Bi the Way provides a dedicated space for identified and questioning bisexual+ people of all genders to discuss and share the struggles and joys of non-monosexuality.

Workshops, led by Beth Stamp, support facilitator, may provide an opportunity to share experiences, feelings, and new ideas for moving forward after the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be conducted on Zoom and are free of charge. 

All events are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM unless the trucks fill first. Please remove large binder clips; staples and small paper clips can remain. The limit per person is 100 lbs, which is the size of 4 office paper boxes or 4 large trash bags. No businesses allowed. Free to Monmouth County residents only. 

Are you interested in providing feedback about your experience with the child welfare system as a parent? You are invited to participate in a confidential, one-hour phone or video interview. Interviews are scheduled at your convenience and you will be compensated $50 in the form of an Amazon gift card. Contact [email protected] or  call 212-998-9186.

 The Monmouth County Park System is now accepting enrollment into its After School Recreation Program.  Offered at the Coastal Activity Center in Asbury Park since 2003, the After School Recreation Program provides a safe and fun place for children in kindergarten through fifth grade to play and learn. 

CRAFT stands for Community Reinforcement and Family Training. It teaches families and significant other strategies for helping their loved one with a substance use disorder.

Next Tuesday at 10:30am on ZooOOoom, we'll be getting ready for Halloween! Learn all the signs you'll need for your Tricks and Treats while we read some Halloween BooOOooks!

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87087062627

Training is open to anyone who is at risk of an opioid overdose or their family and friends. All participants will receive a treatment voucher for 30 days of free substance abuse treatment, at JSAS Healthcare, Inc., to use or distribute to any person that needs medication-assisted treatment.

Walk-ins welcome ages 12 and older at Brookdale Community College! Right now is the perfect time to get fully vaccinated before the school year starts. Contribute to keeping classrooms safe & schools open by protecting you & your children against the spread of COVID-19.

Emotional Regulation Group for children ages 8-12

Now more than ever, the importance of self-care and wellness need to be part of our daily routines. If you have never practiced yoga, learn from the foundation up and build your practice. Join us, connect with people and try something new!

Offered by Lunch Break Life Skills Program in partnership with Literacy New Jersey - Monmouth. Various classes offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. 

To register, please contact Millie Diaz at 732-783-4617

Dr. Ken Verni, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. He works as a training and consulting specialist at Rutgers supporting children and families of NJ connected to the Children’s System of Care.

Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed? You are Warmly Invited to join our  Daily Mindfulness & Resilience Gatherings with Dr. Ken Verni, Psy.D.

OPEN TO ALL!

Are You Running On Empty? Join our online series to support your physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. A 3-part series hosted on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm.

West End Market is a local farmers' market featuring fresh local produce and locally crafted food items. Thursdays starting June 17 through October.

In this informative, educational and interactive virtual workshop, attendees will learn techniques to deal with not only the physical symptoms of diabetes but also how to manage any associated negative emotions.

If you: are a Black mother; have experience with child protective services; and have access to a smart phone or computer for an interview, we want to talk to you! You will be compensated $50 for your time. If interested, sign up at bit.ly/3tIuCYw or text 'survey' to 786- 309-4766.

Calling all caregivers! Are you interested in providing feedback about your experience with the child welfare system and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your lives? Participate in a one-hour phone or video interview and you will be compensated $50 in the form of an Amazon gift card. Contact: [email protected] or 848-932-8264.

CAU and Families and Children Together (FACT) hold a biweekly support group for parents and siblings of children and adults with disabilities. We meet every other Thursday at 6 p.m. Join us for peer support, discussion of ideas and opportunities, and answers to your questions about DDD services. Thank you for connecting with us!

Now more than ever, the importance of self-care and wellness need to be part of our daily routines. If you have never practiced yoga, learn from the foundation up and build your practice. Join us, connect with people and try something new!

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! 

Purpose: To offer the youth and young adults in our community a safe place to come together and have meaningful discussions around current events such as: Black Lives Matter, racism, social injustice etc.

First Thursday of EVERY month 3-5pm. Registration is required 

Join MOCEANS for a discussion with TREEL & PLAN|NJ surrounding guardianships, trusts, estate planning, and more via Zoom

Family, friends, allies, and other supports are all welcome! 

Meeting ID: 865 8975 5610

HOPE Sheds Light and the Recovery Advocates for the Shore (RAFTS) are partnering with JBJ Soul Kitchen to host family support meetings in a family dinner format on the third Wednesday of each month. 

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! 

Streaming live on YouTube, this free two-day summit gives you front-row access to the most innovative mental health organizations and campaigns in the world. You’ll gain insight into how they got started, and you’ll learn (and unlearn) from young mental health experts to help you find your unique pathway into activism.

The Howell Alliance’s Kindness Rocks Program needs volunteers to create awareness of and eliminate substance use/mental health disorder stigmas through positive messages of hope, healing, compassion, and acceptance. 

Beginning on Thursday, November 11, 2021, and available through Friday, December 31, 2021, Renfrew will bring you a virtual Conference offering up to 38 CEs/CMEs/Contact Hours, showcasing 3 exciting Keynote presentations, 6 live Master Classes, 16 on demand workshops, networking activities and many special events which have been a part of the Renfrew Conference for the past three decades. We will live-stream our three Keynote speakers: Gabourey Sidibe, award-winning actress and author, Joel Yager, MD, distinguished researcher in the field of eating disorders and Amy Banks, MD and Maureen Walker, PhD, pioneers of Relational-Cultural Theory and Feminist Therapy.

Welcome Faith-Based Community Leaders ~ We invite you to come together for ongoing conversations on the challenges of life as religious leaders in a pandemic world to our New Jersey Clergy Peer Group