Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – Discover the extensive array of support programs available through the Ocean County Office of Senior Services during an Ocean County Library virtual presentation at 2:30 PM Thursday, September 23.

The county office’s mission is to improve access to available services, to promote healthy aging, to foster greater independence, to support family caregivers, and to advocate at the local, state and federal level.

In Toms River, the Office of Senior Services is centered at 1027 Hooper Avenue and assigns representatives to the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall. Resource Centers can be found in Lakewood, Manahawkin, and Whiting.

Maria LaFace, Director of the Office of Senior Services, will host the discussion. Participants can learn about free legal assistance, transportation, property tax relief, long-term support, prescription help, nutrition, Medicare, home energy aid, and much more.

Viewers will be invited to take part in a question-and-answer session that will immediately follow the presentation.

Registration is required for the free Zoom presentation. Registrants who sign up by September 22 will receive links via email.

Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari serves as the Board of Commissioners liaison to the Office of Senior Services and to the Ocean County Library.

For more information, and to register, visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

09-15-senior-services.pdf