words! Bookstore is the brainchild of Jan Sparrow and Scott Asalone, who also run ASGMC — a management consulting venture founded in 1999 that works to coach, train and motivate middle to senior-level members of the nonprofit and business community via TLC — a teamwork, leadership and communication program.

For the first time in its 31-year history, the annual Y event is scheduled before the national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to kick off a weekend of community activities in Monmouth County that celebrate the civil rights leader.

A report published by Milliman, a risk management and health-care consulting company, found that patients were dramatically more likely to resort to out-of-network providers for mental health and substance abuse treatment than for other conditions. The disparities have grown since Milliman published a similarly grim study two years ago.

Uber is offering this as a partnership with the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers.

Now the Caregiver Action Network is trying to provide help by launching a hotline specifically for caregivers.

They say it's not just for how to handle things like doctor’s appointments, medication or finances. They provide emotional support as well.

The Winter edition of the Monmouth County Park System Parks & Programs is available now! From pottery classes to nature walks, programs and activities are a great way to meet people and explore new interests. Be sure to check out our Open Gym & Drop-Ins Schedule at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center!

Celebrated each year, Transgender Awareness Week is a vital opportunity to advocate for the visibility, protection, dignity and rights of trans, non-binary and gender-expansive people around the world. The week culminates on November 20 with Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Members of the New York Giants will be on hand Nov 14 for the dedication of Rights of Passage II, a collaborative homeless prevention program between Interfaith Neighbors of Asbury Park (IFN) and Covenant House NJ (CHNJ), the latter has confirmed. 

Open Enrollment For Health Coverage  Ends on December 15th. It's time to choose health coverage for next year. Nearly 8/10 NJ residents purchasing coverage on the Marketplace got financial help last year. Check out your options & see if you qualify for a tax credit to lower the cost of your plan. 

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has updated their definition of addiction. The new definition takes into account the complex biological, social, psychological and environmental aspects of the disease in an attempt to help others better understand it.