Community Events and Programs
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Mental Health America Webinars
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.
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Ocean County Artist's Guild
Upcoming classes.
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St. Francis Family Support Services Support Groups 2025
St. Francis Family Support Services is offering a number of support groups in 2025 including: Parenting Group, Parenting in Recovery, and Anger Management Program. To register, contact: 609-494-8861 ext. 197.
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Wednesday, May 21 - Saturday, May 31 in Manahawkin
Oasis Family Success Center
In-PersonOasis Family Success Center May Calendar
Please join us for a variety of workshops and craft days at Oasis Family Resource Center, Manahawkin NJ
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Wednesday, May 21 - Wednesday, July 16 @ 9:30 AM in Toms River
Bright Harbor's EMBRACE Program
In-PersonWarm Horizons Grief Group
Warm Horizons is a free, welcoming space for adults who are moving through loss and seeking connection, comfort, and gentle renewal. Group will be held weekly on Wednesdays May 14th - July 16th from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JDDVPMS.
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Wednesday, May 21 - Wednesday, July 16 @ 4:00 PM (Weekly)
NJ Connect for Recovery
VirtualEmpowering Families: Navigating the Struggles of Substance Use Disorder with Hope and Support
NJ Connect for Recovery is offering this twice-monthly Wednesday Webinar Series to families and friends impacted by a loved one’s Substance Use Disorder. This series provides an opportunity to gain experience and new skills as well as greater understanding of their family situation. Held twice monthly on Wednesdays at 4:00 and 6:00 PM. RSVP required.
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Wednesday, May 21 - Wednesday, June 4 @ 6:30 PM in Lakewood (Weekly)
Ocean County Library
In-PersonFree U.S. Citizenship Prep Class
Free U.S. Citizenship Prep Class will be held every Wednesday from 4/16 - 6/4 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library. This class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a U.S. Citizen. For more information or to register, contact: Lakewood Information Services Department (732-363-1435 x2100).
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Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, May 29 in Toms River (Weekly)
The Ocean County Advisory Commission
In-PersonClothing Drive to Assist the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
The Ocean County Advisory Commission is proud to sponsor a Clothing Drive to assist the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office - Special Victims' Unit. All clothing must be new! For further information or if any other County Departments or Community Agencies would like to participate, contact Kelly or Susan at 732-506-5374.
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Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, May 29 (Weekly)
Bright Harbor Healthcare
In-PersonBright Harbor's Green Mustache Photo Contest
Support Mental Health Awareness Month by participating in Bright Harbor's Green Mustache Photo Contest! Snap a pic of you, your class, group or organization in green mustaches. Tag and follow @brightharborhealthcare and use #GoGreenBHH #GreenMustacheChallenge. Winners will be announces on 5/31.
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Thursday, May 22 @ 12:00 PM
Center for Family Services
VirtualLunch & Learn: Coping with Grief - Window of Tolerance
Please join the Center for Family Services Grief & Traumatic Loss Services and Camden County Family Support Organization for our twice monthly, 45-minute, free, virtual Grief Education Workshops.
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Friday, May 23 - Thursday, October 23 @ 10:00 AM (Monthly)
Our Health to Hold Monthly Webinar Series Virtual
A series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention,
screening, social & support services. Join Us! Wednesdays (4th Wednesday of every month) at 10:00 AM. Hosted by Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance with a collaboration of community partners. -
Saturday, May 24 @ 12:00 PM in Toms River
Toms River Artist Community
In-PersonTRAC's Empty Bowls, Full Hearts Event
Fighting hunger, one bowl at a time! This is a powerful community event where local potters donate handcrafted bowls, each one is a unique, one of a kind creation. 100% of the proceeds go to "A Need We Feed." Saturday, May 24th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at TRAC Studio (40 Main St. Toms River, NJ).
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Monday, May 26 (Weekly)
Dignity Suds & Duds
In-PersonDignity Suds & Duds Donation Drive
Dignity Suds & Duds aims to provide access to laundry facilities to the unhoused community in the Ocean County areas of New Jersey. Link to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-complete-our-road-map-to-clean-clothes-for-the-unhoused
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Monday, May 26 (Weekly)
Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean County
In-PersonFulfill's May 2025 Resource Connections Team Outreach Calendar
Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean County's May 2025 Outreach Calendar. To get FREE confidential assistance in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, please call 732-643-5888 or email us at SNAP@fulfillnj.org or Health@fulfillnj.org.
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Sunday, June 1 @ 1:00 PM in North Long Branch
Moceans
In-PersonMoceans Annual Beach Bash!
Enjoy an afternoon of music in the air and your wheels in the sand! A fully inclusive beach day with Moceans Center for Independent Living!
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Monday, June 2 @ 5:30 PM in Freehold (Week3)
Neighborhood Connections to Health
In-PersonCocina Comunitaria Intergeneracional de Freehold
¿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.
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Monday, June 2 @ 5:30 PM in Freehold (Week3)
Neighborhood Connections to Health
In-PersonFreehold Intergenerational Community Kitchen
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.
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Tuesday, June 3 - Tuesday, June 17 @ 12:00 PM (Bi-Weekly)
Improving Healthcare and Addressing Health Disparities for People with Disabilities Webinar Series Virtual
This series of courses covers a comprehensive range of topics related to intellectual and developmental disabilities. The series includes practical guidance on navigating appointments and interactions, tools for self-advocacy for patients, families, and caregivers and more. All Sessions will take place on Zoom from 12 pm - 1 pm.
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Thursday, June 5 - Thursday, December 4 @ 11:00 AM in Brick Township (Week1)
Anchor Family Success Center
In-PersonHIV Testing Workshop
Join us for a morning cup of coffee and to learn general knowledge on HIV/AIDS so you
can help raise awareness for yourself and others and learn about the importance of HIV testing to fight the spread of HIV virus. Held every second Thursday of the month at Anchor Family Success Center in Brick, NJ from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To learn more contact: 848-241-9346. -
Thursday, June 5 @ 12:00 PM
Center for Family Services
VirtualLunch & Learn: Self Compassion While Grieving
Please join the Center for Family Services Grief & Traumatic Loss Services and Camden County Family Support Organization for our twice monthly, 45-minute, free, virtual Grief Education Workshops.
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Thursday, June 5 - Wednesday, November 5 @ 6:30 PM in Toms River (Monthly)
Ocean County Library
In-PersonNavigating Life with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: Teen & Adult Services Program Series
This series of programs will focus on the issue that matters most to individuals impacted by IDD - and their caregivers - as they prepare for adulthood. All events are free and open to the public! To register ask a staff member or call 732-349-6200. https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/12903014
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Thursday, June 5 @ 6:30 PM in Toms River
Ocean County Library
In-PersonAn Overview of SSI and Medicaid for Adult Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Are you someone who needs help navigating the system? Join us for a workshop that will discuss the basics of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Registration required here: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/12903014
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Friday, June 6 (Monthly)
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
In-PersonBrain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Family Camp 2025
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Saturday, June 7 @ 6:00 PM (Monthly)
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Transition Thursday Webinar Series Virtual
We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held the second (Intake Process & Transition Resources 6:00 - 7:30 PM) and third (Topic of the Month 12:00 - 1:00 PM) Thursdays. Register: https://listserv.dhs.state.nj.us/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=DDD_TRANSITION_TO_ADULT_LIFE&A=1
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Thursday, June 12 @ 6:30 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
VirtualGuardianship and Durable Powers of Attorney
The workshop will cover the basics of guardianship, limited guardianship, conservatorship, and other surrogate decision-making options, with an aim towards attaining the maximum possible independence for your child while preserving vital protections for important decision-making.
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Saturday, June 14 @ 11:00 AM in Toms River
The Children's Home Society
In-PersonAges & Stages Sensory Diversity Day
Join The Children's Home Society at Ages & Stages Sensory Diversity Day at Toms River Field of Dreams on 6/14 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM! This free event will include developmental screenings, family fun activities, sensory play stations, community resources and chances to win prizes! For questions, call 609-306-4508.
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Saturday, June 14 @ 11:00 AM in Toms River
The Children's Home Socety
In-PersonEdades y Etapas Dia de la Diversidad Sensorial
¡Únase a la Children's Home Society en el Día de Diversidad Sensorial de Edades y Etapas en el Campo de los Sueños de Toms River el 14 de junio de 11:00 AM a 2:00 PM! Este evento gratuito incluirá evaluaciones del desarrollo, actividades divertidas para toda la familia, áreas de juego sensorial, recursos comunitarios y la oportunidad de ganar premios.
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Tuesday, June 17 - Saturday, January 17 @ 11:00 AM (Monthly)
Join the CCYC for our Annual Series with: South Jersey Legal Services (Webinar) Virtual
Join the CCYC for our Annual Webinar Series with: South Jersey Legal Services. South Jersey Legal Services, Inc., is a non-profit organization created to provide quality legal representation and advocacy. Join the series to educate yourself to become a better advocate for your children.
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Thursday, June 19 @ 12:00 PM
Center for Family Services
VirtualLunch & Learn: Mediators of Mourning
Please join the Center for Family Services Grief & Traumatic Loss Services and Camden County Family Support Organization for our twice monthly, 45-minute, free, virtual Grief Education Workshops.
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Friday, June 20 @ 6:00 PM in Island Heights
CLCL Foundation
In-PersonFree Family Fun Night at Ocean County Artists Guild
Free Family Fun Night Tie-Dye Edition! Offering Tasty Food, Outdoor Movie, Beautiful Views of the Island Heights Boardwalk, and Toms River.
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Tuesday, June 24 - Tuesday, August 26 @ 9:00 AM in Brick (Weekly)
St. Raphael's Episcopal Church
In-PersonEat up for Kids Food Distribution Program
Weekly food packages for families with children! Available 6/24 - 8/26. Food will be distributed Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If your family is in need of assistance, call 732-458-5711 (leave your name, number of adults/children, and a return contact number). Sponsored through St. Raphael's Episcopal Church (1520 Rt. 88, Brick, NJ).
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Saturday, June 28 @ 9:00 AM in Little Egg Harbor
Family Promise of the Jersey Shore
In-PersonFamily Promise of the Jersey Shore's Run the Railroad 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Family Promise of the Jersey Shore is excited to announce we have partnered with Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Dan Maxwell and the Township Committee to present the Run the Railroad 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 28th. For more information and volunteer/sponsorship information, please call 609-968-1888.
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Saturday, July 12 @ 7:00 PM in Jackson Township
In-PersonWestlake Veterans Club presents Summer Spectacular III
Come dance the night away with Westlake Veterans Club. This spectacular event promises to be a night to remember, so put on your dancing shoes and help support this organization. Proceeds will be used to outfit the kitchen in Larry's Home, a transitional facility in Little Egg Harbor. To register or for questions, contact: 732-833-9023.
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Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM
South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)
VirtualBankruptcy Basics
Join us for a webinar, and hear how you may qualify for a free bankruptcy attorney through our Private Attorney Involvement Program. Pre-registration is required.
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Wednesday, July 30 in Lakewood (Monthly)
In-PersonGeorgian Court University Pre-College Summer Program
The Pre-College Summer Program (PCSP) is a dynamic, immersive summer residential experience for New Jersey high school students (ages 16–21) with intellectual and developmental disabilities.