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.

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.

 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. 

Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar, Tuesday, December 7th, 6:00 p.m. Discuss grounds for divorce, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, parenting time, and other topics related to divorce. Call (973) 940-3500 for login details.

HS Students: Share your voice in our Y's Annual Dr. King Commemoration Essay Contest! Two grand prize winners will receive a $1,500 scholarship generously donated by Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey Natural Gas & PorterPlus Realty, & YMCA youth membership. Apply by Dec. 8, 5 p.m. at > ymcanj.org/mlk.

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.

Please join us for a no-cost, information-packed webinar: COVID 2.0: RETURN TO SCHOOL - WHERE ARE WE NOW? How we, as Providers, can assist families with increased levels of need navigate services and resources. 

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. 

We welcome young people, ages 12 through 21 who are excited to learn more about and participate in leadership, community, volunteer in worthy causes, and more! This is a youth-led program. We plan a relaxed event - pizza beverages and snacks will be available.

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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify. understand and respond to signs of
mental illness and substance use disorders in youth This 6-hour training gives adults who work with
youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents. 

"Orchestrating Change" features captivating individuals, beautiful music, and people who are living successfully with a diagnosis of mental illness. This film helps to break the stigma of mental health disorders while embracing positivity and inclusivity. View film 12/9 -12/13; Panel discussion on 12/14. Fee.

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!

Cornerstone Music Studio presents an afternoon of holiday music featuring our students. Free admission - all are welcome 

This is an online conversation about the intersection of trauma, race, and 
stigma with a focus on action steps to manage and respond to social, emotional, 
cultural, and other factors that operate to reinforce adverse childhood experiences 
(ACEs) risk factors. 

We invite you to join us for more information on one of the groups offered at Wholehearted Healing Collective, Recovery Circle facilitated by Justin Croak, LSW.

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).

A fun and whimsical dreamcatcher workshop for children- join us for a night of magic!

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 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!

Youth Mental Health First Ard teaches you how to identify. understand and respond to signs of
mental illness and substance use disorders in youth This 6-hour training gives adults who work with
youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents. 

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