Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County (IHSS) is a non-profit organization located on the campus of Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey. We are a coalition of different faith communities, social service, and health care organizations that provides volunteer physical, emotional and spiritual support to those living at home who are vulnerable because of age or disability. Our dedicated volunteers seek to put God’s love into action by promoting wellness and independence and alleviating loneliness and suffering for the vulnerable members of our community in Southern Ocean County. All services are provided free of charge.

IHSS volunteers attend an orientation class and undergo a criminal background check before they are assigned to provide services. We currently have 200 volunteers helping over 500 senior citizens in Southern Ocean County to remain independent in their own homes. IHSS services are provided FREE of charge to our care receivers. We are funded through grants and donations from the families we assist and our generous community.