General Health
CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN FUND
(800) 335-3863; financial assistance for children with a catastrophic illness up to 21 years old, must be a resident of NJ (Visa/Green card); visit www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cicrf/home
CHARITY CARE (DEPT. OF HEALTH)
(866) 588-5696; free or reduced charge care for inpatient and outpatient services at acute care hospitals throughout NJ, assistance is available to NJ residents who have no health coverage or coverage that only pays part of the bill, are ineligible for private and governmental sponsored coverage such as Medicaid, and meet income and asset eligibility criteria, Mon—Fri, 9 am-5 pm; visit www.state.nj.us/health/charitycare
FREE CANCER SCREENINGS VNACJ
(732) 933-3952; for men and women between 21–64 years of age who are uninsured, live in Monmouth County, and meet financial eligibility requirements, call to confirm eligibility and schedule an appointment; visit www.vnachc.org
HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
(800) 318-2596; assistance finding health insurance for those who do not have insurance through a job, Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP or other sources that provide qualifying coverage, may also apply for health insurance subsidies if income qualifications are met, they offer help thru online, phone-call, and in-person, to find a location near you; visit www.HealthCare.gov
MEDICAL EMERGENCY PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDOCUMENTED RESIDENTS
if you are an undocumented resident who receives emergency medical care in New Jersey, ask the hospital staff for an application. If they cannot provide an application, ask the hospital staff to inform Monmouth County Social Services (732) 431-6000 and set up an interview to apply; visit www.njfamilycare.org/imm_info
NJ AIDS / HIV / STD HOTLINE
(800) 624-2377; information on free testing sites, risk factors, treatment, drug interactions, side effects, and partner notification; visit www.nj.gov/health/hivstdtline.org
NJ FAMILYCARE
(800) 701-0710; call to receive an application by mail by giving your name and address, applications can also be downloaded, ask to speak to a Health Benefits Coordinator or visit an outreach site for assistance with the application, apply online at www.NJFamilyCare.org
Long Branch
MONMOUTH FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
(732) 923-7100, 270 Broadway; provides affordable preventative health care on a sliding scale or for Medicaid recipients of services include pediatrics, adolescent and adult medicine, podiatry, HIV care, nutrition counseling, health education, social services, prenatal and gynecological care and dental services; visit www.mfhcnj.org
SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES
(732) 229-7300, 404 Indiana Ave; located on the 2nd floor of Long Branch High School, basic health care for students, free AIDS/STD testing, emergency dental care, and substance abuse counseling
Asbury Park
SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES
(732) 776-2638, 1003 Sunset Ave; basic health care for students, free AIDS/STD testing, emergency dental care, health and social services, individual and family counseling
VNACJ COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
(732) 774-6333, 1301 Main St; includes fully licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners who provide general health care services for the entire family including disease prevention, immunizations, lab testing and primary care in women's health, men's health, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral health counseling and treatment, behavioral health, nutrition and diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer education and early detection, and discount drug pricing program; call ahead for prenatal care, podiatry care, nutrition and diabetic counseling; visit vnachc.org
Freehold
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
(732) 431-1717, 800 W Main St; provides men's and women's health care, pregnancy testing and services, abortion services, birth control, emergency contraception, HIV testing, Free STD testing and treatment, and LGBT services, Mon 11:30 am-6:30 pm, Tues, Thurs 9 am-4:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30-4 pm; visit www.plannedparenthood.org
MONMOUTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(732) 431-7456, 3000 Kozloski Rd; free breast exam and cervical screenings (PAP test); visit www.co.monmouth.nj.usemail: jmjmadonna@aol.com
FREEHOLD FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
(732)- 294-2540, 597 Park Ave; primary care for entire family, prenatal care, behavioral health, healthy eating counseling, chronic disease education, women’s health, geriatric specialty care; visit centrastate.com/locations
Keansburg
SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES
(732) 787-2007, located in trailer behind Keansburg High School, mental health and family services, health services, substance abuse counseling, employment services, and pregnancy prevention, email jfay@keansburg.k12.nj.us for more info
Keyport
VNACJ PRIMARY CARE CENTER
(732) 888-4149, 35 Broad St; Mon, Tues 8 am-5 pm, Wed 8 am-6 pm, Prenatal hours Thurs, Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat 8 am-2 pm; visit vnachc.org
Neptune
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER & MATERNITY CARE SERVICES
(732) 776-4209, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1828 W Lake Ave; provides a wide range of acute and preventative health services including medicine and surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, infectious disease, dentistry, blood pressure screening, social work consultations, blood testing, nutritional counseling, and prenatal education classes, proof of income (3 months), proof of address (driver's license or envelope showing your current address, SS card, any type of insurance card, checking and savings account statements; visit jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com/services
Red Bank
Shrewsbury
PARKER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
(732) 212-0777, 211 Shrewsbury Ave; Mon, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Tues and Thurs 9 am-4 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm, Sat 8 am-12 pm, primary care and vaccinations for uninsured residents of Monmouth County, must schedule an intake appointment to determine if you are eligible for their services, email info@parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org for more info; visit parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org
VNACJ PRIMARY CARE CENTER
(732) 219-6620, 188 E Bergen Place; Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 8 am-5 pm, Wed 10 am-6 pm, Sat 8 am-2 pm (once per month); visit vnachc.org
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
(732) 842-9300, 69 East Newman Springs Rd; women's and men's health care services, pregnancy testing, STD testing, treatment and vaccines, family planning, Mon, Tues 9 am-4 pm, Wed 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 11 am-6:30 pm, Fri 10 am-4:30 pm, Sat 8 am-3 pm; visit www.plannedparenthoold.org