Resources, Outreach, & Opportunities for Tomorrow (ROOTS) is dedicated to empowering individuals by providing information, referrals, and application assistance for essential services that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.
ROOTS is designed to connect participants with critical resources, ensuring they have access to the support systems necessary to address immediate and long-term needs. Navigating complex systems of care can be overwhelming, but no one has to do it alone. ROOTS ensures that participants receive compassionate, peer-driven support to access life-changing resources and take control of their future. By providing comprehensive resource navigation, advocacy, and peer-led guidance, ROOTS empowers individuals to build stability, access critical support systems, and thrive.
✔ Information & Referral Services – Connecting participants to local, state, and federal programs based on their specific needs.
✔ Application Assistance – Guidance in completing applications for public benefits, housing assistance, healthcare coverage, disability services, and other critical supports.
✔ Income Maintenance Support – Assistance for individuals applying for or utilizing General Assistance (GA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (SSD), and other financial aid programs.
✔ Housing & Homelessness Prevention – Support in navigating rental assistance programs, emergency housing, and long-term housing solutions.
✔ Healthcare & Behavioral Health Navigation – Assistance with health insurance enrollment, accessing behavioral health services, and securing necessary medical care.
✔ Food Security Programs – Helping participants apply for SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and meal assistance programs.
✔ Disability Services & Advocacy – Guidance for individuals seeking accessibility accommodations, disability-related resources, and specialized support services.
✔ Transportation Assistance – Helping individuals access reliable transportation for medical appointments, job interviews, and essential services.
✔ Child Care Resources – Connecting families to affordable and accessible child care programs.
✔ Education & Job Training Support – Linking participants to GED programs, vocational training, employment services, and career development opportunities.
✔ Specialty Populations Support – Tailored assistance for domestic violence survivors, veterans, seniors, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and aging-out youth to address their unique needs.
✔ COVID-19-Specific Resources – Assistance with rental relief, food assistance, and health-related resources impacted by the pandemic.
ROOTS is a FREE program, available to Ocean County residents, 18yrs & older, who have been impacted/experienced hardship due to the COVID19 pandemic. Services are available in English &Spanish, & can be offered in both of MHAOC’s Office Locations:
- Toms River Office: 25 South Shore Drive, Toms River, 08753
- Manahawkin Office: 691 Mill Creek Rd (Unit 13) Manahawkin, 08050
For more info on Resources, Outreach, & Opportunities for Tomorrow (ROOTS) please contact:
- Angela Beeh, Director of Benefit Navigation & Disability Services – abeeh@mhanj.org
- Jennifer Gallagher, Assistant Director of MHAOC – jgallagher@mhanj.org
- Michelle Price, MHAOC County Director – mprice@mhanj.org
- Or Call MHAOC 732-244-0940 or email MHAOCEAN@MHANJ.ORG
*Resources, Outreach, & Opportunities for Tomorrow (ROOTS) is a program of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey in Ocean County Funded by the Ocean County Department of Human Services*
