St. Francis Counseling Service

Directions

St. Francis Counseling Service Ocean County’s program for Violence Prevention, Advocacy, and Counseling.

24/7 Confidential Hotline: 609-494-1090
Counseling Office: 609-494-1554

We are so pleased to share that we are now providing counseling at no cost to survivors of violent crime residing in Oce...
10/07/2026

We are so pleased to share that we are now providing counseling at no cost to survivors of violent crime residing in Ocean County.

Our trauma-informed therapists are trained in TF-CBT, EMDR, Sandplay Therapy and provide compassionate, supportive counseling tailored to your individual needs.

Call our office to see if you qualify and for more information: (609) 494-1554

24/7 Confidential Sexual Violence Hotline: (609) 494-1090

10/01/2026

Did you know October is Women's Health Month? 💜

Join us tonight at the Women's Health and Wellness Fair in Toms River! This FREE event will be providing health and wellness resources for women of all ages, including our resource table. Flu shots and health screenings will be provided free of charge from the Ocean County Health Department.

Come see us at the Coffee Bouteaque during the annual Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off on October 3 & 4! We will be distribu...
09/25/2026

Come see us at the Coffee Bouteaque during the annual Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off on October 3 & 4! We will be distributing resources for counseling, advocacy, violence prevention, and free safety items.

📍The Coffee Bouteaque at Bay Village

Awesome rocks made by OCC Student Life during Fresh Check Day 💞🪨
09/24/2026

Awesome rocks made by OCC Student Life during Fresh Check Day 💞🪨

09/22/2026

Join us for a FREE Women's Health & Wellness Fair 💜

📅 Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Clarion Hotel, 815 NJ Rt. 37, Toms River

Open to women of all ages — free screenings and flu shots from the Ocean County Health Department.

Exhibitors include: Ocean County Health Department, American Cancer Society, Planned Parenthood, LivWell, St. Francis Counseling, Providence House, League of Women Voters, Ocean of Love, Community Medical Center / RWJ Barnabas Health, Ocean County Office of Senior Services, Alzheimer's Association, Ocean Ride, Bright Harbor, Moms Demand Action, and the Visiting Nurses Association.

Questions? [email protected]

Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources and Clinical Trauma Treatment for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic...
09/21/2026

Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources and Clinical Trauma Treatment for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence.
180 Turning Lives Around and St. Francis Counseling Service share their Monmouth and Ocean County resources for survivors of interpersonal, sexual, and domestic violence. As federal and state-funded Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Programs, 180 and St. Francis will review how their services in primary violence prevention help the communities they serve. Trauma-informed mental healthcare for clinicians and counseling students working with survivors will be reviewed.
Free for all attendees. 2 CE’s will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] by 10/14.
🗓️ Thursday, October 15
🕑 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
📍Cafe at Monmouth University Graduate Center

Fall counseling groups are starting soon! Call our office to join today: (609) 494-1554✅Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disor...
09/18/2026

Fall counseling groups are starting soon! Call our office to join today: (609) 494-1554

✅Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Support Group
✅Parenting After
✅Surviving to Thriving

All of our groups are FREE to residents of Ocean County ages 18+.

Thanks to generous donors and funding, our New Parent Pantry has been able to (so far!)...⭐Give out almost 200 items⭐Rea...
09/16/2026

Thanks to generous donors and funding, our New Parent Pantry has been able to (so far!)...
⭐Give out almost 200 items
⭐Reach 11 towns in Ocean County
⭐Help 35 families (and counting!)

Help us keep the momentum going! New or gently used items can be dropped off to:
4700 Long Beach Township, c/o Counseling Services, Long Beach, NJ 08008
or, ordering is quick and easy from our Amazon wishlist linked in our bio:
https://a.co/0e4zwKbN

the Red Zone (noun) - The period of time between the start of the Fall Semester and Thanksgiving Break, when over 50% of...
09/14/2026

the Red Zone (noun) - The period of time between the start of the Fall Semester and Thanksgiving Break, when over 50% of sexual assaults occurring on college campuses happen.

Don't head back for the new semester without understanding that CONSENT IS ESSENTIAL.

St. Francis Counseling Service: (609) 494-1554
24/7 Confidential Sexual Violence Hotline: (609) 494-1090

09/14/2026

While we still have some local summer left, we’re also preparing for Fall and Domestic Violence Awareness Month in our office! 💜🍁

Address

4700 Long Beach Boulevard
Forked River, NJ
08008

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when St. Francis Counseling Service posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category