About Monmouth County Social Services – Ocean Township
Those discharged from drug or alcohol abuse treatment in Asbury Park, New Jersey, can receive a variety of aftercare services from Monmouth County Social Services. They offer essential programs like food stamps, TANF, general assistance and Medicaid. Their services are available for families, children, pregnant teenagers and high risk mothers. They also provide counseling and other support services.
They offer short term case management for adults without children as well as for families in need of financial assistance for housing, food, childcare, medical care and other necessities. Their social workers help families and individuals in locating resources that are appropriate for their needs. They also help them get the information and referrals they need.
They provide prevention assistance to eligible individuals and families receiving SSI, GA or TANF for those who are homeless. This aid might pay for unpaid rent, utilities or moving costs. Additionally, their Domestic Violence Initiative offers comprehensive services for victims that assist them in locating housing and other necessary support.
Their boarding home services ensure that personal hygiene and housing laws are followed. Social workers come to the facility to monitor conditions, investigate complaints and assess residents’ needs in order to facilitate relocations when necessary.
Their Medical Review Team creates social assessments and gathers medical records to confirm Medicaid eligibility for individuals under 65. Comprehensive screenings are carried out through the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment program for children whose families have recently enrolled in TANF and Medicaid. All these services ensure that recovery from addiction remains long term and enhance the general well being of the community members.