Ocean County Department of Human Services

07/24/2025

A heat hazard advisory has been issued by the National Weather Station for tomorrow, Friday, July 25. Cooling centers are available in Ocean County.

For more tips on staying healthy in the heat, please visit www.ready.gov/heat.

07/24/2025

The Ocean County Children's Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC) focuses on improving services for children and youth, 0-21 years old with emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as those dealing with substance use issues and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🗓 Meetings: 4th Thursday of every month (except July, August, November & December)
🕝 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Where: Virtual & open to the public

Questions? Want to learn more?
Email Ocean County's CIACC Coordinator, Maria Roussos at mroussos@co.ocean.nj.us or visit our website at www.oceandhs.org

07/24/2025

Staff from our office will be at the Beach Ball Blast tonight from 5pm to 8:30pm, handing out resources and information. We hope to see you there!

07/22/2025

The Ocean County Department of Human Services will be relocating to the new Ocean County Resource Center. Our satellite office, located at the Southern Service Center in Manahawkin, will be unaffected by this move. As always, you can reach us at either location by calling our main line at 732-506-5374.

Ocean County Government Services is moving to a new home on the same campus. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for important dates and details.

07/16/2025

Learn about Community Medical Center Project SEARCH, a ten-month transition to work program, by attending a virtual session on either Friday, July 11 at 11am, or Monday, July 21 at 3pm.

For more information and to register, please view the flyer.

07/10/2025

Staff from our office will be at the County Fair every day through Sunday! Come visit us if you'd like! 🎡

07/09/2025

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) is gathering community input to inform its next five-year state plan via a virtual learning session or by taking a survey.

They welcome input from various stakeholders, including adults with I/DD (aged 18 and above), family members, caregivers, direct support professionals, service providers, and other professionals.

View the flyer for more information.

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from your friends at the Ocean County Department of Human Services! 🎆🇺🇸

06/30/2025

HSAC brings voices together from across Ocean County to strengthen and improve human services. Whether you’re a community member, service provider, or just curious, your input matters!

🗓 Meetings: 4th Thursday of every month (except August & December)
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Virtual & open to the public

Questions? Want to learn more?
Email Ocean County's HSAC Coordinator, Katie Macchiaverna at oceandhs@co.ocean.nj.us or visit our website at www.oceandhs.org

06/27/2025

June is National Safety Month!
Community safety isn't just physical - it's emotional and psychological too.
For more information, check out the below information from DART Prevention Coalition.

06/25/2025

The fourth annual "Scare Away Stigma" Trunk or Treat Night will be held on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the fourth floor of the Ocean County Parking Garage in Downtown Toms River.

This event is brought to you by the Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee and is sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

For more information, please call the Ocean County Department of Human Services at 732-506-5374

06/25/2025

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has provided a brochure that offers a few tips that will help you, your loved ones, and even your pets prepare for the extreme heat.