HEALTH TOPICS
A–Z:
Autism
The Autism Center (TAC) of New Jersey Medical School (NJMS)
Hackensack Meridian Health, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Autism & the Child Evaluation Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder (CDC site)
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Ocean County Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Directory
SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Cape Atlantic Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous serves the southeastern region of New Jersey – from Waretown to Cape May Point.
Al-Anon and Alateen of New Jersey for friends and families of problem drinkers
AA North New Jersey Meetings 1-800-245-1377 or (908) 687-8566.
Seabrook Inpatient
133 Polk Ln
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
1-800-761-7575
New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED)
FREE Cancer Screenings for: Uninsured, Income Eligible, Age 40 and older
Registration Required
Women-mammograms, clinical breast exam, pelvic exam, colorectal exam
Men-Prostate Cancer Blood Test (PSA), prostate exam, colorectal exam
Community Medical Center/Community Health Services
732-341-1400
732-557-3207 (Spanish)
Meridian Cancer Care
To find out about free mammograms, transportation and participating screening sites, call 732-987-5847
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Program
Designed for individuals who want information about their personal risk for breast and ovarian cancer
Community Medical Center
732-557-2154
Contact Michelle Lyons
Child Care
St. Francis Community Center Children’s Services year round licensed child care center servicing children from 13 months to 13 years of age.
Child Care in NJ information about applying for child care assistance, where to find child care, licensing and complaint data and what makes a quality program.
New Jersey Resources 2018 Directory
New Jersey Aging and Disability Resource Connection
THE PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROGRAM (PASP) -assistance for people with physical disabilities-in Ocean County, call 732-505-3779
- Eating Disorders
- Energy Assistance Low-Income eligible households that are having a difficulty paying their heating and cooling bills can contact this office for financial assistance and help in weatherizing their homes.
Food Pantry at St. Francis Community Center
4700 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach Twp., NJ 08008
609-494-8861 ext. 171 or 172.
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: Closed
FOOD STAMPS
Ocean County Board of Social Services
1027 Hooper Avenue, P.O. Box 547, Toms River
333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin
732-349-1500 or 609-242-6100
New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children Contact the Ocean County Health Department @ (732) 341-9700 Ext. 7520.
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative A green and healthy home supports the well-being of the people living there in many different ways. For more information on resources to keep your home free of health hazards, visit this site.
Gamblers Anonymous
Thursday 6:30-8:00 PM
Southern Ocean Medical Center
1140 Route 72 West
Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
Hearing Exams/Hearing Aids
Garden State Hearing & Balance
The Nautilus Health Center
53 Nautilus Drive, Ste 104
Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
(732) 504-3732
National Hearing Test $5 (free to AARP members)
Funded through National Institutes of Health
Screening is taken over a telephone (landline in a quiet room) to help you determine if you need a complete hearing evaluation.
Costco Hearing Aid Centers
245 Stafford Park Blvd
Stafford Township NJ 08050-2734
(609) 242-2011
HIV
NJ AIDS/HIV/STD 1-800-624-2377
Ocean County Health Department HIV Clinic (732) 341-9700 or 1-800-342-9738, ext. 7512
Free, confidential and anonymous counseling and testing
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River
333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050-walk-in every second and fourth Thursday evening from 4pm – 6:30pm
Medical Alert This site will help explain the use of a medical alert system and the different types that are available.
“A medical alert system is an excellent option to help minimize the risks that older adults face while living alone and to give their caregivers a little extra peace of mind. A medical alert system will allow your loved one to receive the help that they need if a fall or other emergency does occur.”
Medication Disposal
Project Medicine Drop allows the public to dispose of unused and expired medications anonymously, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
The boxes are for pharmaceutical disposal of pills, capsules, patches and pet medications – but not mail (the boxes are the same shape but different colors), trash, syringes or liquids.
Permanent locations are available at:
Long Beach Township Police Department
Harvey Cedars Police Department
Guidelines for the Proper Disposal of Household Medications
Medical Equipment
Community Surgical Supply of South Ocean County
511 Route 72E
Driftwood Plaza
Manahawkin
609-597-2001
Oxygen, Respiratory and Home Medical Equipment
NJ Helps This site will help to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). From there you can apply for services or learn about additional resources.
Perinatal Mood Disorders 1-800-328-3838
If you or someone you know might have a pregnancy related mood disorder, you can call this number 24/7 for help.
Senior Living
Information on various senior living options, financial assistance programs, and essential tips for choosing the right community in New Jersey.
Find Senior Living Options Near You – Caring.com
Smoking Cessation
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis-Meridian Health Call 1-800-560-9990
Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing
Ocean County Health Department Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Clinic
Liv Well Health Care (Formally known as Family Planning)
STI Information from CDC fact sheets, treatment guidelines, statistics
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Tick 4 Science
623 Whitesville RoadToms River, NJ 08755
(732) 349-1246 - Tickborne Diseases and Conditions
