Community Events and Programs
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Regulation of School Anxiety: Making Your Return to School a Success (Webinar Recording)
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.
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Thursday, January 27
COVID-19 Free Testing & Vaccine Resources
This listing will be updated as new COVID testing sources become available.
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Thursday, January 27
New Jersey Department of Health / Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New JerseyStep Up Vax Up - College Contest
Calling All Creatives! Want $5,000?
We want you to highlight health equity across campus and the importance of getting vaccinated! Submit your digital content in the form of a video (YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram Reel), podcast, recorded episode, or social media post. Check out our submission guidelines for more information!
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Thursday, January 27
Department of Environmental Protection
TrentonVax and Visit: The New Jersey State Parks Vax Pass
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.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 09:00 AM
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RidgewoodNorth Jersey Panthers Cheerleading (Sharing the Arts)
The North Jersey Panthers are a brand new cheerleading program for young adults with exceptionalities. For ages 14-21.
Program will run from the months of August 2021 through March 2022. Practices will take place once a week. The team will participate in performances, games, and exhibitions!
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Thursday, January 27 - Saturday, March 26 @ 09:00 AM
STEAMparkSTEMgirls
Online weekly workshops for girls by STEAMpark. Free to those who qualify
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Thursday, January 27 @ 09:30 AM
MarbleJam Kids
HackensackSocial CATS Autism Program (MarbleJam Kids)
Social CATS Autism Program, our signature Creative Arts Therapy Program, uses the mediums of art, music, and movement to practice social skills, communication, relationship building, and creative expression.
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Thursday, January 27 - Monday, January 31 @ 10:00 AM
Rutgers-CamdenBeyond the Dream Virtual Speaker Series
Come to this open forum to discuss how you handle stressful situations. A wide range of practical strategies for coping with stress will be discussed. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences about how they maintain energy, enthusiasm, humor, and a positive outlook on life.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 11:00 AM
The Steve FundFamilies of Young People of Color COME TOGETHER (The Steve Fund)
The pandemic and racial trauma have taken their toll on our teens and young adults. Join us to share your experiences, support each other and increase your knowledge about strategies to help your children cope and thrive during today’s troubled times.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 11:00 AM
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life (YWCA Northern New Jersey)
This unique collaboration between YWCA Northern New Jersey and Sarah Hiller-Bersson, LCSW, Center for Purposeful Aging seeks to give seniors a voice and a safe engaging space to have their feelings, experiences and philosophies of life validated.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 02:00 PM
Faith Based Wellness Support Group (Mental Health Association in New Jersey)
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
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Thursday, January 27 @ 03:00 PM
Community Cancer Action Board (CCAB) Black Cancer Disparities Impact Council
Join us for a conversation about cancer in the Black community.
Objectives:
- To partner with Black advocacy organizations in New Jersey
- To ensure representation from counties with high Black populations in New Jersey in the impact council
- To improve cultural competency among community advocates, community members and healthcare providers
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Thursday, January 27 @ 05:15 PM
Prostate Cancer Support Group (Holy Name Medical Center)
Finding the right support is key. Join in this group discussion with other men who are:
- Recently diagnosed
- Currently undergoing treatment
- Post-treatment
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Thursday, January 27 @ 05:30 PM
Care Plus NJ
ParamusDialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Program - Adolescent & Caregiver Group, 13-17 (Care Plus NJ)
The purpose of the DBT Skills Training program is to provide education on the dialectics of acceptance and change, impact of behavioral patterns/cognitive process, development and practice of healthy skills and capabilities, as well as identifying methods of support and collaborative approaches in relationships.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 05:30 PM
Care Plus NJ
ParamusDialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Program - Adult Group, 18+ (Care Plus NJ)
The purpose of the DBT Skills Training program is to provide education on the dialectics of acceptance and change, impact of behavioral patterns/cognitive process, development and practice of healthy skills and capabilities, as well as identifying methods of support and collaborative approaches in relationships.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 06:00 PM
CAPE Resource CenterBergen County Support Coordination Agency - Virtual Roundtable (CAPE Resource Center)
This event is targeted to families of young adults with disabilities who will graduate in June of 2022 and to those graduating in June 2023 and beyond. It is an opportunity for families to get to know different support coordination agencies and their staff.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 06:00 PM
RCA AcademyMedication-assisted therapy (MAT) (RCA Academy)
Medication-assisted therapy (MAT): is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. This training will discuss how MAT is used, and MAT is used for.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 06:30 PM
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA11 years and counting...Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Anniversary Session
A fun networking meeting with all the people who made NhN the successful organizations it has been over the past 11 years and looking to continue to be helping those in career advancement, job search, and career transitions.
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Thursday, January 27 @ 06:30 PM
Diabetes Self Management Education and Support (Diabetes Foundation)
The Diabetes Foundation invites you and your family to join our Diabetes Self Management Education and Support team for a FREE 4-week virtual workshop! Led by a Certified Diabetes Educator you will learn how to manage your diabetes, share your challenges, and obtain the resources you need to focus on your future.
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Monday, January 31 @ 05:30 PM
Bergen County Prevention CoalitionBergen County Youth Task Force (BCPC)
This FREE event provides teens with an opportunity to learn about mental health and wellness, gain community service hours, and a chance to make community level changes. These meetings will be held monthly on Zoom on the following dates:
- Monday, January 31 from 5:30-6:30PM
- Monday, February 28 from 5:30-6:30PM
- Monday, March 28 from 5:30-6:30PM
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Tuesday, February 1
Various Locations
Various LocationsGive Kids a Smile Month - Free Dental Services
February is Children’s Dental Health awareness month and the 20th anniversary of the “Give Kids A Smile!” program. The following dental offices in Bergen County will be providing free dental services during the month of February to underserved children ages 13 and younger who need dental care. No insurance coverage is required.
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Tuesday, February 1 @ 02:00 PM
Mental Health AmericaCaring for Yourself While Caring for Others During the Pandemic: Self-Care and Stress Inoculation (Mental Health America)
During this free, 60-minute webinar, we will explore:
- Types of stress, common stress responses, and pandemic-specific stressors that you may be facing;
- The value of self-care in building resilience; and
- The components of stress inoculation and how to use them to prepare for stressful situations.
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Wednesday, February 2 - Monday, May 2 @ 12:00 PM (Monthly)
SPAN Parent Advocacy NetworkEducation and Health Care Rights in the Child Protection System
Is a child with a disability who you care about involved in the Child Protection system? Are you concerned about educational rights for a child with a disability who is engaged in the Child Protection System? Join a WORKSHOP to learn about the Child Protection System, parent rights related to special education and health care resources! After the workshop, families will be invited to schedule an individual 30 minute appointment to review their child's IEP and/or health-related issues or concerns.
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Thursday, February 3 @ 06:00 PM
CAPE Resource CenterBergen County Support Coordination Agency - Virtual Roundtable (CAPE Resource Center)
This event is targeted to families of young adults with disabilities who will graduate in June of 2022 and to those graduating in June 2023 and beyond. It is an opportunity for families to get to know different support coordination agencies and their staff.
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Friday, February 4 @ 12:00 PM
The Renfrew Center FoundationComfortably Uncomfortable: Continuing the Conversation
Our discussions on diversity, equality and inclusion in the treatment of eating disorders, which has occurred as a part of the last few Renfrew Center Foundation Conferences, were so inspiring and motivating that we've made a decision to continue them throughout the year. As a result, we are inviting you to join us in our efforts to continue the conversation and examine together the forementioned topics, as well as the racial disparity experienced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and others who have been marginalized and continue to experience racial disparity. In this lively networking event, participants will discuss a variety of topics affecting BIPOC individuals, with the intension that providers of care will be able to move from cultural competency to cultural humility.
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Tuesday, February 8 @ 07:00 PM
Englewood HealthYou Don't Know Me Until You Know Me (Englewood Health)
In this performance, Mykee uses humor, performance art, poetry, and storytelling to take you on a journey that reexamines core ideas that have been instilled in us since early childhood. The process of self-reflection and a conscience effort can turn our hurt, pain, and vulnerabilities into our strength, resiliency, and personal growth.
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Tuesday, February 8 @ 07:30 PM
CAPE Resource CenterParent-to-Parent Exchange Meetings for Parents of Students Under Age 21 with Disabilities (CAPE Resource Center)
Let's welcome in the New Year with our new Facilitator, Lauren Lavelle. Lauren is a parent coach and special education teacher.
Parent-to-Parent Exchange Meeting Facilitator Lauren Lavelle, a parent coach and a professional in the field of disabilities, will moderate these timely and informative meetings.
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Wednesday, February 9 @ 03:30 PM
Valley Health SystemPathways, Pipelines, Preparation, and Participation in STEM (Valley Health System)
This panel of professionals will discuss the importance of people of color in health and STEM careers, ways students can develop pathways, and sharing the stories of their careers. This program is offered in partnership with Bergen Community College in celebration of Black History Month.
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Thursday, February 10 @ 10:00 AM
Bergen's PromiseBergen's Promise Virtual Career Fair!
Join Bergen's Promise on February 10th from 10am-2pm for our Virtual Career Fair! We are hiring for the following positions:
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Thursday, February 10 @ 06:00 PM
EmPoWER SomersetLove Shouldn't Hurt (EmPoWER Somerset)
This virtual discussion will explore what a healthy relationship looks like and the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, which can include not only physical violence but also more subtle behaviors such as emotional and verbal abuse, manipulation and control, and digital abuse.
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Thursday, February 10 @ 06:00 PM
The Arc of New JerseyPre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in School (The Arc of New Jersey)
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute invites you to attend our 2021-2022 Special Education Webinar Series. This series will provide students, parents, and professionals with valuable information about trending topics in special education. Each webinar will be 45 minutes in length, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A with our guest presenters.
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Thursday, February 10 @ 07:30 PM
CAPE Resource CenterLet's Talk - Parent-to-Parent Exchange for Parents of Adult Children Age 21 and Over with Disabilities (CAPE Resource Center)
Let's welcome in the New Year with our new Facilitator, Lauren Lavelle. Lauren is a parent coach and special education teacher.
Parent-to-Parent Exchange Meeting Faciilitator Lauren Lavelle, a parent coach and a professional in the field of disabilities, will moderate these timely and informative meetings.
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Wednesday, February 16 @ 03:30 PM
Valley Health SystemExploring Better Health in the Black Community (Valley Health System)
African Americans generally have higher rates of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. This panel of physicians will discuss these conditions in the BIPOC community, as well as things you can do to improve your health. This program is offered in partnership with Bergen Community College in celebration of Black History Month.
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Tuesday, February 22 - Friday, April 22 @ 11:00 AM (Monthly)
SPAN Parent Advocacy NetworkEducation and Health Care Rights in the Juvenile Justice System
Join a WORKSHOP to learn about the Juvenile Justice System, rights related to special education and discipline, and health care resources! After the workshop, families will be invited to schedule an individual 30-minute appointment to review their child's IEP and/or health-related issues or concerns
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Wednesday, February 23 @ 08:30 AM
Care Plus NJMental Health Awareness Training - Session 1 (Care Plus NJ)
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
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Friday, February 25 @ 08:30 AM
Care Plus NJMental Health Awareness Training - Session 2 (Care Plus NJ)
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
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Friday, February 25 @ 11:45 AM
The Renfrew Center FoundationEating Disorders and College Students: Best Practices to Support Complex Students and Navigate On-Campus Treatment Challenges
Note: This training is open to college/university professionals only. Anxiety, depression and related mental health concerns are prevalent on college campuses – students often struggle with eating disorders in tandem, yet perceived stigma, shame and "normalized" campus culture result in underreporting of behaviors among students.
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Tuesday, March 8 @ 09:30 AM
Englewood Health / Bergen's PromiseCoffee and Self-Care with the Nurtured Heart Approach® (Englewood Health/Bergen's Promise)
Are you a parent, feeling like you’re under more pressure trying to meet your children’s needs while also dealing with your own wellness? In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) to remain positive and hopeful even in the most challenging of times.
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Tuesday, March 15 @ 09:00 AM
National Association of the Deaf2022 Jr. NAD National Virtual Conference
The California School for the Deaf Riverside Jr. NAD Chapter invites you to join us for the 2022 Jr. NAD National Virtual Conference. The conference will include workshops and exciting guest presenters to help participants engage, connect, and learn more about their roles as student leaders and advisors.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 4, 2022
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Saturday, March 19 @ 08:00 AM
Federation for Children with Special NeedsVisions of Community 2022 Virtual Conference (Federation for Children with Special Needs)
Visions of Community (VOC) is FCSN’s annual conference for parents, youth, and professionals caring for children with special needs. The day includes intensive workshops on topics such as IEPs and other special education issues, the impact of trauma, self-care, health services and benefits, and transition planning.
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Monday, March 21
National Institute on Drug AbuseNational Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2022
Join NIDA for NDAFW and help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction in your community. Sign up for emails from NDAFW for the latest news, planning tips, and free resources to support your NDAFW activities and other efforts.
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Sunday, April 24 @ 10:00 AM
Westvale Park
WestwoodPaws For Recovery Walk (Alumni In Recovery)
In October, Alumni In Recovery will be holding the Paws For Recovery Walk — an event where people from the Bergen County area have a great opportunity to help raise funds for the organization, get together to raise awareness, and have some fun.
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Friday, April 29 @ 08:45 AM
The Renfrew Center FoundationEat, Escape, Regret, Repeat. Concrete Mindfulness Interventions for Binge Eating Disorder
Mindfulness, also known as present-focused awareness, is the practice of anchoring into the present moment and observing one's inner and outer world without judgment. Following a brief overview of the true goals of mindfulness and a review of the DSM-V criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (BED), this virtual 2 CE presentation will provide clarity as to how mindfulness practice can be used as a powerful tool in the treatment of BED.
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Thursday, May 5 @ 05:00 PM
NJ Youth ProjectStatewide Youth Town Hall Online
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.
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Monday, June 20 @ 09:00 AM
Heart to Heart and Associates LLC
Rochelle ParkCamp Braveheart Summer Camp (H2H)
Inclusion Summer Camp for Special Needs Children!
Ages: 3-12
Campers participate in: yoga, art, music, cooking, social skills groups, and outdoor play.
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Tuesday, June 21 @ 09:00 AM
PACEs ConnectionTrauma-Informed Schools Leadership Institute (PACEs Connection)
This institute is specifically tailored for school leaders and leadership teams who want to understand the HOW of trauma-informed schools. Participants will leave with a clear action plan to get started!
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Sunday, June 26
Camp Jaycee
EffortCamp Jaycee: Session 1 - Summer 2022
The day is divided into five periods: three before lunch and two afterward, plus an evening program. Campers may go to the athletic field for a game of soccer or dodgeball in the morning; they might then visit the crafts area to create an art project. There’s always fun things to do at Camp Jaycee.
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Sunday, July 10
Camp Jaycee
EffortCamp Jaycee: Session 2 - Summer 2022
The day is divided into five periods: three before lunch and two afterward, plus an evening program. Campers may go to the athletic field for a game of soccer or dodgeball in the morning; they might then visit the crafts area to create an art project. There’s always fun things to do at Camp Jaycee.
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Sunday, July 24
Camp Jaycee
EffortCamp Jaycee: Session 3 - Summer 2022
The day is divided into five periods: three before lunch and two afterward, plus an evening program. Campers may go to the athletic field for a game of soccer or dodgeball in the morning; they might then visit the crafts area to create an art project. There’s always fun things to do at Camp Jaycee.
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Sunday, August 7
Camp Jaycee
EffortCamp Jaycee: Session 4 - Summer 2022
The day is divided into five periods: three before lunch and two afterward, plus an evening program. Campers may go to the athletic field for a game of soccer or dodgeball in the morning; they might then visit the crafts area to create an art project. There’s always fun things to do at Camp Jaycee.
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Thursday, September 1 @ 05:00 PM
NJ Youth ProjectStatewide Youth Town Hall - Open Mic/Spoken Word Talent Show
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