Resources

Patient Resources

Everything you need before your first visit, plus a list of community organizations that can help with transportation, food, insurance, and financial assistance during treatment.

New Patient Instructions

Please review this packet before your first appointment. It includes what to bring, how to submit your patient information, and our cancellation policy.

Community Support

Helpful Resources

A list of organizations our patients often turn to for support outside our office. If you have questions about any of these, our social worker or navigator can help.

Disability & Social Security

Social Services

  • Boards of Social Services

    Benefits such as the SNAP Program and Adult Medicaid Programs.

    Ocean County (Toms River): (732) 349-1500
    Ocean County (Manahawkin): (609) 242-6100
    Monmouth County (Freehold): (732) 431-6000

Transportation

For seniors, disabled residents, and those receiving oncology treatments.

  • Ocean Ride

    Ocean County

  • SCAT

    Monmouth County

  • ModivCare

    For those on NJ Medicaid.

  • Access Link

    For those with disabilities living near NJ Transit routes.

  • Brick Senior Shuttle

    For residents of Brick, age 60 and older — medical appointments and non-medical transportation.

  • Manchester Twp. Transportation

    For residents of Manchester Twp. — medical and non-medical transportation.

  • Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey

    Volunteer transporters and the Healthy Hop program using Lyft.

Food Resources

  • Meals on Wheels of Ocean County

    Call and ask for the number for your town's Meals on Wheels program.

  • Meals on Wheels of Monmouth County
  • Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean County

    Assists with finding food resources such as food pantries and SNAP benefit applications.

    The B.E.A.T. Center (Ocean County): (732) 731-1400
    Neptune Facility (Monmouth County): (732) 918-2600
    Website: fulfillnj.org

Insurance Resources

Prescription Assistance

  • NeedyMeds

    Maintains a listing of pharmaceutical assistance programs run by medication manufacturers.

    Website: needymeds.org
  • Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

    A NJ program for seniors and disabled residents providing reduced-cost medications, plus screening for other programs such as utility assistance and Medicare Savings Programs.

Utility Assistance

  • NJ Home Energy Assistance Hotline
    Phone: 211
    Website: nj211.org

Breast Cancer Foundations (Monmouth/Ocean Area)

Typically, to qualify for a grant one must be in active treatment with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation therapy. Most foundations will want a letter from your doctor and copies of bills in addition to their application. Contact your social worker or navigator for more information — some foundations don't post a phone number, but staff will know how to reach them.

Breast Cancer Support Groups

Some groups meet in person, some meet virtually. Call for more information.

Questions about your care?

Our team is here to help you understand your options and next steps.