Senior Resources
If you have Comcast Cable, please turn to your local Channel 20 to get the latest weather updates,
closings, cancellations of trash and recycle pickups and ongoing Senior Activities.
BRICK TOWNSHIP
A monthly calendar of events and booklet outlining all the available services and programs are available
on their website or by calling their office at 732-920-8686.
OCEAN RIDE
Ocean Ride provides rides for non emergency medical transportation services and to various Malls and
shopping areas in Ocean County. Obtain a pamphlet in the Club House.
Hospitals
Community Medical Center 732-557-8000
Deborah Heart & Lung Center 800-555-1990
Hackensack Meridian Health (Ocean Medical Center) 732-840-2200
Monmouth Medical Center (formerly Paul Kimball) 732-363-1900
Veterans Outpatient Clinic 732-206-8900
Ocean County Offices
Ocean Ride Transportation-Monday,Wednesday,Friday 732-736-8989 area stops:Stop & Shop, Brick
Municipal Complex, Kohls/Shoprite, Brick Plaza, Ocean Medical Center. Fare $1.00
Ocean County Office of Senior Services: 732-929-2091
Ocean County Board of Social Services Adult Protective Services: 732-349-1500
Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs: 732-929-2105
To report potholes, please call Mayors' office at 732-262-1240.
The Ocean County One-Stop Center, located at 1027 Hooper Avenue, Toms River (Building #2 - first
floor) serves as the focal point for senior services and info.
Residents are encouraged to call (732) 929-2091 or toll-free 1-877-222-3737 for information on
available services and programs.
Websites
Ocean Ride
Dept. of Human Resources provides a comprehensive list of all
programs and services supported by the state.
NJHelps.org is a one-stop website which screens individuals for eligibility to over 30
social service programs.
NJ Food Stamps http: dfd/programs/foodstamp gives eligibility
requirements and provides an application for food stamps.
Ocean County Health Department's website is www.ochd.org.
Township of Brick's website is
Disabilities
Ocean County Individuals with Disabilities 732-506-5374 V/TTY 732-506-5062
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled Program: 800-792-9745
Self-Help Clearing House: 800-367-6274
Women's Groups:
Coalition on Women & Disabilities 732-255-2733
Health Services
Alzheimer's Assn. 800-883-1180
Alzheimer's Disease 800-272-3900
American Cancer Society 732-914-1000
American Diabetes Assn. 732-469-7979 Hotline 800-342-2383
American Heart Association 609-208-0020 Hotline 800-634-1242
American Lung Association 908-687-9340
Arthritis Foundation 732-283-4300
Cancer Info Center 800-4-CANCER
Counseling & Referral Services 732-920-2700
NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Serv. 800-792-8831
NJ/APDA Parkinson's Disease & Referral Center 732-745-7520
State Health Insurance Assistance Program Coordinator 732-929-2091
Visiting Home Care Services 732-244-5565
Legal
Ocean County Bar Assn./Lawyer Referral 732-240-3666
South Jersey Legal Services 1-800-496-4570
Senior Services
Adult Protective Services 732-349-1500
Food Stamps 732-349-1500 Emergency After Hours 732-240-6100
Community Medical Center's Adult Day Care 732-505-9420
Community Service of Ocean County 732-367-1400
Meridan Community & Senior Services (Brick Hospital) 732-836-4193
N.J. Div. of Senior Affairs 800-792-8820
Ocean County Office of Senior Services 800-668-4899
PAAD/Lifeline Utility Assistance 800-792-9745
Visiting Homecare Serv.O.C. 732-244-5565
Day Care
For a complete listing of Day Care Centers, please call the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at
732-929-2091 or 800-668-4899 (in NJ only).
AARP Tax Aid
Tax-aides are available. Closest places are Brick Library by appt only 9:00 - 1:30. Call 732-477-4513.
Also Church of the Visitation by appt only 9:00 to 1:00 call 732-477-7059.
Phone Numbers Frequently Needed:
Public Works Brick 732-451-4061
Tax Office 732-262-1021
Ocean County Recycling Center 732-367-0802
Social Security 800-772-1213
Veterans Service Bureau 732-929-2096
Senior Centers
Brick Township Senior Center 732-920-8686
Senior Beehive Community Service 732-899-3797
Toms River Senior Center 732-341-1000
The Brick Township Senior Center is located at 373 Adamston Road (732 920-8686)
is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
It provides service for township residents 60 years and older. It provides information, assistance with
forms, applications, meals on wheels requests, insurance counseling, benefits counseling, referrals to
appropriate agencies and transportation to physicians for Brick residents. In addition, caregiver support,
education, health screenings, exercise for the mind and body, telephone reassurance, movies, seasonal
parties and events are also part of the offerings. You can also participate in the regular health fair,
multi-cultural fairs, and receive assistance with simple income tax filing.
Housing - General Information
Lifeline Utility Assist.Program 800-792-9745
Reverse Mortgage 732-929-2091
Outreach
Brick Sr Outreach Serv. 732-920-8686
Nutrition
Food Stamp Prog. 732-349-1500
Ocean County Hunger Relief 732-505-4537
Home Delivered Meals 732-367-1400 Ext. 17
Lakewood Kosher Home Del. Meals 732-901-6001
Salvation Army 732-270-8393
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
A representative from OCOSC is also available at the County Connection, the Ocean County government
service outlet located at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River, as well as other Satellite Resource
Centers. For a comprehensive look at all the services and programs available from the OCD of SS,
please visit their Website.
Caregivers Volunteers will do online shopping for residents who need help and cannot shop for
themselves. Call 732-505-2273. They are looking for volunteers.