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Contact Us
Independent Living
Business Hours
M-F 8:30am – 4pm
Phone: (732) 571-4884
Fax: (844) 645-5490
Youth Transition
Business Hours
M-F 8:30am – 4pm
Phone: (732) 571-4884
Fax: (844) 645-5490
Support Coordination
Business Hours
M-F 8:30am – 4pm
Phone: (732) 571-6232
or
Phone: (866) 980-3554
Fax: (844) 645-5490
Education & Advocacy
Business Hours
M-F 8:30am – 4pm
Phone: (732) 571-4884
Fax: (844) 645-5490
Our Mission
MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc, is a consumer-driven, consumer-controlled organization serving all people with any disability, their families and allies in Monmouth and Ocean. We help people experiencing disability to solve problems, open minds and create opportunity. Moceans sponsors education, advocacy social connections and guidance to so people can choose how they live, work, and participate in the life of their community.
Advocacy
We offer both individual and systems advocacy. Individual advocacy is available to a consumer with a disability-related issue. Systems advocacy involves consumers working together to change policies and practices on a wide scale.
Information & Referral
We provide information about disability issues and referrals to other agencies and organizations in the area that serve individuals with disabilities and their families.
Core Services
We help individuals who have developmental disabilities to find the services they need. We listen to the individual’s needs and desires in life and work together to develop an Individual Service Plan.
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Peer Support
We offer both individualized and group independent living skills instruction to help consumers develop and enhance the skills needed to live independently. This can range from personal budgeting to mobility training to social skills.
We provide peer support to individuals with disabilities both individually and in a group setting. Peer support is the sharing of experiences by and between two or more individuals with a disability and can help with the development of positive coping skills.
Transition Services
Nursing Home Diversion and Transition
Youth Transition
We facilitate the transition of people with disabilities from nursing homes or other institutions to community-based residences, with the requisite supports and services. We also help people who might otherwise be placed into institutional care remain in the community.
We offer a variety of programs and services to support young people with disabilities navigate the often confusing transition from school to postsecondary life. Learn more...
Our Board of Directors
John Nicklin - Chairman
John Nicklin is a lifelong resident of Monmouth County, NJ. After 24 years in banking, he moved to sales with Star Installations, Inc's. I have served on the board of Officers for Monmouth County’s United Way from 2009 to 2012 and currently serve MOCEANS Center for Independent Living Business Advisory Panel. John served on event committees for Centra State medical Center and Ladacin network. I am Past member of the Exchange Club of Freehold and the Manasquan -Brielle Rotary 2006-2010
Christine L. Matus, Esq. - Vice-Chairperson
Christine L. Matus was admitted to the Bar of the State of New Jersey and to the U.S. District Court of New Jersey in 1995. While in law school, she served as Senior Staff of the International Law Review, received the Outstanding Service Award and the highest academic award for the Civil Rights law clinic. Her most recent awards include: 2012-2013, Winner of Ocean County Most Happening Lawyer; 2014-2015, Finalist of Ocean County Most Happening Lawyer; 2015 Special Needs Lawyer of the Year and 2016 Probate Lawyer of the Year by Corporate Live Wire.
Matthew Brazinski - Treasurer
Matthew Brazinski lives in Toms River. A graduate from The College of New Jersey, Matt is a Licensed Loan Originator with Glendenning Mortgage Corporation, where he focuses on bringing clarity and simplicity to the home loan process.
Dion Johnson
Mark Jaffee
James Stewart
Judyth Brown MS Ed - Executive Director
MOCEANS Center for Independent Living serves persons living with a disability since 1989.
Contact Us
MOCEANS Center for independent Living
Monmouth County
213 Broadway
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
info@moceanscil.org
Phone: (732) 571-4884
Fax:866-856-0290
BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday Through Friday
8:30am to 4:00 pm
Accessible entrance in rear parking lot