Mr. Scott Corbett, Ocean Academy Principal, brings an innovative educational perspective to our school and a sincere concern for the needs of each student. His vision promotes a positive learning environment for students and fosters individual achievement. Read More Mr. Corbett holds a BA in special education and a MA in school administration from Georgian […]
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OceanMHS has received support from the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the expansion of our Early Intervention and Support Services program, OceanCrest. The OceanCrest program first opened its Toms River office in August of 2011, with the intent to see 50-60 people each month. The need in Ocean County proved to
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Last night millions of people from around the world watched the 121212 concert. The proceeds from the concert will be used to benefit those in the tri-state area who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. OceanMHS will be one of the recipients here in Ocean County. The Robin Hood Foundation awarded OceanMHS $125,000 to hire staff
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Keyport, NJ – Keyport natives, Joan and Tony Agnello were honored with a Proclamation on November 26, 2013 from the Borough for receiving the “Commitment to Childhood Development Award” from the Ocean Mental Health Services organization for their long-time commitment to the Connections Therapeutic Treatment Home program, having opened their home to fifteen children since
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Celebrating Employee Dedication – Anita Flynn Stankus (Interviewd by Christina Gaetano) Anita Flynn Stankus is celebrating 26 years of service to Ocean Mental Health Services this month. I recently interviewed Anita about her experiences at OceanMHS. Although I was expecting a story about the changing face of an agency in 26 years, what I experienced
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OceanMHS was awarded grant from the New Jersey Hurricane Relief Fund to continue our Hurricane Sandy to continue providing our Path to Renewal Program through June 30th, 2014. The program provides individual and group counseling as well as community based education. This program is unique in that individual outpatient counseling can be arranged either in
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Today was the official ribbon cutting for the Genoa Healthcare pharmacy available onsite at Ocean Mental Health Services in Bayville. Genoa Healthcare specializes in providing pharmacy services for community mental health centers nationwide. According to pharmacist Dan Palmiere, “Our OceanMHS location is our 98th pharmacy and the 4th here in New Jersey.” He added, “We
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Bayville, NJ – November 29, 2012: Ocean Mental Health Services (OceanMHS) and the Ocean County Library have partnered together to offer support groups for people who are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Many have experienced trauma during the past month in Ocean County. Loss of home, security, personal belongings and routine can have
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What would I do without the PACT Team I of Ocean Mental Health?! Each of the members is just so supportive. They come to visit with me every week and make me feel that they are just friends who are coming to check up on me. Oh, it wasn’t always so pleasant! I am a
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Project Anchor is a Partial Care Day Program that provides services to clients with a chronic mental illness. Throughout the day our clients attend structured groups designed to meet their individual needs. Groups range from Psycho-education about Mental Illness and Symptom and Illness Management, Copings Skills, Wellness in Recovery, Parenting, and Skills Training to Yoga,
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