Addiction Services
Alzheimer's Disease
Bullying
Cancer Detection
Caregiving
Child Care
Child Development
Child Health
Disabilities
Eating Disorders
Energy Assistance
Fitness
Food Assistance
Health Care Services for Women
Health Insurance Help
Hearing
HIV/AIDS
Hospice
Legal Services
Legislation
RNS Mobile Mammography
Men's Health
Mental Health
NJHelps
Older Adults
Osteoporosis Screening
Paternity Testing
Postpartum Depression
Prescription Medication Assistance
Skin Cancer Screening
Smoking Cessation
Support & Self-Help Groups
Tick Identification

Addiction Services

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Service Unit of Ocean County Health Department

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Resource Directory

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council of Ocean, Inc.
1195 Route 70, Suite 2010
Lakewood, NJ 08701
 (732) 367-5515    
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9-5, Friday 8-4

Counseling Center
1064 South Main St., (Route 9)
Suite 2B
West Creek, NJ 08092
(609) 597-9601

Long Beach Island Municipal Alliance

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Association
Caregiver Information Referral Line 1-800-883-1180

COPSA Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Alzheimer's Respite Program
Interfaith Health & Support Services
Volunteer caregivers share their time and effort to provide specified, non- medical care
(609) 489-0278

Caregiver Resources (Revised 9/2006)
information from Ocean County Office of Senior Services to assist and support family caregivers

Safe Return®
nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that provides assistance when a person with Alzheimer's or a related dementia wanders and becomes lost locally or far from home
1-888-572-8566

Coach Broyles' Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers-A Practical Tips Guide

Cancer Detection

New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED) FREE Cancer Screenings for:
-Uninsured
-Income Eligible
-Age 40 and older
-Registration Required

Women-mammograms, clinical breast exam, pelvic exam, colorectal exam 

Men-Prostate Cancer Blood Test (PSA), prostate exam, colorectal exam 

Community Medical Center/Community Health Services
732-341-1400
732-557-3207 (Spanish)
1-800-621-0096 (out of area)

Ocean County Adult Cancer Resource Guide

Caregiving
 

My Patient Guide: An Informative Online Resource Tool for the Residents of New Jersey
Family Care Navigator:State-by-State Help for Family Caregivers
Alternatives for Seniors-housing, evaluation tools, checklists
Eldercare Locator-a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging
Leeza's Place-Support for Alzheimer's caregivers
Caring From a Distance
Caregiver’s Home-information and resources for the family caregiver of the elderly Families of Loved Ones Magazine-Information and support for family and professional caregivers.
Help Seniors Live Better, Longer: Prevent Brain Injury-CDC initiative to raise awareness among children and other caregivers of older adults about ways to prevent, recognize, and respond to traumatic brain injury in adults 75 and older.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families-helpful advice from AARP on everything from creating a caregiving plan to finding and obtaining basic resources.
Caregiver Diary and Resource Guide

Child Care

New Jersey Cares for Kids is a program that helps pay for child care. To apply for assistance, you must:

• Be a resident of Ocean County
• Be able to verify full time employment, training or educational program
• Be income eligible
  
  Call Stephanie @ (732) 557-9633 ext.110

Special Needs Child Care
The Special Needs Family Child Care Network is comprised of registered providers who have received specialized training in developmental delays, medical or physical disabilities, etc. There is no fee, and the care is provided according to the parent’s schedule. Respite care for parents is also available.
For more information contact: 
Joanne Nelson @(732)557-9633 ext.179  jnelson@oel.state.nj.us.

Choosing a Child Care Center
Choosing A Family Child Care Provider

Child Development



PROJECT CHILD FIND
Project CHILD FIND is a free referral service and public awareness campaign to assist in the identification of unserved/underserved youth with a delay or disability from birth through twenty-one years of age.
1-800-322-8174

Circle of Inclusion
Early childhood service providers and families of young children can find demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.

Child Health

NJ Parent Link
American Academy of Pediatrics
KidsHealth
Help Yourself to a Healthy Home - Protect Your Children's Health
Adolescent Resource Guide
Safety First A Guide to Internet Safety & Fun Sites for Children
Safe Kids USA

Disabilities

DisabilityInfo.gov
The federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others 

Health and Wellness Resource Center-health and wellness information for individuals with developmental disabilities and caregivers

Township of Long Beach Beach Wheels Program/Handicap Ramps

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Association of NJ

National Eating Disorders Association
TOLL-FREE, NATIONWIDE HELPLINE 1-800-931-2237 Monday-Friday

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Hotline, 847-831-3438 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Central Time)  

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

The Eating Disorders Program-Monmouth Psychological Associates

Support Group
    Center for Kids & Family
    591 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ.
    For more information call 732.505.KIDS

Energy Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a program that helps pay heating costs for eligible households. Applications are accepted November 1 to March 31.
   LIHEAP Hotline: 1-800-510-3102

Universal Service Fund (USF) is a program created by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to make energy bills more affordable for low-income customers. USF can lower the amount eligible households pay for gas and electric bills. USF accepts applications all year.
   USF Hotline: 1-866-240-1347

For program eligibility guidelines, income requirements and an application, please visit the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Resources, Web site: http://www.state.nj.us/dca/dcr

NJShares
assists New Jersey residents who have fallen behind on their utility bills due to a temporary financial crisis.
Phone: 609-883-1626
Toll Free: 866-657-4273

Fitness

Lyceum Health and Fitness Club
265 W 8th St
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
609-494-4393

Elite Fitness
12904 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach Township, NJ 08008-2809
609-492-9300

Ocean Club Fitness
700 S. Main Street (Route 9)
Stafford Township, NJ 08092
609-978-2244
personal trainers, weight loss program

Saint Francis Center
4700 Long Beach Boulevard
Brant Beach, NJ 08008
609-494-8861
Olympic sized heated indoor pool & 2 heated outdoor pools on the bay open to the public
Daily fee or membership fee required

         Activities for older adults:
         Walking Program-Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7-8AM
         Ladies Exercise Class-Tuesday and Friday 8:40-9:20AM

Devotion Yoga, LBI
2705 Long Beach Boulevard
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
609-494-1604 
Through September 7

Yoga Nine
2512 S. Long Beach Blvd. 
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
609-494-9299
Through September 7th

LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences
120 Long Beach Blvd.
Loveladies, New Jersey 08008
609-494-1241
Tennis courts
Recreational classes in yoga, aerobics, & tai chi are offered on a daily or weekly schedule in the summer.
Dance is offered weekly in the spring, summer, and fall.

Beach Haven School
7th St and Beach Ave.
492-4906
Pilates-Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday--9:15
Yoga-Wednesday and Friday--8AM,Tuesday and Thursday--9:15AM

Ship Bottom Firehouse
20th and Long Beach Blvd.
494-1601
Aerobics and Group Fitness Classes-8:30 and 9:45AM daily except Wednesday through Labor Day

Mobile Strength and Fitness
Fitness instruction in your pool or home.
609-494-1507

Southern Ocean County Hospital Forever Fit Adult Fitness Classes
In Manahawkin, Waretown, Barnegat
Call Lynn Mears 609-978-3521

Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs in Ocean County

Food Assistance

Angel Food Ministries
~provides low cost boxes of food to families of any income  
~menu changes monthly and includes packaged and fresh foods for $30 per unit

   Manahawkin United Methodist Church
   116 Stafford Ave.
   Stafford Township   

New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC)
provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five. Contact the Ocean County Health Department @ (732) 341-9700 Ext. 7520.

Food Pantry

Human Concerns Program at St. Francis Community Center  
Distributes food and household items to families in need
494-8861

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

9:30 AM  - 2:30 PM

Closed Thursday

Health Care Services for Women

Department of Community Affairs Division on Women
(609) 292-8840

Hotlines:
Domestic Violence 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)
Sexual Assault 1-800-601-7200
Women's Referral Central 1-800-322-8092

The Children's Home Society of New Jersey
Provides free, private and confidential pregnancy counseling
24 Hour Toll-free pregnancy helpline 1-800-CHS of NJ (1-800-247-6365)

Family Planning Center of Ocean County, Inc

1173 Beacon Ave. Suite B

Manahawkin, NJ 08050

(609) 597-6094

Wednesdays between 12:00PM and 7:00PM

290 River Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 364-9696

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday - 8:00 AM to12:00 Noon

~For women of reproductive age who are county residents
~Birth Control~Pelvic exam~Pap test~Breast exam
~Screenings for anemia, diabetes, urinary tract Infections, blood pressure
~Testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections
~Pregnancy Testing

Accepts Medicaid, some private insurances and sliding fee scale for patients who do not have insurance.

Birthright International
819 West Bay Ave.
Barnegat NJ 08005
609-660-0485
Free pregnancy testing and confidential help.

The Open Door
533 Lakehurst Road
Toms River, NJ
732-240-5504
Free pregnancy tests and other confidential services.

Grace Initiatives
Shelter, counseling and life skills training for expectant mothers
1-877-50-GRACE
 

I Can't Be Pregnant-Teen Help
1-800-THE-KIDS
This Family Helpline is a safe number that can’t be traced and won’t appear on the phone bill. The line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Teens can speak to someone who will talk with them about options and how to get confidential help.

Safe Haven Infant Protection Act
1-877-839-2339

Mammograms
   Mammography Providers in Ocean County

   RNS Mobile Mammography
   Sign up for a free mammogram reminder from the American Cancer Society

   Women age 40 and above, who are uninsured and financially eligible can receive mammograms through the   

   NJCEED Program. For information, call 732-341-1400.  

National Women's Health Information Center
National Women's Health Resource Center
womenshealthchannel
Society for Women’s Health Research
Her Healthy Life
Office of Women's Health

Health Insurance Help
 

State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Trained volunteers and staff are available at St. Francis Community Center to provide assistance understanding  coverage, payments and benefits of private insurance plans and Medicare.  Appointments must be made in advance through the Senior Services Department by calling 494-8861.
 

NJ FamilyCare

Health Insurance Association of America
Plan for Your Health

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund-a financial assistance program for New Jersey Families whose children have an illness or condition otherwise uncovered by insurance

Hearing

Hearing Exams/Hearing Aids

Garden State Hearing & Balance/SOCH Hearing 
(609) 978-8946

Total Hearing Care
*licensed audiologists and/or certified hearing aid dispensers
*locations in Brick and Northfield

Dial a Hearing Test-1-800-222-EARS (FDA approved)
Available Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
When calling for this test, make sure you are in a quiet room and using a corded telephone (no cell phones). After you complete the test, you will receive your results and if necessary a referral to a professional audiologist.

NOTE: Hearing and balance exams are covered through Medicare if a doctor orders them to see if medical treatment is needed (hearing aids and exams for fitting hearing aids aren’t covered)

Information
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
American Academy of Audiology Consumer Guides
Hearing Problems in Children
Hearing loss: MP3 players can pose risk
Hearing Aids (FDA site)

HIV/AIDS

AIDS/STD Hotline
24/7~Free~Confidential
1-800-624-2377

Ocean County Health Department  HIV Counseling and Testing
(732) 341-9700 or 1-800-342-9738, ext. 7502
Free, confidential and anonymous counseling and testing
Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue
Toms River
Tuesdays 5:30pm until 8:00pm

Ocean Mental Health Services
Berkeley Center Office
160 Route 9
Bayville, N.J. 08721
Phone: (732) 349-5550

NJHelps

NJHelps can tell you whether your family might be able to get help from any of these programs:
Food Stamps
Medicaid (Health Insurance)
NJ FamilyCare (Health Insurance)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Work First New Jersey (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and General Assistance)
New Jersey Cares for Kids (Child Care Assistance)
Kinship Navigator Program (Assistance for Relative Caregivers)

Older Adults

Senior Health
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
UCLA Center on Aging
NJ EASE (New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry)
Seniors EyeCare Program
Senior Citizens' Resources
Social Security Online

Osteoporosis Screening

Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue
Toms River
Free screenings, education and counseling
For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 732-341-9700, ext. 7630

Paternity Testing

DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)
1-800-613-5768
locations in Atlantic City, Cherry Hill and Toms River

Postpartum Depression

Speak Up When You're Down
In New Jersey call the PPD help line 24/7 at 1-800-328-3838

Postpartum Support Group
Held monthly on the second Sunday of the month.
SOCH Conference Room 2
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For more information contact Kristen Castro at SOCH Maternity Unit 978-8900 x4103

Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)
HOTLINE: 732-886-4474

Postpartum Education for Parents
Offers Postpartum Distress support: support options, self-assessment questionnaire, suggested reading, information for fathers, families & friends, related links and a warmline for confidential one-on-one support from trained volunteers.

Postpartum Support International
Information, support, resources, personal stories, legislation updates.

Prescription Medication Assistance  

Generic Prescription Assistance
Walmart $4 Prescriptions
Pathmark Live Better Prescription Plan

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder

New Jersey Sponsored Programs
New Jersey State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs and Medicare Part D
AIDS Drug Distribution Program
RX4NJ

NJ Prescription Drug Price Registry Consumers can compare the retail prices charged by many pharmacies for the 150 most-frequently prescribed prescription drugs.

Corporate Sponsored Programs
RxHope
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Merck Prescription Discount Program
Together Rx Access
NeedyMeds

Medication Information
FDA Medwatch
PDRhealth
Be MedWise
ConsumerMedSafety.org-This website allows consumers to enter names of their medications to check for any potentially dangerous interactions.
How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Medication Disposal

Most over the counter and prescription medications should not be discarded down the drain or toilet because wastewater treatment facilities are not designed to remove pharmaceutical compounds and they may end up in your local waterways, and may eventually be found in drinking water. Throwing them away in the trash, without taking precautions, could allow others-people, children or pets-to obtain and consume medication that was not prescribed to them.

Follow these Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Household Medication from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection:

1. Keep medicine in original container. Mark out personal information on prescription bottles.
2. Mix liquid medicine with undesirable substances like coffee grinds, cat litter, or dirt. Dilute pills with water, then add coffee grinds, cat litter, or dirt.
3. Place bottles in an opaque container, like a yogurt container, and secure lid; or wrap in a dark colored plastic bag.
4. Hide the container in the trash. Do NOT recycle.

Almost all medicines can be thrown away in the household trash after mixing them with some unpalatable substance (e.g., coffee grounds) and sealing them in a container. However, certain medicines may be especially harmful and, in some cases, fatal in a single dose if they are used by someone other than the person the medicine was prescribed for. For this reason, a few medicines have special disposal directions that indicate they should be flushed down the sink or toilet after the medicine is no longer needed. FDA advises that flushing these medicines down the sink or toilet is currently the best way to immediately and permanently remove the risk of harm from the home.

Additional resources and links: Federal Guidelines for the Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs Operation Medicine Cabinet

 

Skin Cancer Screening

Volunteer dermatologists provide free skin cancer screenings, throughout the year, in their communities as part of the American Academy of Dermatology's Skin Cancer Screening program.

To find a screening in your area go to:American Academy of Dermatology's Skin Cancer Screening
 

Smoking Cessation

Toll-free New Jersey Quitline: 1-866-NJSTOPS

Tobacco Dependence Treatment Programs
Assessment, Behavioral Therapy, Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Network
The Institute for Prevention
$15/session
Special Limited Time Offer: Free nicotine patches or gum for the first 2 weeks.
732-914-1688 ext.3955

Meridian Behavioral Health Services
1-800-560-9990

Nicotine Anonymous

Every Monday 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saint Francis, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ
Call Maureen Hart - (609) 494-1554 for further information

Online Resources
The Stop Smoking Center
NJ Quitnet
CDC-How to Quit
ACS-Guide for Quitting Smoking
Nicotine Anonymous
Freedom From Smoking® Online
You Can Quit Smoking
C.H.A.M.P.S.S.
GottaQuit.com
Smokefree.gov
Circle of Friends

Support & Self-Help Groups

Tick Identification

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County
1623 Whitesville Road
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 349-1246

Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 83, Pleasant Plains, Route 9 North. Go through the first traffic light, then through the blinking light, and make the first left. Go to the end - the Agricultural Department is on the right.

Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Call prior to coming. They prefer ticks be dropped off in the morning, if possible. Ticks identified as a female deer tick are sent to the Ocean County Health Department for dissection, There it can be determined if the tick is a carrier of Lyme Disease.

Ticks identified as female deer ticks are dissected at the Ocean County Health Department.

Ticks should be placed alive and whole in a small jar with screw type lid, no holes, or a film canister. Moisten and squeeze out a paper towel and place it in the container. Ticks can be refrigerated if unable to transport right away.

Prevent Tick Bites: Prevent Lyme Disease