Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, entry to all New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation areas will be FREE this summer. For more information about NJ's state parks and forests: https://www.nj.gov/nj/things/parks/ 

From August 27th to September 5th, New Jersey will have a back-to-school sales tax holiday – cutting the cost on:
School supplies
School art supplies
School instructional materials
Computers
School computer supplies

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

This therapeutic group assists people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other emotional and relational concerns.

This group is geared toward parents who are interested in connecting with similar individuals as they discuss the ups and downs of parenting. An open forum for parents to connect and share experiences, concerns, and resources.

The support group will focus on topics and strategies for dealing with triggers and relapse prevention. Join us for free, regardless of where you are with your journey towards nicotine and tobacco recovery!

From The Andrews Sisters to Beyoncé! From WWI to Afghanistan. THE PIN-UP GIRLS sing a cavalcade of hits inspired by actual letters from our troops overseas! Funny, romantic, and poignant, the group puts on a show that celebrates the men and women who serve our country.

Monmouth County will host a discussion around the trends you are seeing with substance use in the Monmouth County communities. The goal is to explore and discuss the needs of this population, barriers encountered, and gaps of services in relation to four specific domains: Prevention, Early Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery Supports.

This will be an opportunity to hear from our Monmouth & Ocean County coalition members about their cancer, chronic disease & COVID19 resources-prevention, screening, social and support services. All are welcome- professionals and residents alike! Presentations will be held in English & Spanish. 

Music at the Mall Series is free and open to the public. Performances will be once-per-month on Saturdays from 2-3:30pm under the rotunda, adjacent to the Monmouth Mall’s Food Court

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at 4 p.m. EST for our next “Help Not Handcuffs” webinar for a discussion of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), justice system involvement, & how trauma awareness can lead to healing.

Register: https://bit.ly/39z30RP

No prior experience needed! Any level of flexibility works! Through deep, relaxing breath and safe, introspective movement, this class will help you discover how yoga can encourage focus and peacefulness of mind and relaxation of the body. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and wear comfortable, gym-type clothes.

Join us to learn how to keep more money in your wallet while keeping your pantry stocked. Get tips on creating and managing a budget during the pandemic, information on FREE Resources in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, tips on how to save on groceries and more.

June is Pride Month. Join Monmouth Medical Center's Community Health and Diversity Equity and Inclusion departments for a panel discussion to explore the journey of understanding LGBTQ+ healthcare needs from the physician and patent perspective. Sign-in begins at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. 

A Snapshot of the Nurtured Heart Approach The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is more than just a parenting or educator behavior management strategy. It is a philosophy for creating healthy relationships with the people in your life. Initially created by Howard Glasser in 1992, NHA is being successfully implemented through families, classrooms, foster care, health care professionals, social workers, and criminal justice organizations that are seeking successful, early intervention techniques. The Nurtured Heart Approach consists of a set of strategies that assists children in further developing their self-regulation and has been found effective with children of all ages. It focuses on transforming the way children perceive themselves, their caregivers, and the world around them. Children learn to understand that they will receive endless amounts of praise, energy, recognition, and reward through the positive behavior they display and this supports children to build a positive portfolio of themselves, which we call "Inner Wealth™." 6/ 3/2022 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 7/1/2022 - 10:00 am to 11:00 AM 8/5/ 2022 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 9/2/2022 - 10: 00 AM -11:00 AM 10/ 7/2022 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 11/4/2022 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 12/2/2022 - 7:00pm - 8:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89246227086?pwd=WkN1Vys5dDVNQVJCM2N3eHNDdU9nUT09

Each program will focus on different aspects of health and wellness; a collaboration of the FCHS Department and County organizations. You only have to register once to get access to the entire series.

Yoga offers your body and mind many paths to de-stress, to improve flexibility, to unwind You are invited to choose your own path with movements from six of the most popular Library-video class series, offered by Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound.

A weekly in-person yoga class grounded in the Health at Every Size approach. Open to all bodies and levels of yoga experience!

Dress comfy - bring a blanket and pillow to lounge on. These singing bowls has been used for meditation, music, relaxation, personal well being, healing energy and chakra creation etc. Register on our app (Not Required): https://bit.ly/2MfI7z5

Free Eye clinic is held on the third Tuesday of each month. Only 15 spots are available, please call early to get an appointment.

Learn about free emotional support services! Discover user-friendly resources including virtual support groups, counseling, helplines, texting and more. Gain access to specialized services for the frontline staff, healthcare workers, teachers, families, LGBTQ+, BIPOC communities, non-English speaking individuals and others! 

In easy-to-understand ‘bite size’ lunchtime conversations, we’ll show how to use these solutions in the home, the office, and in the community! Each 45-minute session will highlight one specific topic, demonstrate tools, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions. All sessions are 12:00 - 12:45pm See details for exact dates.

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in "The 3 Stands™" for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™ and use their intensity in successful ways.

Young people are experts in their lives. Encouraging students to use their voice early helps to build self-advocacy skills. When students are involved in their IEP meetings they engage in self-determination and can practice different decision-making methods in a safe environment. Parents and schools can work together to build these skills in youth/young adults with disabilities.

Help for community based and grassroots organizations and individuals become more successful in competing for and securing funding for their youth justice-related programs, the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) is hosting two free Grant Writing 101 Seminars via Microsoft Teams.

A panel of youth/young adults with disabilities will discuss what being independent means to them. Too often we discuss independence without involving young adults in the conversation. Being independent will look different to each of them and it's important for professionals and families to understand this. Let's hear from a group of young adults with disabilities discuss what independence means to them and what skills helped them towards that goal.

Help for community based and grassroots organizations and individuals become more successful in competing for and securing funding for their youth justice-related programs, the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) is hosting two free Grant Writing 101 Seminars via Microsoft Teams.

Join us for our virtual Intuitive Eating Workshop, facilitated by Jess Brock-Pitts, MSW LCSW, LCADC, ACE CPT/GFI.

This is a free, safe place for any and all youth and young adults to process their thoughts and feelings on difficult topics such as racism, social injustice, and current events.

This is the last of the 3 Youth Town Hall 2022 series