Ocean County Department of Human Services

Ocean County Department of Human Services The overall goal of the department is to coordinate planning efforts & to facilitate joint programs

The Ocean County Department of Human Services was established to initiate and support program development in order to address human services needs in Ocean County. The Department aims to develop and sustain productive partnerships with state, county, and local organizations; and to coordinate service delivery ensuring a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of 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, Workforce Investment Board, and the Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council. Together, each Board and Commission collaborates in the planning, implementation, and oversight of programs.

🚨 CODE BLUE ALERT – OCEAN COUNTY, NJ 🚨In Effect:4:00 PM Tuesday, January 27 through 8:00 AM Monday, February 2A Code Blu...
01/30/2026

🚨 CODE BLUE ALERT – OCEAN COUNTY, NJ 🚨
In Effect:
4:00 PM Tuesday, January 27 through 8:00 AM Monday, February 2
A Code Blue is declared when temperatures fall to 32°F or below. During this time, warming centers are open to help keep our community safe.

*UPDATED*
Available Warming Centers in Ocean County:

CSPNJ / County Building
1959 Route 9, Toms River
Phone: 848-338-5498
Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Capacity: 60

Family Promise
2445 Windsor Ave., Toms River
Phone: 609-384-2195
Hours: Thursday & Friday only, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 2 families (up to 5 members per family)

Warm Hearts
764 Ocean Ave., Lakewood
Phone: 732-900-1724
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 30

St. John’s Zion AME
114 First St., Lakewood
Phone: 848-992-9152
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 15

St. Mary's Church
747 West Bay Ave., Barnegat
Phone: 609-709-1355
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Monday 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Capacity: 20

🔎 Additional Resources:
NJ 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148
nj211.org

🚨 CODE BLUE ALERT – OCEAN COUNTY, NJ 🚨In Effect:4:00 PM Tuesday, January 27 through 8:00 AM Monday, February 2A Code Blu...
01/27/2026

🚨 CODE BLUE ALERT – OCEAN COUNTY, NJ 🚨
In Effect:
4:00 PM Tuesday, January 27 through 8:00 AM Monday, February 2
A Code Blue is declared when temperatures fall to 32°F or below. During this time, warming centers are open to help keep our community safe.

Available Warming Centers in Ocean County:

CSPNJ / County Building
1959 Route 9, Toms River
Phone: 848-338-5498
Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Capacity: 60

Family Promise
2445 Windsor Ave., Toms River
Phone: 609-384-2195
Hours: Thursday & Friday only, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 2 families (up to 5 members per family)

Warm Hearts
764 Ocean Ave., Lakewood
Phone: 732-900-1724
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 30

St. John’s Zion AME
114 First St., Lakewood
Phone: 848-992-9152
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 15

🔎 Additional Resources:
NJ 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148
nj211.org

Code Blue Alert – Ocean CountyA Code Blue is declared when temperatures fall to 32°F or below.Code Blue is in effect fro...
01/22/2026

Code Blue Alert – Ocean County
A Code Blue is declared when temperatures fall to 32°F or below.

Code Blue is in effect from Thursday, January 22 at 4:00 PM through Tuesday, January 27 at 8:00 AM.

Available warming centers:

CSPNJ / County Building
1959 Route 9, Toms River
848-338-5498
Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 AM (Capacity 60)

Warm Hearts
764 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood
732-900-1724
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Capacity 30)

St. John’s Zion AME
114 First Street, Lakewood
848-992-9152
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

All warming centers will be open 24/7 on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 due to the impending snowstorm.

For additional resources:
NJ 2-1-1 — Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148
nj211.org

A Code Blue alert has been issued for tonight, January 20th, at 4:00 pm through Thursday, January 22nd at 8:00 am! 🥶
01/20/2026

A Code Blue alert has been issued for tonight, January 20th, at 4:00 pm through Thursday, January 22nd at 8:00 am! 🥶

The Ocean County Department of Human Services and Veterans Services Bureau will be closed today at all locations in obse...
01/19/2026

The Ocean County Department of Human Services and Veterans Services Bureau will be closed today at all locations in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20.

01/15/2026

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The provides refurbished hearing aids for eligible older adults.
🔗 Visit nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh/services/hearingaid/project/ to learn more.

A Code Blue alert has been issued for tonight, January 13th, at 4:00 pm through January 20th at 8:00 am! 🥶
01/13/2026

A Code Blue alert has been issued for tonight, January 13th, at 4:00 pm through January 20th at 8:00 am! 🥶

From January 28th through February 3rd, Ocean County will be conducting a county-wide point-in-time (PIT) count which su...
01/13/2026

From January 28th through February 3rd, Ocean County will be conducting a county-wide point-in-time (PIT) count which surveys sheltered and unsheltered families, youth, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness in order to guide efforts to end homelessness across the state of New Jersey.

Read more about the Point-in-Time Count requirement here: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hdx/pit-hic/ #2025-pit-count-and-hic-guidance

Reports of Ocean County’s and statewide Point-in-Time Counts are available here: https://monarchhousing.org/nj-counts/ #1664383738978-cc278f93-59c8

The Point-in-Time Count in Ocean County is led by the county Continuum of Care: the Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Coalition. Learn more https://oceanhpac.org/

View the flyer for more information.

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human Trafficking is exploiting a person through force, fraud, or coercion. St...
01/11/2026

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human Trafficking is exploiting a person through force, fraud, or coercion. Stopping human trafficking starts with understanding it.

To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement, call 1-866-347-2423.

To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733).

A Code Blue alert has been issued for Sunday, January 11th 6:00pm through 8:00am, January 13th! 🥶
01/09/2026

A Code Blue alert has been issued for Sunday, January 11th 6:00pm through 8:00am, January 13th! 🥶

A Code Blue alert has been issued for tonight, January 7th 6:00pm through 8:00am, January 8th! 🥶
01/07/2026

A Code Blue alert has been issued for tonight, January 7th 6:00pm through 8:00am, January 8th! 🥶

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Toms River, NJ
08754

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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