The Community Services Office of the Department of Human Services provides counseling and crisis intervention services to individuals and families of the township.

Licensed practitioners provide services including individual, couples and family counseling, grief counseling and substance abuse assessments and referrals. Call 732-531-2600 for information and to schedule an appointment.

There is no charge for most services for Ocean Township residents, as the office is supported by the people of the township and the Monmouth County Board of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services.

All counseling is strictly confidential.

We Can Help:

• Youth - to live more effectively at home and school
• Adults - having social, emotional or family problems
• Anyone - having problems related to alcohol or drug abuse
• Parents - through family counseling and parent education programs
• Educators & Professionals - by providing in-service programs & consultation
• The Community - by development & implementation of community programs to meet needs

Our staff of professional counselors works closely with school personnel, police, courts, social service organizations and substance abuse agencies to offer an extensive network of services.

If you would like to discuss a concern confidentially with a counselor, please call 732-531-2600 for an appointment.

Eligibility	No eligibility requirements. Most services free to residents of the Township of Ocean.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Education School-Based Services Family & Support Services Child Care / After School
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anger Management Grief / Loss Substance Use Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Individual Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Payment Options	Free Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans

Last Updated: 08/18/23