By: Kathy Greene LCSW, MBA Director of Adult Residential and Community Outreach Services Recently I was put in touch with a family who lost a loved one to suicide. They were referred to me because they were looking for a worthy cause to donate some money to. The story that unfolds is one that is unfortunately […]
In Memory of Michael Prince Read More »
By James M. Cooney, LCSW Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends, For Community Mental Health Centers across New Jersey FY ’18 was a challenging year. With the transition to a new State Fee-for-Service (FFS) funding model, a new Governor, a move to the State Department of Health & Senior Services last September, and then again a
OceanMHS 2018 Annual Report Read More »
2018 Season of Giving We wanted to celebrate the overwhelming support we have received during this Season of Giving with you our friends! This holiday season over 225 children and families enrolled in programs at OceanMHS will have a Happy Holiday, because of YOU! We would like to send a special THANK YOU to the following
That’s a Wrap…Bright Harbor Season of Giving 2018 Read More »
Each year the consumers of Ocean Mental Health Services are treated to a festive holiday party with food, fun and tunes all thanks to the dedicated staff and volunteers of Holiday Express. In return the staff of OceanMHS bakes up a little treat to say THANK YOU every year…this year they were delighted with Cranberry Orange
Cranberry Orange Muffins & Holiday Express Read More »
You can make the difference this holiday season! When you help the Bright Harbor Foundation and OceanMHS support the individuals and families in need served by OceanMHS by donating an unwrapped toy, personal care item, small denomination gift cards or a non-perishable food item. Please print out and share the flyer with friends and co-workers to make
BY: Kathy Greene LCSW, MBA Director of Adult Residential and Community Outreach Services Keeping Families Together (KFT) staff worked very hard to organize a costume swap and “Trunk or Treat” for all the wonderful families enrolled in their program. The event took place on October 18th and was a great success. We had children come
Keeping Families Together – Trunk or Treat 2018 Read More »
BAYVILLE, NJ – In September 2018, OceanMHS was proud to announce their selection as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). “This is a great honor and privilege to be one of the few agencies in the state, and throughout the country, to be identified as a CCBHC.” said James Cooney, LCSW CEO, OceanMHS. As a CCBHC, OceanMHS will have the ability to transform
OceanMHS Awarded SAMHSA Grant Read More »
GET TO KNOW RECOVERY SERVICES AT OCEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Recovery Services* offers substance abuse programs for those individuals struggling with a substance abuse issue and possibly a co-occurring mental health disorder. We understand that each individual is unique in their treatment needs, and therefore a variety of theoretical approaches are utilized to
Get to Know the Recovery Services Program Read More »
By: Eileen Catalano/English & History Teacher Recently Ocean County College celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). The EOF is a state-funded program to assist low-income NJ residents to prepare for a college career; OCC is one of 19 participating community colleges. Part of their mission statement reads; “Through access to higher
Congratulations Mr. S!!! Read More »
Get to Know Ocean-CREST at Ocean Mental Health Services When facing a mental health crisis it is difficult to know where to turn. Ocean-CREST can help you overcome your crisis and link to the ongoing services you need. Ocean-CREST provides rapid access to short-term, recovery oriented crisis intervention and stabilization services for adults with a
OceanMHS CREST Program Read More »
