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Mental HealthStatewide ProgramOnline Available

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress. Call or text 988.

Eligibility: Open to everyone · Free · 24/7

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InsuranceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

Extra Help — Medicare Low-Income Subsidy

Federal program helping Medicare recipients pay for Part D prescription drug premiums, deductibles, and copays.

Eligibility: Medicare recipients · Income and asset limits apply

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InsuranceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

GetCoveredNJ — ACA Marketplace

NJ's official health insurance marketplace. Most NJ residents earning up to 600% of the federal poverty level qualify for subsidized plans.

Eligibility: NJ residents not eligible for Medicaid · Income-based subsidies · Special enrollment available after qualifying life events

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Food AssistanceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ 211 — Food & Basic Needs

Dial 2-1-1 anytime to be connected to your nearest food pantry, emergency assistance, and social services anywhere in New Jersey.

Eligibility: Open to all NJ residents · Free · 24/7

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HousingStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ 211 — Housing & Rental Assistance

Dial 2-1-1 to find emergency housing, rental assistance, eviction prevention, and shelter programs anywhere in NJ.

Eligibility: All NJ residents · Free · 24/7

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HousingStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ ANCHOR Program

NJ state program providing property tax relief and rental assistance for eligible NJ homeowners and renters.

Eligibility: NJ renters and homeowners · Income limits apply

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InsuranceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ Charity Care Program

Free or reduced-cost hospital care for uninsured and underinsured NJ residents. Automatically assessed at time of hospital visit — apply within 3 months of service.

Eligibility: NJ residents · Income and residency-based

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Senior CareStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ Division of Aging Services

Statewide resource connecting NJ seniors to Medicaid, Medicare, in-home care, prescription assistance, and caregiver support.

Eligibility: NJ residents 60+ and their caregivers · Free

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InsuranceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid & NJ CHIP)

Free or very low-cost health insurance for NJ children, pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults. Covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, mental health, and children's dental.

Eligibility: Children under 19 · Pregnant women · Low-income adults · NJ residents

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Mental HealthStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ Mental Health Cares Helpline

Free statewide helpline connecting NJ residents to local mental health services, crisis support, and substance use resources.

Eligibility: Free · All ages

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InsuranceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ PAAD — Prescription Assistance

State program helping eligible NJ seniors and people with disabilities pay for prescription drugs.

Eligibility: NJ residents 65+ or receiving Social Security Disability · Income limits apply

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InsuranceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ SHIP — Free Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling from trained volunteers to help NJ seniors compare plans, understand benefits, and appeal denials.

Eligibility: NJ Medicare beneficiaries and their families · Free

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Food AssistanceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ SNAP (Food Stamps)

Monthly grocery benefits for eligible low-income NJ families. Apply online, by phone, or in person at your county social services office.

Eligibility: Income-based · NJ residents

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Substance UseStatewide ProgramOnline Available

NJ Substance Abuse Helpline

Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting NJ residents to local substance use treatment, detox, and recovery support.

Eligibility: Free · 24/7

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Substance UseStatewide ProgramOnline Available

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral service for substance use and mental health disorders. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish.

Eligibility: Free · 24/7 · National

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Food AssistanceStatewide ProgramOnline Available

WIC — NJ Women, Infants & Children

Free nutrition support, healthy food vouchers, breastfeeding help, and health referrals for pregnant women and children under 5.

Eligibility: Pregnant or postpartum women · Infants and children under 5 · Income guidelines apply

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Mental Health

CentraState Behavioral Health

Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and addiction services for adults and adolescents in Freehold.

901 W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

(732) 308-0660

Eligibility: Accepts most insurance · Medicaid · Charity care

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Hospitals

CentraState Medical Center

Community hospital with emergency, surgical, maternity, and behavioral health services in Freehold.

901 W Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

(732) 431-2000

Eligibility: Charity care and payment plans available

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Mental Health

Fulfill NJ — Emergency Social Services

Crisis intervention, emergency food, housing navigation, and behavioral health referrals for Monmouth and Ocean County residents.

3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753

(732) 918-2600

Eligibility: Open to all Monmouth and Ocean County residents

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Food Assistance

Fulfill NJ Food Bank

Regional food bank distributing millions of meals annually through food pantries and programs across Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753

(732) 918-2600

Eligibility: Open to all Monmouth and Ocean County residents

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Housing

Fulfill NJ Housing Navigation

Housing stability and homelessness prevention for Monmouth and Ocean County residents including rental assistance referrals and emergency shelter coordination.

3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753

(732) 918-2600

Eligibility: Monmouth and Ocean County residents

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Hospitals

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital with comprehensive specialty and emergency services.

1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753

(732) 775-5500

Eligibility: Charity care available · Accepts most insurance and Medicaid

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Senior Care

Monmouth County Office on Aging

Free services for Monmouth County seniors: in-home care, transportation, meal delivery, caregiver support, and benefits counseling.

Hall of Records Annex, Freehold, NJ 07728

(732) 431-7450

Eligibility: Monmouth County residents 60+

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Clinics

Monmouth Family Health Center

Federally qualified health center offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding scale.

270 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740

(732) 222-4474

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm

Eligibility: All income levels · Sliding scale · Accepts NJ FamilyCare

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Hospitals

Monmouth Medical Center

Full-service acute care hospital with emergency, surgical, and maternity services. Charity care available.

300 Second Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

(732) 222-5200

Eligibility: Charity care available · Accepts most insurance and Medicaid

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Senior Care

Ocean County Office on Aging

Free services for Ocean County seniors including transportation, Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, and insurance counseling.

1027 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 929-2091

Eligibility: Ocean County residents 60+

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Clinics

Ocean Health Initiatives

Federally qualified health center serving uninsured Ocean County residents with primary and preventive care.

101 Second St, Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 886-3000

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

Eligibility: All income levels · Sliding scale · Accepts Medicaid

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Hospitals

Ocean Medical Center

Full-service hospital serving Ocean County with 24/7 emergency, cardiac, and oncology services.

425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724

(732) 840-2200

Eligibility: Charity care available · Accepts most insurance and Medicaid

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Clinics

Parker Family Health Center

Nonprofit primary care for uninsured and underinsured adults and children on a sliding-scale fee. Walk-ins welcome.

211 Shrewsbury Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

(732) 741-2333

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

Eligibility: All income levels · Sliding scale

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Substance Use

Preferred Behavioral Health — Addiction Services

Outpatient substance use disorder treatment including individual counseling, group therapy, and medication-assisted treatment in Brick, NJ.

1608 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724

(732) 730-8840

Eligibility: Accepts NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid, most insurance

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Mental Health

Preferred Behavioral Health Group

Outpatient mental health and substance use services for Ocean and Monmouth County residents including youth and family programs.

1608 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724

(732) 730-8840

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

Eligibility: Accepts NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid, most insurance · Sliding scale

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ClinicsOnline Available

RWJBarnabas Health — Financial Assistance

Outpatient primary and specialist care at multiple NJ locations with charity care for uninsured patients.

Eligibility: Charity care and sliding scale for uninsured

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Clinics

Southern Monmouth YMCA Wellness Programs

Fitness and chronic disease prevention programs including diabetes management on a sliding-scale fee.

2 Crescent Pkwy, Wall Township, NJ 07719

(732) 681-9622

Eligibility: Low-income assistance available

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Food Assistance

St. Francis Food Pantry

Free food pantry open to all Monmouth County residents. No income verification or paperwork required.

315 Gregory Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

(732) 229-0700

Eligibility: Open to all · No paperwork required

ClinicsOnline Available

Visiting Nurse Association of Central NJ

Home health, hospice, and free community health screenings across Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

176 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

(732) 224-6910

Eligibility: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance · Some free screenings

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