Jersey.
6 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Adult Education Classes: Ocean County Vocational School...... (732) 240-6414 Pinelands Regional Adult School...... Direct (609) 857-4118 ...... Alternate (609) 296-3109 Southern Regional Adult School ...... (609) 597-9481 Ext. 4410
Colleges:
Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel & Exploritas) ...... 1-877-426-8056 11 Avenue, deLafayette, Boston, MA 02111 Today, at not-for-profit Road Scholar offers 5,500 learning adventures, serving more than 100,000 participants annually. Our programs combine travel and education to provide experiential learning opportunities featuring an extraordinary range of topics, formats and locations, in every state in the U.S., 150 countries and aboard ships on rivers and oceans worldwide. The Reference desk at the Ocean County Library has the current catalog listing programs.
Georgian Court University...... (732) 987-2263 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, N.J. 08701 www.georgian.edu Founded in 1908 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Georgian Court University is a comprehensive, coeducational university with a strong liberal arts core and a historic, special concern for women, and is a dynamic community committed to the core values of justice, respect, integrity, service, and compassion, locally and globally. GCU, which empowers students to shape a just and compassionate world, is based in Lakewood, N.J., and sits on the picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, which is a National Historic Landmark and an arboretum. Georgian Court expands possibility for nearly 2,400 students of all faiths and backgrounds in 30+ undergraduate majors and 10+ graduate programs. In addition to degree programs, GCU offers a range of online programs, certificate programs, and classes in locations beyond Lakewood. The university is committed to serving others through community education and programming through special events, lectures, concerts, theatrical performances, tours, exhibits, day trips and more.
7 Version 3/2021 Lakewood Community Services Corp...... (732) 901-6001, Ext. 7 450 West Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor, Lakewood, N.J. 08701 English as a Second Language classes are offered in Lakewood.
Ocean County College Continuing Education Non-Credit Courses...... (732) 255-0409 College Drive, Toms River, N.J. 08754 Are you interested in exploring a new career pathway? Quality, fast-track career training programs are available in health care, business and technology areas. Courses such as Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting, and Bookkeeping can lead to immediate employment opportunities upon completion. Personal enrichment courses available include Mah Jongg, Memoir Writing, Tai Chi, oil Painting and much more. View our current catalog at go.ocean.edu/cpe
Senior Credit Course Discount...... (732) 255-0304 OCC offers Ocean County Seniors (65+) the ability to enroll in credit courses on a space available basis at a reduced rate of tuition (not including text books) of $59.50 per credit plus fees. (Note - call the Registrar Office for exact details - 732-255-0304).
Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County Chronic Disease & Diabetes Self-Management Workshops ...... (732) 281-8391 Peer-led workshops are held for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks. Workshops give people with chronic conditions and/or their caregivers the knowledge, skills and confidence to take a more active role in their health care. Participants learn strategies for managing symptoms, working with health care professionals, setting weekly goals, problem-solving, relaxing, handling difficult emotions, eating well and exercising safely and easily.
Compass 82...... (848) 220-8282 1027 Hooper Ave., Bldg. 1, Toms River, NJ 08753 Workshops available to seniors and senior communities on disaster preparedness and planning for emergencies. www.compass82.org Home Safety Assessments for seniors to identify potential hazards in and around the home. No-cost or low-cost recommendations to rectify hazards and home safety education included.
8 Version 3/2021 Other Educational Opportunities: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County ...... (732) 349-1247 Extension Center, 1623 Whitesville Rd., Toms River, N.J. 08755 Family and Community Health Sciences, 4-H Education, Nutrition programs, Agriculture, Marine.
Ocean County Library...... (732) 349-6200 101 Washington Street, Toms River, N.J. 08753 The Ocean County library system has 21 locations offering patrons a variety of specialized services. Books by Mail and the Home Borrowers Service offer homebound individuals access to library materials. The Ocean County Library partners with the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center to provide no-cost, home-delivered Library materials such as large print books, compact disc audiobooks, Playaway and DVDs, which are also available at all branches. The Ocean County Library offers dozens of online services, including hundreds of news- papers and magazines, accessible in any Library branch or at home. Online database topics include education, genealogy, business, health, employment, languages and more. The Library’s remote printing service lets patrons electronically send documents to the branch of their choice for printing. The Library’s Autism Resources Center provides contact information for support groups and educational, medical and legal professionals. Free Wi-Fi is available at every branch. The Library offers passes to a variety of museums in the tristate area. The Library offers virtual programs through its website, provides event details through Facebook and Instagram, and offers instructional and informative videos on YouTube. The Library catalog, calendar of events, digital materials, digital resources and applications for all services are available at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 732-349-6200.
Library Branch ...... Phone number Barnegat ...... (609) 698-3331 Bay Head Reading Center ...... (732) 892-0662
9 Version 3/2021 Beachwood ...... (732) 244-4573 Berkeley ...... (732) 269-2144 Brick ...... (732) 477-4513 Island Heights ...... (732) 270-6266 Jackson ...... (732) 928-4400 Lacey ...... (609) 693-8566 Lakewood ...... (732) 363-1435 Little Egg Harbor ...... (609) 294-1197 Long Beach Island ...... (609) 494-2480 Manchester ...... (732) 657-7600 Plumsted ...... (609) 758-7888 Pt. Pleasant Beach ...... (732) 892-4575 Pt. Pleasant Borough ...... (732) 295-1555 Stafford ...... (609) 597-3381 Toms River ...... (732) 349-6200 Tuckerton ...... (609) 296-1470 Upper Shores (Lavallette) ...... (732) 793-3996 Waretown ...... (609) 693-5133 Whiting Reading Center ...... (732) 849-0391
10 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 National Council on Aging (NCOA) 70 Lacey Road, Suite 10, Whiting, N.J. 08759...... (732) 849-3705 Federal Program to provide training for low income seniors, age 55 and over. This includes senior community service and classroom training. Also provides Participants with employment resources.
NJ Department of Law & Public Safety ...... (609) 292-4605 Division on Civil Rights CN 090, Trenton, NJ 08625-0090 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Ocean County One-Stop Career Center New Jersey State Employment Service ...... (732) 286-5616 1027 Hooper Ave., Bldg., #6 Toms River, N.J. 08753 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday A full service employment agency available to all employers and job seekers.
11 Version 3/2021 Ocean County PIC, Inc...... (732) 240-5995 1959 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08755-1211 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Training and Employment of economically disadvantaged, displaced or dislocated workers, on-the-job training, welfare recipients and youth employment and training.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services...... (732) 505-2310 1027 Hooper Ave., Bldg. 6, Suite 1, Third Floor, Toms River, NJ 08754 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Evaluations to determine disability along with impediments to gainful employment. After establishing eligibility, services to include medical, vocational training, counseling and job placement are provided.
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Version 3/2021 Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) ...... 1 866-515-2227 A Division of Money Management International (MMI) Provides financial education, credit counseling, budget analysis, debt management plans, housing counseling, reverse mortgage counseling. Available 24/7 via phone & Internet. In person available by appointment.
Navicore Solutions ...... 1 (800) 992-4557 200 US Hwy 9, Manalapan, NJ 07726 Navicore Solutions is a nonprofit, financial management service agency dedicated to providing financial literacy programs and services for the community. Navicore Solutions provides a wide range of services including free counseling, financial education programs. Debt Management Program, Credit Report Review, Pre and Post Position Bankruptcy counseling and Education and housing counseling.
13 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Alzheimer’s New Jersey ...... HelpLine: 1-888-280-6055 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 203 Roseland, NJ 07068 ...... Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Alzheimer’s New Jersey offers programs and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. These include: Support Groups, Toll-Free HelpLine, Information and Community Resources, Educational Materials and Training Services, Safe Return Program. Website: www.ALZNJ.org
American Cancer Society...... (732) 292-3112 Hotline...... 24/7 1-800-227-2345 2310 Rte. 34, Suite 1D Manasquan, NJ 08736 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides information; guidance, resources within community, listing of support groups, peer counseling, limited financial assistance, transportation and year round fundraising events servicing Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
NJ/APDA Parkinson’s Disease Information & Referral Center Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health ...... (732) 745-7520 RWJ Fitness & Wellness Ctr. 100 Kirkpatrick Street, 2nd Floor New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Hours: Call for details Educational Seminars, Information and Referral, Literature and Support Groups - Free quality newsletter, speakers bureau, support groups for PD, assistance with starting PD support groups in New Jersey, and PD (APDA) Chapter fund raising activities.
American Diabetes Association...... (732) 469-7979 Toll Free...... 1-800-342-2383 575 Route 28, Bldg. 2, #2107 Raritan, NJ 08869 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Information and Referral, Educational Programs, Fund Raising American Heart Association...... (609) 208-0020 Hotline ...... 1-800-242-8721 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The mission of the American Heart Association is to reduce death and disability due to cardiovascular disease through its programs of education and research funding.
14 Version 3/2021 American Lung Association of NJ ...... (908) 685-8040 PO Box 10188 #37214, Newark NJ 07101-3188 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Sponsors a variety of educational and patient service programs including family asthma and better breathing workshops for adults and children with chronic lung disease, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. Smoking cessation programs; educational materials and literature upon request.
Arthritis Foundation (N.J. Chapter) ...... (732) 283-4300 State Office 555 Route 1 South, Suite 220, Iselin, NJ 08830 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides information and referral, support groups, water, exercise and Tai Chi classes, arthritis self-help and other educational programs, physician referral list.
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Coordinator ...... (732) 929-2091 Free, confidential counseling of health insurance for Medicare enrollees by trained volunteers.
15 Version 3/2021 Ocean County Office for Individuals with Disabilities...... (732) 506-5374 1027 Hooper Avenue, Bldg. #2, 3rd Floor ...... (732) 506-5062 (TTY) P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides advocacy information and referral, telecommunication for the deaf, community awareness, Disability Awareness through Education, (D.A.T.E.) Program.
Long Beach Island Health Department...... (609) 492-1212 2119 Long Beach Blvd., 1st Floor, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 www.lbihealth.com Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides public health activities and programs to residents of Long Beach Island.
Ocean County Health Department...... (732) 341-9700 175 Sunset Avenue ...... (800) 342-9738 PO Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754-2191...... 1771 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Public Information...... (732) 341-9700 Ext. 7224
General Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
The Ocean County Health Department offers Health Education, Communicable Disease control, investigations and surveillance, WIC, HIV Counseling and Testing, Environmental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Unit, Flu/Pneu, Shingles and Tdap Vaccinations, and various medical clinics for residents. Available are screening programs offered to groups which include blood pressure screening, Mobile Stroke Risk assessment Program, Medication Management, and Osteoporosis screening. The Health Department also operates the Northern and Southern Animal Facilities.
16 Version 3/2021 Ocean Health Initiatives 1610 Rte. 88, Suite 204, Brick, NJ 08724 ...... (732) 363-6655 20 Jackson Street, Suite E, Freehold, NJ 07728 ...... (732) 363-6655 101 2nd Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701...... (732) 363-6655 333 Haywood Rd., Manahawkin, NJ 08050 ...... (732) 363-6655 10 Stockton Drive, Toms River, NJ 08755 ...... (732) 363-6655 686 Rt. 70, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 ...... (732) 363-6655 798 Rte. 539, Bldg. 3, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 ...... (732) 363-6655 A federally-qualified health care center providing comprehensive, preventive and primary care to uninsured and underinsured residents of Ocean County, NJ. Fees are based on the NJ sliding fee scale. Services include pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, dental health, podiatry and mental health services. OHI also provides referrals for other specialties.
CHEMED (Center for Health Education, Medicine & Dentistry) 1771 Madison Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701 ...... (732) 364-2144 Direct Dial for Medical Appointments ...... (732) 364-6666 Call for Office Hours The Center for Health Education, Medicine, & Dentistry (CHEMED) is a federally qualified health care center dedicated to providing primary health care, disease prevention, health education, case management services and social service referral to all residents of our area to promote and maintain healthier lifestyles. CHEMED provides comprehensive preventive and primary care medical, dental and behavioral health services for adults and children, as well as health education, and nutrition services. These services are available to all patients regardless of the ability to pay.
Monmouth/Ocean Medical Assistance Customer Center (MACC)...... (732) 863-4400 100 Daniels Way, 1st Floor, Freehold, NJ 07728 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Assists individuals with questions, issues or problems with Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare. Process prior authorizations for Medicaid Services. Issues or replaces Medicaid cards for SSI eligibles. Assists clients and providers with claim payment issues.
17 Version 3/2021 Visiting HomeCare Service of Ocean County/A Friend’s House ...... (732) 244-5565 105 Sunset Ave., CN 2010 Toms River, NJ 08754-2010 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday The agency’s mission is to help the elderly, ill and disabled residents of Ocean County to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes, keeping their families together and avoiding institutionalization whenever possible. This help is given in the form of in-home and adult day care services (on-site at two locations - Toms River and Manahawkin) provided by certified Home Health Aides professionally supervised by Registered Nurses and Social Workers. Transportation to Adult Day Care Centers/A Friend’s House is offered, if needed, pending availability.
COUNSELING Contact of Ocean and Monmouth Counties Office ...... (732) 240-6104 Crisis Hotline ...... (732) 240-6100 Training & Volunteering...... (732) 240-6104 PO Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754 CONTACT a volunteer based 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION and SUICIDE PREVENTION telephone hotline for people in need of compassionate, non-judgmental listeners to hear their concerns. CONTACT on request, provides information on and referral to social services agencies and community resources.
Care2Caregivers Helpline ...... 1-800-424-2494 COPSA - Institute for Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care A peer support helpline for anyone caring for someone with dementia. Call and talk to someone who understands what you are going through and can help you cope with the disease, provide education and help you get connected to resources.
18 Version 3/2021 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services P.E.S.S...... Hotline: 1-866-904-4474 Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, 600 River Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) provides the following services 24 hours/day - 7 days/week: screening assessments on-site and off-site, emergency psychiatric assessment on-site, extended evaluation/ holding beds (on-site at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, patients can be held up to 24 hours for continued evaluation and stabilization). In addition to the telephone hotline service, P.E.S.S. can provide support to schools in the event of a traumatic event, debriefing for emergency personnel following a traumatic event, crisis intervention and support to victims of crime or to survivors following traumatic events. Education to consumers, families, agencies, schools and community groups re: mental health, crisis intervention, stress, mental health services available and any other educational needs identified by the community which can be addressed by P.E.S.S. personnel within their area of expertise.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group ...... Main Office (732) 663-1800 Main Office: 1405 Highway 35 North, Ocean, NJ 07712 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Prevention First is a non-profit agency dedicated to strengthening the foundations of children and families by empowering them to successful handle difficult, everyday life situations and extraordinary challenges such as violence and substance abuse. Prevention First is committed to a multi-faceted, culturally and societal-diverse approach to vision implementation through community outreach, providing targeted, influential programs for all residents of Monmouth and Ocean counties, especially those in greatest need, including: Advocacy, Coalition-building, Information and referral, Prevention education, Professional training, Program development & Technical assistance.
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Version 3/2021 Jewish Family & Children’s Service of O.C...... (732) 363-8010 1235A Route 70 West, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (Limited Hours by appointment) Provides individual and family counseling on a sliding scale. Offers a senior service mental health services including information and referral, counseling and support groups and virtual programs. All residents of Ocean County, regardless of age, sex, race, or religion, are eligible for service.
Ocean Mental Health Services, Inc...... (732) 349-5550 160 Rt. 9, Bayville, NJ 08721 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Information & Referral, Outpatient Counseling, Medication Monitoring
St. Francis Counseling Service...... (609) 494-1554 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ 08008-3926 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Individual, Couples, Family & Group Counseling, Veterans, Sexual Abuse & Assault Counseling
Senior Guidance Program, Preferred Behavioral Health Group An Oaks Integrated Care Affiliate...... (732) 367-4700 700 Airport Rd., Lakewood, NJ 08701 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday Therapeutic Counseling services for Seniors 60 and over, Information & Referral, Medication Monitoring and Psychiatric Evaluations.
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DAY CARE *For A Complete Listing of Day Care Centers please call the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at...... (732) 929-2091 or ...... 1(800) 668-4899 (In State Only)
DENTAL Donated Dental Services...... (732) 821-3056 DDS Program Coordinator...... Recorded message only PO Box 2117, Edison, NJ 08818 N.J. Dentists have volunteered to provide comprehensive dental care at no charge to people of all ages who, because of a serious disability, advanced age, or medical problems, lack adequate income to pay for needed dental care. There are no rigid financial eligibility requirements. There is generally no cost to qualifying individuals; however, people in a position to pay for part of their care may be encouraged to do so, especially when laboratory work is involved. Visit website www.dentallifeline.org New Jersey Dental Association...... 1-800-831-6532 or (732) 821-9400 Senior Dent Program ...... 1-800-792-8820 15% discount will be given to seniors with a PAAD card. Hotline staff will forward name, address and county to the NJ Dental Association who will then forward list of participating physicians.
HEALTH RELATED SELF-HELP/SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s Disease...... (732) 349-1500 Ocean County Board of Social Services Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Support Groups: Two monthly support groups provide encouragement and support to family members, friends, and professionals dealing with persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia patients. Meetings are free and no registration is required.
National Alliance on the Mental Illness - Ocean County (NAMI-OC)...... (732) 244-4401 PO Box 1436, Toms River, NJ 08754 Volunteer, non-profit group of family and friends who offer support, education and advocacy for all who are affected by serious mental illness. Call or visit www.nami.org for additional information or meeting times.
21 Version 3/2021 New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse...... 1-800-367-6274 c/o Mental Health Association in New Jersey, 673 Morris Avenue, Ste. 100 Springfield, NJ 07081 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Helps people find and form all types of self-help support groups, maintains a database of over 8600 group meetings in NJ for health, mental health, disabilities, addictions, family, bereavement, partnering and more.
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The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Information and Referral...... (609) 588-2648 PO Box 074, Trenton, NJ 08625 Disabilities, Ocean County Office for Individuals with ...... (732) 506-5062 (For Communication Purposes)...... (732) 506-5062 (TTY)
HAAAD PROGRAM (Hotline)...... 1-800-792-9745 Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled ...... (609) 588-7564 PO Box 715, Trenton, NJ 08625 Persons eligible for the HAAAD Program are entitled to receive a rebate of $100 with the proof purchase of a hearing aid. Persons must meet PAAD eligibility requirements. International Hearing Society...... 1-800-521-5247 Option 2 General information on hearing aids and telephone amplifiers. Active listening device. Referrals to local hearing aid specialists.
22 Version 3/2021 New Jersey Relay Service ...... 1-800-852-7899 (TTY) ...... 1-800-852-7897 Voice (711) Hours: 24 hours a day NJ Relay Service enables the deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired or visually impaired person to communicate using a TTY.
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The Vision Loss Alliance of NJ formerly New Jersey Foundation for the Blind...... (973) 627-0055 155 Morris Ave., Suite 2, Denville, NJ 07834 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday The Vision Loss Alliance of NJ is a nonprofit 501 (3) organization providing practical training and emotional support for adults with vision loss. Our series of programs empower independence, build confidence, encourage awareness, and create community. Please contact 973-627-0055, Program Manager extension 1312 for more information.
Eye Care America ...... 1-800-222-EYES Senior EyeCare Program...... (3937) Referrals to local eye physicians who volunteer care to disadvantaged elderly persons, 65 and older, and who have no regular eye physician.
New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians...... (609) 323-4012 4 AAA Drive, Suite 204, Hamilton, NJ 08691-1813 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Referrals to Doctors of Optometry located geographically or by specialty. Consumer pamphlets on eye care, speakers, public awareness of optometry and the promotion of the profession.
23 Version 3/2021 New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center ...... 1-800-792-8322 2300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides large print books and books on cassette tape and in Braille. Has a radio reading service, Audiovision, that reads the Asbury Park Press, the Trenton Times, the Newark Star Ledger and the New York Times. Services available to those who are not able to read regular print.
State of New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 100 Daniels Way, Freehold, NJ 07728 ...... (732) 308-4001 153 Halsey Street, PO Box 47017, Newark, NJ 07101 ...... (973) 648-3333 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for the blind and visually impaired, educational services, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, prevention and eye health services.
24 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Community Medical Center, a RWJ Barnabas Health Facility ..(732) 557-8000 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 The Lighthouse at Community Medical Center, A Center for Senior Health ...... 732-557-3210
Riverwood 2 Building, 67 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 800 Toll-free number for Information and Referral, Newsletter, Free Health Education Seminars, Support Groups, Volunteer opportunities, Assistance with living wills, and much more. Caregiver Counseling & Support ...... (732) 557-3210 Riverwood 2 Building, 67 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 Free Caregiver Counseling is offered to individuals caring for adults age 60 and over. Sessions are confidential and conducted by a licensed therapist in our Toms River office. A free monthly caregiver support group held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Riverwood 2 Building and is offered to anyone caring for an adult age 60 and over who reside in Ocean County.
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, a RWJ Barnabas Health Facility...... (732) 363-1900 600 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, a RWJ Barnabas Health Facility is a 350 bed, fully accredited acute care hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs of Ocean and Monmouth Counties for nearly a century. Community Health Education ...... (732) 363-1900 Ext. 22314 600 River Ave., 3rd Floor, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Provides health education and wellness promotion to the community by offering information referrals to the programs and services available. The Center is committed to providing state of the art health programming in a variety of areas including: Care Giving...... (732) 730-9112 Individual Caregiving counseling. We offer individual counseling at no charge for anyone care for someone 60 years of age and older residing in Ocean County. Counseling will assist in dealing with the emotions engendered by caregiving. Caregiver Education and Support - Weekly group meetings for care- givers, caring for an Ocean County resident over the age of 60. The group provides education, guidance and support as well as information and referrals for those persons who are caregivers.
25 Version 3/2021 Community Health Education offers a Diabetes Education Program designed to help individuals manage their diabetes by providing education and support. Class series are offered regularly and at various times. A prescription for Diabetes Education and Nutritional Counseling from your physician is required. For more information or to schedule an appt. for one of these programs, please call our RWJ Barnabas Health Facility at 1-888-724-7123.
RWJ Barnabas Health Link...... 1-888-724-7123 RWJ Barnabas Health Link is the most comprehensive health care resource service in NJ that has made connecting to health care easier than before. Our specially trained, bilingual health care counselors are available 24 hours per day and 7 days a week. With one phone call, patients can obtain physician referrals, schedule physician appointments, medical testing and lab services. Patients can also receive information and register for a wide variety of health care education programs, support groups and screenings.
RWJ Barnabas Health Behavioral ...... 1-800-300-0628 1691 Rt. 9, CN 2025, Toms River, NJ 08754-2025
Deborah Heart and Lung Center...... 1-800-555-1990 200 Trenton Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 Deborah Heart and Lung Center is a full-service, teaching hospital specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac, pulmonary and vascular diseases. Services include diagnostic testing, second opinions, consultations with specialists, non-surgical alternatives including the latest technological advances, and open heart surgery for adults and children. All services available to all residents; no sponsors needed.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River...... (732) 244-3100 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is a 98-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Serving patients throughout New Jersey, the hospital is located at 14 Hospital Drive and on the Web at www.encompasshealth.com./tomsriverrehab. Options for rehabilitation care can be as vast as the conditions that require it. We are here to help you navigate these options, placing your needs and goals first to ensure you receive better care for superior outcomes.
About Encompass Health: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital is the nation’s largest providers of post-acute healthcare services. Operating in 34 states across the country and in Puerto Rico, Encompass Health serves patients through its network of 26 Version 3/2021 rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation satellite clinics and home health agencies. Encompass Health’s hospitals provide a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from conditions such as stroke and other neurological disorders, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, and amputations.
Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Howard Veterans Outpatient Clinic ...... (732) 206-8900 970 Rt. 70, Brick, NJ 08724 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack Meridian Health is an integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a range of medical services, innovative research and life enhancing care. Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 13 hospitals, including two academic medical centers, two children’s hospitals and nine community hospitals, physician practices, more than 200 ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers and urgent care and after-hours centers.
Hackensack Meridian Health provides health and wellness programs for the community including health education, screenings, social and exercise programs, physician referral service, volunteer opportunities, resource center, health magazines and more. To register for programs and events, physician referral and information, call 1-800-560-9990 or visit: www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org.
Ocean Medical Center ...... (732) 840-2200 425 Jack Martin Boulevard, Brick, NJ 08724
Southern Ocean Medical Center...... (609) 978-8900 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Caregiver Education and Support Services...... (609) 978-3559 Support groups, lectures, and resources where you are able to learn tips on managing as a caregiver. Also offering Alzheimer’s caregivers support group.
Comprehensive Diabetes Management ...... (609) 978-3491 Individual or group educational and support programs to manage diabetes. Call for more information.
27 Version 3/2021 GERIATRIC EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Multidisciplinary team approach offering comprehensive, consultative care. Anna Greenwall Geriatric Program...... (732) 923-7550 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 The Anna Greenwall Geriatric Program coordinates health and social services for the elderly and their family with a focus on comprehensive care and education. The program specializes in medical care for the older adult, assessment of memory disorders and support for caregivers and the health professional, through a network of hospital-based and community based services.
The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute...... (732) 886-4700 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus 600 River Avenue, Third Floor, Lakewood, NJ 08701 James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute provides integrated outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older in one convenient location. In addition, our geriatricians - physicians specializing in the medical care of the elderly - have a full understanding of the wide range of physical, mental, medical, social, and spiritual issues that older adults can face.
COPSA Geriatric Services - Rutgers UBHC ...... (732) 235-8400 Toll-Free Helpline...... 1-800-424-2494 100 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, NJ 08817
Alzheimer’s Resource Center/Care2Caregivers Help is only a phone call away for New Jersey’s family caregivers. COPSA’S Statewide helpline provides resource information and referral to important services for those caring for older adults with chronic illness. Memory Disorders Clinic ...... 1-800-424-2494 A team of geriatric psychiatrist and clinical social workers collaborate with client and their families to help diagnose memory loss and manage difficult behaviors that can accompany Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias such as wandering, combativeness and sleeplessness. Care management is provided to client’s caregivers, including caregiver education, long term care services and assistance with long term planning. Consultation and Education Services...... 1-800-424-2494 Offers Statewide professional education and training to health care and social service professionals, community organization and the lay public on topics related to mental health and aging, dementia care, cultural competency, family caregiver or other aging mental wellness issues.
28 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Fix-It Program ...... (732) 363-5322, Ext. 3234 Catholic Charities 200 Monmouth Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701 Volunteers perform minor home repairs and chores to help elderly remain safely in their homes.
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity ...... (732) 998-8638 Construction Office: 1889 Route US 9, Toms River, NJ 08755 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is currently part of a national movement to enable seniors to age with dignity in a safer/healthier home. As part of this holistic approach, Northern Ocean Habitat brings the spirit of community into the senior’s homes through volunteerism. Since 2010, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has been committed to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. With a clear vision that everyone deserves a safe, healthy home, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity expanded their Neighborhood Revitalization program to provide Aging in Place; a holistic approach to provide seniors with housing repairs while connecting them to resources and services in their community. Repairs include interior modifications such as widening doorways and/or stairways for handicap accessibility, bathroom modifications, window repairs and/or replacements, roof repairs, building handicap ramps and installing working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity...... 1-800-669-9777 ...... 1-800-927-9275 (TTY) Office of Fair Housing, 451 7th St., S.W., Washington, DC 20410 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fair housing rights and responsibilities. Handles complaints of discrimination in housing.
Lifeline Utility Assistance Program...... 1-800-792-9745 For additional information see page 1.
NJ Apartment Association (NJAA) ...... (732) 992-0600 104 Interchange Plaza, Suite 201, Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 General Inquiries Only.
Board of Public Utilities Division of Customer Assistance ...... 1-800-624-0241 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
29 Version 3/2021 Rental Assistance Program ...... (732) 255-0818 1510 Hooper Ave., #110, Toms River, NJ 08753 Provides rental assistance to low income families, elderly and handicapped individuals provided funds are available. Eligibility is based on income limits by the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
Reverse Mortgage...... (732) 929-2091 A reverse mortgage is a concept that allows seniors 62 or older to receive a loan that converts home equity to retirement income. Since the program is very flexible and can be arranged to be tailored to meet the individual’s needs, homeowners interested in equity conversion should seek legal and financial advice in determining the appropriateness of any equity conversion plan to their own income needs and before agreeing to participate in any plan. The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services sponsors a Reverse Mortgage/Education Program to assist older persons in making educated decisions regarding reverse mortgages.
Safe Housing and Transportation Program Ocean County Board of Social Services For Transportation...... (732) 505-3739 For Home Repairs ...... (732) 505-3745 The Ocean County Board of Social Services administers this program to seniors over the age of 60. A Social Service Aide provides escorted transportation to medical appointments, emergency food shopping and other necessary destinations which cannot be accessed due to a lack of transportation and/or health barriers. This program also provides home repairs to seniors by removing conditions which are detrimental to their health and safety. Invalid coach transportation is available to those who are wheelchair bound.
Rural Development (USDA)...... (609) 267-1639 Columbus Local Office 1971 Jacksonville - Jobstown Rd. Columbus, NJ 08022 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides loan & grant funds to qualified individuals to purchase/repair housing for their use. Eligibility requirements are area, income, repayment ability for loans, age/ownership.
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HOUSING OPTIONS
BOARDING HOMES, CONGREGATE APARTMENT HOUSING, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL CARE HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES, NURSING HOMES, RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING A complete list of the above housing options is available through the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. To obtain a copy of these listings, please call (732) 929-2091 or 1-800-668-4899 (In state only).
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Elderly ...... (609) 826-5090 Toll Free...... 1-877-582-6995 PO Box 852, Trenton, NJ 08625-0852 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Receives, investigates and resolves complaints concerning long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and alternate family care residences serving the elderly, 60 years or older, and initiates actions to secure, preserve and promote the health, safety and welfare, and the civil and human rights of the institutionalized elderly. Visit our website for additional information at: www.nj.gov/ltco
Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 The Ocean County Board of Social Services is responsible for the coordination of the investigation of all complaints pertaining to rooming and boarding homes and residential health care facilities. Additionally, the Board is responsible for personally investigating all complaints of abuse, neglect or exploitation in these facilities.
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MEDICARE State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Coordinator ...... (732) 929-2091 Free, confidential unbiased information and assistance for people with Medicare, or their representatives. Trained volunteer counselors do not provide legal advice, sell, recommend or endorse any specific product or company. Trained volunteers provide information and assistance.
Medicare Part A...... 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Medicare Part B Claims & Information Service...... 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Medicare Enrollment ...... 1-800-772-1213 (Social Security Office) Sign up for Medicare three months before 65th birthday, the month you turn 65 and three (3) months after. Report lost/stolen Medicare cards, and request replacement cards.
Medicare Coordination of Benefits...... 1-855-798-2627 (Medicare Secondary Payer Inquiries MSP)
Durable Medical Equipment...... 1-800-MEDICARE ...... (1-800-633-4227)
32 Version 3/2021 Medicare Fraud and Abuse ...... 1-800-447-8477 Fax: 1-800-223-8164 (10 Pages or Less) Website: www.oig.hhs.gov. E-Mail: [email protected] Office of the Inspector General H.H.S. - TIPS Fraud Hotline P.O. Box 23489, Washington DC 20026
Medicare Patients’ Rights...... 1-866-815-5440 ...... TTY Users: 1-866-868-2289 Livanta, LLC 9090 Junction Drive, Suite 10 Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 Livanta is the new Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement organization (BFCC-QIO) for Medicare case review. Livanta handles all appeals and quality of care complaints for people on Medicare who live in New Jersey.
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Consumer Protection Services P.O. Box 325, Trenton, NJ 08625 Life, health, auto & homeowners policies ...... 1-800-446-7467 ...... (609) 292-7272
New Jersey Department of Human Services State Health Insurance Assistance Program (S.H.I.P.) P.O. Box 807, Trenton, NJ 08625-0807 Medigap, MAPD-PDP and long-term care policies...... 1-800-792-8820
33 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 For additional information regarding legal services resources, please call the Office of Senior Services (732) 929-2091 or 1-800-668-4899 (In state only).
Inheritance Tax Office - NJ ...... (609) 292-5033 50 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 PO Box 249, Trenton, NJ 08695-0249 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Ocean County Bar Association Lawyer’s Referral Service...... (732) 240-3666 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
South Jersey Legal Services ...... (732) 608-7794 215 Main Street Toms River, NJ 08753 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Civil legal assistance to eligible low-income persons in Ocean County.
Community Health Law Project...... (732) 349-6714 250 Washington Street, Suite 5, Toms River, NJ 08753 No cost legal assistance to Ocean County residents, age 60 plus. Frail, vulnerable, disabled and low income populations receive priority consideration for services. Possible services include 1. information and referral, 2. legal counsel and advice; 3. brief service and 4. legal representation, depending upon facts of case and availability of staff resources. Types of matters addressed include, but are not limited to: housing issues (including landlord tenant); public entitlement issues, (including Social Security and SSI), Medicaid & Medicare and other health insurance benefit issues; wills, power of attorney and advance directives; consumer law issues.
CHLP also provides free legal and advocacy services on civil matters to persons under age 60, but eligibility for services is limited to low income persons with a physical or mental disability.
Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults...... (609) 588-6500 P.O. Box 812, Trenton, NJ 08625-0812 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Guardianship/conservatorship services to individuals 60 years of age and older who meet the eligibility requirements. Services include visits, coordination of social services, trust/property management, and legal services. Available after business hours for client-related matters.
34 Version 3/2021 Office of the Public Defender...... (732) 286-6400 Ocean Region 236 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Criminal legal assistance of court approved indigent defendants in Superior Court Criminal matters in Ocean County.
Board of Public Utilities Division of Customer Assistance ...... 1-800-624-0241 44 South Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08625-0350 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Surrogate’s Office...... (732) 929-2011 Court House, 118 Washington Street PO Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754-2191 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Probating of Wills, Administrations, Guardianships, Adoptions, Incompetencies
Victim of Crimes Compensation Board 50 Park Place, #5, Newark, NJ 07102 Main #...... (973) 648-2107 ...... 1-877-658-2221 Compensation for losses due to injuries is available to eligible victims of crime through the N.J. Violent Crimes Compensation Board.
35 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 CONGREGATE NUTRITION SITES (Temporarily Closed): A well balanced and nutritionally sound hot luncheon meal is served, as well as providing a place for seniors to socialize; also provides limited transportation to the sites. Reservations are required at least one day in advance.
Hours: Vary, Monday through Friday
Fulfill (FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties)...... (732) 731-1400 Ocean County: The BEAT Center, 1769 Hooper Ave., Toms River NJ 08753 Monmouth County: 3300 Route 66, Neptune NJ 07753...... (732) 918-2600 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fulfill is a 501c3 nonprofit which provides emergency food for over 290 food pantries, soup kitchens and other feeding programs in Ocean and Monmouth counties, which in turn serve families in need. A list of major pantries and soup kitchens with contacts, phones, and hours can be found at www.fulfillnj.org under Get Help. Fulfill also assists with culinary job skills training. SNAP applications, affordable health insurance enrollments, free tax preparation and financial coaching for low income clients. Infor- mation about all services can be found at www.fulfillnj.org
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 This program is designed to promote the general welfare and safeguard the health and well-being of low-income individuals by raising their level of nutrition. When making food purchases, eligible individuals use their Families First Card to pay for food purchases with funds available in their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) account. With the inception of EBT accounts, paper food stamps are no longer issued.
36 Version 3/2021 Home Delivered Meals...... (609) 978-6868 179-A South Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County (Meals on Wheels) prepares a hot nutritionally balanced meal at lunchtime to seniors who are homebound, unable to prepare their own meals and who have no one available to assist them with meal preparation. In some instances, weekend meals are available.
Lakewood Kosher Home Delivered Meals...... (732) 901-6001 450 West Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Lakewood Community Services Corporation (LCSC) offers a Kosher Meals on Wheels program providing a daily, warm nutritious meal to eligible seniors in the Lakewood, Brick, and Toms River areas who request a Kosher meal. LCSC’s social workers provide benefits screenings and assessments to evaluate a client’s eligibility for meals to be provided.
As part of LCSC’s Caregiver Support program, a monthly support group for caregivers is offered. Additionally, counseling for caregivers is provided at no cost.
The Salvation Army ...... (732) 270-8393 1738 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753 Mailing: P.O. Box 1906, Toms River, NJ 08754 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Food, Temporary Shelter, Rx Assistance, Seasonal Assistance
37 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Brick Township Senior Outreach Services...... (732) 920-8686 373 Adamston Rd., Brick, NJ 08723 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides information and referral services for seniors and caregivers; Options counseling; limited transportation to medical appointments; Meals on Wheels assessments; State Health Insurance Assistance Program - counseling and assistance with Medicare, RX and supplemental plans; Assistance filling out forms and applications for local, county and state benefits; place daily calls to homebound seniors thru our Telephone Reassurance program. We also provide social and recreational activities, Physical health screenings, Fitness classes and educational presentations to keep our seniors informed. Shopping bus and nutrition site transportation ...... (732) 920-8686 Please call for our detailed guide.
Community Services, Inc. (Meals on Wheels) ...... (609) 978-6869 179-A South Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides information and referral, assistance in filling out forms and applications, options counseling. Serving Lakewood, Jackson,Plumsted Township, Point Pleasant Beach and Borough, Bay Head to South Seaside Park (except Toms River Township areas). Volunteer Friendly visitor and telephone reassurance to Ocean County.
Long Beach Island Senior Outreach Three Locations to serve you
St. Francis Community Center LBICC, Inc. Senior Center & Outreach 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ 08008 ...... (609) 494-8861 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, Telephone Reassurance, Caregiver Information and Assistance, Limited Transportation, Meals on Wheels Assessments, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (counseling and assistance with Medicare and supplemental insurance), assistance in filling out various forms and applications, socialization, and recreational activities, physical health, education and physical fitness.
Ocean County Southern Service Center (Satellite) Senior Center & Outreach 179 S. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050...... (609) 978-6220 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, Caregiver Information and Assistance, Limited Transportation, Meals on Wheels Assessments, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (counseling and assistance with Medicare and supplemental insurance), assistance in filling out various forms and applications, socialization, and recreational activities.
39 Version 3/2021 Berkeley Senior Outreach (Satellite) 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville, NJ 08721 ...... (732) 244-9600 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, Caregiver Information and Assistance, Limited Transportation to and from the Meals on Wheels Nutrition sites, Meals on Wheels Assessments, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (counseling and assistance with Medicare and supplemental insurance), assistance in filling out various forms and applications. Call to see if Nutrition Sites are open.
Manchester Township Senior Outreach...... (732) 849-8305 1 Colonial Dr., Manchester, NJ 08759 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, Telephone Reassurance, Meals on Wheels assessments, State Health Insurance Assistance Program - S.H.I.P. (counseling with assistance with Medicare and Supplemental Insurance). Assistance with filling out forms and applications, Caregiverinformation and assistance. Medical transportation is provided on first-come first-serve basis to residents of Manchester who are ambulatory/semi-ambulatory/wheelchair-bound.
Plumsted Senior Outreach Services (SOS) ...... (609) 758-2241 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533...... Ext.111 Senior Outreach Services of Plumsted Township (SOS) is a totally volunteer organization. Seniors are connected with available services on local, county, state and federal levels, and referrals are made to appropriate agencies and programs. Monthly community sessions heighten awareness of resources available to seniors and the disabled, and provide education as well as socialization and refreshments. SOS is a supporter of the “LIFESAVER” system which tracks people who wander via satellite. All of the above activities are provided by the volunteers free of charge. Bus trips, social activities, luncheons and games are also part of our agenda.
Toms River Township Senior Outreach ...... (732) 341-1000 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753...... Ext. 8462, 8463 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides information and assistance, options counseling, transportation for shopping, meals on wheels assessments, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) & Caregivers (Family Support & Information).
40 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 AARP STATE OFFICE AARP...... 1-866-542-8165 303 George Street, Suite 505, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
AARP...... 1-888-687-2277 ...... (202) 434-2277 601 E Street, NW, Suite A1-200, Washington, DC 20049
National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees...... 1-800-456-8410 606 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1914
National Council on Aging...... (571) 527-3900 NCOA Headquarters, 251 18th Street South, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202
41 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 SENIOR CENTERS: Brick Township Senior Center...... (732) 920-8686 373 Adamston Road, Brick, NJ 08723 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Programs and Recreation are offered to meet the needs of seniors 60 and older. Classes for Art, Tai Chi, Aerobics, Yoga and Zumba are offered weekly. Other activities include Dancing, weekly Movies, Crafts, Holiday Parties, Book Club, Writing Group, Walking Club, Multicultural Club, Health Fairs and series of educational workshops are offered. Hot meals offered on a daily basis. The Brick Township Senior Shuttle Bus is available for Brick Residents to come to this center and for food shopping. Non- Emergency Medical Transportation is also available. Please call for our detailed guide and monthly calendar.
Jackson Senior Citizen’s Community Center ...... (732) 928-2313 45 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Recreation for seniors 50 years of age and older. Includes hands on programs like computers, ceramics, active fitness classes four mornings per week, card games and pool, stress management, health fairs, legal forums and special events. Transportation is available to Jackson residents to come to the center and two shopping buses are available to Jackson seniors through this office. Non Emergency Medical Transport is also available daily. Hot Lunches are available almost everyday.
Little Egg Harbor Senior Center ...... (609) 296-1789 641 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Serving the social and recreational needs of the Little Egg Harbor Township senior community. Available to organizations whose membership is open to seniors residing in Little Egg Harbor Township.
Borough of Point Pleasant Senior Beehive...... (732) 810-5890 St. Martha’s Church, 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Provides access of information and assistance to individuals, who are 60 years of age or older, regardless of income, via telephone, mail, walk-ins or through email access. Including socialization, fitness classes, arts and crafts program, parties, trips and State Health Insurance Assistance Program S.H.I.P. (counseling with assistance with Medicare & Supplemental Income.) Updated quarterly programs are available at www.ptboro.com/recreation
42 Version 3/2021 St. Francis Community Center LBICC, Inc. Senior Center & Outreach 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ 08008 ...... (609) 494-8861 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, Telephone Reassurance, Caregiver Information and Assistance, Limited Transportation, Meals on Wheels Assessments, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (counseling and assistance with Medicare and supplemental insurance), assistance in filling out various forms and applications, socialization, and recreational activities, physical health, education and physical fitness.
St. Francis Community Center LBICC, Inc. Senior Center & Outreach Manahawkin Satellite: Ocean County Southern Service Center 179 S. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050...... (609) 978-6220 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, Caregiver Information and Assistance, Limited Transportation, Meals on Wheels Assessments, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (counseling and assistance with Medicare and supplemental insurance), assistance in filling out various forms and applications, socialization, and recreational
activities.
Lakewood Community Service Corp...... (732) 901-6001 415 Carey Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Multicultural, bilingual senior groups meet weekly in various locations in Lakewood for light exercise, socialization and recreational activities.
Toms River Township Senior Center...... (732) 341-1000 652 Garfield Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 ...... Ext. 8460, 8461 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Information & Assistance, Transportation, Health Screenings, Educational Programs, Billiards, Bingo, Book Club, Calendar Girls, Coffee Clutch, Cards, Exercise, Game Day, Tai.Chair and Rummikub, Health Fair, Holiday Parties, Line Dancing, Mah-jongg, Social Bridge, Van Trips, Water Coloring Class, Yoga and Zumba.
43 Version 3/2021 Concerts/Summer Programs...... (732) 506-9090 Contact Ocean County Park
Cultural and Heritage Commission (O.C.)...... (732) 929-4779 14 Hooper Ave., P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
Fishing License: NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection ...... (609) 292-2965 Division of Fish & Wildlife PO Box 402, Trenton, NJ 08625-0402 Residents 70 and Over: Resident senior citizens upon reaching the age of 70 no longer need to obtain a fishing license. Proof of Age will be required if questioned by a conservation officer. Residents 65 to 69: NJ Residents between the ages 65 - 69 years can obtain a license for 1/2 price ($12.50). A trout stamp can be obtained for an additional $10.50. Licenses for the Blind: Residents with total blindness may obtain a free fishing license from the Division of Fish, & Wildlife at 609-292-2965. NJ Saltwater Fishing Registry: Individuals ages 16 & older MUST register if fishing in saltwater, you are exempt if you solely fish on for-hire (party & charter) vessels. Registration is free but you can only register on-line. Visit the NJ Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Fish & Wildlife for further information. Shellfish License: State application available at the Office of Senior Services for those 62 years of age and older. Free with proof of residency and age from the Division of Fish, Game and Shellfisheries. ($2.00 processing fee)
Friendship Corner Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 Friendship Corner is a drop-in center for residents of Board and Care facilities. The program provides therapeutic recreation and social service intervention. Operates in the Northern Ocean County Human Resource Center in Lakewood and is held Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
44 Version 3/2021 Garden State Arts Foundation (most events held at PNC Bank Arts Center) ...... (732) 442-9200 P.O. Box 5013, Woodbridge, NJ 07095-5013 The Garden State Arts Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that presents educational and entertaining programs free-of-charge to New Jersey seniors, school children and other residents. Foundation programming takes place during the spring and fall of each year at the PNC Bank Arts Center and at various outreach centers throughout the state. The PNC Bank Arts Center is located at Exit 116 on the New Jersey Parkway in Holmdel, New Jersey. Senior matinees begin at 1:30 p.m. and are presented in the 7,500 seat amphitheatre rain or shine. To have your name placed on the mailing list, send your name, address, phone number and a copy of proof that you are 55 years of age or older to the above address. Brochures are mailed in the spring and late summer each year.
Golf Courses (County): Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis...... (609) 296-2444 261 Country Club Boulevard, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond ...... (732) 920-8899 301 Chambersbridge Rd., Brick, NJ 08723
Golf Courses (Municipal): Consult yellow pages of telephone directory.
New Jersey Travel Information ...... (609) 292-2470 ...... 1-800-847-4865 Will answer travel questions for State of N.J.
Ocean County Fair: Held each year in July at the Robert J. Miller Airpark, the fair showcases achievements of 4-H members, leaders and volunteers. In addition to 4-H exhibits, some of the other events include horse shows; craft, food and photography exhibits; educational displays, children’s activities; games; entertainment and rides.
Jay and Linda GRUNIN CENTER for the Arts At Ocean County College ...... (732) 255-0500 Grunin Center Box Office, College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754-2001 Call for information regarding cultural events.
45 Version 3/2021 Parks, County: Ocean County Parks & Recreation ...... (732) 506-9090 Administrative Offices, 1198 Bandon Rd., Toms River ...... 1-877-627-2757 - Gull Island County Conservation Area 419 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ - Beaver Dam Creek County Park 3430 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ - Mantoloking Bridge Fishing Pier 30 Mantoloking Road, Mantoloking, NJ - Metedeconk River County Conservation Area Lakewood and Brick Townships - Lake Shenandoah County Park 660 Ocean Avenue and 300 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ - Ocean County Park & Off Leash Dog Facility 659 Ocean Avenue, (Route 88), Lakewood, NJ - Patriots’ County Park 485 Bowman Road, Jackson Township, NJ - Robert J. Miller County Airpark & Off Leash Dog Facility 901 Route #530, Berkeley Township, NJ - E. B. Leone County Conservation Area Hooper Avenue and South Shore Drive, Toms River, NJ - Cattus Island County Park 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 732-270-6960 - Riverfront Landing County Park 71 East Water Street, Toms River Township, NJ - Mill Creek County Park 111 Chelsea Avenue, Berkeley Township, NJ - John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley Township, NJ - Freedom Fields County Park 1160 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ - Wells Mills County Park 905 Wells Mills Road, Route #532, Waretown Township, NJ 609-971-3085 - A. Paul King County Park 2 W. Bay Avenue (Manahawkin), Stafford Township, NJ - Stanley H. “Tip” Seaman County Park 120 Lakeside Drive, (Route 9), Tuckerton, NJ 609-296-5606 - Eno’s Pond County Park 330 E. Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ - Jakes Branch County Park 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, NJ 732-281-2760 - Barnegat Branch Trail County Park Barnegat to Toms River, NJ - Cloverdale Farms County Park 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat, NJ - Cedar Bridge Tavern 200 Old Highway Road, Barnegat, NJ 732-281-2760 - Lochiel Creek County Park Barnegat Boulevard North, Barnegat, NJ -Florence T. Allen Conservation 110 Chelsea Avenue, Berkeley Township, NJ
46 Version 3/2021 Parks, State of New Jersey: - Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Barnegat ...... (609) 494-2016 - Bass River State Forest, New Gretna...... (609) 296-1114 - Double Trouble State Park...... (732) 341-6662 - Island Beach State Park, Island Beach...... (732) 793-0506 Residents of the State of NJ who are 62 years of age or older may apply for free admission to any State Park at the State Park entrance. Proof of age and residency are required along with Social Security number. Passes may be obtained during the week and weekends. NO HOLIDAYS. Please call ahead before coming to the Park.
Parks, National: - Gateway National Recreation Area...... (732) 872-5970 Sandy Hook, New Jersey America the Beautiful (Cost is $80.00) www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm This is a lifetime entrance pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 62 years or over. This pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. This pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can be obtained in person at any Federal recreation site, including National Parks. Passes can also be purchased online or through mail for an additional $10 processing fee. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.
Ocean County Business Development and Tourism...... (732) 929-2000 Promotes and markets Ocean County as a destination for leisure and business travel and for economic growth and business development. Showcases the county’s assets and attractions through website, mobile website, social media, various advertising campaigns, statewide business partnerships, trade shows, and outreach to national and international markets.
Ocean County Y.M.C.A...... (732) 341-9622 1088 West Whitty Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755 Hours: 5:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday Youth and Adult Programs in Gym and Pool, Fitness Center, Certified Nursery School
47 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) ...... (732) 929-2091 Ocean County Office of Senior Services 1027 Hooper Ave., Bldg. 2, First Floor, Toms River, NJ 08754 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving is a cost sharing program that provides a broad array of in-home services and supports that enable an individual at risk of placement in a nursing facility to remain at home. Clients must meet both financial and level of care eligibility.
Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 1027 Hooper Ave., P.O. Box 547, Toms River, NJ 08754-0547 Northern Office Telephone...... (732) 370-8854 Southern Office Telephone...... (609) 242-6100 Telecommunications (TTY) ...... (732) 244-3812 Emergency After Hours...... 211 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday The Board offers programs that assist eligible Ocean County senior citizens with financial, medical, and social services. The following are some of the programs serviced by the Board: Adult Protective Services, Alzheimer’s Support Groups, Social and Support Groups, Care Management/Respite, Emergency Assistance, Managed Long Term Services & Supports (MLTSS), Income Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid Programs, Comprehensive Care Management for Seniors (CCMS), Statewide Respite Care Program, Retired Senior and Volunteer Program and Burial Assistance. For further information, call the Board of Social Services. NJ-211 provides assistance for emergent issues that arise after business hours or when the Ocean County Board of Social Services is closed.
Adult Protective Services Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 Emergency After Hours ...... 211 Adult Protective Services provides support and assistance to vulnerable adults, 18 years of age or older who are subjected to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation and are unable to protect themselves. A social worker provides an assessment of the risks endangering the adult and provides a care plan designed to protect the adult’s health and well-being. Services to assist such adults are arranged through contact with local provider agencies. Court action may be initiated in accordance with NJSA-52:249, known as the Adult Protective Services Act of 1994. NJ-211 provides assistance for emergent issues that arise after business hours or when the Ocean County Board of Social Services is closed.
48 Version 3/2021 Special Response Unit Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Crisis Hotline: After Hours/Holiday and Weekends ...... 211 Special Response provides Emergency Assistance funding to provide short-term shelter or housing assistance under Work First New Jersey/ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Work First New Jersey/General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on emergent situations that meet eligibility requirements. Also, non-public assistance grant funding may be available to provide services to families or individuals who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless and who do not qualify for assistance from any other program. Qualified applicants may receive assistance in the form of back rent, mortgage, first-month rent, security deposits and utility assistance. The Homeless Hotline through NJ-211 provides assistance for emergent housing issues that arise after business hours or when the Ocean County Board of Social Services is closed.
Statewide Respite Care Program Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 This program provides respite services to families experiencing fatigue and stress due to long-term caregiving of frail elderly and/or disabled members. Priority is given to families where the impaired member is at risk of long-term institutionalization due to the inability of the caregiver to continue in the role.
Managed Long Term Services & Supports (MLTSS) ...... (732) 349-1500 Ocean County Board of Social Services 1027 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08754 This Medicaid Waiver program provides community based, in-home services and supports that enable an individual at risk of future placement in a nursing home to remain in their own home, in an assisted living facility based on the assessed need. There are both financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Call for details.
New Jersey Care for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD)...... (732) 349-1500 Ocean County Board of Social Services 1027 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08754 Individuals aged 65 and older and individuals who meet the Social Security Administration guidelines for disability or blindness may be eligible for the ABD segment of the New Jersey Care Program.
49 Version 3/2021 Caregiver/Care Management/Respite Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 The program provides residential maintenance, physical health services and/or in home caregiver education to adults age 60 and over without regard to income. All participants must have an unpaid primary caregiver.
Comprehensive Care Management for Seniors (CCMS) Ocean County Board of Social Services...... (732) 349-1500 This program provides care management services to Ocean County residents 60 years of age and older without regard to income. Care management services include identifying the needs of the individual, evaluating options and services, and assisting with coordinating and implementing these services. This is a collaborative program between the Ocean County Board of Social Services and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services.
CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties Office ...... (732) 240-6104 CRISIS HOTLINE...... (732) 240-6100 TRAINING & VOLUNTEERING ...... (732) 240-6104 Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754 CONTACT a volunteer based 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION and SUICIDE PREVENTION telephone hotline for people in need of compassionate, non-judgmental listeners to hear their concerns. CONTACT on request, provides information and referral on social services agencies and community resources.
Care2Caregivers Helpline ...... 1-800-424-2494 COPSA - Institute for Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care A peer support helpline for anyone caring for someone with dementia. Call and talk to someone who understands what you are going through and can help you cope with the disease, provide education and help you get connected to resources.
50 Version 3/2021 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services P.E.S.S...... Hotline: 1-866-904-4474 or (732) 886-4474 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus 600 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) provides the following services 24 hours/day - 7 days/week: screening assessments on-site and off-site, emergency psychiatric assessment on-site, extended evaluation/ holding beds (on-site at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, patients can be held up to 24 hours for continued evaluation and stabilization). In addition to the telephone hotline service, P.E.S.S. can provide support to schools in the event of a traumatic event, debriefing for emergency personnel following a traumatic event, crisis intervention and support to victims of crime or to survivors following traumatic events. Education to consumers, families, agencies, schools and community groups re: mental health, crisis intervention, stress, mental health services available and any other educational needs identified by the community which can be addressed by P.E.S.S. personnel within their area of expertise.
Providence House of Catholic Charities Outreach...... (732) 350-2120 Hotline 24/7 ...... (732) 244-8259 or 1-800-246-8910 88 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 1, Whiting, NJ 08759 Providence House offers comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, including a 24/7 hotline and emergency shelter, which is handicap accessible, individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, court accompaniment, 911 cell phone program, and community education. Providence House also provides an intensive creative art therapy program for children ages 3-12. In addition, Project Reach offers specialized services to victims who are 50 years or older. Individual counseling, group counseling and case management services are tailored to meet the needs of older victims. Other services include limited transportation and community outreach to senior organizations offering presentations about our services.
51 Version 3/2021 DCP&P - Division of Child Protection & Permanency (formerly DYFS - Division of Youth and Family Services)...... 1-800-442-6232 Ocean North: 1510 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753...... (732) 255-8015 Ocean South: 333 US Route 9, Bayville, NJ 08721 ...... (732) 908-5900 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday All other times (emergency) 1-877-652-2873 State of New Jersey’s Child Welfare Agency, Child Protective Services. Fulfill (FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties) ...... (732) 731-1400 Ocean County: The BEAT Center, 1769 Hooper Ave., Toms River NJ 08753 Monmouth County: 3300 Route 66, Neptune NJ 07753...... (732) 918-2600 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fulfill is a 501c3 nonprofit which provides emergency food for over 290 food pantries, soup kitchens and other feeding programs in Ocean and Monmouth counties, which in turn serve families in need. A list of major pantries and soup kitchens with contacts, phones, and hours can be found at www.fulfillnj.org under Get Help. Fulfill also assists with culinary job skills training. SNAP applications, affordable health insurance enrollments, free tax preparation and financial coaching for low income clients. Information about all services can be found at www.fulfillnj.org O.C.E.A.N., Inc...... (732) 244-5333 40 Washington Street, P.O. Box 1029, Toms River, NJ 08754 1256 Indian Head Plaza, Toms River, NJ 08755 ...... (732) 244-9041 (Home Energy Assistance and Housing) 144 John Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701...... (848) 290-1580 (Home Energy Assistance Satellite Office) Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Agency programs include Head Start, Weatherization, Home Energy Assistance, Gift of Warmth, United Water Cares, Housing, First Time Homebuyers program, and intensive case management. All programs are based on available funding. Ocean County Department of Human Services ...... (732) 506-5374 1027 Hooper Avenue, Bldg #2, P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754-2191 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The Ocean County Department of Human Services coordinates human service planning efforts and facilitates implementation of Federal, State and local programming to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families and organizations in the community. The Department is comprised of the Human Services Advisory Council, the Mental Health Board, the Office for Individuals with Disabilities, the Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, the Workforce Development Board, and Children’s InterAgency Coordinating Council.
Information & Referral Services: We actively assist County residents with linkages to appropriate service providers who can address their needs. We also provide education and information regarding available community resources and will assist those in need with negotiating the social and human service delivery system when necessary.
52 Version 3/2021 Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women...... (732) 506-5374 1027 Hooper Avenue, Bldg #2, Third Floor, P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754-2191 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Provides Information and Referral Services for Women and their families to assist them in various aspects of Social and Human Services. Information and Referral materials are distributed in such areas as: domestic violence, child abuse, family court system, and child care. Community education and advocacy programs are also held throughout the year on issues such as Women’s Health, Women’s History and support for Victims of Domestic Violence.
American Red Cross ...... (732) 493-9100 Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 West Park Ave., Ocean Twp., NJ 07712 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (24 hour emergency phone - 732-493-9100) A non-profit volunteer organization that provides emergency services for military personnel and their families; emergency assistance (food, clothing, etc. for those stricken by disaster, large or small); CPR, First Aid, Water Safety and AIDS education; Blood Services; and International Tracing Services.
The Salvation Army ...... (732) 270-8393 1738 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753 Mailing: P.O. Box 1906, Toms River, NJ 08754 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Food, Temporary Shelter, Seasonal Assistance
New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse ...... 1-800-367-6274 c/o Mental Health Association in New Jersey, 673 Morris Avenue, Ste. 100, Springfield, NJ 07081 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Helps people find and form all types of self-help support groups, maintains a database of over 8600 group meetings in NJ for health, mental health, disabilities, addictions, family, bereavement, parenting and more.
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Version 3/2021 AARP...... 1-888-687-2277 AARP State Office...... 1-866-542-8165 AARP (Supplemental Group Insurance) ...... 1-800-523-5800 Alzheimer’s New Jersey...... 1-888-280-6055 Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral ...... 1-800-438-4380 American Cancer Society ...... 24/7 1-800-227-2345 American Diabetes Association...... 1-800-342-2383 American Heart Association ...... 1-800-242-8721 Arthritis Foundation (NJ Chapter) ...... 1-888-467-3112 Asthma & Allergy Foundation...... 1-800-727-8462 Auto Safety...... 1-800-424-9393 Board of Public Utilities Division of Customer Assistance Hours (9-4)...... 1-800-624-0241 Cancer information (NJ) ...... 1-800-422-6237 Care2Caregivers Helpline ...... 1-800-424-2494 Center for Disease Control - Immunizations...... 1-800-232-4636 Consumer Affairs, NJ Dept. of ...... 1-800-242-5846 Consumer Product Safety (Fire)...... 1-800-638-2772 Dept. of Public Health...... 1-800-792-9770 (Complaints about Health Care & Facilities) Division of Aging Services (NJ)...... 1-800-792-8820 Drug Addiction IME - Access Ctr...... 1-800-238-2333 Eldercare Locator ...... 1-800-677-1116 Elderly Abuse (Nursing Home Ombudsman)...... 1-877-582-6995 Eye Care Helpline ...... 1-800-222-3937 Gambling, Compulsive...... 1-800-GAMBLER Homestead Benefit Program ...... 1-888-238-1233 Housing Discrimination...... 1-800-669-9777 Income Tax (Federal)...... 1-800-829-1040 Income Tax (State) ...... 1-800-323-4400 Kindship Navigator...... 1-800-396-4518 League of Women Voters...... 1-800-792-8683 Legislation Hotline (N.J. Bills)...... 1-800-792-8630 Lifeline Credit...... 1-800-792-9745 Livanta, LLC (BFCC-QIO) ...... 1-866-815-5440 Medicare...... 1-800-MEDICARE
54 Version 3/2021 Medicare Part A ...... 1-800-MEDICARE Medicare Part B Carrier ...... 1-800-MEDICARE Medicare Coordination of Benefits...... 1-855-798-2627 Medicare Durable Medical Equipment...... 1-800-MEDICARE Medicare Fraud & Abuse ...... 1-800-447-8477 Medicare Patients Rights (Livanta) ...... 1-866-815-5440 Medicare Second Opinion Surgery...... 1-800-633-4227 National Eye Care Project...... 1-800-222-3937 National Insurance Consumer Helpline...... 1-800-942-4242 National Organization for Rare Disorders ...... 1-800-999-6673 N.J. Addiction Hotline ...... 1-800-322-5525 N.J. Department of Banking & Insurance...... 1-800-446-7467 N.J. Department of Military & Veterans Affairs...... 1-888-865-8387 N.J. Relay Service...... (TTY) 1-800-852-7899 (VOICE) 1-800-852-7897 N.J. Self-Help Group Clearinghouse...... 1-800-367-6274 N.J. State Library Talking Book & Braille Center ...... 1-800-792-8322 Ocean County Health Department...... 1-800-342-9738 Ocean County Parks & Recreation ...... 1-877-627-2757 Ocean County Transportation Services (Ocean Ride)...... 1-877-929-2082 Organ & Tissue Sharing Network of N.J...... 1-800-742-7365 Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) ...... 1-800-792-9745 Poison Control Center ...... 1-800-222-1222 Property Tax Reimbursement Info Line...... 1-800-882-6597 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (P.E.S.S.) ...... 1-866-904-4474 Railroad Retirement Board (US)...... 1-877-772-5772 Road Scholar (College) ...... 1-877-426-8056 Senior Citizen’s Services...... 1-800-792-8820 Senior Dent Program ...... 1-800-792-8820 Social Security Administration ...... 1-800-772-1213 State Office of Disability Services...... 1-888-285-3036 Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline ...... 1-800-572-7233 US Department of Veterans Affairs...... 1-877-222-8387 Veteran’s Affairs (Federal Regional)...... 1-800-827-1000 Victim of Crimes Compensation Board Hotline ...... 1-800-242-0804 Visiting HomeCare Service of Ocean County...... 1-800-511-1510 Women’s Referral Center...... 1-800-322-8092
55 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 Amtrak ...... 1-800-872-7245 A discount on rail fare will be given off regular coach fare to handicapped travelers (10% discount) and senior citizen travelers (10% discount). The discount fare will be granted to passengers who present appropriate identification. This discount does not apply on club car seats or sleeping space charges. For additional information call Amtrak. E-Z Pass Senior Citizen Discount Programs New Jersey Turnpike Authority...... (732) 442-8600, Ext. 2100 (Turnpike & Parkway) Delaware River Port Authority...... (856) 968-2000, Press 5 (Bridge Discounts) Please call for more information. Ocean Ride Ocean County Department of Transportation Services Contact Us: By Phone: Main Number...... (732) 736-8989 Southern Ocean County (Toll-Free)..1-877-929-2082 For Special Assistance Dial 711 for NJ Relay System (customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind & speech impaired) *Note: Trip Reservations are accepted by telephone only up to 4 weeks in advance. Website: www.co.ocean.nj.us/OC/Transportation E-mail: [email protected] The County agency provides a variety of transportation services including fixed bus routes, Shopper’s Specials and the Reserve-A-Ride program, which includes the Stand-by Trip option. Service generally operates on weekdays, no service provided on County holidays. Eligibility criteria varies according to service type. • Bus Route Service: Ocean Ride operates twelve (12) bus routes throughout Ocean County (many of these routes operate 3 days per week, while others operate less frequently). Exact change bus fares are $1.00 for seniors (60+) and/or persons with disabilities each way and fares for the general public is $2.00 each way. Bus schedules are also available on our County website or by calling Ocean Ride at 732-736-8989, than press 4 for further information or to request a particular timetable. • Reserve-A-Ride Service: Ocean Ride provides non-emergency, door-to-door transportation service to seniors (60+) and adults with disabilities primarily to medical appointments on an advance reservation basis to destinations within Ocean County. You may call Ocean Ride from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
56 Version 3/2021 to make your trip reservation up to four (4) weeks prior to the date of your appointment. Fares range from $3.00 to $5.00 for each one-way trip depending on the frequency of service. Discounts are offered to NJ PAAD participants (valid PAAD ID must be on file with Ocean Ride). Riders are billed by mail, the month after service, there is No cash collection on-board. Call 732-736-8989, than press 1 to speak to a Reservationist.
Cancellation Hotline Number - If your plans change, please remember to call our office to cancel. By doing so, we may provide a ride to another resident. When calling after normal business hours, please use our 24-Hour Cancellation Hotline, simply call 732-736-8989, than press * 100 (Speak slowly and clearly, state your name, date of trip being cancelled and home telephone number).
• Stand-By Trip Service: Ocean Ride will accommodate a limited number of Next Day Trips based on our system availability. To be placed on our waiting list, call the main number 732-736-8989, than press 1 to speak with a Reservationist the day before the trip. This is not a guaranteed trip. If we can accommodate your trip, you will be notified by between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. the morning of the trip. This type of service is best suited for shopping and other trip purposes that are flexible and do not require a specific appointment or time schedule. Riders will be billed the month after their trip. There is NO cash collection on-board.
• Veterans Transportation: Ocean Ride provides regularly scheduled transportation services for Ocean County veterans to various out-of-county VA facilities: James J. Howard Veterans Clinic, in Brick, East Orange Veterans Medical Center, Lyons Veterans Medical Center, Burlington County Veterans Center in Marlton, NJ and Veterans Medical Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Advance reservation is required. For further information, contact the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau at 732-929-2096 two weeks prior to your scheduled appointment.
Reduced Fare Program-New Jersey Transit...... (973) 491-7112 One Penn Plaza East, 5th Floor, Newark, NJ 07105 The reduced fare program is available for senior citizens, 62 years of age or older, and disabled persons who purchase tickets on N.J. Transit buses, trains and light rail vehicles. Many private bus companies operating in the state
57 Version 3/2021 also participate in the program. When you ride with N.J. Transit, you can save one-half or more of the regular one-way fare. Those 62-64 years of age may apply for Reduced Fare ID Card at the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Those 65 years of age or older use their Medicare Card. Senior citizens age 62 and older and disabled persons are eligible for reduced fare at all times. For further information regarding this program, please contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, (732) 929-2091. Visit our website at: [email protected].
Safe Housing and Transportation Program Ocean County Board of Social Services For Transportation...... (732) 505-3739 For Home Repairs ...... (732) 505-3745 The Ocean County Board of Social Services administers this program to seniors over the age of 60. A Social Service Aide provides escorted transportation to medical appointments, emergency food shopping and other necessary destinations which cannot be accessed due to a lack of transportation and/or health barriers. This program also provides home repairs to seniors by removing conditions which are detrimental to their health and safety. Invalid Coach Transportation is available to those who are wheelchair bound.
58 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 National Alliance on the Mental Illness - Ocean County (NAMI-OC)...... (732) 244-4401 PO Box 1436, Toms River, NJ 08754 Volunteer, non-profit group of family and friends who offer support, education and advocacy for all who are affected by serious mental illness. Call or visit www.nami.org for additional information or meeting times.
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) Main Office ...... (732) 505-2273 201 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor North Suite, Toms River, NJ 08753 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday CVCJ is an interfaith nonprofit agency dedicated to providing free supportive services to the frail, elderly and homebound enabling them to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Volunteers do this by providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, friendly/pet visits and phone calls to reduce social isolation. Service can be provided in a variety of languages. CVCJ Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program ...... (732) 505-2273 Ext. 207 201 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor North Suite, Toms River, NJ 08753 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Interfaith coalition of volunteers who provide supportive, non-medical services to Alzheimer’s patients and the family caregiver. Multicultural Senior Outreach ...... (732) 505-CARE (2273) 201 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor North Suite, Toms River, NJ 08753 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Service can be provided in a variety of languages. New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Advocate Program The NJ Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman www.nj/gov.ltco continues to advocate for long-term care residents during this health emergency. Although visits to facilities are restricted, the LTCO continues to accept complaints and will reach out to the long-term care facility by telephone in order to attempt to resolve any problems a resident might be experiencing. The LTCO can be reached by calling 1-877-582-6995 or by email at [email protected]
59 Version 3/2021 Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County- Southern Area Main Office ...... (609) 978-3839 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday Satellite Office...... (609) 879-5590 279 Mathistown Rd., Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The mission of Interfaith Health & Support is to provide services by trained Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers to residents in Southern Ocean County. Providing a range of services to support the frail, homebound and elderly to enhance and assist them to remain independent as long as possible. A non-profit organizaation serving the community with non-emergency medical transportation, grocery shoping, reassurance calls, respite care, friendly visiting, pet therapy and medical equipment. All at no cost to the care receiver. The satellite office has a virtual computer connection for the Ocean County Office of Senior Services to access many of their sites such as Meals-On-Wheels, State Health Insurance Program, Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving and more. Care receivers will be assisted in using the computer set up by a trained volunteer on site upon request.
Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program...... (609) 978-3839 Interfaith Health & Support Services 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday Trained Volunteer Caregivers provide non-medical Respite Care and support to the Caregivers and Care receivers trying to cope with Alzheimers’s disease.
Fix-It Program...... (732) 363-5322 Ext. 3234 Catholic Charities 200 Monmouth Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701 Volunteers perform minor home repairs and chores to help elderly remain safely in their homes.
60 Version 3/2021 Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity ...... (732) 998-8638 Construction Office: 1889 Route US 9, Toms River, NJ 08755 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is currently part of a national movement to enable seniors to age with dignity in a safer/healthier home. As part of this holistic approach, Northern Ocean Habitat brings the spirit of community into the senior’s homes through volunteerism. Since 2010, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has been committed to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. With a clear vision that everyone deserves a safe, healthy home, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity expanded their Neighborhood Revitalization program to provide Aging in Place; a holistic approach to provide seniors with housing repairs while connecting them to resources and services in their community. Repairs include interior modifications such as widening doorways and/or stairways for handicap accessibility, bathroom modifications, window repairs and/or replacements, roof repairs, building handicap ramps and installing working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Ocean County Library - Homebound & Volunteer Services ...... (732) 349-6200 Ext. 5535 Various branch locations throughout Ocean County The Ocean County Library offers many opportunities for volunteering at most branches. Volunteers contribute their unique talents, skills, and knowledge to customers and to staff, and play a vital role in connecting people, building community and transforming lives. Volunteering opportunites include Book Discussion Leaders, Book Reviewers, Adopt-A- Shelf, English Conversation Group Leaders, Home Borrower Volunteers, Disk Defenders and membership in the Library’s Friends groups. Please call your local branch for information about volunteering opportunities that it offers.
Ocean County Library - Home Borrower Volunteering ...... (732) 349-6200 Ext. 5530 Volunteers bring print and audio books, music compact discs and DVDs to residents in our community who are homebound due to illness or disability and cannot visit a Library branch. The volunteer selects Library items based on the patron’s requests, and delivers and collects items approximately every three weeks, based on a schedule that is agreeable with the patron. Volunteers are matched with borrowers who live in their community. This opportunity requires a detailed oriented individual who has reader’s advisory and effective communication skills. A background check is required. For more information, please call (732) 349-6200, Ext. 5530.
61 Version 3/2021 Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP)...... (732) 286-5999 P.O. Box 547, 1027 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08754-0547 RSVP is a national program, part of The Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP creates meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals age 55 years or older in order to encourage older adults to participate fully in their communities and to meet the needs of non-profit and community organizations throughout the county.
Somebody C.A.R.E.S., Inc...... (732) 350-1400 48 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting, 08759 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Dial-A-Ride ...... (732) 350-2900 A non-profit senior volunteer organization that provides many services to the Crestwood Community including: local transportation (dial-a-ride), & wheelchair van to doctors, the loaning of medical equipment and items useful for visiting family members; referrals for those needing to employ service personnel, and information from community members including lawyers, money managers and those trained to answer questions in the elder-care fields.
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties...... (732) 938-5988 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107, Wall, NJ 07753 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Mission: United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties mobilizes donors, volunteers and community partners to improve the lives of youth and their families. Vision: Every child is successful, every family is financially stable, and every community we serve is stronger. Our focus areas are education, financial stability and health - the building blocks to a good life. We have programs and initiatives in each focus area that support our mission.
Jersey Cares ...... Office: (973) 533-1993 ...... Volunteer Help Line: (973) 692-8047 290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320, Livingston, NJ 07039 Jersey Cares, a nonprofit organization, established in 1993, recruits and engages volunteers in rewarding, effective efforts that address community- identified needs. We provide individuals, families, corporate employees and community groups with a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that range from tutoring children to painting new murals in schools. Jersey Cares is an affliate of Points of Light network. In April 2020, Jersey Care launched the Senior Shopper Program in New Jersey. The program provides Seniors in Ocean County a safe alternative to grocery shopping. Volunteers provide grocery shopping and delivery, so that Seniors can remain safe in their homes.
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Adult Education Classes ...... 7 Adult Protective Services...... 48 Alzheimer’s New Jersey ...... 14 Alzheimer’s Disease...... 21 AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)...... 41 American Cancer Society...... 14 American Diabetes Association ...... 14 American Heart Association ...... 14 American Lung Association of NJ ...... 15 American Red Cross ...... 53 Amtrak...... 56 Arthritis Foundation (N.J. Chapter) ...... 15 Better Business Bureau ...... 6 Blind and Visually Impaired, NJ Commission for ...... 24 Board of Social Services, Ocean County ...... 31, 48 Care2Caregivers Helpline ...... 18, 50 Caregiver Counseling & Support at the Lighthouse ...... 25 Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey...... 59 Caregiver/Care Management/Respite ...... 50 C.A.R.E.S. (Somebody, Inc.) ...... 61 CHEMED ...... 17 Colleges...... 7 Community Health Law Project...... 34 Community Medical Center...... 25 Community Services, Chronic Disease & Diabetes Self-Management...... 8 Compass 82 ...... 8 Comprehensive Care Management for Seniors (CCMS)...... 50 Concerts/Summer Programs...... 44 Consumer Affairs, Ocean County Department of ...... 5 Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)...... 13 Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Division (Main Office)...... 6 CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties...... 18, 50
63 Version 3/2021 COPSA Geriatric Services - Rutgers UBHC ...... 28 Counseling...... 18 Cultural and Heritage Commission (Ocean County) ...... 44 Day Care...... 21 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hotline, (The Div. of the) ...... 22 Deborah Heart and Lung Center ...... 26 Dental ...... 21 Dial-A-Ride...... 62 Disabilities, Ocean County Office for Individuals with...... 16, 22 DCP&P - Division of Child Protection & Permanency (Formerly DYFS)...... 52 Donated Dental Services...... 21 Education...... 7 Elizabeth Benjamin Special Care Center ...... 28 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River...... 26, 27 E-Z PASS Senior Citizen Discount Programs...... 56 Family Resource Center at Southern Ocean Medical Center...... 27 Fishing License and NJ Saltwater Fishing Registry ...... 44 Fix-It Program...... 29, 60 Friendship Corner...... 44 Fulfill...... 36, 52 Garden State Arts Foundation ...... 45 Georgian Court University...... 7 Geriatric Evaluation & Management Programs...... 28 Managed Long Term Services & Supports (MLTSS) ...... 49 Golf Courses (County) ...... 45 Golf Courses (Municipal) ...... 45 HAAAD Program (Hearing Aid Assistance) ...... 1, 22 Hackensack Meridian Health ...... 27 Health Department, Long Beach Island...... 16 Health Department, Ocean County ...... 16 Health Related Self-Help/Support Groups...... 21 Hearing...... 22 Home Delivered Meals ...... 38 Housing Options...... 31 Human Services, Ocean County Department of ...... 52
64 Version 3/2021 Inheritance Tax Office, NJ ...... 34 Insurance, NJ Department of Banking and ...... 33 Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County-Southern Area ...... 60 International Hearing Society ...... 22 James J. Howard Veterans Outpatient Clinic ...... 27 Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)...... 48 Jersey Cares...... 62 Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Ocean County ...... 20 Lakewood Community Services Corp & Kosher Meals...... 8, 38 Lawyer’s Referral Service (Ocean County Bar Assoc)...... 34 Legal Services ...... 34 Lifeline Utility Assistance Program...... 1,29 Lighthouse at Community Medical Center...... 25 Communications Lifeline/Link Up America - Ocean County ...... 3 Medicare...... 32, 33 Monmouth/Ocean Medical Assistance Customer Center (MACC) ...... 17 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus...... 25 Motor Vehicle Registration Discount...... 2 National Alliance on the Mental Illness- Ocean County (NAMI-OC)...... 21, 59 National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees...... 41 National Council on Aging (NCOA)...... 11, 41 Navicore Solutions ...... 13 New Jersey Apartment Association ...... 29 New Jersey Care Program (Medicaid) ...... 49 New Jersey Dental Association...... 21 New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety...... 11 New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Advocate Program...... 59 New Jersey Relay Service...... 23 New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse ...... 22, 53 New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians...... 23
65 Version 3/2021 New Jersey State Employment Service...... 11 New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center...... 24 New Jersey Transit-Reduced Fare Program...... 57, 58 New Jersey Travel Information...... 45 Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity...... 60 Ocean County Clerk’s Office ...... 2,3 Ocean County College ...... 8 Ocean County College Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts...... 45 Ocean County Fair ...... 45 O.C.E.A.N., Inc...... 52 Ocean County Library...... 9 Ocean County Library - Homebound & Volunteer Services...... 61 Ocean County Library - Home Borrower Volunteering ...... 61 Ocean County PIC, Inc...... 12 Ocean County Business Development and Tourism ...... 47 Ocean Health Initiatives...... 17 Ocean Mental Health Services, Inc...... 20 Ocean Ride...... 56, 57 Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity ...... 29 Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman ...... 31, 59 Outreach Senior Services ...... 39, 40 Parkinson’s Information...... 14 Parks, County ...... 46 Parks, National ...... 47 Parks, State of New Jersey...... 47 PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled)...... 1 Preferred Behavioral Health Group ...... 19 Property Tax Deduction ...... 3 Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County Department of “Senior Scam” Task Force ...... 5 Providence House...... 51 Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (P.E.S.S.) ...... 19, 51 Public Defender’s Office...... 35
66 Version 3/2021 Public Guardian for Elderly Adults, Office of the ...... 34 Board of Public Utilities Division of Customer Assistance...... 29, 35 Railroad Retirement Board, (U.S.)...... 4 Rental Assistance Program...... 30 Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP)...... 62 Reverse Mortgage ...... 30 Road Scholar ...... 7 Rural Development (USDA)...... 30 Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County ...... 9 RWJ Barnabas Health Care Link ...... 26 RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center ...... 26 RWJ Barnabas Community Health Education ...... 26 Safe Housing and Transportation Program ...... 30, 58 St. Francis Counseling Service ...... 20 Salvation Army...... 37, 53 Senior Centers ...... 42, 43 Senior Course Discount (OCC)...... 8 Senior Dent Program...... 2, 21 Senior Employment Programs ...... 11 Seniors EyeCare Program ...... 23 Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program...... 2 Senior Guidance Program ...... 20 Senior Organizations...... 39,40 Shellfish License ...... 44 Somebody C.A.R.E.S, Inc...... 62 Social Security Administration ...... 4 South Jersey Legal Services...... 34 Statewide Respite...... 49 Special Response Unit...... 49 (S.H.I.P.), State Health Insurance Assistance Program...... 15, 32, 33 Special Response-Ocean County Board of Social Services...... 49 Status of Women, Ocean County Advisory Commission...... 53 Surrogate’s Office ...... 35 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...... 37
67 Version 3/2021 Tenants’ Lifeline Utility Assistance Program...... 1 The Vision Loss Alliance of NJ...... 23 Toll-Free Numbers ...... 54, 55 United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties ...... 62 Veterans Service Bureau ...... 4 Veterans Transportation...... 57 Victim of Crimes Compensation Board ...... 35 Vision ...... 23, 24 Visiting HomeCare Service of Ocean County/A Friend’s House ...... 18 Vocational Rehabilitation Services...... 12 Volunteer Programs...... 59 Y.M.C.A., Ocean County ...... 47
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70 Version 3/2021 The Ocean County Office of Senior Services Resource Directory is provided by the County of Ocean Board of Commissioners
Virginia E. Haines John P. Kelly Gerry P. Little Gary Quinn Joseph H. Vicari
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For further information 732-929-2091 1-877-222-3737 800-668-4899 (In state only)
Director, Maria La Face
Commissioner, Joseph H. Vicari
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