TOMS RIVER — The Toms River Social Security office, located at 190 St. Catherine Boulevard, will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 9, after being closed since October 2024 for renovations.
Regular office hours will resume from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone number remains 1-877-255-1497.
The reopening comes with improved customer service options, including the ability for visitors to schedule appointments for all types of services. Officials say this enhancement is expected to reduce long wait times and improve the overall in-office experience.
Walk-ins will still be accepted for those who choose not to make an appointment, with staff remaining attentive to the needs of vulnerable populations and individuals with disabilities. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the local office directly or by contacting the national hotline at 1-800-772-1213, which offers a call-back feature. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may use the TTY line at 1-800-325-0778.
Many Social Security services remain accessible online at www.ssa.gov, where users can manage their benefits, request documents, apply for services, and more through their personal mySocial Security accounts.
Those needing a Social Security number or replacement card are encouraged to begin the process online at www.ssa.gov/number-card. Benefit applications for retirement, disability, or Medicare can be submitted at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices.
For more information about online services or to manage existing benefits, visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount.
