Register now! U.S. Citizenship is a 12-week class that prepares its participants for the citizenship test. Students will learn U.S. history, civics, and vocabulary, and will have the chance to practice for their interview. Students in citizenship classes will also meet with an immigration attorney who can help with the N-400 application

The Mourning Meeting is a podcast dedicated to young adults. Interviews include information about grieving at college, pandemic grief, advanced directives for young adults, suicide loss, and much more.

The Women’s Project is the dedicated focus of Women’s Reentry Commission to provide excellent integrated health care and employment services to women leaving prison. Please join us on Tuesday, January 19 on Facebook.

Hosted by Ken Verni 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Monday, Dec 14 2020 (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Recurrence: Occurs every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM, (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

This webinar series is for MCN nurses and physicians, social workers, early childhood specialists, home health, and community health workers employed in both inpatient and outpatient settings and schools.

We make writing fun! During this class, we tap into your imagination, showing you how to turn your ideas from “think to ink.” We emphasize the importance of having a writer’s notebook to gather your thoughts and let your ideas flow from your pen. Your instructor will email a link before the first class. Scholarships are available.

Creative expression activities are enjoyable, but also can be a great wellness tool to help enhance moods and emotions. In this group, we will be exploring and sharing forms of creativity together - using art as an outlet for self-expression. No art skills are required

All Virtual Library programs are free and will be conducted on a virtual platform. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register for all programs on our website’s Upcoming Events list to receive emailed information on how to join. 

Join us on Tuesday, January 19 as NAMI presents "In Our Own Voice," a personal perspective of mental illness that changes attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes.

Joyful Stories and easy crafts are shared each day with your family! New Story/Craft added each day at 2 pm

This series was created by the Children's Librarians, as we miss our littlest patrons! While in-person storytimes are not possible, we will be sending extra special stories and easy-to-do-crafts directly to your homes.

This series is presented in partnership with SNAP-ED of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and Monmouth County Council for Young Children. Zoom information:https://zoom.us/j/97230177320 Meeting ID: 972 3017 7320  Questions? Contact Kelly Noah [email protected]

Cody Parker, Owner of Drop the Beet Farms will be getting into the fun bits of aquaponics virtually. His virtual farm tour will help you learn the basics of aquaponics, and how aquaponics ecosystems can inspire future generations to grow food sustainably. For questions call 732-349-1246 or email [email protected]

This virtual program aims to help adolescents, young adults, and their parents/ caregivers understand how to protect themselves from exploitation by potential traffickers. Attendees will learn:

-What human trafficking is and isn't
-How to recognize the signs ("Red Flags") of human trafficking
-What you can do if you think someone is being trafficked

Stay Safe! Stay Connected! Join us Fridays in January at 7:30 for games and camaraderie!  PMMeeting ID 967 1924 7642 Passcode 75063

In addition to the weekly breakfast and lunch distribution, Meal Kits are available for Drive-Thru pick-up at any of the Township of Ocean Schools - Twin Brook, Middle Brook or Continental Gardens every Wednesday between 12 and 3 PM. One meal kit per family.

Through FEMA and SAMHSA, NJ Hope and Healing and MHA of Essex and Morris are able to provide free crisis counseling to New Jerseyans emotionally struggling with the impact of COVID-19. We are offering free crisis counseling by virtual support groups (via Zoom) and individual phone sessions.

Learn how to advocate for yourself during landlord/tenant issues. 

• Legal protections for tenants
• Habitability
• Eviction Issues
• Right to Privacy

Dr. Nancy Kaser-Boyd, Ph.D., will provide the first part of an overview of the complex issues related to Criminal Responsibility as required in the criminal justice system and the cognitive differences of a person with ASD. Please contact Jessica Oppenheim with any questions or concerns. [email protected] / 732-733-6804

Explore your options for post-secondary education, employment training, independent living, and adult services. RSVP by phone at 848-223-4129 or by email to: [email protected] with your full name, address, and phone number.

If you need food, please join us Fridays 1-3 pm at Fulfill in Neptune starting January 15th, 2021.

NJCEDV’s Men of Courage Network is pleased to announce that A CALL TO MEN will be offering their Virtual Training Institute for Gender and Racial Justice on January 22^nd - 23^rd. 

Get answers to your concerns about pregnancy and delivery during COVID-19. You'll also learn to recognize signs of anxiety or depression after your baby's birth, the resources available, and what you can do for self-care, as well as community health workers' role in educating and advocating for women. Contact Lauren Marshall [email protected]

USTEM is now ONLINE! We hold fun, hands-on projects, and activities that engage children in grades 1-6. For more information email [email protected] Engage - Inspire - Empower 

NJCEDV’s Men of Courage Network is pleased to announce that A CALL TO MEN will be offering their Virtual Training Institute for Gender and Racial Justice on January 22nd - 23rd . Participants MUST commit to attending BOTH FULL sessions. NO exceptions!

Creative Healing is a therapeutic modality that combines powerful counseling techniques along with art-making to help improve emotional, mental health, promoting self-regulation.

Code Wiz is an award-winning coding school for kids! Register through CommunityPass. There are Monday sessions and Thursday sessions available. If you already have a CommunityPass account from another organization or community, please use it - do not create another account. Call Neptune Recreation at 732-869-1202 for more information.

7+ Hours of STEM principles relating to Forensics and solving Crime Scenes are explored. Each student gets a CSI Lab Kit to conduct the experiments. Current or former law enforcement Detectives will be teaching this class. Grades 6-12. The fee is $15. The deadline is Jan.14th. Registration must be dropped off at Long Branch Recreation-231 Wilbur Ray Ave.

A free virtual stress management support group for youth ages 9-12, where kids will learn coping strategies and ways to better adjust to their new reality.

Offered through RWJBarnabas Health Insitute for Prevention and Recovery's Hope and Healing Program.  Mondays starting 1/4/2021 at 6:00 p.m. Access through Zoom link.

This free support group is for parents who are now on the clock 24/7 because of COVID-19! Conversations are led by you! MUCCTC is a free online counseling service staffed by supervised Monmouth University clinical social work graduate interns! 

Join us for a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, January 27 at 12:00 PM to learn more about BBBSCCNJ and the different ways you can get involved. Email [email protected] to register today!

Project SEARCH is a 10-month internship program for people with disabilities in their last year of school through early adulthood. It is targeted to those whose goal is competitive employment. 

The discussion will feature the uniqueness of the Bordentown School, where it fits into history, how it taught self-determination through its all-black faculty and administration and its mixed academic and industrial curriculum. 

Eligible for Medicare this year and have questions? Sign up for a virtual workshop hosted by Monmouth County Library and led by Samantha White, SHIP Coordinator of Family & Children's Services of Monmouth 

This free town hall is for youth ages 13-19 to come together as a community for meaningful discussions about current events. A Monmouth County Youth Council will be developed as a result of the youth participating in this event. Art pieces are accepted in advance to CIACC (sponsor).

Mobile Pantry is open on the first Thursday of every month. No ID is required. All groceries are free. Please bring your own bags.

The CARE Project NJ Virtual Family Retreat. A great virtual opportunity for families with a child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Applications are due February 2, 2021.
 

Mental Health & Law Enfocement

Our panel of experts in the field who will give their perspective on mental health and law enforcement and provide solutions to reducing the conflict between police in the community and these encounters. With Carol L. Russell, Renee T. White and D Sgt. Michael MacDonough

NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders announces the Wednesday Webinars series for 2021 featuring presentations by medical and mental health professionals, education specialists, and other leaders in their field. These Wednesday Webinar seminars are for parents, educators, and professionals

Adulthood may come naturally, but it takes years of preparation. There are many challenges and barriers facing adolescents with any neuropsychiatric disorder. But there are also practical solutions that can lead to optimal success for youth with Tourette syndrome.

SCAN offers Free Online Diabetes Self-Management Workshops. These supportive workshops build your confidence to manage your diabetes and maintain
an active and healthy lifestyle.

The Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University holds support groups on Zoom for siblings of individuals with autism or related developmental disabilities. Groups are for children ages 7-15.and conducted by advanced doctoral students under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. Contact Amanda Austin

This live, virtual seminar is for athletes, mental health and addiction professionals, coaches, students, community leaders, mentors, and all looking to improve opportunities for self-awareness. Link for this virtual conference will be distributed by CCE on February 17, 2021.

For family members, caregivers, friends, and individuals affected by mental health conditions. The aim of this group is to meet, socialize, share stories, play, and enjoy games with peers. SAMHAJ 's mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for South Asian Americans affected by serious mental illness. Email: [email protected] to join.