The mission of the Asbury Park Department of Social Services is to promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Asbury Park.

The overall objective of the Department of Social Services is to assist residents to live better lives. This is accomplished by the department's team of specialized staff; which includes a social worker, community health nurse, the Asbury Park Senior Center director and community outreach worker.

The Department of Social Services also interfaces with each City Department and community service providers in a continued effort to reduce the impact & inappropriate time demands made by or on behalf of these "Special Needs" and "At Risk" populations.

The department provides:

• advocacy for children's needs
• crisis intervention
• assessment and evaluation
• friendly visiting, transportation & nursing outreach for senior citizens and the elderly frail
• programs and opportunities for senior citizens
• community outreach
• referrals to supportive services and agencies
• In addition, the Department also provides specific services which include but are not limited to:
• helping residents to seek and obtain adequate financial resources for their needs
• evaluating the capabilities of individuals to care for themselves, their children and other dependents
• advocating for social causes
• coordinating organizations and community service providers in their obligations to individuals facilitating services, and
• linking clients to resources
• The Department also provides screening at the municipal court level in an effort to link "at risk" individuals to appropriate mental health and substance abuse services as a possible alternative to entry into the Criminal Justice System.

Special Services

• In addition, the Department provides specific services which include but are not limited to:
• Advocating for social causes
• Coordinating organizations and community service providers in their obligations to individuals
• Evaluating the capabilities of individuals to care for themselves, their children, and other dependents
• Facilitating services
• Linking clients to resources
• Organizing community social and outreach events
• Helping residents to obtain adequate financial resources for their needs

Social Services

Physical Address
1 Municipal Plaza
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Phone: 732-502-4528

Fax: 732-502-9657

Hours

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last Updated: 11/02/23