Transcription of OCEAN COUNTY OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES
1 OCEAN COUNTY OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES 2021 RESOURCE DIRECTORY BUILDING 2, 1ST FLOOR 1027 HOOPER AVENUE BOX 2191 TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08754-2191 732-929-2091 1-800-668-4899 1-877-222-3737 (In State Only) Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)Version 3/2021A 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.
2 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 and we have a Facebook page. The OCEAN COUNTY OFFICE of SENIOR SERVICES resource directory is also available online.
3 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. Continued on next pageOur 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.
4 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 of the total with 178,047 individuals. The 65+ cohort accounts for of the total with 136,278, 75+ accounts for with 64,254, and 85+ is 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.
5 Joe Vicari CommissionerVersion 3/2021 Version 3/2021 THE OCEAN COUNTY ONE-STOP CENTER Building #2 1027 Hooper Avenue Toms River, 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 OF SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Board of Social SERVICES .
6 (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 (732) 920-8686 Caregiver Counseling & Support at Community Medical Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey Main (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 (609) 978-3839 Alzheimer s Respite Care Program ..(609) 978-3839 Community SERVICES , Inc.
7 (Meals on Wheels) Congregate Nutrition ..(609) 978-6868 Home Delivered Meals ..(609) 978-6868 Outreach ..(609) 978-6869 Compass 82 ..(848) 220-8282 Jersey (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 (732) 928-2313 Jewish Family SERVICES ..(732) 363-8010 Lakewood Kosher Meals & Caregiver Support Program ..(732) 901-6001 Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE (Cont d) Long Beach Island SENIOR Center & (609) 494-8861 Berkeley SENIOR Outreach Satellite OFFICE ..(732) 244-9600 Manahawkin SENIOR Center & Outreach Satellite OFFICE .
8 (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 (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 & (732) 341-1000 Ext. 8461 Visiting HomeCare Service of OCEAN COUNTY ..(732) 244-5565 Visiting HomeCare: A Friend s House Adult Day (732) 244-5565 BENEFITS PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled).
9 1 - HAAAD Program (Hearing Aid Assistance to the Age and Disabled) ..1 - Lifeline Credit Program ..1 - Tenants Lifeline Assistance - 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 ( )..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.
10 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 OCEAN COUNTY , 10 SERVICE INDEX Version 3/2021 Version 3/2021 EMPLOYMENT National Council on Aging (NCOA)..11 New Jersey Division of Law & Public OCEAN COUNTY One-Stop Career Center New Jersey State Employment OCEAN COUNTY PIC, Inc..12 Division of Vocational Rehabilitation SERVICES ..12 FINANCIAL SERVICES Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS).
