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.

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! 

DMAVA will be in the 11th Legislative District office to help with claim assistance, aid and attendance, and discharge upgrades. Please be sure to bring copies of your DD214 with you, and if you do not have them, the office can assist with receiving them. You MUST RSVP in order to attend.

 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. 

Change the way you talk about money. AND we'll have a DJ on zoom! From identifying our money personalities to financial well-being. The opposite of poverty isn’t wealth, it’s justice. ALL are welcome. Even if YOU'RE NOT a college student, this event will help you rethink about how you talk about money.

NAMI Family & Friends is a free 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. 

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.

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 virtual workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the New Jersey Administrative Code.

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!

We invite you to join the NJ Clergy Peer Group for ongoing conversations on the challenges of life and your community as religious leaders in a pandemic world. 

MOCEANS will be hosting a virtual discussion with International Disability Rights Advocate, Judith Heumann!

Judy is well known for her contributions to the disability rights movement, her role in the award-winning documentary 'Crip Camp', and her books, 'Being Heumann' & 'Rolling Warrior'.

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. 

Join us on zoom for a hands on live cooking demonstration taught by kids! The menu changes each month, and is decided on by our young chefs in the making.

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! 

This free event will be facilitated by Prevent Child Abuse-NJ’s Executive Director Gina Hernandez, MA, LPC focused on family law and how to keep our children healthy during the separation process with Danielle Forshee, Psy.D, LCSW followed by a Q & A with attorneys and Dr. Forshee.

New Jersey Hospital Association Veteran Healthcare Navigator, Dr. Vernon Hall, will be available at the Long Branch Free Public Library to offer free, confidential enrollment assistance on  Thursdays.

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!

Come shop our amazing crafter and artisan booths. It’s a day full of fun, food, and festivities. There is even a rumor Santa is stopping by!

Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death.

The Family Resource Network is inviting you to nourish your mind with the Brunch for the Brain webinar series! Focusing on mental health for the person with the disability and/or their caregiver. The year-long webinar series takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 12 PM (EST).

This is a free, safe place online 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. January's event is being hosted by Kenny Clutch the Dancing Dad. A motivational speaking to kick-off the New Year!

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 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