Basic Needs Assistance | Ocean County Board of Social Services

1027 Hooper Ave, Bldg 2, 2nd Fl, Toms River, NJ 08754

Eligibility

Ocean County residents who are not receiving any public assistance and who need financial assistance with one of the expense types listed above.

Required documents

Proof of residency, proof of current income

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

609-994-3317

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Alternate Phone

732-349-1500

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Main Phone

Websitehttps://www.co.ocean.nj.us/frmPressReleaseDetails.aspx?Name=8834

Application process

Call and ask to speak with someone in the "Special Response" unit to be screened for eligibility.

Fees

None

Service area

Ocean County, NJ

Provides financial assistance for past-due rent, utilities, or mortgage payments; first-month's rent; and security deposits. Applicant must not be receiving any public assistance in order to be eligible.

What's Here

Rental Deposit Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Ocean County Board of Social Services

Offers an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose. The County Boards of Social Services provide a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.