Provider Details

Ocean County Office of Senior Services

Address: (See Map)

1027 Hooper Avenue
Building #2, First Floor
Toms River, NJ 08754

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754

Contact Information:

Phone: (732) 929-2091
Toll Free: (800) 668-4899
Website: Click Here to Visit Our Website
Email: jmaloney@co.ocean.nj.us

Organization Contacts

Maria LaFace
Phone: (732) 929-2091
Email: mlaface@co.ocean.nj.us

Description:

The Ocean County Office of Senior Services is the county governmental planning agency for matters relating to aging. We serve as a focal point that older adults and their families can turn to for information and assistance regarding programs and services. Our mission is to lead the way in advancing the well-being of older adults through the following goals: Improve Access to Services, Promote Healthy Aging, Foster Greater Independence for Frail Older Adults, Support Family Caregivers, Advocate for Older Adults at the federal, state and local level. Access to Services is provided through five (5) Information and Assistance Representatives at the Office of Senior Services at 1027 Hooper Ave., Building #2, Toms River and two (2) Senior Services Information and Assistance representatives at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall. Staff assists callers/walk-ins with applications for numerous benefits. The priority issue areas are: Prescriptions, Taxes, Medicare, Caregiver Information, In-Home Services, Utility Assistance and Consumer Issues. Additionally, Information and Assistance and Benefits Screenings are provided at various Outreach locations throughout Ocean County. The Office of Senior Services has toll-free telephone numbers and a website at www.co.ocean.nj.us. The Ocean County Office of Senior Services resource directory is also available online. Not only can the resource directory be viewed on the Internet; it can also be e-mailed to older adults and caregivers. There is a "consumer assistance request" form on our website providing the opportunity for older adults/caregivers to submit their specific request to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. This is an especially helpful tool for working caregivers or long distance caregivers. Our department administers a comprehensive system of community based services including Access Services such as transportation, benefits screening and care management; Community Support such as education, recreation, physical and mental health screenings, physical fitness, adult day services, legal assistance; Home Support such as friendly visitor, telephone reassurance, residential maintenance, housekeeping, certified home health aide; Nutrition Support such as congregate meals, home delivered meals, nutrition counseling and education, Caregiver Support such as Respite, Caregiver Options Counseling, Caregiver Support Groups, In-Home Education and Support, etc. Our office coordinates the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) locally and leads New Jersey in consumer activity. SHIP is designed to assist Medicare enrollees, potential enrollees and caregivers with their questions regarding Part A, B, C and D benefits/claims and supplemental policies; this is one of the most frequently used services in our department. The Ocean County Office of Senior Services also administers the HealthEASE program in Ocean County which serves older adults at all levels of the health spectrum, from those experiencing no health issues to those with multiple chronic health challenges. We are committed to providing programs and services at all stages of the aging continuum. Please call or visit our office for further information, 732-929-2091, 1-800-668-4899 (In State only), 1-877-222-3737.

Service Categories

Abuse / Neglect / Exploitation, Adult Day Services - Medical / Social, Adult Day Services - Medical / Social, Adult Day Services - Medical / Social, Alzheimer Services, Benefits Screening, Benefits Screening, Benefits Screening, Benefits Screening, Care Management, Caregiver Assistance, Caregiver Education and Training, Congregate Nutrition, Disability Services, Education / Training, Emergency Services, Food / Meals / Nutrition Counseling, Friendly Visiting / Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visiting / Telephone Reassurance, Health and Wellness Services, Home Delivered Nutrition, Home Health Care Services, Home Health Care Services, Home Improvement / Maintenance / Modification, Home Improvement / Maintenance / Modification, Home Sharing / Matching, Housing, Information & Assistance, Information & Assistance, Information & Assistance, Information & Assistance, Information & Assistance, Language Translation and Interpretation, Legal Services, Medicaid ABD Re-determination Assistance, Medicaid FamilyCare Re-determination Assistance, Medical Services, Mental Health, Mental Health, New Medicaid Application Assistance, NJ SAVE Application Assistance, NJ SNAP Application Assistance, Property Tax, Respite for Caregivers, Senior Center, Senior Services, Socialization / Recreation, Transitional Services, Transportation, Utility Programs

Geographic Areas Served

  • Counties Hudson, Mercer, Ocean, Union

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish

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Last Update Date: 01/04/2024

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