Mental Health Association in New Jersey- Ocean County

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Mental Health Association in New Jersey- Ocean County FREE services & support for: mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges. Services are provided Monday thru Friday from 9am to 8pm.

MHANJ strives for mental health for children & adults through advocacy, education, training, & services. MHANJ has a strong history of providing direct services that focus on providing peer delivered case management, support & educational services to Individuals & families dealing with significant behavioral health issues.

* We Are Offering Virtual & In-Person Services *
ALL Services Are Provided to Individuals 18 Years and Up & Are FREE To Ocean County Residents. JOURNEY TO WELLNESS (JTW) 732-914-1546 A peer run, community-based center striving to provide support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues. The mission of JTW is to create a supportive & consumer focused community which provides resources, assistance, & advocacy. Diverse, innovative, & purposeful groups are delivered by peers who offer a variety of evidence-based strategies & coping skills to obtain & retain wellness recovery. All groups are held at 25 South Shore Drive Toms River, NJ 08753 unless otherwise specified on calendar. Contact [email protected] with questions or for more group info. *Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

PEER OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAM (POST) 732-244-0940 The (POST) program offers non-clinical case management, transportation, & educational/engagement outreach to Ocean County residents living with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders. Certified Recovery Support Practitioners provide emotional & experience-based support, using evidence-based practices, to individuals who are seeking to attain or maintain wellness. Collaboration between POST staff & the individual are made to achieve goals, overcome barriers, & create a system of support. Saturdays by appointment. Contact [email protected] with questions.
*Funded by the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

RECOVERY PEER OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAM (RPOST) 732-244-0940 The RPOST program offers ALL recovery non-clinical case management, transportation, & support groups to assist individuals in recovery from addiction. Certified Peer Recovery Specialists provide emotional & experience-based support, using evidence-based practices, to individuals who are seeking to attain or maintain recovery. Collaboration between RPOST staff & the individual are made to achieve goals, overcome barriers, & create a system recovery capital. Services are provided
Monday thru Friday from 9am to 8pm. Saturday by appointment. Contact [email protected] with questions. *Funded by the Ocean County Health Department

GOLDEN PEER OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAM (GPOST) 732-244-0940 The GPOST program offers all recovery non-clinical case management, transportation, & support groups to assist individuals ages 65years & older in recovery from addiction. Collaboration between GPOST
staff & the individual are made to achieve goals, overcome barriers, & create a system recovery capital. Contact [email protected] with questions. *Funded by the Ocean County Health Department

RECOVERY FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (RFSS) 732-244-0940 The RFSS program offers non-clinical case management & transportation to family members in Ocean County impacted by addiction. Certified Peer Recovery Specialists provide emotional & experience-based support as family members, using evidence-based practices to empower, educate, provide information & referrals to assist family members in their own recovery journey so they may help those they love. Contact [email protected] with questions. *Funded by the Ocean County Health Department

RECOVERY HOTSPOT (RH) 732-244-0940 MHANJ-Ocean’s Recovery Hotspot (RH) is a vehicle equipped with
all recovery supports in Ocean County and is staffed by Certified Peer Recovery Specialists. RH visits community “Hot Spots” (Hotspots are high impacted/well trafficked areas throughout Ocean County) providing information, referrals, linkages, and on-going case management & follow up. Recovery Hotspot operates Sunday through Saturday with
designated times during the day (including nights & weekends) offering curbside resources for recovery supports. The RH program offers the individuals in recovery and their family members, on-site recovery information as well as provides access to assistance, support, and linkages. Contact [email protected] with questions. *Funded by the Ocean County Health Department

TEXT FOR RECOVERY TEXTLINE (T4R) The Text for Recovery (T4R) text line is live 7 days a week, from 8am-8pm. The text line consists of 3 parts: the personal concierge, live two-way messaging & initiated keywords. The personal concierge offers participants personal messages up to 3 times a week. These messages range from emotional support, lifestyle support, therapy/treatment information & more. The live two-way messaging is a way for
participants to reach out during hours of operations for emotional support & referrals with text specialists. The initiated keywords are where we offer 6 keywords that participants can text in to 51684 as many times as they like. Example would be the participants texting in the word “mood” where they would receive a motivational message. T4R also offers enrollees a direct referral to a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) if they require more extensive services. Once enrollees fill out the referral form, they will be contacted by a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist within 24 hours. Giving T4R enrollees a direct link/option to a Certified Peer. Contact [email protected] with questions.
*Funded by the Ocean County Health Department

HOUSING, OUTREACH, PREVENTION, & EDUCATION PROJECT (The HOPE Project) 732-244-0940 The HOPE Project is a program for Ocean County residents, 18yrs or older, who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. This innovative and inclusive program assists its participants with non-clinical case management, budgeting, fiscal literacy, employment linkages and training, benefit navigation, group support, socialization,
transportation, and client specific assistance. For more information or questions contact [email protected] *Funded through Ocean County Human Services

STEPPING INTO SUCCESS (SIS) 732-244-0940 SIS is a program for Ocean County residents, 18yrs or older, living with intellectual or developmental disability. SIS will provide individualized supports and services through skill building, non-clinical wellness and vocational case management, group support, and continued transitional education,
for employment if needed. Certified and Trained staff with mental health/
co-occurring/disability challenges, use their lived experience and training to support others looking to obtain wellness. Contact [email protected] with questions. *Funded by Ocean County Human Services HELPING YOUTH PREPARE for EMPLOYMENT (HYPE) 732-244-0940 In partnership with Bright Harbor Health Care, the HYPE program will offer youth between the ages of 16-24 with non-clinical employment and post-secondary educational individualized support, training in industry valued credentials and employment linkages, group
support, and skill building. Contact [email protected] with questions or for more information. *Funded by Bright Harbor HealthCare through Ocean County Human Services

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS (TFS) 732-279-6500 TFS is Private Career School & a WFNJ program provider which trains & educates Ocean County participants to succeed in the work environment. Participants receive comprehensive training in all aspects of employment & certification training in Customer Service & Sales from the National Retail
Federation Foundation. TFS provides participants with the tools necessary to obtain & retain employment. *At this time BOSS/PIC referral required. Contact [email protected] with questions. *Funded by Ocean County Human Services-NJ Department of Labor

YOUTH PEER OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAM (YPOST) 732-244-0940 YPOST is a program offering non-clinical case management to Ocean County transitional youth, ages 18-24, as well as educational & enhancement-based services. A variety of peer-delivered groups focusing on employment, healthy coping strategies, & mental health/substance use education supports are used to empower young adults. Person-centered non-clinical case management focuses individual goals, referrals/linkages to community resources, & advocacy. Contact
[email protected] with questions. *In partnership with Ocean County Community College

UNITED BY WELLNESS (UBW) 732-244-0940 MHANJ’s STATEWIDE VIRTUAL WELLNESS CENTER. UBW is a virtual wellness center where peers offer hope and skills for recovery to people living with mental health and/or substance use disorder(s). This is accomplished by providing no-cost support, education, and advocacy in a
safe, and diverse community. UBW is open to anyone above the age of 18 years old who would benefit from mental health, substance use or co-occurring supports. UBW creates a sense of community in a virtual atmosphere. UBW groups are offered via zoom, 7days a week, with group topics covering all the dimensions of wellness & recovery principles. **To become a member a one-time membership form must be completed. Once the Membership form has
been submitted, you will receive an email with a link to access all UBW information (such as group schedule, zoom ID numbers, passcodes, etc.)** UBW Membership form: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8VXP2K8 or contact [email protected] with questions or for more info

November is here, and that means a new JTW calendar! Join us for groups, meals, and wellness as we continue to move thro...
11/05/2026

November is here, and that means a new JTW calendar! Join us for groups, meals, and wellness as we continue to move through fall🍁🍂

As the weather gets colder and the days get a little darker, what is something you are doing for your self care this November?🧡

10/26/2026
The MORE Girls had an incredible night of broom making, intention candles, delicious food, music, and great company! ✨🕯️...
10/25/2026

The MORE Girls had an incredible night of broom making, intention candles, delicious food, music, and great company! ✨🕯️🎶

We continue to build connection, support, and community with our moms, and nights like these remind us just how special that journey is.

The donations we received were absolutely AMAZING! The girls were beyond grateful and truly surprised by the generosity and quality of the items donated.

A heartfelt thank you to Lennys Silverton market LLC, Pure Yoga, Red Rose Bakery, and J G Bakery for your kindness and support. Your contributions helped make this event even more meaningful! ❤️

The MHANJ-OC is deeply saddened to share that our dear friend Gary Sheridan, Director of Recovery Services, passed away ...
10/21/2026

The MHANJ-OC is deeply saddened to share that our dear friend Gary Sheridan, Director of Recovery Services, passed away last night, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Gary’s passion for helping people find recovery was at the heart of his work. He cared deeply about the people he supported and gave so much of himself to helping others find hope, recovery, and a way forward. His impact was personal to so many, and his legacy will live on through MHANJ and the hearts of the people he supported.

One of Gary’s greatest accomplishments, (one of many) with MHANJ, was opening our Community Peer Recovery Center; R.O.A.D.S. and establishing the first Recovery Clubhouse in Ocean County.

By Gary’s own testament, bringing R.O.A.D.S. to life was one of the proudest moments of his career. It represented so much of what he believed in: creating a place where people could connect through shared experience, find hope, and support one another on their journey of recovery. For decades, Gary poured his heart into recovery services for Ocean County and into the people who needed it most. The community he helped build will remain an important part of his legacy.

This is an immeasurable loss for the recovery community, where Gary was highly respected and deeply cherished. He brought so much light and enthusiasm into our lives, and we are grateful to have known him, loved him, and worked alongside him.

Our hearts are with Gary’s family and loved ones, our staff, and everyone whose life he touched. We will share information about arrangements as it becomes available.

Gary, thank you for all you gave to the recovery community and MHANJ. You will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered

"You are not alone.""You are worth it.""I'm here with you."Today, October 15th 2026, is Global Peer Support Celebration ...
10/15/2026

"You are not alone."

"You are worth it."

"I'm here with you."

Today, October 15th 2026, is Global Peer Support Celebration Day🌎 It's a day to take an extra moment to celebrate the work we do to uplift others through shared experience and understanding.

Today is a good day to give yourself a little "peer moment" -- check in with a friend, a family member, a partner, or even just yourself. Sometimes, a small reminder of hope or kindness might just be the push that gets someone through their day ❤

Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness -- if you are an Ocean County resident looking for support from someone who understands what it's like to live with mental health or substance use challenges, we are here. Contact us at 732-244-0940 or [email protected], shoot us a DM, or walk in at 25 South Shore Dr, Toms River, NJ.

What are some supportive words a peer has shared with you that helped you through a tough day?⬇

There's a chill in the air and the season is getting spooky... but taking time for your wellness doesn't have to be scar...
09/30/2026

There's a chill in the air and the season is getting spooky... but taking time for your wellness doesn't have to be scary 🎃

Check out our October Journey to Wellness calendar! There are a few changes this month, so be sure to take a look. No tricks here... JTW is always a treat! 🍂

09/03/2026
New month... new calendar! Check out our schedule for August's Journey to Wellness groups☀⛱🌴
08/04/2026

New month... new calendar! Check out our schedule for August's Journey to Wellness groups☀⛱🌴

07/27/2026

The Senior Community Companions (SCC) program is a free, peer-based program that helps older adults (60+) throughout Ocean County stay connected through meaningful relationships and compassionate support.

Whether you're looking for conversation, companionship, or a little extra support, we're here to help you stay connected and continue aging with dignity in your community.

Because connection changes lives. ❤️

CALL TODAY for more Info: 732-244-0940

Address

25 So Shore Drive
Toms River, NJ
08753

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+17322440940

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