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FREE MEAL PICKUP - Every Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm! While supplies last, so please come early as supplies are limited! This is a drive thru distribution only - no walk ups allowed. This program is part of NSLP, those who get the food here should not also get the lunch in school.

As the community heads into a new school year, faced with challenges due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, this school anxiety workshop was offered to the community as a way to bring information, better understanding and resources related to school based anxiety.

Join us for this virtual support group once a month to discuss issues you are having living with diabetes - with other people living with diabetes! Utilizing peer group problem-solving (asking questions, listening to responses and having a group discussion) we will come up with personalized solutions for you.

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!

Beginning Thursday, May 27, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will offer a free State Parks Vax Pass under the new “Vax and Visit” campaign to all New Jersey residents who receive at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccination by July 4, 2021.

Join EmbraceRace for "Organizing in Defense of Early Racial Learning in Our Schools and Communities." Conversations will focus on what healthy, developmentally appropriate teaching and learning about race looks like in early and middle childhood and how to come together to promote antibias, antiracist education practices.

In this FREE three-part book club with Ms. Hollis, girls will have fun, develop a love for reading and meet new friends. Book themes will focus on friendship, kindness, and goal setting. 

For girls grades K-2nd

The Resource Sharing Project has created a 12-episode video podcast series on adult survivors of child sexual abuse. It is is designed to help you better better understand the ways that childhood sexual abuse continues to affect survivors in adulthood and how you can help.

12 episodes, released weekly.

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

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

7th Grade Initiative offers a complimentary Ridgewood YMCA membership to 7th graders!  The initiative was conceived  and implemented by the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance to support and encourage teens to maintain and/or adopt healthy lifestyles at an age when they are beginning to make their own choice regarding health and wellness.

The world is heavy right now, especially for survivors of trauma. PAVE is hosting a night of hope, laughter and inspiration in Hollywood at Raleigh Studios. We hope you’ll join us virtually!

Performances from stand-up comedians, music from Sandra Booker and Awards for inspirational humans working to shatter the silence!

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

• Recently diagnosed
• Currently undergoing treatment
• Post-treatment

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 Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources is offering an interactive, reflective, and introspective 2 hour program for adolescents who are experimenting with alcohol or other substances, or whose parents are concerned about potential use. 

The program is available at no cost to families and includes an educational component for parents and caregivers.

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.

With the stress and uncertainty in the world right now learn how you can identify the emotional needs and assist those in your community, family, or organization. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention training and What’s Next: Wellness for the New Normal will be offered virtually at no cost.

Maristan invites you to join us for a Learning Circle around suicide prevention with Imam Magid, ADAMS center Imam, and Dr. Rania Awaad. 

We will learn about early signs, how to address the early signs, active measures when someone discloses suicide ideation or attempt, and how to protect our community as a whole.

During 2022 Recovery Month in September, join MHA and partners for this free 60-minute webinar where we will:

• Discuss how to navigate the social challenges of recovery
• Identify how to find healthy social support
• Identify how to find healthy social support
• Explore how individuals can provide support and friendship to those in recovery

In this three session camp, students will learn more about the executive function skills of planning, prioritizing, and organization. This class will be facilitated by Bridget Smith, a credentialed teacher who has taught preschool-adult learners. (Ages 10-12)

Howell Alliance hosts QPR suicide prevention training to commemorate September Is Suicide Prevention Month. The free training is open to all and will be held virtually 9-28-22, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Pre-register using the link provided.

Statewide: 2nd Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference Save the date: October 3rd – 7th 2022 The Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families, and caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. The 2nd Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference will be held the first week in October! Virtual conference More info can be found on the conference website: https://www.njyouthtransition.life/

Transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare is a big step for a youth or young adult with a disability. We will discuss a new Healthcare Transition Toolkit developed by Got Transition and its National Family Health Care Transition Advisory Group.

La transición de la asistencia médica pediátrica a la de adultos es un gran paso para los adolescentes o adultos jóvenes con una discapacidad. Hablaremos de un nuevo Manual de Herramientas de Transición de la Asistencia Médica desarrollado por Got Transition (ingles), su Grupo Asesor Nacional de la Familia y Transición de la Asistencia Médica.

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.

Join us in three locations: Bradley beach Boardwalk, Laurel Acres park and Saddle River County Park for this fun-filled family event!

We welcome anyone interested in learning about suicide prevention to join us for this full-day virtual event. Get inspired by our keynote speakers, hear state department commissioners discuss upcoming projects, and find two breakout sessions that interest you most.

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.

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.

Presented by Alex Gitter, M.S., M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Our goal for the Frank Speak workshop is for parents to leave the workshop understanding the necessity of teaching their kids about sexual topics and have the knowledge base to lead the discussion with their children in a way that is meaningful for them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.