Monmouth County Human Services Department
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners established the Monmouth County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) in 1987. It reflects the Commissioners’ long-standing commitment to address the needs of our most vulnerable citizens, and those who may be struggling with an unexpected event that has left them unsure of where to turn.
MCDHS’ mission is to enhance the quality of life for people in Monmouth County through the planning, purchasing and delivery of human services by highly effective employees in partnership with public and private organizations. More than 140,000 Monmouth County residents receive one or more services from MCDHS each year.
Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
The Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council (MAAC) represents a number of nonprofit organizations whose goals are to assist County residents in meeting a broad array of human service needs relating to mental health, disabilities, addiction, aging, housing, childcare, food insufficiency, transportation and more.
Mary Pat Angelini
Chair, Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Ginger Mulligan
Vice-Chair, Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
Geoffrey S. Perselay
Vice-Chair, Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
Director, Monmouth County Dept. of Human Services/Deputy County Administrator
Susan M. Kiley
Monmouth County Deputy Commissioner Director
Teri O’Connor
Monmouth County Administrator
Behaviorial Health Hub Co-Chairs
Wendy DePedro, Mental Health Assoc. of Monmouth County
Lynn Seaward, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery
Desiree Whyte, Monmouth County Division of Behavioral Health
Early Childhood Success Hub Co-Chairs
Colleen Nelson, VNA Health Group
Kim Perrelli, Child Care Resources
Dr. Lester Richens, Monmouth County Superintendent of Schools
Financial Empowerment Hub Co-Chairs
Peter Boynton, Affordable Housing Alliance
Lori-Anne McLane, United Way of Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Larry Sternbach, Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development
Housing Hub Co-Chairs
Tim Hearne
Kathy Weir, Monmouth County Continuum of Care
Positive Youth Development Hub Co-Chair
Brendan Ward, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern NJ
Successful Aging Hub Co-Chair
Randy Bishop
Transportation Hub Co-Chairs
Patricia Carlesimo, LADACIN Network
Joseph Annecharico, County of Monmouth
Communication Team Co-Chairs
Joseph Annecharico, County of Monmouth
Kathy Collins, MonmouthCares
Donna Blaze, Affordable Housing Alliance
Pat Bohse
Ellen Cohen, Monmouth County Office of Youth Services Planning
Tony Comerford, Ph.D., New Hope-IBHC, Inc.
Nicole Cyr, Monmouth County Division of Planning & Contracting
Derek DeLuca, 13th Legislative District Office
Anna Diaz-White, 180 Turning Lives Around
Thomas F. Hayes, New Jersey Natural Gas
Gwendolyn O. Love, Lunch Break
Rev. Dr. Patricia S. Medley, Freehold Clergy Association
Christopher Merkel, Monmouth County Department of Health
Beatriz Oesterheld, Community Affairs & Resource Center (CARC)
Lorraine Scheibener, Monmouth County Division of Social Services
Marta Silverberg, Monmouth Family Health Center
Rev. Ronald L. Sparks, Bethel AME Church
Arlene Spiegler
Colleen Verriest, Family & Children’s Service
Dr. Anita Voogt, Brookdale Community College
Alicia F. Williams, South Jersey Legal Services
State Representatives:
Karen Asay, Division of Child Protection & Permanency
Judith Green, Division of Child Protection & Permanency
Nelson Troche, State of New Jersey Department of Human Services
Residents can find any of these organizations, and the many more that provide helpful services and programs, at the MonmouthResourceNet.
If you are interested in becoming involved with one of the Monmouth ACTS Hubs, feel free to reach out to any of the co-chairs by clicking on their names.