Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.

(CCYC) Monmouth and Ocean County Council for Young Children is a working group of parents and community partners who share ideas and resources. We impact change to make the community a healthier place to raise our children. Let’s work together to build stronger connections for children and families.

A SEPAG Meet and Mingle is October 10th at the Field of Dreams (1505 N Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753) from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. The SEPAG is a network of parents of children with special needs sharing information and promoting communication and programs within the community to encourage understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. 

¿Te gustaría cocinar comidas saludables y económicas? ¡Todas las edades, niveles de experiencia y culturas son bienvenidas! Sin costo para los participantes, se proporcionan alimentos y suministros. Ubicación: Cruce de caminos (33 Throckmorton St. Freehold). Se lleva a cabo el tercer lunes de cada mes de 5:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.

The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence (main home). To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year. Deadline for applying for 2023 is October 31, 2024.

When we understand what our children's behavior really is then we understand that kids with challenging and baffling behaviors don't need punishment! They need help. Focus on the nervous system to change behavior.

Jackson Commission for the Disabled/Handicapped presents FREE Fitness Classes! Classes will be held on Mondays (9/30 - 10/28) from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Fitness classes will include chair yoga, Zumba, and aerobics. Please note, this is not a drop off event. Location: Melvin Cottrell Senior Center (45 Don Connor Blvd. Jackson, NJ). To RSVP, call: 732-928-3334

Join us for a virtual discussion geared towards families with infants and toddlers in Early Intervention, focusing on what to expect when your child turns 3 and they age out of the program.

OPC's Game Changers Boys Social Emotional Learning Group is currently accepting enrollments! Register here: https://form.jotform.com/232274828108054. Complete questionnaire here: https://form.jotform.com/232275994569070. Group will run from 9/17 - 10/29 from 4:30 - 6:00 PM every Tuesday. Open to males ages 11-14.

OPC's Game Changers Grupo de Chicos ahora inscribiéndose. No-clínico, autoestima y empoderamiento de chicos, basado en los principales de aprendizaje social-emocional. Registrarse aqui: https://form.jotform.com/232274828108054. Completa el cuestionario aquí: here: https://form.jotform.com/232275994569070. 

October is SIDS Awareness Month - join us for Webinar Wednesdays! Webinars every Wednesday throughout the month of October at 12:00 PM. Topics include: Vaping & SIDS: The Developing Story, A Guide to Safe Infant Sleeping Resources, Safe Infant Sleep from Birth to 12 Months, Sueño Seguro Desde el Nacimiento Hasta los 12 Meses. See PDF flyer for registration

Join us every Wednesday at Anchor Family Success Center. For a change your little one can
unleash their creativity by making their own crafts and designs. Location: Anchor Family
Success Center (101 Prosper Way Brick New Jersey 08723) Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM. Every Wednesday. 

Join us for "The Healing Pen", a virtual weekly transformative workshop series open to anyone seeking to heal from trauma, including survivors of domestic violence. This supportive and empowering space will guide you in using writing as a tool for healing, self-expression, and reclaiming your voice. Wednesday evenings. Beginning September 11th.

Healthy Lifestyles Project: LIVE is a series of live, interactive events to promote healthy living for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ISP is the foundation for developing strong supports and services for your family member with I/DD. Join us to develop a person-centered ISP with effective ISP examples presented for families with adults and those transitioning out of the school system.

Physical, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral impairments may result following a brain injury and significantly impact survivor functioning. Clinicians must embrace treatment methods that address multi-faceted impairments. One method gaining attention is the use of virtual reality. Available literature targeting the effectiveness of virtual reality in the brain injury population is growing. Studies have focused on executive functioning, attention, memory, balance, functional mobility, stress, and anxiety (Brasse et al., 2021; Porras et al., 2019). Positive outcomes in areas including balance, functional mobility, executive functioning, cognition, and attention have been reported (Alashram, 2019; De Luca et al., Grealy, 1999; 2023; Porras et al., 2019). As technology continues to become crucial to daily life and rehabilitation, there is a growing need to be aware of the potential for its use, its limitations, and need for continued research. Objectives: 1. To summarize the current literature focused on the use of virtual reality and the brain injury population; 2. To recognize current guidelines and recommendations regarding the use of virtual reality and brain injury; 3. To identify gaps in the available literature and corresponding treatment recommendations; 4. To analyze a case series of the use of virtual reality in long-term survivors of brain injury.

Learn about foods targeted for kids and candy are full of hidden ingrediants and how it affects the body and as it relates to performance in school. Plus how to swap out foods for better choices. This is a Zoom presentation. Registration required at bradleybeachlibrary.org Events.

In this FREE webinar, we'll explore how acupuncture serves as a powerful complementary therapy for reducing anxiety and enhancing mental well-being. The audience will gain insight into the foundational principles of acupuncture, its effects on the nervous system, and how it can be applied to manage various anxiety disorders. Whether you're new to acupuncture or seeking alternative treatments for anxiety, this session offers practical and valuable information for improving your overall health. Don't miss the chance to discover a natural, effective approach to anxiety relief!

The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project team finds it important to keep nurturing our connections with you and branching out in ways that help us all continue to grow. These webinars are for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members, and Direct Support Professionals.

Would you like to cook healthy, low-cost meals? Take home tasty meals for your family? Connect with the community? Learn new cooking skills? All ages, experience levels & cultures welcome! No cost to participants, food & supplies provided. Location: Crossroads (33 Throckmorton St. Freehold). Held on the 3rd Monday of every month from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. 

 Join us for our fifth annual free statewide MDT training didactics Racial and Cultural Empathy (RACE)! Hosted by the New Jersey Children's Alliance and presented by Denise Williams Johnson, PhD, Susan Esquilin, PhD, and Aida Ismael-Lennon, PsyD. Register: https://njcainc.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/seriesdetails/4

This parent workshop was developed by the child psychologists at Children’s Specialized Hospital to help parents of children ages 2-10 years learn how to manage their behavior.

Chalk positive messages to spread kindness throughout Toms River! Scan the QR Code on flyer to submit pictures! #KindnessStartsWithYou

Community Ambassadors ofrece cursos de ESL de 10 semanas los sábados del 7/9 al 16/11 de 9:00 AM a 1:00 PM. ¡Cuidado de niños disponible! Número FEIN requerido. Llame al 848-221-6343 o envíe un correo electrónico a guarin@graceandpeace.org para registrarse.

Community Ambassadors is offering 10 week ESL Courses on Saturdays from 9/7 - 11/16 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Classes include: beginning level, pronunciation, build vocabulary, learn grammar, basic reading skills. Childcare available! FEIN Number required. Call 848-221-6343 or email guarin@graceandpeace.org to register. 

Brick Township Environmental Commission are looking for residents who want to join them as they spend some time cleaning up Brick Township's beautiful parks and natural areas. Working together we can make a difference and make our community cleaner! To register, email: vpalmieri@bricktownship.net or call 732-262-1000 x1325. 

Current literature regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with traumatically induced disorders of consciousness (DOC) will be addressed, in addition to the definitions and evaluation of the spectrum of DOC. Common complications that can slow or arrest recovery are considered. Updated practice guidelines and recommendations for diagnoses and care and treatment strategies for DOC will be reviewed. Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss: Definitions of the spectrum of disorders of consciousness (DOC); Outcomes after DOC; Updated practice guidelines for the management of patients with disorders of consciousness; Recommendations for programs caring for patients with DOC. Presenter: Dr. Brian Greenwald