MonmouthResourceNet distributes our weekly update to increase the awareness of resources available for the residents of Monmouth County. These resources are free or funded by a variety of sources such as Medicaid, Private Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket pay.

MonmouthCares' 2024-2025 Community Resource Development Fund Request for Proposals

Funding is intended to support new or existing activities or services through collaboration with community partners that reduce risks to youth and directly promote well-being, safety, health, and connections at home and in the community. MonmouthCares will be hosting two Grant Overview and Q&A sessions that applicants are encouraged to attend.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2023 YMCA Essay Contest Opens

Friday, November 17 - Friday, December 8

As part of our Y’s commitment to social justice and youth engagement, we invite all high school students from greater Monmouth County to participate in an essay contest. Two essays will be selected as grand prize winners. Each winner will receive a $3,000 educational scholarship and a full-year YMCA youth membership. Deadline is 5:00 PM December 8, 2023.

Representing the Under-represented: Strategies to Engage All Communities

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Subcommittee members will facilitate discussions to enhance community-based stigma-free initiatives inclusive of those who have been under-represented in mental health awareness campaigns. Small group discussions will help to answer, “What does your community want and need to establish stigma-free initiatives?”



Understanding New Jersey Family Care

Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:00 AM

Please join us for a bilingual presentation by Amerigroup: Understanding New Jersey Family Care. Attendees will learn about the process of applying as well as eligibility criteria. They will have the opportunity to make enrollment appointments.

Trauma the Gateway Drug

Wednesday, November 29, 2023.12:00 PM

Join MHANJ's NJ Connect for Recovery's webinar on Trauma as a gateway to addiction.

Overcoming Loneliness and Social Isolation

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 6:00 PM

Research shows that people with little or no social contact or support are more likely to experience a range of physical and mental health challenges. Learn about risk factors and coping strategies and will share tips for overcoming a sense of isolation.

COMPASS Academy: Raising Resilient Kids

Nov 30, 2023 6:30 P.M.

Join us for an informative and engaging webinar on raising resilient kids. This free webinar will provide caregivers with key protective parenting strategies, focusing on protecting mental and physical health, strengthening family functioning and parent-child bonds, and promoting school and community connection. Don't miss it!

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

As of November 20, 2023, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 

4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)

NJ4S announces that Ocean and Monmouth County students, ages 13+, caregivers, and educators can visit Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), for free. TAO is a suite of online tools that is designed to provide you with a tool kit of effective evidence-based resources to help you bounce back from those setbacks. You have completely anonymous, free access, 24/7/365. For more information on TAO Connect, please contact NJ4S at 732-961-4354

Feeding America's Database of Free Thanksgiving Dinners and Turkeys

Many food banks have a schedule of Thanksgiving food distributions on their website. You can also call to ask about the food they offer, their hours, and if they have requirements.

MonmouthCares in partnership with Monmouth ACTS maintains this list of community organizations to enhance public access to information about human service resources available to Monmouth County residents. The inclusion of any organization, agency, or service on this list does not imply or constitute an endorsement or recommendation, nor does exclusion imply disapproval. MonmouthCares and Monmouth ACTS neither guarantee nor makes any representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this list. MonmouthCares and Monmouth ACTS do not claim responsibility for any actions taken by any of the organizations or agencies included in this list. Under no circumstances shall MonmouthCares or Monmouth ACTS be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages which may result in any way from the use of the information contained in this list. Monmouth ACTS does not claim responsibility for any actions taken by any of the organizations or agencies included in this list. Under no circumstances shall Monmouth ACTS be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages which may result in any way from the use of the inform