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Kimberly L. Reilly MA, LPC
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit Coordinator
kreilly@ochd.org, 732.341.9700, ext. 7536

Saranda Franzone, MPH, CHES
Public Health Practice Standards Partnership Coordinator
sfranzone@ochd.org, 732.341.9700, ext. 7280

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

The Department of Substance Abuse, Addiction and Opioid Dependency has multiple units addressing substance use in Ocean County.

These comprehensive services include access to different funding sources for residents, the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, the Ocean County Overdose Fatality Review Program, and prevention programs for all ages.

01 Alcohol Services

The Department of Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Opioid Dependency is a comprehensive department that facilitates multiple grants, programs and initiatives to combat the overdose epidemic. These include:

  • Alcohol and Drug Comprehensive Grant
  • Substance Use Prevention Programming
  • Municipal Alliance Program
  • Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
  • Ocean County Overdose Fatality Review
  • Ocean County Overdose Response Plan

For more information on the County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS) the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) please call 732-341-9700 x7535.

The County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS) meets at 2:45 pm and The Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) meets at 4:00 pm the 4th Tuesday of every month (except December). LACADA is comprised of a Commissioner appointed representative that assess substance abuse in Ocean County. *These meetings are open public meetings. Please check website for cancellations.

Meetings take place in the Atrium of the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River.

Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

The Ocean County Health Department is responsible for administering the IDRC for Ocean County and it is housed within the Department located at 175 Sunset Avenue in Toms River, New Jersey.

The purpose of the IDRC is to provide a professional education and screening intervention to any county residents convicted of an alcohol or drug related motor vehicle violation. Clients are assigned by their trial judge to either a 12 or 48 hour IDRC program based on the number or severity of offences. If appropriate, the client will be referred to an IDRC affiliated agency for a full assessment and must comply with any treatment recommendations made in order to regain their driving privileges.

For information about this program at the Ocean County Health Department, call 732-341-9700, ext. 7500 or e-mail at IDRC@ochd.org.

For directions to the Ocean County Health Department main site in Toms River.

IDRC Class Information

The Ocean County Intoxicated Driver Resource Center now accepts credit cards for your convenience.

Along with a cashiers check or money order made out to “OCHD-IDRC” in the amount of $264. The Ocean County IDRC also accepts Visa, Master Card and Discover Card. *Neither American Express nor personal checks will be accepted. Cash payments are also accepted.

  • Clients who opt to pay with a debit or credit card will incur an additional 3.5% service charge imposed by the vendor. This service charge is not imposed by the Ocean County Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
  • Along with the payment information listed above, the Ocean County IDRC does accept cash payments for class attendance

Class

  • Attendees must bring a brown bag lunch and a non-alcoholic beverage
  • NO ONE will be admitted after 9:00AM
  • You MUST provide a PHOTO ID in order to attend the IDRC class
  • Children are not permitted in the IDRC premises
  • In case of inclement weather, please call (732) 341-9700 X 7500 for information regarding class cancellations
  • ALL clients may be subject to chemical testing

Contact

  • IDRC walk-up window and customer service hours M-F 8:00AM – 4:00PM, Saturday by appointment only. (Please note, not all Saturdays are available. Please call and check availability of walk-up window and customer service hours before coming into the IDRC).
  • **Si usted habla Espanol y tiene preguntas respecto a esta carta, por favor llame a nuestra oficina durante las horas de 8:00AM – 4:00PM, al (732) 341-9700 extension 7503. Usted debe atender esta clase en la fecha requerida. Es muy importante traer un interprete. Gracias.**

For more information, visit the Intoxicated Driving Program.

Notice to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission at http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/suspension.htm

Municipal Alliances

The Ocean County Alliance program, housed under the Ocean County Board of Health, is comprised of 15 separate Municipal Alliances spread throughout various towns within Ocean County. Municipal Alliances are spearheaded by committees made up of dedicated citizens, professionals and volunteers who provide substance abuse prevention services to their communities. Alliances plan, coordinate and conduct alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention programs for all members of the community from young children to older adults and collaborate with local government, schools, law enforcement, businesses and community agencies.

Municipal Alliances are funded by the Governor’s Council on Drug Abuse (GCADA) by using DEDR funds- mandatory fines imposed on drunk/drugged drivers and other drug related offenses – to run community programs and events which combat substance abuse. The Ocean County Alliance program receives oversight from two separate entities in order to assure efficient administration and coordination. The Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) determines and documents substance abuse service needs for the county while the County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS), which falls under LACADA, is responsible for developing the county prevention proposal.

Municipal Alliance programs are developed through a multi-stage development plan which includes a needs assessment, identifying risk factors specific to the individual municipality and submitting a Request for Proposal. All Municipal Alliances utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide program planning and implementation.

Whether you are taking part in a local 5K, attending a Community Family Night, enjoying a movie on the beach or stopping by a Senior Fair, Municipal Alliances are a constant presence in the communities they serve. Feel free to join a committee, volunteer at an event or even just attend one of the many wonderful programs the Alliances have to offer in Ocean County.

Prescription Drop-off Boxes

Ocean County presently has 21 prescription/medicine drop-off boxes for County residents to use to dispose of their unused or expired prescriptions. These drop-off boxes are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Please contact the Ocean County Health Department with any questions. Please do not deposit any type of sharps, syringes, needles, etc.

Barnegat Police Department

900 West Bay Avenue Barnegat Township, NJ 08005

(609) 698-5000

Beach Haven Police Department

300 Engleside Avenue Beach Haven, NJ 08008

(609) 492-0505

Berkeley Township Police Department

631 Pinewald Keswick Road Manchester Township, NJ 08759

(732) 341-6600

Brick Township Police Department

401 Chambers Bridge Road Brick Township, NJ 08723

(732) 262-1104

* Harvey Cedars Police Department

7606 Long Beach Boulevard Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

(609) 494-3036

Jackson Police Department

102 Jackson Drive Jackson, NJ 08527

(732) 928-1111

Lacey Township Police Department

808 West Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 693-6636

Little Egg Harbor Police Department

665 Radio Road Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087

(609) 296-3666

Long Beach Township Police Department

6805 Long Beach Boulevard Long Beach Township, NJ 08008

(609) 494-3322

Manchester Township Police Department

1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759

(732) 657-2009

Ocean County Sheriff’s Office

120 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08754

(732) 929-2044

Ocean Gate Police Department

801 Ocean Gate Avenue Ocean Gate, NJ 08740

(732) 269-2468

Ocean Township Police Department

50 Railroad Avenue Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 693-4007

Plumsted Township Police Department

2 Cedar Street New Egypt, NJ 08533

(609) 758-7185

Point Pleasant Borough

2233 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

(732) 892-0060

Point Pleasant Police Department

416 New Jersey Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

(732) 892-0500

Seaside Heights Police Department

116 Sherman Avenue Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

(732) 793-1800

Stafford Police Department

260 East Bay Avenue Manahawkin, NJ 08050

(609) 597-8581

Toms River Police Department

255 Oak Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 349-0150

Tuckerton Police Department

420 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087

(609) 296-0230