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Basic Needs Assistance | Ocean County Board of Social Services

Provides financial assistance for past-due rent, utilities, or mortgage payments; first-month's rent; and security deposits. Applicant must not be receiving any public assistance in order to be eligible.

Physical Address

1027 Hooper Ave, Bldg 2, 2nd Fl, Toms River, NJ 08754

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Voice

609-994-3317

Alternate Phone Family promise

Application process

Call and ask to speak with someone in the "Special Response" unit to be screened for eligibility.

Eligibility

Ocean County residents who are not receiving any public assistance and who need financial assistance with one of the expense types listed above.

Service area

Ocean County, NJ

Agency info

Ocean County Board of Social Services

Offers an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose. The County Boards of Social Services provide a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.