Welcoming Week at the Y” is a vibrant event designed to foster community spirit and inclusivity. Scheduled from September 16-20, this week-long celebration invites everyone to participate in various activities to promote health, wellness, and cultural exchange.

Would you like to cook healthy, low-cost meals? Take home tasty meals for your family? Connect with the community? Learn new cooking skills? All ages, experience levels & cultures welcome! No cost to participants, food & supplies provided.

We will have events at various locations in Monmouth County for LIHEAP renewals and new application. CAP agencies will be on site to assist you through the application Process.

Join Lunch Break on September 20th from 6-8pm for a very special Community Dinner featuring the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players performing a selection of pieces within the theme "Welcoming Autumn". Enjoy a free meal, pleasant company, and an uplifting evening of Autumnal sounds.

Join us every Friday night for Community Dinner at the Lunch Break Community Kitchen! All are welcome!

The Allentown Lions Club is partnering with RWJ Barnabus Health. You are invited to take advantage of free screenings for: eyesight, blood pressure, and take-home colorectal screening. 

Aberdeen Day 2024 in Aberdeen, NJ, is a community celebration filled with fun activities for all ages. The event will feature vendors, food, music, children’s rides, food contests, a petting zoo, and a touch-a-truck experience12. It’s a great opportunity for residents to come together and enjoy a day of entertainment and community spirit.

Healthy Lifestyles Project: LIVE is a series of live, interactive events to promote healthy living for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Eatontown Community Day is a free, fall festival in Eatontown, New Jersey that's fun for all ages and includes activities for the whole family. The 2024 event will be held on Saturday, September 21 from 1–5 PM at Wolcott Park. The rain date is September 22. 

Howell Day & Green Fair is more than just a fun day out; it’s a chance to learn about sustainability and support local efforts to protect the environment. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, this event is a perfect way to get involved in the community and make a positive impact.

Lake Como, New Jersey will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The day will include food, activities, and fireworks. Some of the activities include Local vendors, Face painting for children, a Beer and wine tent for adults, and Live music from the E-Boro Bandits. 

Healthy eating habits are very important, and today we'll learn all about fruit! Ages 4 - 8yrs

Monmouth County residents can connect with a Division of Social Services (DSS) representative at 180 Turning Lives Around Family Justice Center, Freehold: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

The Freehold Area Health Department offers free virtual QPR training open to those 18 and older.-

• Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide
• Learn how to offer hope to someone in crisis
• Learn how to get help and save a life

Falls can pose a serious risk to brain injury survivors. This free webinar will review statistics of falls in those with a brain injury and the importance of reducing one's fall risk, evaluate the home set up and strategies to decrease tripping hazards around one's home, and identify a few exercises to decrease fall risk in the safety of one's home. Presenter is Dr. Marvelyn Tiziani, PT, DPT, NCS

Calling All Youth! Hear about a new council for youth interested. Make a Difference: Share your thoughts on youth disability programs. Develop Skills: Gain leadership experience. Network: Connect with peers and professionals.

Join Rachel Wallace, Senior Director of Substance Use Counseling Services at Blake Recovery Center/Retreat & Recovery at Ramapo Valley, Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic as she discusses
the impact of addiction and how it affects the entire person, from the brain to behavior.

A series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer, chronic disease & COVID-19 resources prevention, screening, social & support services. Presented by Coalition Partners. Join us! Webinars are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 10AM-11AM. 

Join us for "The Healing Pen", a virtual weekly transformative workshop series open to anyone seeking to heal from trauma, including survivors of domestic violence. This supportive and empowering space will guide you in using writing as a tool for healing, self-expression, and reclaiming your voice. Wednesday evenings. Beginning September 11th.

Nurturing your relationship with your partner can be challenging after having children, and when those children are neurodivergent, it can feel almost impossible. The additional stress and opportunities for growth that come with supporting a child with ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent conditions can place a tremendous strain on a couple's relationship. In this FREE webinar, Jeffrey Young, a Marital and Family Therapist, will share insights and practical tips from his extensive experience working with couples raising neurodivergent children. Attendees will learn how to apply evidence-informed tools to enhance their relationships, leading to clearer communication, increased compassion, and deeper connection.

We will have events at various locations in Monmouth County for LIHEAP renewals and new application. CAP agencies will be on site to assist you through the application Process.

Join us for a special day dedicated to young fathers under 22, filled with activities that promote mental well-being and strengthen family connections.

The Family Support Planning Council welcomes families with children and youth with disabilities to a presentation on coordinating supports and services across all of the different service delivery systems. We will have representatives from the Children's System of Care, Department of Education, a Care Management Organization, Disability Rights New Jersey, and the Office of Ombudsman for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.

The Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage Office of the Ombudsman and representatives from South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS) will present a virtual webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for child custody and/or child support or modifying a child custody and/or child support court order.

Conversations & Coffee is hosted by The Salvation Army. The event provides free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. It's a great opportunity to improve your English skills in a friendly and relaxed environment!

The 4th Annual NJ I/DD Youth Transition Conference is for youth with disabilities transitioning to the adult world of services, their families & caregivers and the professionals who serve them. NJ's premier conference on all-things Transition Into Adulthood related- join us virtually on October 1st and 3rd with a special virtual Resource Spotlight Networking Event on October 4th, 2024.

In this webinar, we will: Provide an overview of foundational estate planning documents with examples of common pitfalls for each. Assist attendees in spotting when special needs trust planning is required and review its advantages and disadvantages. Outline the importance of an estate plan for caring for those close to you after your passing and the roles detailed legal documents can and cannot play. Presenter: Ryan Krocker, Esq.

The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project team finds it important to keep nurturing our connections with you and branching out in ways that help us all continue to grow. These webinars are for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members, and Direct Support Professionals.

Join us to enhance your personal safety skills, learn how to stay alert in any situation, and receive free safety items! ***Important! Dates and times vary each month, contact the center directly for more information.***

Each year, the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project (NJSAP) and the New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (NJSSAN) work together to host the annual Fall Conference. The event is an opportunity for Disability Advocates to network, learn about current advocacy issues, and attend professional development workshops.

Listening Hearts Grief Ministry in Hazlet, NJ, is a compassionate support group dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenging journey of grief. Listening Hearts Grief Ministry is open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation.

The ISP is the foundation for developing strong supports and services for your family member with I/DD. Join us to develop a person-centered ISP with effective ISP examples presented for families with adults and those transitioning out of the school system.

Physical, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral impairments may result following a brain injury and significantly impact survivor functioning. Clinicians must embrace treatment methods that address multi-faceted impairments. One method gaining attention is the use of virtual reality. Available literature targeting the effectiveness of virtual reality in the brain injury population is growing. Studies have focused on executive functioning, attention, memory, balance, functional mobility, stress, and anxiety (Brasse et al., 2021; Porras et al., 2019). Positive outcomes in areas including balance, functional mobility, executive functioning, cognition, and attention have been reported (Alashram, 2019; De Luca et al., Grealy, 1999; 2023; Porras et al., 2019). As technology continues to become crucial to daily life and rehabilitation, there is a growing need to be aware of the potential for its use, its limitations, and need for continued research. Objectives: 1. To summarize the current literature focused on the use of virtual reality and the brain injury population; 2. To recognize current guidelines and recommendations regarding the use of virtual reality and brain injury; 3. To identify gaps in the available literature and corresponding treatment recommendations; 4. To analyze a case series of the use of virtual reality in long-term survivors of brain injury.

In this FREE webinar, we'll explore how acupuncture serves as a powerful complementary therapy for reducing anxiety and enhancing mental well-being. The audience will gain insight into the foundational principles of acupuncture, its effects on the nervous system, and how it can be applied to manage various anxiety disorders. Whether you're new to acupuncture or seeking alternative treatments for anxiety, this session offers practical and valuable information for improving your overall health. Don't miss the chance to discover a natural, effective approach to anxiety relief!

Current literature regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with traumatically induced disorders of consciousness (DOC) will be addressed, in addition to the definitions and evaluation of the spectrum of DOC. Common complications that can slow or arrest recovery are considered. Updated practice guidelines and recommendations for diagnoses and care and treatment strategies for DOC will be reviewed. Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss: Definitions of the spectrum of disorders of consciousness (DOC); Outcomes after DOC; Updated practice guidelines for the management of patients with disorders of consciousness; Recommendations for programs caring for patients with DOC. Presenter: Dr. Brian Greenwald