Calling all maternal healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders! Join us for New Jersey’s Statewide Perinatal Risk Assessment Forum to learn, connect, and collaborate on addressing perinatal substance use. No registration needed!

This isn’t your typical after-school program—we offer homework help, exciting field trips, lessons in math & science, hands-on experiments, computer programming, snacks + dinner, with academic enrichment to help you succeed. Transportation from MLK School to @BrookdaleCC is provided.

Teens ages 10-13 are invited to the Red Bank Family YMCA for fun and fitness with friends monthly starting Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.! Enjoy FREE access to the gymnasium, fitness floor, and swimming pool, plus free time and refreshments. 

This support group provides a safe, empowering space for women to connect, share experiences, and foster personal growth. It offers a supportive community where women can heal, thrive, and build resilience together.

Learn about Monmouth Medical Center Project SEARCH, a 10-month transition to work program for young people with disabilities.

Join us for Warriors Welcome, a peer-run support group for U.S. veterans. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 6:00 PM. This free, judgment-free zone is open to any discussion topics. Connect via Zoom with Meeting ID: 893 8115 9546, Passcode: 387490, or call 1.929.205.6099

For 36 years, the YMCA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast has united community members of all ages, races, and backgrounds to honor Dr. King's enduring legacy and celebrate those who continue to bring his vision to life.

Calling all case managers, navigators, outreach workers and discharge planners - get super connected! Join a new Lunch and Learn every 3rd Friday of the month.  Topic include: Engaging Consumers, Advocacy, Communication, Assessment and more!

A free name change event for adult residents of New Jersey, hosted by law students at Rutgers Law School on January 17 from 2-6 PM, which includes assistance with name change petitions and courtroom expectations.

Recognize the most common signs and symptoms of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and substance use problems.

NJPC is offering a FREE 5 - week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program for parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges. (Available virtually via ZOOM)

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

Learn from licensed clinical social worker, Yaranil Ferrer, LCSW, as we explore ways postpartum mothers can practice self-care during the fourth trimester. We will discuss how changing ideals and expectations of self can impact the practice of self-care, as well as how birthing experiences and relationship dynamics can affect recovery. Zoom Meeting ID: 289 858 5260

Join expert Yaranil Ferrer, LCSW, for a session focused on managing anxiety and other difficult emotions during pregnancy. We will explore common triggers for anxiety, expand emotional vocabulary to help manage these feelings, and engage in a stress management exercise. The goal is to help participants recognize common concerns during this time, feel less alone, and learn practical strategies for managing thoughts and emotions. Zoom Meeting ID: 289 858 5260

The application deadline is 2/10/25 to be guaranteed an interview. 

Save the Dates: January 22 & February 5, 2025. Foundations of Trauma Resilience and Healing-Centered Cultures will help you and your organization develop a rich understanding of trauma, resilience and healing-centered practices.  The location and registration form will be sent in early December. 

Learn how to transform your relationship with your child using the groundbreaking "3 A's of Parenting" approach. How to Avoid common parenting mistakes. What Adjustments can be made to improve your current parenting style. How to Affirm the greatness that exists within your child.

Virtual meeting for community members and providers to come together and connect with one another. Open to anyone living in or working with families in Monmouth or Ocean counties, Spanish translation available.

These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about what DDD has to offer and how to prepare for adult life. Division services are available to people 21 or older who meet all other eligibility requirements.

Connecting NJ is excited to invite you to their upcoming virtual session, "Serving Up Good Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Families." Whether you're expecting, a new parent, or simply looking to improve your family's eating habits, this session is for you!

Join Senior Physical Therapist, Michael Formisano, for a comprehensive talk on staying active safely during pregnancy. Learn why staying active matters for mom and baby, and discover how to safely monitor your progress. Take away valuable insights on heart rate indicators, physical adaptations, and more, to empower a healthy pregnancy journey. Zoom Meeting ID: 289 858 5260

Join the Veteran Peer Group by MHA-NJ Ocean for no-pressure, no-judgment conversations every first Wednesday at 7 PM. Located at 103 Drs James Parker Blvd, Red Bank, NJ, this supportive group is open to all veterans seeking community and connection.

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.

Receive assistance with general applications, document translation, referrals for services and concrete goods. Open to anyone living in Monmouth or Ocean County, services offered in both English and Spanish.

We will discuss: -The continuum of VR services, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and VR Transition Services -VR Transition Services and who can receive them. -What an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) includes and the role students, youth and parents can play in the development of the IPE.

Both 10-week, bi-monthly programs are being offered on the same dates, in the same place, from January to May 2025. This provides a wonderful opportunity to participate in both class series. We encourage you to take full advantage of this unique schedule, and the talented instructors leading these classes. Seats are limited. 

This presentation explores the multifaceted role of a caregiver. In this presentation, we will address common challenges such as burnout, stress, apathy, and behavioral issues. We will explore potential strategies for self-care and time management, which are essential for maintaining personal well-being and preventing burnout. Additionally, we will cover practical issues such as medical and financial decision-making and planning ahead. Caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and insights to enhance their caregiving experience and sustain their own health and wellbeing. Presenter: Elizabeth Van Roten, MSW, LCSW

We will discuss the potential for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning after brain injury and how these impact current and new relationships. We will highlight the importance of communication in expressing wants, needs, and expectations to navigate new or existing relationships. Individuals can be conflicted about what to say or whether to share information about their brain injury when meeting new people. We will explore this personal decision about how much to disclose. Health care providers will learn ways to sensitively discuss relationships and intimacy after brain injury. Survivors and families will learn strategies to ask their providers for information on intimate relationships. Presenter: Kathryn Murray, Psy.D.

Understanding how to recognize the difference between depression and the normal ups and downs in life The presentation will be interactive with strategies to combat those feelings Presenter: Dr. Yolanda Hawkins-Rodgers, LLC Licensed psychologist The workshop will be delivered via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88308586864 Meeting ID: 883 0858 6864

In this webinar, we will discuss: Prevalence of traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans; Current screening methods and guidelines regarding return to duty for active service members; Acute, subacute, and chronic symptoms that may arise from injury; Current guidelines for management and wellness, as well as available resources for service members/veterans and their caregivers. Presenter: Jenieve Guevarra, MD

The workshop will cover the basics of guardianship, limited guardianship, conservatorship, and other surrogate decision-making options, with an aim towards attaining the maximum possible independence for your child while preserving vital protections for important decision-making. We will discuss how to secure guardianship and the importance of medical directives and durable power of attorney for those with capacity to make some decisions, but not all. We will also discuss the role and responsibilities of the guardian, and how to pass guardianship to a successor when parents are no longer here. This 90-minute presentation includes a Q&A.