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NJ 2-1-1 Partnership operates the after-hours hotline for Ocean County. This program responds to crisis, offering assistance to vulnerable adults living in a community setting, who may be the subject of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. All referrals for people in need of Adult Protective Services are confidential.

Resolves and addresses complaints from any source and prioritizes the health, safety, welfare, and civil and human rights of elderly residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Also facilitates referrals to other agencies or senior service programs, particularly focusing on issues such as financial exploitation and inappropriate use of restraints. In cases where the office cannot resolve a problem, referrals will be made to an appropriate agency.

Provides various services to older adults; individuals with disabilities; and those subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation who cannot fully protect or care for themselves. Services include: home care, meals-on-wheels, health care, legal intervention, and case management.

Provides various programs to older adults or those with disabilities living in boarding homes and residential health facilities. Services include: housing, counseling, and supportive services. Also takes and investigates complaints for types of housing.

Offers a unique bracelet identification-tracking program for individuals prone to wandering and who have dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease or developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. The program does not serve as a “sitter,” but rather provides extra support to the caregiver and family to keep the loved one in the community.

Provides assistance for older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals. These individuals are unable to act on their own behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, self-neglect or abandonment.

Responds to crisis, offering assistance to older adults who are in situations of abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect. For those who need protection of their rights.

Provides assistance for older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals who are unable to act on their own behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse. This can include unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, self-neglect or abandonment.    

Provides assistance for older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals who are unable to act on their own behalf or manage their own affairs. A face-to-face meeting with the adult by a trained APS social worker is required when requesting this service. 

Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly, blind, or disabled adults, age 18 or over, who live in the community. The Division of Social Services is the legally designated office to investigate concerns about elderly, disabled, or blind person. Division staff have participated in at least 90 hours of training specifically related to Adult Protective Services. 

Provides assistance for older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals who are unable to act on their own behalf or manage their own affairs. This can also include those who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, self-neglect or abandonment.

Provides thorough assessment for potential at-risk adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or unsafe living conditions. Reports/complaints are taken and reviewed over the phone. If deemed appropriate, an experienced social worker will go to the home and evaluate the situation in person within 72 hours.

Provide Adult Protective Services (APS) by investigating and intervening in suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults (18+) in the community. Once confirmed, create a client-centered protective action plan.

Promotes the safety, independence, and quality-of-life for vulnerable adults who are, or are in danger of, being abused, neglected by self or others, or financially exploited. Also for those who are unable to protect themselves.

Administers the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP), enabling adults with physical disabilities to pursue work, education, and independent living. Personal assistants aid with tasks like housekeeping, bathing, meal prep, shopping, and transportation. Manages Warren County's Adult Protective Services and serves as the lead agency for the New Jersey Easy Access Single Entry system (NJEASE).

Provides assistance with cases involving governmental benefits and entitlement. This includes landlord/tenant relationships, protective services and pensions at no cost to senior and disabled individuals.

Provides assistance for older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals who are unable to act on their own behalf or manage their own affairs. Also, who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, self-neglect or abandonment. 

Provides “Vulnerable Adults”, who live in the community, the specific services they need so they can continue to reside in the community free from risk or harm. Services may include investigating reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation, assisting clients in receiving medical care or financial assistance. 

Provides information to senior citizens/older adults on available resources including food, housing, material goods, transportation and utilities also provides information about community agencies and organizations offering specialized services where available. Services include: Living Wills, Senior benefits assistance, Assistance with senior legal issues, Housing search assistance, Boarding home complaints. 

Provides adult protective services for vulnerable individuals who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or unsafe living conditions. Reports/complaints are taken and assessed over the phone. If deemed appropriate, an experienced social worker will go to the home and evaluate the situation in person.