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.

  • St. Francis Family Support Services Support Groups 2025

    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. 

  • Oasis Family Success Center May Calendar
    Tuesday, May 13 - Saturday, May 31 in Manahawkin
    Oasis Family Success Center
    In-Person

    Oasis Family Success Center May Calendar

    Please join us for a variety of workshops and craft days at Oasis Family Resource Center, Manahawkin NJ

  • Tuesday, May 13 - Tuesday, June 10 @ 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.

  • Healthy Fetal Development: Nutrition Essentials
    Tuesday, May 13 @ 5:30 PM
    Englewood Health
    Virtual

    Healthy Fetal Development: Nutrition Essentials

    Join dietitian Ivette Lebron, MS, RDN, for an informative and engaging virtual session designed to empower expectant mothers with the knowledge and tools they need for optimal prenatal nutrition.

  • Free Naloxone Training
    Wednesday, May 14 @ 9:00 AM in Lakewood
    RWJ Barnabas Institute for Prevention and Recovery
    In-Person

    Free Naloxone Training

    Naloxone Training - On average Ocean County experiences five fatal and non-fatal overdoses per day. Be prepared to help someone exciting an overdose by being trained to administer naloxone.

  • Wednesday, May 14 - Wednesday, July 16 @ 9:30 AM in Toms River
    Bright Harbor's EMBRACE Program
    In-Person

    Warm 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. 

  • Empowering Families: Navigating the Struggles of Substance Use Disorder with Hope and Support
    Wednesday, May 14 - Wednesday, July 16 @ 4:00 PM (Weekly)
    NJ Connect for Recovery
    Virtual

    Empowering 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.

  • Free U.S. Citizenship Prep Class
    Wednesday, May 14 - Wednesday, June 4 @ 6:30 PM in Lakewood (Weekly)
    Ocean County Library
    In-Person

    Free 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). 

  • Clothing Drive to Assist the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
    Thursday, May 15 - Thursday, May 29 in Toms River (Weekly)
    The Ocean County Advisory Commission
    In-Person

    Clothing 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.

  • Agape Counseling Services Open House
    Friday, May 16 @ 1:00 PM in Lanoka Harbor
    In-Person

    Agape Counseling Services Open House

    Come visit our new space on May 16th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM! Location: 815 US HWY 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ. RSVP by May 2nd to info@agapenj.org or 609-242-0086. Event to include: light refreshments, giveaways and resources!

  • Saturday, May 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.

  • Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 PM in Barnegat
    Hearts of Mercy
    In-Person

    Hearts of Mercy presents The Voice of Sinatra Fundraiser

    Join Hearts of Mercy for live entertainment courtesy of Sean Hanlon, pasta dinner included. Event to be held on 5/17 at 6:00 PM at Barnegat Recreation Center (900 W Bay Ave. Barnegat, NJ 08005). Purchase tickets here: https://hearts-of-mercy.org/event/the-voice-of-sinatra/ or contact 908-783-0269

  • Dignity Suds & Duds Donation Drive
    Monday, May 19 - Monday, May 26 (Weekly)
    Dignity Suds & Duds
    In-Person

    Dignity 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

  • Monday, May 19 - Monday, May 26 (Weekly)
    Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean County
    In-Person

    Fulfill'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.

  • Traumatic Brain Injury In Service Members and Veterans: Symptoms, Support, Advocacy, and Wellness
    Monday, May 19 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
    Virtual

    Traumatic Brain Injury In Service Members and Veterans: Symptoms, Support, Advocacy, and Wellness

    This webinar covers traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans, including prevalence, screening, return-to-duty guidelines, symptoms (acute to chronic), management strategies, wellness, and resources for service members, veterans, and caregivers.

  • Let's Doula this! Understanding the Role of Doulas for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
    Tuesday, May 20 @ 5:30 PM
    Englewood Health
    Virtual

    Let's Doula this! Understanding the Role of Doulas for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

    Join Ines P. Serna, MS-PH, CCCE, CD(DONA) for a webinar designed to provide a family-centered approach to understanding community-based doulas.  

  • ¡Vamos a Doula esto! Comprendiendo el rol de las doulas durante el embarazo, el parto y más
    Tuesday, May 20 @ 6:30 PM
    Englewood Health
    Virtual

    ¡Vamos a Doula esto! Comprendiendo el rol de las doulas durante el embarazo, el parto y más

    Únase a Inés P. Serna, MS-PH, CCCE, CD(DONA) en un seminario web diseñado para brindar un enfoque centrado en la familia sobre las doulas comunitarias.

  • Wednesday, May 21 @ 12:00 PM in Wall
    Allaire Community Farm
    In-Person

    Allaire Community Farm: Open House for our I/DD Programs

    We’re excited to welcome individuals 16 & Up with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families to a special Open House event where you can learn all about our inclusive, supportive programs and vibrant farm community.

  • Wednesday, May 21 @ 12:00 PM

    Growing Up Online: Understanding Youth Internet Trends, Subcultures, and Relationships Virtual

    Join us for the last #AskTheExperts webinar of the spring 2025 cycle “Growing Up Online: Understanding Youth Internet Trends, Subcultures, and Relationships” on Wednesday, May 21 at 12pm ET via Zoom

  • Lunch & Learn: Coping with Grief - Window of Tolerance
    Thursday, May 22 @ 12:00 PM
    Center for Family Services
    Virtual

    Lunch & 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.

  • Our Health to Hold Monthly Webinar Series
    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.

  • TRAC's Empty Bowls, Full Hearts Event
    Saturday, May 24 @ 12:00 PM in Toms River
    Toms River Artist Community
    In-Person

    TRAC'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). 

  • Sunday, June 1 @ 1:00 PM in North Long Branch
    Moceans
    In-Person

    Moceans 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!

  • Monday, June 2 @ 5:30 PM in Freehold (Week3)
    Neighborhood Connections to Health
    In-Person

    Cocina 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.

  • Monday, June 2 @ 5:30 PM in Freehold (Week3)
    Neighborhood Connections to Health
    In-Person

    Freehold 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. 

  • Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: A review of the state of the science
    Tuesday, June 3 @ 12:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
    Virtual

    Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: A review of the state of the science

    This free webinar will discuss the history of the discovery of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), describe the pathophysiology of CTE, distinguish between the clinical entity from the histopathologically defined diagnosis, review current diagnostic criteria, and explore future directions for the study of CTE. 

  • Thursday, June 5 - Thursday, December 4 @ 11:00 AM in Brick Township (Week1)
    Anchor Family Success Center
    In-Person

    HIV 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.

  • Lunch & Learn: Self Compassion While Grieving
    Thursday, June 5 @ 12:00 PM
    Center for Family Services
    Virtual

    Lunch & 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.

  • An Overview of SSI and Medicaid for Adult Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
    Thursday, June 5 @ 6:30 PM in Toms River
    Ocean County Library
    In-Person

    An 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

  • Navigating Life with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: Teen & Adult Services Program Series
    Thursday, June 5 - Wednesday, November 5 @ 6:30 PM in Toms River (Monthly)
    Ocean County Library
    In-Person

    Navigating 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

  • Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Family Camp 2025
    Friday, June 6 (Monthly)
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
    In-Person

    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Family Camp 2025

  • NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Transition Thursday Webinar Series
    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

  • Guardianship and Durable Powers of Attorney
    Thursday, June 12 @ 6:30 PM
    Family Support Organization of Bergen County
    Virtual

    Guardianship 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.

  • Lunch & Learn: Mediators of Mourning
    Thursday, June 19 @ 12:00 PM
    Center for Family Services
    Virtual

    Lunch & 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.

  • Free Family Fun Night at Ocean County Artists Guild
    Friday, June 20 @ 6:00 PM in Island Heights
    CLCL Foundation
    In-Person

    Free 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.

  • Eat up for Kids Food Distribution Program
    Tuesday, June 24 - Tuesday, August 26 @ 9:00 AM in Brick (Weekly)
    St. Raphael's Episcopal Church
    In-Person

    Eat 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). 

  • Saturday, June 28 @ 9:00 AM in Little Egg Harbor
    Family Promise of the Jersey Shore
    In-Person

    Family 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.

  • Westlake Veterans Club presents Summer Spectacular III
    Saturday, July 12 @ 7:00 PM in Jackson Township
    In-Person

    Westlake 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. 

  • Bankruptcy Basics
    Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00 AM
    South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)
    Virtual

    Bankruptcy 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.

  • Wednesday, July 30 in Lakewood (Monthly)
    In-Person

    Georgian 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.