Ocean County Library --- Ocean County Resource Directory

Name	Address ~ Contacts	General Information
Family and Consumer Sciences	Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County 1623 Whitesville Rd. Toms River, NJ 08755-9720 732-349-1247 732-505-8941(fax) Administrator: P. Christopher Beaugard	Educational service to public related to financial management, child and parenting, consumer issues and nutrition. Adult classes.
Family Counseling Center	628 Berkeley Ave. Beachwood, NJ 08722 732-341-2799 (voice) 732-914-1775 (fax) DIRECTOR: Andrea Campbell, PhD	Private counseling center. Services: Individuals, groups, couples, families, loss, grief, couple and family issues, stress, emotional and physical pain management. Mother loss, father loss, surviving the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Family Crisis Intervention Unit	1868 Hooper Ave. Alpha Plaza, Suite 3 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: 732-281-3999 Fax: 732-929-9086 DIRECTOR: Bill Sanchez	The family crisis intervention unit helps families resolve crises they are facing. This program is part of the Family Division of Superior Court of Ocean County. The purpose is to respond as quickly as possible to youth in crises. This program deals with both youth and their families together to help solve their problems and to provide or refer to needed services. By law, this program is required to exhaust other services before they can refer to the court system. The Family Court has power over any family members that may be contributing to the crisis situation. Services: Services provided are 24 hour crisis intervention, family assessment, short term individual and family counseling, referrals, and parent communication skill training. Referrals to this agency are based on these conditions: serious threat to the well being and safety of the juvenile, serious conflict between parent and child regarding rules of conduct which are either ignored by the youth or the misuse of parental authority by a parent or guardian, unauthorized absence by a juvenile from the home for more than 24 hours, a pattern of unexcused absences from school by the youth. Anyone can refer to this agency. Also, referrals come from schools, police, parents, friends, relatives, etc. Referrals can be made by phone.
Family Planning	Ocean County Board of Social Services 1027 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08754-0547 732-349-1500	Family planning services are covered by Medicaid. Board staff explain to clients the availability of family planning services through private physicians and the local Family Planning Clinic.
Family Planning Center of Ocean County, Inc.	290 River Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-364-9696 (voice) 732-364-2225 (fax) Web site: http://www.familyplanningoceanco.org DIRECTOR: Linda Griffith Satellite Center: 703 Mill Creek Rd., Suite C Manahawkin, NJ 08050 609-597-6094 (voice) 609-597-3320 (fax)	Nonprofit reproductive health care center offering medical, contraceptive, educational and referral services. Low-cost gynecological medical services for women in childbearing years and women who are no longer reproductive. Educational and counseling services for all the residents in the county. Services: Complete gynecological exams including general health check, pelvic & breast exam and pap smear. Screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, anemia and urinalysis. Pregnancy testing. Birth control methods and information, treatment for Std’s, urinary tract infections and minor infections and irritations. Pregnancy confirmation examinations, colposcopy and biopsy, cryosurgery, hormone replacement therapy. Emergency contraception. Std treatment for partners. Programs: FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) Project provides assessment, intervention, support, counseling and referral for women with alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems or addictions. The Education Dept. offers programs for school personnel and students, social service and allied health groups, community groups, prenatal clinics and correctional facilities, workshops and conferences, Speaker’s Bureau and video film library available. Fees: Sliding fee scale according to income. New Jersey Medicaid accepted and some private insurance’s accepted.
Family Resource Associates	35 Haddon Ave. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 732-747-5310 (voice) 732-747-1896 (fax) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: Christine Postorino	Private, nonprofit agency serving children with disabilities, birth to age 3 and their families. Education, therapy, parent training, counseling and support in a home-based setting is emphasized. Recreation programs and many other resources are available for the entire community. Our broad based services stress independence and competency of the individual who is disabled. Subjects: DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Services: Physical, speech, occupational and developmental therapy for children birth to age 3. Recreational and summer programs. A computer center for all ages with disabilities. Parent support groups and advocacy training. Eligibility: Child with a disability. Computer center for all ages with disability.
Family Service Center, NAEC	Hwy 547 Code 8.OD.3 B488-2 Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5076 732-323-1224 (voice) 732-323-4038 (fax) DIRECTOR: Pamela A. Schott	Helps military families and single service members with a variety of personal support services. Comprehensive I&R service on a wide range of programs and services including resources available to both military and civilian community. Subjects: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, RELOCATION AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Services: Information and referral, relocation, transition and spouse employment assistance, counseling, family advocacy, financial planning, family enrichment, and improving communication skills. Eligibility: Active duty, reserve, retirees and their families.
Federal Information Center	P.O. Box 600 Cumberland, MD 21501-0600 800-688-9889 (voice) 800-326-2996 (tty) DIRECTOR: Marlene Shipley, Liaison Manager	Toll free telephone information and referral service. Services: Answers questions about the federal government or will refer.
Financial Aid Hotline	800-792-8670	General information regarding federal or state programs of financial assistance.
First Call for Help	P.O. Box 1121 Toms River, NJ 08754-1121 732-240-6105	Information and Referral Service. Services: A free, 24 hour information and referral service connecting the community with human service agencies in Ocean County. Eligibility: Open to all.
Fix-it Program	Behavioral Health Care Services of Catholic Charities 36 W. Water St. Toms River, NJ 08753 732-505-3113 (voice) 732-349-6768 (fax)	The program provides minor home repair services to the homebound elderly county-wide. Repairs include minor plumbing and electrical work, carpentry, masonry, and yard work. Cost of materials will be the responsibility of the client. Subjects: SENIOR SERVICES
Food Stamps	Ocean County Board of Social Services 1027 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08754-0547 732-349-1500	This program is designed to promote the general welfare and safeguard the health and wellbeing of low income individuals by raising their level of nutrition. When making food purchases, eligible individuals use their Families First card to pay for food purchases with funds available in their EBT account. With the inception of ( electronic benefits transfer) EBT accounts, paper food stamps are no longer issued.
Food Stamps Employment and Training	Ocean County Board of Social Services 1027 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08754-0547 732-349-1500	FSETP aims at making sure able-bodied Food Stamp recipients register for work and participate in meaningful work-related activities to increase self-sufficiency.
Foster & Adoptive Family Services	4301 Rt. 1 South P.O. Box 518 Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 609-520-1500 800-222-0047 609-520-1515 (fax) DIRECTOR: Mary Jane Awrachow	Private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to meet the special needs of foster & adoptive families and to advocate for improved foster care services. Services: Offers training and support statewide to more than 2,600 foster parents and those seeking adoption of these children. In turn, foster parents care for over 6,000 children. Also supports local associations in 21 counties. Services are free and confidential.
Foster Care Recruitment	800-222-0047	Statewide agency that provides training and advocacy for foster families. Callers are mailed pamphlets and other information.
Fountain View Care Center	527 River Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-905-0700 (voice) 732-370-2588 (fax) DIRECTOR: Annette Nilsen, LNHA	Fountain View Care Center, New Jersey’s first registered Eden Alternative facility, provides skilled nursing services within an environment that fosters continued growth and a "life worth living". Subjects: NURSING FACILITY: SKILLED CARE Services: 24 hour nursing and medical care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy available. Recreational and social services provided in our ‘human habitat’.
4-H Youth Development Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County	732-349-1227 Web site: http://nj4h.rutgers.edu	Co-ed education program for school aged children offering fun learning experiences in club setting with caring adults. Subject: YOUTH Services/Programs: Training for adult volunteers, 4H members attend monthly meetings and special workshops. Summer camp available to all county residents 9-13 years of age.
Friendship Corner	Ocean County Board of Social Services No. Ocean County Human Resource Center 225 4th Street Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-370-8850 ext. 73	A drop-in center developed to meet the social, recreational, and educational needs of boarding home residents. Operates Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm.

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