In partnership with our community, we are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and a clean and safe environment. We are dedicated to advocate for and to provide leadership in assuring consistent, quality healthcare in our community. We are guided by the following principles:

• To assess the priority needs and wants of the community we serve through comprehensive health planning
• To inform and educate residents about public health issues
• To encourage people to take responsibility for their own and their neighbors health
• To utilize a team approach in achieving our mission
• To commit to problem solving utilizing a systematic approach
• To promote a work environment which fosters creativity, innovation, respect, sense of caring, commitment, trust, quality and dependability

There are four main divisions within the Health Department. Each division provides specific programs and services to benefit Ocean County Residents.

• Administration:
  Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Information Community
• Health Services:
  Communicable Diseases, Community Health Planning, Dental Care and Education, Drug & Alcohol Unit, Health Education/Municipal Alliances, HIV Counseling & Testing, WIC, Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
• Environmental:
  Consumer Health & Protection, Emerging Public Health Issues, Environmental Protection Services
• Public Health:
  Nursing & Clinics, Clinics & Services, Home Health Care, Child Development Services

Directory of Services:

Main: 732-341-9700 or 1-800-342-9738

• Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services - Ext. 7535
• Intoxicated Driver Resource Center - Ext. 7685
• Animal Facilities: Northern (Jackson) - 732-657-8086, Southern (Manahawkin) - 609-978-0127
• Child Development Services - 732-806-3930 - Early Intervention and Special Child Health Services
• Clinic Services - Ext. 7604 
• Cancer Screenings for Men and Women - 732-341-1400
• Community Health Planning - Ext. 7280
• Communicable Disease - Ext. 7515
• Dental Care and Coordination - Ext. 7277
• Environmental Health - Ext. 7416
• Health Education - Ext. 7277
• Health Screenings - Ext. 7604
• Home Health Care - Ext. 7300
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness - 732-806-3921
• Public Information - Ext. 7224
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children)  Supplemental Nutrition Program - Toms River: Ext. 7520, Lakewood: 732-370-0122, Stafford: 609-978-2500

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Family & Support Services Case Management Pregnancy / Teen Pregnancy
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Substance Use Intellectual and Developmental Needs Learning Disabilities Medical Clinic / Hospital Dental HIV / AIDS
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Individual
Payment Options	Free Medicaid Medicare Private / Commercial Insurance Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans

Last Updated: 03/28/23