MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc.

Individual and Family ServicesNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees

MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. is a nonprofit organization operating in the field of individual and family services, focused on empowering people with disabilities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties of New Jersey. Founded in 1989, the center centers its work on the Independent Living philosophy, promoting self-determination, equal opportunities, and barrier-free access within the community. Its core services are consumer-driven, including advocacy (both individual and systems), independent living skills instruction, information and referral, peer support, and transition services that help youth prepare for adult life or assist individuals in moving from institutional settings to community-based housing. The center serves as a local resource hub, maintaining connections to local service providers to help consumers access relevant support.

Based in Long Branch, MOCEANS positions itself within the human services sector by prioritizing consumer leadership and peer-based approaches to independence. It emphasizes practical support to improve daily living and community participation for people with disabilities, aiming to expand access and awareness while advancing the Independent Living movement. The organization maintains a community-focused mission, operating within New Jersey to address the needs of residents with disabilities in the region through a network of services designed to increase choice and self-directed living.

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