Join us for the annual Jersey Shore Rescue Mission Coat Giveaway. New and gently used winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves will be available to those in need.

Do you have a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder? This Saturday program is designed as an educational program for those who have loved ones struggling with active addiction.

Registration fee includes Keynote Presentation PLUS All Eight (8) Workshops The links will be active (and the videos will be available) for 5 days, beginning Sunday, October 25, 2020.

This 90-minute presentation will address the impact of systemic injustices on risk factors for suicide in youth of color and will include topics such as trauma associated with structural racism, generational poverty, and disparities related to COVID-19 that youth of color have endured.

In this webinar, Dr. Anjali Patel, a fellowship-trained cognitive neurologist at the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center, will discuss the differences between memory changes related to normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia and the process for obtaining an accurate diagnosis including testing.

This workshop will educate caregivers on the risk of substance abuse in teens and how to prevent it.

Presenters for this virtual session are from Office of the Attorney General, NJ Division of Criminal Justice, County Prosecutor's Association of NJ, NJ Bias Crime Officers Association, Capital City Community Coalition and the Coalition for a Safer Community. Contact David Leonardis: [email protected] Cell: (609) 610-0948 for more information.

CARC has established a new time for their bilingual support group for women who are working or helping their children with homeschooling.

8-week virtual therapy group led by Emily and Emily, starting Thursday, October 29th.
This group is for adults over 40 with chronic medical conditions struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Time/hour listed is approximate. Fee is $10 per session. Please e-mail the completed interest survey to [email protected]

Learn what seniors physically encounter as they age and how having compassion and patience as a community can help us truly understand the signs of aging. Free to attend, but registration is required.

It will focus on the Handle With Care Program, which was pioneered by the DEA, and will be applied in all school districts in accordance with New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s directive released earlier this month. 

Families are still struggling to get home 8 years after Sandy, and most of our communities are no better prepared for storms and rising seas than we were in 2012. Join us for a virtual event celebrating how far we've come, and acknowledging the challenges we continue to face. Zoom event.

Addresses the needs of underprivileged minority and disadvantaged high school students by providing concrete information on the skills needed for success in their academic careers.  The program offers a special session for parents/caregivers.  Weekly from 10/1-11/19 via Zoom. Each week requires a separate registration.

Participants must be covered under Medicaid and between 10-14 years old. The group will begin on October 29 and will run for 6 weeks. The group will focus on feelings identification, conflict resolution and anger management skills. Each session will incorporate self-care/mindfulness activities. Referrals can be submitted to [email protected] or contact me directly at [email protected] or 862-272-2221.

Pandemic Parenting Strategies is a forum created for African American/Black parents to meet with a behavior/mental health practitioner to discuss the impact of COVID-19, racism and virtual learning plans. Explore practical solutions to support Black children, while preparing them for the world they will one day inherit. Most importantly we will identify resources and networks to help manage our own emotional and mental stress.

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.

New Jersey Angels Carved Pumpkin Contest hosted by Calgo Gardens with special guest judge KEN DANEYKO, former NJ Devils defenseman! Enter your carved pumpkin to win a prize and support the New Jersey Angels! Fee.

This year the conference will be a virtual event, allowing for presentations from national speakers, including Keynote Speaker Dr. Brian Fuehrlein who is addressing "Denial, Promises, Excuses: Understanding Substance Use Disorders". We are also offering up to 12 continuing education (CEU) Credits.

Something HEALTHY this way comes! Free farmers market and treats for children.

This event will be chock full of jack o’ lanterns and other Halloweeny things!  You and your family are invited to wander through Witches Hollow from 7 om – 9 pm and it's FREE!  If you are so inclined, we will be accepting donations for The Asbury Park Dinner Table.

Part of the Lunch Break Monthly Saturday Giveaways Series. Please contact Sharda Jetwani Love with any questions, (732)784-7360.

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

NAMI In Our Own Voice is a program for community education and reducing stigma, as trained volunteers share their lived experience of mental health recovery; What Happened, What Helps, and What’s Next.

This is a presentation we give over 200 times a year to a wide variety of audiences, including high school and college classes, professional trainings, family education courses, and congregations.

Understanding Treatment with Psychotropic Medications
This presentation will help families learn more about psychotropic medication classification and how to manage symptoms and side effects. Additionally, the speaker will facilitate a question and answer session during which families and caregivers will have an opportunity to discuss their loved ones’ care and treatment concerns.

Join us online every week for science projects, academic games, creative writing, drawing with code, animation (using JavaScript) and fun with new friends!  Free for 3rd - 8th grade girls who qualify.

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 Arc of Hunterdon and RVCC. The Achievement Center is student centered, with a recommendation of core skills classes important to future success. Students and families will have the opportunity to learn about the curriculum, support methods for each student’s needs and goals and view pictures of the campus.

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm
Mental Health Anonymous is a start up non-profit organization that provides support groups for those suffering with mental illness. The support groups aim to provide free knowledge, education and awareness, and coping skills in order for those struggling to have a better life.

STEMgirls' Winter Session starts in November! We provide free online classes for girls in grades 3-8 that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. All supplies are provided!

Join us as we watch and discuss this powerful piece on the experience of young Black girls in the school system. In order to uplift our community, we must hear ALL voices of the community. Join us, learn with us, and help us bring change!

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities funded the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) and Columbia College of Dental Medicine to identify barriers to oral health among individuals with IDD in New Jersey and develop a five year plan to overcome these barriers.

YOUTH DISCUSSION
ON RACISM + SOCIAL JUSTICE

November’s Town Hall is being YOUTH led. Michael is a phenomenal public speaker and youth with a vision. Please join us for this upcoming Town Hall to hear him speak

Registration Required

Come learn about the various requirements and expectations to partner with Coordinated Family Care (Middlesex County CMO), Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS), and the Family Support Organization (FSO of Middlesex County). All interested parties must register via the Zoom Link provided prior to the date.

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8-hour public education program that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents. Fee.

A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ teens (grades 9-12) and their allies.

ZOOM 
MEETING 
ID: 976 4168 0618 PASSCODE: 326326 

A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ teens (grades 9-12) and their allies. Free and open to the community!

A look into how Adverse Childhood Experiences impact behavioral health and substance use. This 3-hour conference is for those that have an interest in understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and how they intersect with our physical and mental health.

[email protected] is a 75-minute program for students in grades 4-6 that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.

MOCEANS Center for Independent Living Virtual Open House showcasing Youth Transition and Support Services. Educators, counselors, and families are invited to attend! Please RSVP to [email protected] with your full name, email address, and phone number. To RSVP by phone please call: (848) 223-4129

Renfrew will bring you a virtual Conference offering up to 31 CEs/CMEs, showcasing 3 exciting Keynote presentations, 18 on-demand breakout sessions, networking activities, and many special events.

During this pandemic, it can be a challenge to choose healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and isolation. Join us to learn some practical tips for keeping you and your loved ones well!  Presented by Mary Catherine Lundquist, COPSA Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, a part of Rutgers University. RSVP: Space is limited!

This is a virtual community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. A Zoom link will be sent 1-2 days prior to the presentation date.

A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ tweens (grades 6 - 8) and their allies. 

ZOOM MEETING 
ID:9 71 43166754 PASSCODE: 754964 
CALL-IN: +1 646-558 -8656

Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled Offender Alternative to Incarceration (IDDATI) Program, run by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office, discuss the ongoing success of this program in targeting people with IDD who become involved in the criminal justice system. 

Part of the Lunch Break Monthly Saturday Giveaways Series, socks cookies will be distributed to families with children ages newborn to 11. Please contact Sharda Jetwani Love with any questions, (732)784-7360.

This is a virtual (Zoom) event in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experiences. This event features an AFSP produced documentary that offers a message of growth, resilience, and connection

TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH
17th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference
Topic: “Reaching for Hope”

Cost of Conference: $49

A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ teens (grades 9-12) and their allies.

ZOOM 
MEETING 
ID: 976 4168 0618 PASSCODE: 326326 

A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ tweens (grades 6 - 8) and their allies.

ZOOM MEETING 
ID:9 71 43166754 PASSCODE: 754964 
CALL-IN: +1 646-558 -8656