100 Years of Public Health
Wellness Is Collaborative
Ocean County prioritizes health, and we have our community to thank for it! For a century now, residents have collaborated directly with the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) to promote wellness and stop the spread of illnesses. Our county is united by a sense of responsibility to our neighbors.
This joint effort depends on awareness, however. To ensure future generations continue this partnership, OCHD is celebrating its centennial by educating the community on the variety of services we offer and the role residents play in preserving public health.
Take a look at the Services & Programs Spotlight below to learn how OCHD protects the county – and how we can all protect each other.
Ocean County’s Health Services Programs Spotlight
Child Development Services
OCHD’s Child Development Services consist of an Early Intervention Program and Special Child Health Services.
The Early Intervention Program (EIP)serves families with children under the age of 3 who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities, or who have been given a diagnosis with a high probability of developmental delay. Each family receives the attention of a service coordinator, and evaluations are provided at no cost. If the child meets eligibility criteria, OCHD will work to assure access to individualized early intervention services.
Special Child Health Services (SCHS) assists families in caring for children with complex, long-term medical and developmental disabilities or developmental delays.
The program coordinates resources for special-needs children under the age of 22. With parental consent, case managers will work with parent(s) and/or guardian(s) and the physician to evaluate a child’s strengths and needs and develop an Individual Service Plan. This plan accounts for the child’s and family’s medical, educational, developmental, social, and economic needs.
Call 1-888-654-4463 to make a referral to the Early Intervention Program
Call 732-806-3931 to learn about Special Child Health Services
Or, contact us below with general questions about either program.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division is a team of Environmental Health Specialists and Public Health Investigators protecting public and environmental health in Ocean County. It enforces all laws, codes, rules, and regulations pertinent to:
- Water Pollution Investigations
- Safe Drinking Water Inspections
- Air Pollution Inspections
- Solid Waste Facility Inspections
- Recycling Compliance
- Noise Pollution Investigations
- Community Right-To-Know Program
- Hazardous Substances Control
- Smoke Free Air Act
- Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP)
- Groundwater Contamination Investigations
- Public Non-Community Water Systems
- Related complaint investigations
Additionally, investigators also educate violators on achieving compliance with regulations.
While business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, inspectors are on call for public health emergencies during off-hours at 732-341-9700. For life threatening emergencies, please dial 911 or call your local police department.
Contact us below for details regarding any of the areas of responsibility listed above or with any questions, comments, or concerns you would like to discuss with a public health professional in the Environmental Division.