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Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) is a specialty program of Ocean Mental Health Services that offers support groups and education for caregivers of individuals with mental illness. The program can help caregivers with the stress and worry that often accompanies their role, including issues such as isolation, frustration, lack of knowledge and understanding, insecurity, and anxiety. 

Offers employed individuals with permanent disabilities who are ages of 16 and over, a Buy-In program to purchase Medicaid. Most individuals will pay a modest premium.     

Assist homeless individuals in returning to a safe and supportive living situation by coordinating transportation and verifying the availability of housing or care at the destination.

Provides emergency food assistance to people in need.

Provides discounted phone and internet service to low-income individuals who are receiving state- and federally-recognized assistance programs. Discount is limited to one per household.

Provides a shelter for youth of Union County. For those who have run away or have been removed from their home due to a family crisis.

Provides Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) electronic devices with a 'help' button to call for help in an emergency, such as a fall or a heart attack. Aimed at persons with disabilities, heart problems, or history of strokes, falls, or diabetes. Device packages include a desktop device and a waterproof pendant.

Provides various hospital services to the surrounding community. Services may include ambulatory care, critical care, internal medicine, radiology/diagnostic testing, orthopedics and pediatrics.   

Provides intensive care management to individuals who are pregnant or up to one year postpartum and are using or have recently used alcohol or drugs. 

Provides inclusive summer camp services that support children, teens, and young adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, or behavioral needs in participating in recreational and social activities. 

Provides several supportive services includes individual and family counseling, recreation activities and youth council, medical exams/ health care essentials, substance abuse counseling, college admission assistance, teen parenting support/child care, and employment counseling referrals.

Assists low-income families in Monmouth County in maintaining permanent housing by providing financial support. Services include assistance with: current month's rent, past-due rent, security deposits, utility (gas, electric, water, oil, propane, and sewer) payments, and shut-off notices. Individuals can combine assistance (i.e. rent and utility) depending on their need. Families may only be eligible for assistance once every 12 months.

Provides supportive services specific to HIV-positive gay or bisexual men ages 18 - 24. Provides holistic patient-centered care through medical support, supportive housing, therapeutic/substance-abuse counseling, and academic and employment support, to young men facing discrimination, exploitation, and homelessness.

Provides food assistance for individuals in need.

Delivering vaccinations, health screenings, brief illness care, dental screenings, chronic-disease education, and community outreach through a Mobile Medical Unit serving Ocean and Monmouth counties.

Provides assistance with applying for health coverage. Trained and certified staff members can help individual consumers understand health coverage options, complete eligibility forms, and enroll in a plan through the health insurance marketplace. The NJ FamilyCare Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is also available to those who qualify.  

Provides a range of workshops to meet the needs of elementary and middle school students. Programs use age-appropriate drama, writing, storytelling, puppetry, music, dance and visual art activities as strategies for promoting higher-order thinking and learning.

Operates a match-making service that matches individuals with mentors who offer peer-based emotional support and shared understanding through personal experience.