Who do I call first for disability services in Ocean County, New Jersey?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and New Jersey vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Ocean County.

Is help available in Spanish in Ocean County?

Yes. This Ocean County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most New Jersey agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Ocean County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Ocean County, New Jersey

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Ocean County, New Jersey. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Ocean County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Ocean County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Ocean County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

MOCEANS Center for Independent Living - Toms River ((732) 505-2310, Toms River)
Project SEARCH — Community Medical Center (Toms River). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Community Support Services Lakewood Adult Training Services, Lakewood (Lakewood). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of New Jersey. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Ocean County, Inc.
Belz with address (732-364-6666, Lakewood)
Chemed (732-364-2144, Lakewood)
Jackson site (732-364-2144, Jackson)
Lakewood (845-354-9300, Lakewood)
Alpha School (Ocean County)
Center For Education, The (Ocean County)
Education Academy, The (Ocean County)
Lehmann School (Ocean County)
11 History Lane Operating Company, Llc (732-367-6600, JACKSON). Respite care
21 Plus, Inc. (732-364-0555, LAKEWOOD). Day program / habilitation
3000 Hilltop Road Operations Llc (732-849-4400, WHITING). Adult day program
A Bright Tomorrow Llc (732-573-5981, BRICK). Case management / support coordination
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (732-350-2355, WHITING)
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County (732-206-8100, BRICK)
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice (732-818-6872, TOMS RIVER)
Alert Ambulance Service, Inc (732-364-2856, LAKEWOOD). Medical & accessible transport
Atlantic Transit Care (707-889-0091, TOMS RIVER). Medical & accessible transport
Care-Direct Inc (203-296-4660, BRICK). Medical & accessible transport
Clear Path Care Llc (917-960-1243, TOMS RIVER). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Ocean County

These serve every county in New Jersey, including Ocean County.

The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights New Jersey (800-922-7233). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities ((609) 292-3745). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) ((609) 777-0185). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) (973-642-8100). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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