The Ocean County Department of Human Services was established by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to initiate and support program development addressing human services needs in Ocean County. The Department aims to facilitate and oversee, through effective partnerships, a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of at-risk individuals and families. The Department is comprised of different Boards and Commissions that focus upon specialized areas of service delivery and program development.

Human Services Advisory Council
Human Services Advisory Councils (HSAC) are county-based planning, advisory, and coordinating organizations dedicated to helping the community meet human services needs.

Mental Health Board
The Ocean County Mental Health Board's mission is to protect, assist, and empower people with mental illness. The Board makes recommendations, consistent with the County Mental Health Plan, regarding mental health funding and program development.

Children's Interagency Coordinating Council
The Children's InterAgency Coordinating Council's (CIACC) mission is to serve as the local voice on children's behavioral health services.

Disaster Response
The Ocean County Emergency Response Committee addresses the following: developing a geriatric task force; responding to and providing education about the tragedy of youth suicide; and reaching out to local clergy regarding trauma in the community.

Office for Individuals With Disabilities
The Office for Individuals with Disabilities works as an information and referral resource for the residents of Ocean County. The Office strives to provide assistance, education, and advocacy to individuals with disabilities, their families, and communities.

Women's Commission
The Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, also referred to as the Women's Commission is dedicated to studying the needs, concerns, and interests as well as identifying services and resources for women in Ocean County.

Workforce Development Board
The Workforce Development Board is an advisory board responsible for the development and implementation of a One-Stop Delivery System that provides seamless workforce development services to enhance Ocean County's workforce and economic development.

Outreach and Development
We have created an Outreach and Development Initiative to strengthen community engagements. The goal of this initiative is to provide resource and referral connections, understand the needs of the community, and represent Human Services.

Community Services	Family & Support Services LGBTQ
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Special Needs Medical Physical Disability

Last Updated: 04/26/24