We provide a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for the residents of Monmouth County, NJ. It is a collaboration between Monmouth ACTS and MonmouthCares, Inc.
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Health Providers and Community Organizations are able to list their community and health resources, hotlines, support groups, and events. Do you provide services in Monmouth County?
Family Success Centers
Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered, neighborhood gathering places where any community resident can go for family support, information and services. There is no cost to access services provided by Family Success Centers (FSCs).
Family Support Organization (FSO)
Family Based Services Association of NJ (FBSANJ) provides free peer support, educates, and advocates on behalf of Monmouth County parents and families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use. (732) 542-4502
NJ InCK helps doctors and community-based service providers better understand and support your child’s health. NJ InCK is offered to all children aged birth through 20 enrolled in NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid who live in Monmouth or Ocean counties. More
Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) is an innovative public-private partnership (the first of its kind in New Jersey!) that brings together Monmouth County government employees and their counterparts in the private/nonprofit sector to find effective ways to meet today’s human service needs. This group works together to streamline and improve access to services in mental health, addiction, aging, housing, childcare, transportation, and much more.
These key issues were identified by a comprehensive Human Services Needs Assessment. Working groups or "Hubs" were created to address those needs:
Click here for updates from Monmouth ACTS.
Monmouth County residents can call 732-542-6422, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for guidance, resources, mental health support, or just someone to talk to. Residents can connect to a licensed counselor who can provide up to 6 telephone emotional support sessions, more information here.
Printable COVID resources are maintained by Mental Health Association of Monmouth County.
NOTICE: No new applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program are accepted effective April 30th. Although ERAP is now closed, Monmouth County has provided a list of organizations that provide housing services: Click here for Monmouth County Department of Social Services Housing Resources
The Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance program (ERMA) was developed to assist eligible NJ homeowners who have been financially affected by COVID-19. The program will help homeowners bring their mortgages and other housing-related expenses current. Apply here. Call 855 647-7700 or visit the website.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to develop a county based mental health pilot program for justice involved defendants who are subject to the Criminal Justice Reform (CJR) Act and identified with a serious mental illness. The goal of this challenge is to identify innovations developed by peer-run or community-based organizations, and entities that may partner with them—such as local or state governments, health systems, hospitals, or health plans—that advance recovery. The Deadline for submission is July 15, 2022 The Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County’s Opioid Task Force is looking to provide awareness and education to Monmouth County residents on the importance of safe storage and safe disposal and has updated Monmouth County’s drop box locations and hours of operation per site. On Wednesday, a new $54.5 million grant opportunity was announced by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) that will allow eligible child care programs to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 to cover the full cost of programs’ facilities issues.
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Latest News
May 24, 2022
Notice of Availability of Grant Funds - Mental Health Screening, Referral, and Support Pilot Diversion Program for Criminal Justice Reform (CJR) Pretrial Released Defendants
May 20, 2022
HHS Announces Its First-Ever Behavioral Health Recovery Innovation Challenge
May 16, 2022
Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County's Opioid Task Force Updates Prescription Drop Box List
May 13, 2022
BREAKING NEWS: Grants available soon to help improve child care facilities!
