Resources and Links

Articles for parents and description of how school counselors can help children and families

This guide outlines programs and services that may be of interest to individuals and families in Ocean County.

New Jersey's 24/7 Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline

Great information about anxiety and stress.

The Ocean County Department of Human Services was established by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to initiate and support program development addressing human services needs in Ocean County. The Department aims to facilitate and oversee, through effective partnerships, a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of at risk individuals and families. The Department is comprised of different Boards and Commissions that focus upon specialized areas of service delivery and program development.

OceanResourceNet is an online directory of Ocean County’s many valuable resources. It is for all community members to use as a way to locate resources that are community-based, informal, and formal, geared toward youth and families. Provides a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for families in Ocean County, New Jersey.  

When your child is facing challenges to their functioning and well-being, finding the right services and support can be overwhelming.  If you have concerns about your child’s mental health and/or are interested in learning more about what help is available, call PerformCare at 877-652-7624 or visit www.performcarenj.org. 

The Boggs Center is New Jersey’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and part of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Pediatrics. Since its inception in 1983, The Center has emphasized a community-based, lifespan approach to meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. In 2016, The Boggs Center was designated as New Jersey’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NJLEND) program.

The Boggs Center prepares students through interdisciplinary programs, provides community training and technical assistance, conducts research, and disseminates information and educational materials.

To honor her memory, the Center is named for Elizabeth Monroe Boggs, PhD, considered to have been the leading authority in the field of developmental disabilities policy. She coined the term developmental disabilities, spearheaded efforts to create legislation benefitting people with developmental disabilities, and helped to shape the role of Medicaid and Social Security for people with disabilities.

There are some amazing FREE services provided by the Center for Vulnerable Children located at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center.