The Ocean County Office of Veterans Services will be at the County Connection Tuesdays, September 7 & September 21, October 5, October 19 & November 16, from 10 am till 1 pm, to provide information on health services and other benefits available to eligible veterans.

Problems with purchases? Unreliable repairmen? Who can you turn to for help? A representative from the Ocean County Consumer Affairs Department will be at the County Connection Wednesday evenings, September 1 & September 15, October 6 & October 20, November 3 & November 17, all 5 to 9 pm, and Fridays, September 17, October 15 & November 19, from 11 am - 1 pm.

Representatives from the Social Security Administration will be at the County Connection Thursdays, September 2, October 7 & November 4, from 10 - 1 to give out information and answer questions about Social Security benefits.

Can you spare an hour a week to make a positive difference in a child's life? Ocean County's Mentoring Program is seeking mature volunteers to provide safe friendships to boys and girls, ages 8 to 11, who may not have the support of a traditional family. Training is provided. The Mentoring Coordinator will be at the County Connection Fridays, September 3, October 1 & November 5, from 11 am till 1 pm, to discuss the program with interested adults.

Out of work and trying to find a new job? Visit the County Connection, scheduled Monday evenings from 5:45 to 9:30 pm. Christine Karaska of Workforce New Jersey will provide information and tips to job seekers. Job Search & Resume Skills: August 30, September 13, September 20 & September 27, October 4, October 18 & October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22 & November 29, all from 5:30 till 9:30 pm.

The Board of Social Services will present information on assistance programs available to eligible Ocean County residents Tuesdays: September 14 & September 28, October 12 & October 26, November 9 & November 23, from 11 to 1.

The Ocean County Health Department will conduct free blood pressure checks at the County Connection on Thursdays, September 9 & October 14, from 9:30 am till 11:30.

Are you at risk for osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a major health threat for 28 million Americans, 80% of them women. The Ocean County Health Department is offering free bone density screenings for women at the County Connection, Thursdays, September 23 & October 28, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Screenings are scheduled on the 4th Thursday of each month. Call today for your appointment: 732-288-7777.
Website :  Ocean County Government

Book drop-off daily

Worn American Flags, no longer suitable for display, can be dropped off at the County Connection. The flags will be turned in to veterans groups for proper disposal.

Under new federal regulations, passport books are now required for all US citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico & the Caribbean. For land and sea border crossings, you can use the less expensive Passport Card. Prepare for your next trip by getting passports now. (Fees vary.) You can get passport photos ($10) at the County Connection, too.

You can purchase tickets for events at Ocean County College's Fine Arts Center at the County Connection. Cash, check or money order only.

Visit the County Connection to register your dog for Ocean County's off-leash dog parks at the Miller Airpark in Berkeley and Ocean County Park, Lakewood. The off-leash parks are operated by the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department. (Annual fee: $25.)

Ocean County's Senior Services staff has information on all of the latest programs for seniors. A Senior Services representative is at the County Connection most weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm.

The Ocean County Surrogate's Office now has staff at the County Connection Monday thru Friday, 10 am - 4:30 pm, to answer questions about probating wills & other services of the Surrogate's Court.
Contact : 732-929-2011 for more information
Website :  Ocean County Surrogates Office

Discover the historic, cultural and natural treasures found along the coastal areas of New Jersey. The County Connection is an official Information Center for the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. The County Connection also has information on special events and tourism-related activities throughout Ocean County. "101 things to do in Ocean County" to keep your whole family entertained all year long.

Coronary artery disease and stroke can rob you of your independence—and maybe your life. The Ocean County Health Department will be offering free stroke screenings at the County Connection, Friday, September 10, beginning at 9:30 am. Please call for an appointment: 732-288-7777.

The Ocean County Health Department will conduct a clinic for seasonal flu shots & pneumonia vaccinations at the County Connection on Wednesday, November 10, from 10 am till 2 pm. No appointments necessary. Fee: $20 or Medicare Part B.

The open enrollment period for the Medicare prescription drug program is November 15 through December 31. That’s the time when new Medicare recipients can enroll in a Part D plan and previous enrollees can change plans if they choose. The Ocean County Office of Senior Services will be available at the County Connection on the following dates in November to answer your questions about Medicare Part D and to help you select the program that’s best for you: Wednesday, November 17, Friday, November 19 & Tuesday, November 30, all 9 am till 3 pm. Evening hours are available Monday, November 22. Additional dates are scheduled for December. Call 732-288-7777 to make an appointment.