Community Events and Programs
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The Health of Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism Study (Rutgers University School of Nursing)
We are seeking parents and primary caregivers of children who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Participants will be asked to complete a 20-minute online survey for a new study to gauge and answer questions about how levels of stress and self-compassion influence a parent’s health.
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 10:00 AM
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program - Virtual Support Group (Self-Management Resource Center)
Calling all adults with ongoing health conditions ages 18-29, join our free virtual 6 week workshop!
Workshops are highly participatory. Mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 11:00 AM
Prevention Links
RoselleCelebrating Families - Substance Abuse Training (Prevention Links)
Celebrating Families is an 8 week training to improve long term recovery outcomes for youth and families. Parents and their families struggling with substance use disorder can participant in a FREE 8 week training to:
- Increase healthy living skills
- Improve family communication
- Develop coping skills for stress
- Strengthen problem solving skills
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 11:00 AM
JDK Social Station, LLC
SecaucusSocial Skills Classes (JDK Social Station)
In this ABA based social skills program, our Masters Level Therapists and Trained Professional Assistants offer a 3:1 or less teacher to student ratio. Each session is a 10 week class that focuses on individualized social skills for each student as well as following our 7 step model and curriculum.
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - OceanFirst Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 5:30 PM
YWCA Northern New Jersey
HackensackDrama-CIZE Workshop for Girls (YWCA)
An engaging six-week empowerment program that brings together education and art with drama, interactive wellness practices. For girls ages 9 -12
Girls will share their unique stories that will:
- Empower personal growth
- Encourage freedom of expression
- Build acting and presentation skills
- Gain self-confidence and awareness
and creative experiences.
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 6:00 PM
Arc Family InstituteSpecial Education Webinar Series: Isabel Mavrides-Calderon: Advocating for Your Own Education
This webinar will explore the importance of knowing your rights in advocating for your education. To do so, Isabel will provide a brief overview of an IEP and the importance of advocacy in the IEP process. Additionally, Isabel will cover topics such as standing up for yourself in the classroom and working with teachers to understand your needs.
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 6:00 PM
Janis E. Dismus Middle School
EnglewoodStrengthening Families Program (The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources/CAFS)
This is a 7-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.
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 10:00 AM (Weekly)
Bierman Autism Centers - Eatontown
EatontownFree "Caregiver and Me" Program (Bierman Autism Centers)
This is an opportunity for families to come to the Bierman center weekly for activity groups. Activities will include guided reading, free play in our indoor playroom, morning/circle time activities, arts and crafts, imaginative play, and cooperative games led by Bierman’s amazing clinical team.
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 12:00 PM
PACEs ConnectionExplosive Kids, Explosive Parents: Family Trauma Solutions (PACEs Connection)
In this free webinar, Dr. Scott Sells, the developer of the FST| Family Systems Trauma model will show you:
- How explosiveness is caused by an imbalance of love or limits.
- What causes interactional trauma between parent and child.
- How to quickly stop explosiveness between parent and child by locating the undercurrents or the unseen root causes.
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 5:30 PM
Greenway Family Success CenterPlanning for College: 529 Savings Plans with Edward Jones
Whether your children are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can make a college education a reality. We'll discuss: questions to consider as you establish a college savings goal, strategies to help you reach the goal, and the various savings plans available.
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 7:00 PM
PHHS Parent AcademyBody Image Issues: Helping People to Love Themselves, Inside and Out (PHHS Parent Academy)
Establishing healthy attitudes and habits in today’s society can be challenging, especially with the influence of social media. Please join Nancy Graham, LCSW and Randy Mintz, RD from The Renfrew Center in Paramus who will talk about body image and eating disorders including nutrition strategies and healing a person’s relationship with food.
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 8:00 PM (Monthly)
A Support Group for Parents of Children with Tourette & Tic Disorders (NJCTS)
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.
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 8:00 PM
NJCTSToday's Challenge, Tomorrow's Strength: A Support Group for Parents of Children with Tourette & Tic Disorders
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.
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Thursday, February 9 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Bank of America (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Thursday, February 9 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New JerseyTrauma Informed Care for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: Being Mindful of "Silent" Complex Trauma
The trauma related to traumatic brain injury can often be overlooked. In this free workshop, we will explore what trauma informed care is, why it's important, and how to engage in trauma informed care with survivors of traumatic brain injury in a variety of settings. Presenter: Matthew Garlinghouse, PhD
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Thursday, February 9 @ 2:00 PM
Mental Health AmericaSharing and Building Power with Youth Mental Health Leaders (Mental Health America)
In this session, we will discuss how adults and leaders can:
- Support young people to cultivate power within themselves,
- Build power with mentors through supportive relationships, and
- Organize power to advance mental health through intentional intergenerational work.
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Thursday, February 9 @ 4:15 PM (Weekly)
JDK Social Station, LLC
SecaucusMusic & Movement/Sports Social Program (JDK Social Station)
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 3-7Classes are in person. Siblings welcome and discount given.
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Thursday, February 9 @ 6:00 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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Friday, February 10 @ 10:00 AM
Center for Family ServicesFebruary Survivors Speak
Virtual Support Group for those who have experienced gun violence and/or loss due to homicide. Primarily for residents of Camden and Gloucester counties, but anyone may attend.
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Friday, February 10 @ 5:00 PM
Bethany Community Center
Washington TownshipNight to Shine (Tim Tebow Foundation)
Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. Night to Shine will celebrate its ninth anniversary as thousands from around the world will come together to honor those with disabilities.
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Saturday, February 11 @ 8:30 AM
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown2023 NJCTS Teen and Parent Summit
Parents will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with other parents who have raised or are raising young adults with TS, talk to neurologists and psychologists who specialize in the treatment of TS, and chat with young adults in the workforce with TS to hear what was most valuable in helping them achieve success.
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Monday, February 13 @ 6:00 PM
New Beginnings Bereavement Support Group (Valley Home Care)
“New Beginnings” will meet four times a year, with the first session being held on Monday, February 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. Future meetings will be held in May, August, and November.
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Tuesday, February 14 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Lakeland Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Wednesday, February 15 @ 7:30 PM
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc.Stop Making That Sound! (NJCTS)
During this webinar we will cover the most up-to-date information on what is known (and not known) about Misophonia. In addition, we will talk about the current treatment approaches available that aim to help increase distress tolerance, reduce avoidance behaviors, and improve overall daily functioning.
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Thursday, February 16 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Columbia Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Friday, February 17 @ 10:00 PM
South Jersey Legal ServicesUsing Credit Cards, Navigating the Minefield
Using Credit Cards webinar via Zoom. Bankruptcy Lawyer discusses navigating the minefield of credit cards. Contact intake unit at 800-496-4570-
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Tuesday, February 21 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - TD Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Tuesday, February 21 @ 4:30 PM (Weekly)
YWCA Northern New JerseySerious About STEM (SAS) Girls Winter 2023 Workshop (YWCA)
Our SAS program is a free virtual STEM workshop program for young female students ages 9-14! This 8-week learning experience will introduce STEM concepts to young girls, helping them discover and explore environmental science through weekly conversations and hands-on activities.
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Wednesday, February 22 @ 1:00 PM
ABLE todaySocial Security Benefits and ABLE Accounts (ABLE today)
During this inaugural webinar of the ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN), participants will be equipped with the following:
- General knowledge about the benefits of owning an ABLE Account
- Knowledge of the relationship between ABLE Accounts and Social Security Disability Benefits
- Understanding of ABLE-related information that must be provided to SSA
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Wednesday, February 22 @ 6:00 PM
Arc of New JerseyThe DDD NJCAT - Critical for Maximizing Supports for Your Adult Child (The Arc of New Jersey)
During this workshop, the presenter will provide guidance and an understanding of how to interpret the different sections and questions on the NJCAT. Real life examples will be shared. The process of appealing an inaccurate tier assignment will also be discussed.
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Thursday, February 23 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Citi Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Thursday, February 23 @ 7:00 PM
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc.Cultivating Calm: Principles in the Treatment and Management of Anxiety (NJCTS)
Psychologist Dr. Jill Richards will define the different types of anxiety that can affect us and provide an overview of the principles of treatment approaches to each. Join us on Thursday, February 23rd at 7pm for our February Tourette Talk “Cultivating Calm: Principles in the Treatment and Management of Anxiety.”
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Thursday, February 23 @ 7:00 PM
NJCTSTourette Talk: Cultivating Calm – Principles in the Treatment and Management of Anxiety
Psychologist Dr. Jill Richards will define the different types of anxiety that can affect us and provide an overview of the principles of treatment approaches to each
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Tuesday, February 28 @ 11:30 AM
New Jersey Citizen ActionFree First-time Homebuyer Webinar - Valley Bank (New Jersey Citizen Action)
This free webinar will provide participants with information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, understanding fair housing and avoiding predatory lending, and how to connect with one of Citizen Action's free HUD-certified housing counselors.
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Friday, March 3 @ 6:00 PM
Shiloh Bible Camp
HewittJill's House Garden State Weekend Adventure
Jill's House celebrates children with special needs and provides relief to the extraordinary families who love them through short-term, overnight respite care. https://youtu.be/YYiXgsZS6As
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Wednesday, March 15 @ 7:30 PM
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc.Understanding & Treating Scrupulosity OCD (NJCTS)
For individuals suffering from scrupulosity OCD, their moral and religious beliefs become a source of distress and panic that impacts their lives adversely. This presentation seeks to raise awareness about scrupulosity OCD and to learn about the different treatment options available.
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Thursday, March 16 @ 8:00 AM
Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New JerseyMaternal Health & Perinatal Safety Symposium (PMCHNNJ)
This innovative conference provides physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers with a review of current issues impacting maternal health and perinatal safety in New Jersey and nationally.
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Monday, March 20
National Institute on Drug Abuse13th annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW)
We appreciate your participation and the work you do all year long to bring to life the science of the developing brain and drugs. As part of NIDA’s network, we look forward to sharing with you a refreshed look and new materials that will make this year’s event even better! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and registration opening in November.
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Sunday, April 2 @ 9:00 AM
Act Now Foundation
Jersey CityHardGrove Charity 5K - I Run for Alzheimer Awareness! (Act Now Foundation)
Bring your friends and family on Sunday, April 2, 2023, for the Hard Grove Charity Run/Walk. This year you can run for Alzheimer's awareness, as proceeds will directly benefit Act Now Foundation!
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Friday, June 23
Camp FantasTIC - Black Rock Retreat
QuarryvilleCamp FantasTIC - Family Retreat Weekend (NJCTS)
Kids enjoy canoeing, swimming, wall climbing, arts & crafts, participating in a talent show, rekindling old friendships, and cultivating new ones. Parents join in many activities with their children but also connect with other parents and share their stories. Powerful workshops provide a safe place for both youth and parents to ask questions about TS.