Bergen’s Promise is hosting our annual toy drive for our own youth whose families may not be able to afford gifts on their own. We throw a party where our youth can meet Santa, enjoy some entertainment and snacks, and take some pictures in our photo booth!

PDFNJ is accepting artwork for the design of the 2023 "Fun Things To Do Instead of Drugs" Folder. 

The deadline to submit is December 7, 2022. This contest is open to all 4th grade students in NJ.

Join Dr. Jeff Lichtman in this special Tourette Talk where he will discuss what the research shows and talk about the ways you can support siblings.

In this free three-part virtual training, you will learn the advocacy skills to make a concrete difference in your school, meet leaders in your state and community, and make friends and build relationships with other young people passionate about mental health.

Mind Crafters is an activity-based counseling group for children ages nine to 12. The goals of the group are to:

• Improve skills in self-regulation and using effective coping strategies
• Identify personal stress responses and coping styles
• Build self-esteem and increase self-awareness
• Gain appreciation of similarities and differences with others

A therapeutic book club for adults who struggle with wondering, "What's wrong with me?" to help them understand that the real question they should be asking is, "What happened to me?". This book club will explore how adverse childhood experiences influence our brain development and guide our behaviors as adults. We will discuss how we are all on the same page with trying to understand the impact of trauma.

This is a multi-week program that is aimed at parents and/or caregivers and their youth ages 10-14.  The program helps parents and caregivers build on their strengths in showing love and setting limits, helps youth develop skills for building a positive future, and helps family members improve their relationships and decrease family conflict. 

The workshop will teach you highly effective methods to inspire challenging children and adolescents to channel their intensity and successfully end the punitive cycle that reinforces negative behavior. It will help to set boundaries that empower you and your child while encouraging ownership of behaviors and outcomes.

Employment should be an expectation for youth/young adults with disabilities In this webinar we will discuss: -Ideas to help you figure out what type of job you want -Things to consider before starting a job search -Tools to help you complete applications -Preparing for interviews

In this webinar, a presenter will share an informative presentation and young adult with a mental health condition will share their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.

El empleo debe ser una expectativa para losjóvenes/adultos jóvenes con discapacidades. En este seminario virtual hablaremos de: •Formas de ayudar a averiguar el tipo de trabajo que desea. •Aspectos a tener en cuenta antes de iniciar la búsqueda de empleo. •Herramientas para ayudar a completar las aplicaciones. •Preparación para la entrevista

During this zoom Individuals with IDD and their families will learn what the next steps are when their loved one with IDD prepares for their adult life.

The monthly NJCTS support group is an avenue for parents who are new to a tic disorder diagnosis to seek support and guidance from parents who have more experience, as well as an opportunity for parents with more familiarity in coping with a diagnosis to also learn and seek guidance.

Northeast NJ Legal Services would like to extend a warm invitation to any permanent residents who are interested in learning more about the citizenship application process. Our pro-bono department is hosting a Naturalization Clinic each month for the rest of the year!

Join us virtually on December 1st at 12:30pm ET for a 45-minute lunchtime conversation and panel discussion about our new documentary, “Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America”, produced and developed by Paramount.

Hear from one of the film's directors, Spencer Parker, along with families sharing their personal stories.

This webinar is designed to assist mental health professionals in identifying methods of intervention and barriers when working with grief. Participants will be asked to share which interventions they typically use for helping clients who are grieving and also discuss the limitations of these interventions.

This support group will discuss wellness through the lens of faith and spirituality. This group will be led by wrap facilitators who use their wrap to enhance their faith. Open to all faiths, open to all perspectives.

Zoom Meeting ID: 841 7133 9918

This 1-hour session will provide an interactive platform for discussions around incorporating faith & spirituality into care planning. TCOM Tools, such as the Child Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS), include a Spirituality/Religion item in the Strengths Section

In this free 60-minute webinar we will:

• Discuss the interaction of intellectual/developmental, physical, and/or sensory disability and mental health conditions.
• Attempt to better understand the lived experience of disability and its impact on recovery and reintegration.

Foster your child’s fitness, self- confidence, following directions and social skills each week! This is a program dedicated to music, movement, fitness and of course fostering social skills! Our instructors help to teach fitness, movement games and even sports! Ages 3-7

Classes are in person. Siblings welcome and discount given.

Finding the right support is key. Join in this group discussion with other men who are:

• Recently diagnosed
• Currently undergoing treatment
• Post-treatment

Each session provides an opportunity to gain information, resources and support with those facing similar experiences. New topics discussed each week.

FREE virtual presentation for families regarding legal guardianships through Community Law Project! The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, December 1st at 7:00 PM, RSVP by Tuesday, November 29th via phone: (732) 380-1012 or email: [email protected]

This workshop will provide an overview of the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities’ intake and eligibility process related to the Supports Program and the Community Care Program.

The Nurtured Heart Approach consists of a set of strategies that assists children in further developing their self-regulation and has been found effective with children of all ages. It focuses on transforming the way children perceive themselves, their caregivers, and the world around them.

Larry Brodsky, Esq. will give an overview of debt collection practice and will discuss the debt collection process, what you should do if a debt collector contacts you, what to do if you are sued by a creditor, how to answer a summons and complaint, whether a creditor can garnish your wages, whether you can negotiate your debts, and bankruptcy as a possible solution.

In this webinar, we will delve into what ADHD is, the signs and symptoms, as well as the reasoning behind these misdiagnoses. We will cover the role that gender stereotypes play in the rate at which boys and girls are diagnosed and the impact it can have on their self-esteem and mental health.

Join us for a conversation about cancer in the Black community.

Objectives:

1. To partner with Black advocacy organizations in New Jersey
2. To ensure representation from counties with high Black populations in New Jersey in the impact council
3. To improve cultural competency among community advocates, community members and healthcare providers

Calling all young adults with TS, age 18-35. Join us as we come together to build our community and connect with others navigating both the TS journey and adulthood. Here you can comfortably discuss your experiences, share advice, and build relationships with those who understand your unique challenges.

Learn to list and define the appropriate terms, pronouns, and actions to use when working with LGTBQ+ youth

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in "The 3 Stands™" for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™ and use their intensity in successful ways.

Our NJCTS parent support group is an avenue for parents who are new to a TS diagnosis to seek support and guidance from parents who have more experience, as well as an opportunity for parents with more familiarity in coping with TS to learn and seek guidance. The group is facilitated by Dr. Jeremy Lichtman, an expert in the treatment of TS, who is there to answer questions and provide guidance wherever you may be in your TS journey.

The holidays can be especially challenging when you're missing a loved one. We'll talk about: How to deal with the multitude of emotions that you'll feel during this time How you create new traditions or work through old one How to manage social gatherings How to feel a sense of hope despite the challenge of such a huge loss