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Ocean County CIACC SY 2023-2024 Training is ending soon. 

There is no fee to attend any of our trainings. A reminder will be emailed approximately 1 week prior to each training. For location and/or platform see each training for details.

For more info, contact Maria Roussos (CIACC Coordinator) 732-506-5374

Spread Your Wings Mindfulness Group is holding Spring 2024 group sessions. Toms River Location: Grounding Our Emotions (5/1 - 6/19 Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 PM), I Am Enough (5/1 - 6/19 Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 PM), Mindfulness Within the Self (5/1 - 6/19 Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 PM). For more information, visit: www.sywspreadyourwings.com. 

In-person course educating the community on how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE).

The Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee will be hosting an evening to proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

An educational and interactive hour on Ocean County substance use trends among students, prevention programs, and what to look for. WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. WHERE: Toms River North High School. Register by 4/24: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PBHG1/C
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Join us for a movie night at the Lakewood Library. The video will be shown in two parts on May 1st & May 8th. 

Noche de cine en la biblioteca de Lakewood sobre el virus del papiloma humano.

Bring awareness and support to people with Autism everywhere! Events to include free rides, free food, entertainment, resources, and activities for kids. Walk dates include: 4/28 (Lakewood), 5/4 (Ewing), 5/5 (North Jersey), 5/18 (Woodbridge) and 5/19 (Sayreville). Visit poacwalk.org and start your team today! Contact 732-785-1099 for questions. 

CASA Freehold will be offering a series of health services on Saturday, May 4 from 10am-1pm.

Casa Freehold estará ofreciendo servicios para la salude de la mujer el 4 de mayo de 10am -1pm.

Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have experienced the death of a loved one. All programs are offered at no cost to families. CZC provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tools to help them cope with their loss. Upcoming programs include virtual grief groups and in-person camps.

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.

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.

In June 2024, New Jersey will launch Summer EBT, a child nutrition program intended to reduce hunger and food insecurity for children during the summer when school is not in session. Learn more by visiting: https://www.nj.gov/summerebt/

The Howell Alliance is hosting a QPR suicide prevention training at 7 pm. The training is being held in support of May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants will receive a QPR Gatekeeper Certificate. Pre-registration is necessary.

Camp Chatterbox is a one week overnight camp for children and young adults, ages 5-21, who use synthesized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Location: Rising Treetops at Oakhurst in Monmouth County. 2024 Dates: August 11 - 17, 2024. Register here: https://csh.recdesk.com/Community/Program. 

Youth group focusing on team building, social skills, life skills, and more. At the Toms River Youth Center, starting April 24th, 2024. 

Join us for an informative and engaging free webinar for caregivers and educators. This webinar will provide information on Mental Health Awareness Month and co-occurring disorders. The presenters will discuss the awareness of co-occurring disorders, what they are and why they are important, and treatment options for co-occurring disorders. Don't miss it! This event is open to all New Jersey caregivers, including educators and mental health professionals.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) can be a confusing topic for both professionals and survivors. How is it diagnosed, and what can one expect in terms of recovery and treatment? In this webinar, we will xplore the somewhat complicated definition of mTBI; Better understand how diagnosis is established via assessment; and discuss course of recovery and treatment.