Improving health and well-being for all.
Healthy Community
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
At United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC), we help people overcome barriers to good health by connecting them with the resources they need to lead healthy lives. Our partnerships and programs address gaps and expand access to crucial health services and supports. United is the Way to ensure all of us have resources for a healthy life.
Our current Healthy Community initiatives include:
Project Spotlight: NJ 211 Partnership — Family Caregiving
The Caregivers Support Program is a collaborative initiative between United Way, NJ 211, and AARP. This program is designed to provide essential resources and support to caregivers, who often face significant challenges while caring for others.
Through this partnership, caregivers can access a wide range of services by simply dialing 211. The program leverages AARP’s expertise in caregiving and NJ 211’s extensive network of local resources and trained staff to deliver comprehensive resources tailored to the unique needs of caregivers.
By connecting caregivers to resources, the program aims to alleviate the stress and isolation often experienced by those in caregiving roles. Whether you are caring for an older adult or someone with a disability, the Caregivers Support Program is here to help you navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence and support.
Every day, about 63 million U.S. adults are assisting their older relatives, spouses, friends, or neighbors with daily tasks like medication management, light housework, and transportation to medical appointments.
It can be hard to find local resources, and even harder for the caregiver to take care of themselves.
