Ocean County
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Local offices in Ocean County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Ocean County Board of Social Services
1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, health coverage, and emergency assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us
Housing authority · City office
Berkeley Township Housing Authority
44 Frederick Drive, Bayville, NJ 08721
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available housing voucher assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berkeleytwphousing.org
Local office · Regional office
NJ 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
Human services · County office
Ocean County Department of Human Services
1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754
Help here
- Human services and resource referralsContact the department for local human services information and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us
Public health · County office
Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services that help prevent disease and protect community health.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oceancountyhealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ocean County Mental Health Board
1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754
Help here
- Mental health resourcesFind local mental health information and support resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Ocean County Superior Court Family Division
120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
Help here
- Child support court servicesGet help with child support court matters, including hearings and changes to orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on njcourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us
Veterans · County office
Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau
1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help filing veterans, survivor, and burial benefit claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us
Emergency help · County office
Ocean County Office of Emergency Management
Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530, Bayville, NJ 08721
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sheriff.co.ocean.nj.us
Jobs and training · State office
Ocean One-Stop Career Center
1433 Hooper Avenue, Suite 214, Toms River, NJ 08753
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet career counseling, job search help, training services, and resume support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Toms River Agency
1861 Hooper Avenue, Village Square, Toms River, NJ 08753
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesVisit the agency for driver licensing and other motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · County office
Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, digital resources, programs, and help from library staff.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on theoceancountylibrary.org
Ocean County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ocean County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Fulfill
3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
O.C.E.A.N. Inc.
40 Washington Street, P.O. Box 1029, Toms River, NJ 08753-1029
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ocean County
New Jersey programs by kind of help
These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988