Bright Harbor Healthcare
Mental Health • Ocean City, NJ • Since 1959
About
Bright Harbor Healthcare (formerly Ocean Mental Health Services) is a New Jersey nonprofit mental health provider headquartered in Bayville. Established in 1959, it offers counseling and a wide range of mental health services across 11 offices in Ocean County and nearby areas, including Bayville, Brick, Toms River, Manahawkin, and Ocean City. The organization has grown to over 300 staff and 4 outpatient offices plus community programs. Contact: access@brightharbor.org; main phone 732-349-5550. Address of relevant location near Ocean City is not listed; the closest listed offices are in Bayville, Toms River, and Brick.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
687 Atlantic City Blvd. Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone
+1 732-349-5550
access@brightharbor.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM (Administration); Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM (Toms River Main Office and Substance Abuse & Recovery locations)
Website
Emergency Care
24/7 crisis counseling and mental health services
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Current Offers
Not specified — Not specified
FAQs
What crisis services does Bright Harbor provide?
24/7 crisis counseling and mental health services available to help during challenging moments.
How can I reach the crisis line?
Call Crisis Line: (732) 349-5550.
Where are Bright Harbor's administration and main offices located?
Administration Office: 687 Atlantic City Blvd. Bayville, NJ 08721; Toms River Main Office: 40 Bey Lea Rd. Building A, Toms River, NJ 08753.
What are the hours for the Toms River location?
Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM.
What are the hours for the Bayville location?
Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM (Administration); Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM (locations in Bayville and Toms River as applicable).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ScoreDoc aggregate: 3.8 out of 5 (based on 21 reviews) (21)
- Google My Business (as cited in secondary reports): 2.4 out of 5 (40)
Patients praise
- some patients found specific staff members caring, helpful, and friendly
- appreciation for convenient access to programs and home-visit options for some clients
- positive experiences with specific counselors who were perceived as attentive and supportive
Common complaints
- reports of unprofessional, dismissive, or rude clinical staff
- concerns regarding communication and appointment management, including abrupt therapist departures and cancellations
- complaints about lack of coordination in patient care, such as failure to transfer medical records or ignoring physical health issues
- negative perceptions of the facility's physical environment and cleanliness
- allegations of neglect or lack of genuine patient care
"If you value your;e life of health, stay away from these poor excuses for human beings. They are dangerous... They have destroyed my vital organs. Not one blood test in 5 years! Negative 5 stars."
— LocalityBiz user review"My therapist dumped me via text after 4 years ... my appointments had become spotty... is it criminal? ... no, its just sleazy and irresponsible and at odds with being a good human."
— User review reported on SeeIC/ClinicaDentalRey"I found out that is one of the most caring mental health facilities I have visited in my entire life with a very friendly staff. They are listening to your issues, they are spending lots of time with their patients."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- About Us - Bright Harbor Healthcare | Mental Health Services NJ — Oct 3, 2025
- Our Services - Mental Health & Addiction Treatment | Bright Harbor — Oct 1, 2025
- Outreach Services - Bright Harbor Healthcare — Jan 6, 2026
- Child & Family Mental Health Services - Youth Programs — Oct 2, 2025
- [PDF] 732-575-1111 877-621-0445toll - Bright Harbor Healthcare — Oct 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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