Department of Human Services | Office of Licensing (OOL)

HCBS (Home and Community Based Services)

The Office of Licensing (OOL) operates under the Office of Program Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) and is the licensing and regulatory authority of the Department of Human Services. The OOL regulates, inspects and provides technical assistance to programs serving persons with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Its licensing and regulatory process supports the provision of a safe environment in which individuals receive services appropriately.

DHS Office of Licensing

Kathy Patrick, Director
Sean O’Brien, Chief

OOL Main: 609-633-6932 Fax: 609-777-1216

Bulletins

OOL Bulletin – 09 20 22 – Privacy in Residential Living Places

OOL Bulletin – 12 06 21 – Application for Licensure

OOL Bulletin - 07 22 21 - Excessively High Indoor Temperatures

OOL Bulletin - 06 14 19 - Criminal History Record Information and Hiring

OOL Bulletin - 08 27 18 - Stephen Komninos Law Training

OOL Bulletin - 07 31 18 - Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI) checks

OOL Bulletin - 07 31 18 -Stephen Komninos Law Drug Testing Family Contact

OOL Bulletin - January 11 2018 - Danielles Law Training

OOL Bulletin -7 31 18 - Medical Procedures Training

OOL Bulletin - July 31 2017 - OTC Labels

OOL Bulletin - July 31 2017 - TB Testing

OOL Bulletin - July 31 2017 - CPR and First Aid Training

OOL Advisory - July 20, 2009 - Recalled Smoke Alarms

OOL Provider Certification - Recalled Smoke Alarms July 17, 2009

Smoke Alarm Recall Manufacturer Information July 16, 2009

OOL Bulletin - December 3, 2013 - Cable-Cell Phone Use

OOL Bulletin - December 3, 2013 - Space Heaters

OOL Bulletin - December 3, 2013 - Multi Med Pacs

OOL Bulletin - December 3, 2013 - Generators

OOL Advisory - January 14, 2009 - Pre-Admission Information

Proposed Regulations

DHS Proposed Rules and Amendments

Webinars

Changes to NJAC 1044A NJAC 1044C Standards for Community Residences Webinar 02.14.23

RECORDING OF WEBINAR Changes to NJAC 1044A NJAC 1044C Standards for Community Residences Webinar 02.14.23

Department of Human Services
Office of Licensing
PO Box 707
Trenton, NJ 08625-0707

For information concerning Department of Health, Long-Term Care Facilities, call 609-633-9042; for Acute Care Facilities, call 609-633-9034 or 609-292-8773 or click here: http://www.state.nj.us/health/healthfacilities/contact.shtml.

For information concerning Mental Health and Addiction Services Licensing, call the Department of Health, Office of Certificate of Need & Licensing – Behavioral Health at 609-292-6587.

For information concerning Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing, click here: http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/about/divisions/ol/ or call 1-855-463-6323

For information concerning, Rooming and Boarding Houses, click here https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/offices/roomingboarding.html, For further information about the Department of Community Affairs’ Bureau of Rooming and Boarding House Standards, call 609-633-6251. For Licensing, call (609) 984-1706.