Resources

These are all of our resources. You may find it helpful to view by selected Community and Health Services using the main navigation. Or, you can search by location and keyword!

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Jersey Shore United

(732) 966-7383
1563 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River

Jersey Shore United Inc. is a Christ-centered 501(c)3 non-profit that offers spiritual and physical support to families in the Jersey Shore area and elsewhere that are impacted by a natural or personal disaster.

CASA of Ocean County

(732) 797-0590
1035 Hooper Ave
Toms River

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County recruits, trains, supports and supervises community volunteers that advocate for children who have been removed from their home due to neglect or abuse.

Stafford GrandFamily Group

25 Pine St
Manahawkin

Our meetings are held by grandparents for grandparents and other family members raising the children of loved ones. We hope to build support, discuss topics related to our challenges, educate the community on those challenges, broaden our knowledge of resources, share personal experiences and information learned through lived experiences.

Next S.T.E.P.S. (Steps To Empower Purpose & Stability)

(732) 503-3790
155 Sunset Ave
Toms River

Our mission is to empower at-risk youth who are in recovery from substance use and /or mental health issues, struggle with family conflicts, or have educational needs. To provide support, education, and maintain stabilization to prevent the reoccurrence of at-risk behaviors.

Recovery International

(732) 684-0388
1070 Hooper Ave
Toms River

Recovery International is a free self-help support group for people with all kinds of nervous symptoms, i.e., stress, anxiety, panic, depression, fatigue, insomnia, worry, fears, anger, obsessions, compulsions, and other emotional problems.

PHOBIA Anxiety Support Group

(609) 971-9110
27 Bryant Rd
Waretown

Local panic/anxiety support group. We also take people with other mental health issues

Ocean Partnership for Children's Connections Group

732-202-1585 ext. 161
36 Washington St.
Toms River

Ocean Partnership for Children's Connections Group is a social skills group aimed at reducing social isolation and stigmatization for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Connections is open for youth ages 10-21 with an I/DD diagnosis. Registration: https://hipaa.jotform.com/212415334558050. 

Ocean Partnership for Children Youth Groups

(732) 202-1585
36 Washington St.
Toms River

Ocean Partnership for Children Youth Groups flyer. Youth groups consist of: Your Authentic Self (LGBTQ+ support group), Connections (I/DD support/socialization group), Girls Empowerment Group (girls support group), Game Changers Group (social-emotional learning group for boys).

New Jersey Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI)

(732) 308-4001
153 Halsey St # 6
Newark

The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) promotes and provides services in the areas of education, employment, independence and eye health for persons who are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community.

School Based Youth Services

(732) 785-3000 x2095
PO Box 2036
Lakewood

The School Based Youth Services Programs address the social and health needs of teens in a comprehensive “one-stop shopping non-stigmatized manner,” in their school setting in order to promote healthy youth development.

Preferred Behavioral Health Social Skills Group (Ages 7-11)

732-785-1900 ext. 3148
1500 Route 88
Brick

Preferred Behavioral Health is hosting a Social Skills Group for youth ages 7-11. Social skills
are the verbal and nonverbal communication skills required to foster connections and appropriately navigate social settings.

Preferred Behavioral Health Group

(732) 367-4700
PO Box 2036
Lakewood

We have been working to meet the unique needs of families and children since 1978. Our mission is to deliver quality and compassionate behavioral health services to individuals and families all the time through a Trauma-Informed Care philosophy and approach.

A Space To Be You Transitioning into Adulthood Group by Preferred Behavioral Health

"A Space To Be You" is a support group by Preferred Behavioral Health. A group for youth ages 17-19 who are transitioning into adulthood and need a space to talk about challenges and connect with others. Will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 6 pm via telehealth starting 3/7. Contact: ielsherif@preferredbehavioral.org for more information/referrals. 

Ocean Psychotherapy Services

(732) 723-7130
509 Main St
Toms River

Ocean Psychotherapy Services provides individual therapy, counseling, court ordered mental health and substance evaluations services in Toms River, NJ.

Recovery Peer Outreach Support Team (RPOST) / MHAOC

(732) 244-0940
25 South Shore Dr
Toms River
691 Mill Creek Road (Unit 13)
Manahawkin

RPOST offers Recovery Support Services to assist individuals in Ocean County who face the challenges of addiction. Offering non-clinical One to One Person Centered Peer Support for individuals 18 years of age and up.

Peer Outreach Support Team (POST) / MHAOC

(732) 244-0940
25 South Shore Dr
Toms River
691 Mill Creek Road (Unit 13)
Manahawkin

POST offers non-clinical case-management, transportation, & peer support to Ocean County residents (18yrs & older) living with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.

New Jersey MentalHealthCares

866-202-HELP(4356) (TTY 877-294-4356), weekdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.: This line offers behavioral counseling, information and referral services providing ongoing emotional support, case management, intervention and mental health screenings.  

Mental Health Association in NJ (MHANJ) Ocean County

(732) 244-0940
25 South Shore Dr
Toms River
691 Mill Creek Road (Unit 13)
Manahawkin

MHANJ has a strong history of providing direct services that focus on providing peer-delivered case management, support & educational services to individuals & families dealing with significant behavioral health issues. ALL Services Are Provided to Individuals 18 Years and Up and are FREE To Ocean County Residents.

Journey to Wellness (JTW) / MHANJ-Ocean County

(732) 244-0940 x905
25 South Shore Dr
Toms River

The mission of Journey to Wellness is to create a supportive, consumer focused community that provides the resources, help, and advocacy necessary to attain and maintain wellness.

Your Grandmother's Cupboard

(732) 240-0441
173 Route 37 West
Toms River

Your Grandmother's Cupboard volunteers collect, sort, and distribute clothing, coats, blankets, and personal care items to over 2,500 people per month. 

Karing with Kindness

(732) 288-1600
2801 Route 37 East
Toms River
700 New Rd
Linwood

We are a home health care agency which prides itself with being able to accommodate individual needs.

OceanFirst Foundation

(732) 341-4676
975 Hooper Ave
Toms River

Since 1996, OceanFirst Foundation has built a solid reputation as a good neighbor providing grants that help families, organizations, schools and communities in central and southern New Jersey.

Downey Side Adoptions

(732) 359-8434
103 Washington Avenue
Lavallette

Downey Side is one of the few adoption agencies in the United States actively recruiting families for youth 7-17 years old who are in need of permanent homes.