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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Hope Sheds Light Academic Support

(732) 244-0783
253 Chestnut Street
Toms River

It is never too late to further your education; let us help you on your education journey today!
Come to HOPE Sheds Light to help prepare you for a GED test. At no cost to you, we will provide professional tutors, computers to use, and a conducive learning environment.

Healing Hearts

(732) 244-0783
253 Chestnut Street
Toms River

A grief and bereavement support group for anyone that lost someone to substance use disorder. This is a safe, confidential place to go to know you are not alone and support is available. We will be meeting in-person, pre-register now to secure your spot.

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.

St. Francis Parenting Groups

(609) 494-8861 x197
4700 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach

Parenting groups are run in 12-week cycles provided throughout Ocean County funded by the Department of Children and Families.

4H LGBTQ+ Virtual Club

(848) 932-3711

Please complete this form to sign up for the LGBTQ+ Virtual 4-H Club. This club will meet on Zoom once a month. This is a safe space for all youth to express their feelings without backlash or repercussion. The club list will not be shared publicly.

Game Changers Social Emotional Learning Group for Boys

155 Sunset Ave
Toms River

7 week closed virtual group for 12 boys who are 11-14 yrs
Boys’ self esteem and empowerment group rooted in the ideology of social-emotional learning
This group is both FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.

STEMGirls Online Weekly Workshops

(321) 427-3564

STEMGirls has online weekly workshops for STEM and coding for girls in 3rd-8th grade, no matter where you live! FREE for families that qualify, otherwise, a nominal fee applies.

Ocean Partnership for Children's Connections Group

(732) 202-1585 x161
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.

Next Steps Group

(732) 503-3790
155 Sunset Ave
Toms River

Our mission is to empower at-risk youth who are in recovery from mental health issues, struggle with family conflicts, or socialization challenges. We create a safe and supportive environment for youth to learn the skills necessary to maintain stabilization to prevent reoccurrence of at-risk behaviors. Groups run in 8 week sessions for youth ages 7-15.

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

(732) 785-1900 x3148
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 Social Skills Group (Ages 12-15)

(732) 785-1900 ext. 3174
1500 Route 88
Brick

Preferred Behavioral is holding a Social Skills Group for youth ages 12-15. Come out and spend time with teens your age for support, socialization, and more! Where: Preferred Center for Children and Families 1500 Route 88, Brick. Time: Monday @ 7:00pm-8:30pm. Contact: Megan Gitto, LAC mgitto@preferredbehavioral.org OR 732-785-1900 ext. 3174

Talk About It LLC

(732) 956-6635
Harbor Bay Circle
South Amboy

We believe in healthy communication. We believe that talking about the issues is the answer to overcome our daily challenges. Our goal is to facilitate positive communication skills, identify the barriers to a healthy relationship and develop appropriate ways to improve the relationship.

Dyslexia Practitioner NJ

(732) 547-5244

We are highly qualified, dual (special and general education) certified, Dyslexia Practitioners, with years of experience teaching in NJ public schools. We are empathetic, caring professionals who want to see our students achieve success.

NJ YAP Community Anti-Violence Program

(717) 232-7580

NJ YAP Community Anti-Violence Program goals are to keep youth positively engaged in their home and community, connect families with community resources, and build daily life skills. Youth are matched with advocates who provide individualized mentoring support and provide specific interventions.

Marmelstein, Carla

(732) 724-1841

Bilingual (English and Spanish). Serving clients in New Jersey via telehealth

Escalate ABA

(718) 705-5225

We are an ABA therapy agency, servicing individuals diagnosed with ASD (autism). We offer home and center based services for individuals ages 18 months- 18+ years.

Arc of New Jersey's Planning for Adult Life Program

(732) 828-0972
985 Livingston Ave
North Brunswick

A statewide project funded by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to assist young adults (between the ages of 16-21) with developmental disabilities and their families in charting a life course for adulthood. They offer a variety of resources including Informational sessions, webinars, and resource guides and materials.

Diabetes Foundation

(201) 444-0337
45 Whitney Road
Mahwah

The Diabetes Foundation can help you or a loved one get the support to prevent, treat and manage diabetes. Our Diabetes CARELine, Self-Management Programs and Personalized Care Planning offers everyday tools to support better health.

High Focus Center

(800) 877-3628
40 Eisenhowever Dr
Paramus
15 Princess Rd E
Lawrenceville
53 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill

High Focus Centers offers intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mental health, co-occurring, and substance use disorders. NJ residents can access treatment in-person, hybrid, or fully virtual at our seven locations. We also offer school clearance letters.

Latino Family Connections

(609) 854-0688

Latino Family Connections LLC is an organization that brings diversity to our communities with the sole goal of connecting and meeting families where they are in their journey.

Parenting Wisely Online Course

732-341-9700 x7232
175 Sunset Avenue
Toms River

Parenting is hard, but Parenting Wisely can help. This highly interactive course is designed by family and social scientists to equip parents like you with the tools necessary to engage your children in difficult family scenarios. Learn constructive skills proven to lessen drug and alcohol abuse in youth, school and homework problems, delinquency and other problem behaviors, family conflict, and more.

Legacy Counseling, LLC

(732) 672-9051
555 High Street
Mount Holly

The mission of Legacy Counseling, LLC is to provide meaningful, purpose-driven action, our legacy for tomorrow.  Legacy has been providing therapeutic services since 2016 to individuals and families utilizing a holistic approach that recognizes the person and their core needs.  

Revive Counseling and Wellness Services, LLC

(609) 335-8665
P.O. Box 1536
Pleasantville

Revive Counseling and Wellness Services provides quality, comprehensive therapeutic services that promote mental and emotional wellness in children and families. It is our mission to foster a renewed sense of purpose and wholeness in those we serve.