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  • Daily Mindfulness & Resilience Gatherings

    Each session starts with a short practice of arriving and getting centered. Next, we transition into some gentle movements (shoulder, neck, hip rolls, stretching), followed by some invigorating movements to get blood the flowing, prior to a guided sitting meditation for the last 15 minutes.

  • FREE VIRTUAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES

    Click below to claim our offer for FREE online classes to help keep your kids active and healthy while at home!

  • Girls Empowering Girls

    Join us for peer support, fitness, education & a positive outlet where we learn the beauty of self love and empowerment

  • Virtual Calendar for Free & Public Support Groups, in response to COVID-19, Mondays by MHANJ New Jersey Hope and Healing via a Zoom

    This program is brought to you by NJ Hope and Healing- CCP program The Mental Health Association in New Jersey in collaboration with the New ea In Jersey Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, is offering a Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) through a (FEMA/SAMHSA) grant.

  • Virtual Parents Support Group

    Virtual Parents Support Group

    We are here for all of our families during this stressful time.

  • Prevent Opioid Overdose, Save Lives with FREE training and Naloxone Nasal Spray Kits
    Thursday, February 25 - Sunday, April 25 @ 12:30 PM (Monthly)
    SAMHSA Grants to Prevent PDO CFDA No. 93.243

    Prevent Opioid Overdose, Save Lives with FREE training and Naloxone Nasal Spray Kits

    Trainings are held on the FIRST Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and The Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services have partnered together to offer this FREE activity and service. Training via WEBEX and Naloxone kits ship. Register by calling 732-235-4341 PreventOverdose@rwjms.Rutgers.edu

  • Thursday, February 25 @ 01:00 PM

    Grupos de Apoyo para Víctimas y Sobrevivientes de Violencia Doméstica

    Este programa de seis semanas se extiende del 14 de enero al 17 de febrero. Todos los Miercoles a la 1:00 PM.

  • Thursday, February 25 @ 02:00 PM
    Wissahickon Environmental Education Center
    Philadelphia

    4 Elements Earth Education - Coyote Tracks Youth Programs

    Teen Weekend in the Pines | February 26-28, 2021 for Teens aged 13-17. Prior experience required.

  • Neptune Recreation: Online Coding Classes Ages 7-17
    Thursday, February 25 - Monday, March 8 @ 02:00 PM
    Neptune Recreation

    Neptune Recreation: Online Coding Classes Ages 7-17

    Code Wiz is an award-winning coding school for kids! Register through CommunityPass. There are Monday sessions and Thursday sessions available. If you already have a CommunityPass account from another organization or community, please use it - do not create another account. Call Neptune Recreation at 732-869-1202 for more information.

  • Virtual Story and Craft Time for Children
    Thursday, February 25 - Wednesday, January 5 @ 02:00 PM
    Monmouth County Library

    Virtual Story and Craft Time for Children

    Joyful Stories and easy crafts are shared each day with your family! New Story/Craft added each day at 2 pm

    This series was created by the Children's Librarians, as we miss our littlest patrons! While in-person storytimes are not possible, we will be sending extra special stories and easy-to-do-crafts directly to your homes.

  • Thursday, February 25 @ 06:00 PM (Weekly)

    CANCER THRIVING & SURVIVING WORKSHOP

    This 6-week workshop is designed to help participants manage the effects of cancer.
    Each week builds off the previous to give attendees a full arsenal of tools and resources to utilize. Every effort should be made to attend each session in its entirety.

  • Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series Part 2
    Thursday, February 25 @ 08:00 PM
    NAACP

    Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series Part 2

    Leading policymakers, researchers, and medical experts share the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, treatments, and vaccine distribution. Moderated by Deborah Roberts, ABC News Senior National Affairs Correspondent.

  • Minority Male Initiative Virtual Conference
    Friday, February 26 @ 09:30 AM
    Monmouth-Ocean County Pan Hellenic Council

    Minority Male Initiative Virtual Conference

    This free event on Zoom is for minority male students at Brookdale CC and Monmouth County High School juniors and seniors to Promote college success
    educate minority male students about various careers, and connect students to professionals in different professions.
    Contact: Dr. Fidel Wilson fwilson@brookdalecc.edu

  • Friday, February 26 @ 03:00 PM
    Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation
    Barnegat

    4 Elements Earth Education - New Teen Leadership & Wilderness Skills Series

    Teen Weekend in the Pines | February 26-28, 2021 for Teens aged 13-17. Prior experience required.

  • Friday, February 26 @ 07:00 PM

    The Color Complex

    What is colorism?

    And how does it affect people in your community?

  • NJCTS Global TS Parent Summit
    Saturday, February 27 @ 10:00 AM
    NJCTS

    NJCTS Global TS Parent Summit

    This is a wonderful opportunity for parents of children, teens, and young adults with Tourette Syndrome to connect and share experiences. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or has been on this journey for a while, this is your chance to ask questions about supporting them through high school, college, and beyond, as well as gain a community of parents who can relate to your struggles–and your successes!

  • Free Introductory Science & Engineering Programs for Kids
    Saturday, February 27 - Saturday, March 13 @ 10:30 AM (Weekly)
    USTEM

    Free Introductory Science & Engineering Programs for Kids

    USTEM is now ONLINE! We hold fun, hands-on projects, and activities that engage children in grades 1-6. For more information email USTEMofficial@gmail.com. Engage - Inspire - Empower 

  • Creative Healing Group
    Sunday, February 28 - Sunday, November 14 @ 10:30 AM (Weekly)
    Institute for Practical Life

    Creative Healing Group

    Creative Healing is a therapeutic modality that combines powerful counseling techniques along with art-making to help improve emotional, mental health, promoting self-regulation.

  • The NJ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, is pleased to announce a CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
    Sunday, February 28 @ 01:00 PM
    New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

    The NJ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, is pleased to announce a CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    The Youth Achievement Award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of a young person or group of young people and will be presented on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at The Palace at Somerset Park. We are asking any and all to submit their nomination via the instructions listed below. The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2021

  • Monday, March 1 @ 12:00 AM (Weekly)
    Toms River, NJ

    THEME SONG COMPETITION

    Write the first original theme song that represents the mission of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. The foundation provides 100% funding for children living with financial barriers to take ongoing lessons in dance, acting, instrumental music & vocal instruction at local performing arts studios close to their home.

  • The Mourning Meeting Podcast, Season 2
    Tuesday, March 2 - Tuesday, December 28 @ 09:00 AM (Weekly)
    Inner Harbor

    The Mourning Meeting Podcast, Season 2

    The Mourning Meeting is a podcast dedicated to young adults. Interviews include information about grieving at college, pandemic grief, advanced directives for young adults, suicide loss, and much more.

  • Tuesday, March 2 @ 05:00 PM (Weekly)

    Coma Saludable - Mantengase Activo

    Vivir saludable es mas facil de lo que Usted piensa

  • Tuesday, March 2 @ 05:00 PM (Weekly)

    Eat Healthy - Be Active

    Living healthy is easier than you think

  • Tuesday, March 2 @ 06:00 PM

    Monmouth Medical Center Project SEARCH Information Meeting

    Project SEARCH is a 10-month internship program for people with disabilities in their last year of high school through early adulthood. It is targeted to those whose goal is competitive employment.

  • Monmouth University Community Care Telehealth Clinic: FREE Support Group for Parents
    Tuesday, March 2 - Tuesday, January 25 @ 06:30 PM (Weekly)
    Monmouth University Community Care Telehealth Clinic

    Monmouth University Community Care Telehealth Clinic: FREE Support Group for Parents

    This free support group is for parents who are now on the clock 24/7 because of COVID-19! Conversations are led by you! MUCCTC is a free online counseling service staffed by supervised Monmouth University clinical social work graduate interns! 

  • Wednesday, March 3 @ 12:00 AM (Weekly)
    Toms River

    Raising Recovery

    The goal of Raising Recovery is to support parents by sharing our lived experiences, so together we can learn new skills to support long term recovery and raise healthy children.

  • Wednesday, March 3 @ 12:00 PM (Weekly)
    Toms River

    My Child Too... Divorced and Separated Parent Support Group

    Co-parenting can be difficult. Gain, support, empowerment and confidence while on the journey of acceptance and compromise.

  • When to Worry About Your Child's Worries
    Wednesday, March 3 @ 07:30 PM
    NJCTS

    When to Worry About Your Child's Worries

    Join Dr. Jerry Bubrick, Senior Psychologist, from the Child Mind Institute for a presentation and focused Q and A on 'When to Worry About Your Child's Worries'. He will speak about children's mental health, signs to look out for, what anxiety looks like in school, what parents can do, and when to get help.

  • Wednesday, March 3 @ 07:30 PM

    When to Worry About Your Child's Worries

    Join Dr. Jerry Bubrick, Senior Psychologist, from the Child Mind Institute for a presentation and focused Q and A on ‘When to Worry About Your Child’s Worries’. He will speak about children’s mental health, signs to look out for, what anxiety looks like in school, what parents can do, and when to get help.

  • Ability Virtual Job Fair
    Thursday, March 4 @ 09:00 AM
    Ability Corps

    Ability Virtual Job Fair

    AbilityJobs offers specific online resources for job seekers with disabilities. Accessibility features offer you the opportunity to connect with employers using an American Sign Language interpreter, screen reader, or other accommodations. This job fair website also offers online face-to-face interviews with recruiters. 

  • Creative Conversations- Art Journaling Demo with Tara Collins
    Thursday, March 4 @ 04:00 PM
    SCAN

    Creative Conversations- Art Journaling Demo with Tara Collins

    I started creating mixed media art because it appealed to the multi-layered person that I am. This medium of art is very similar with all its various elements that blend together. I find it resembles life by taking little pieces of the world around you and creating a beautiful and complex piece of art with it.

  • Thursday, March 4 @ 06:00 PM
    OPC'S YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF YOUTH GROUP

    GLAM GLOWUP NIGHTS

    A DRAG CENTRIC MAKEUP TUTORIALWITH DRAG-AFICIONADO JAMES SCARANTINO
    ”LADY JUGGERNAUT”

  • The Calais School Transitioning to Adult Life Webinar Series
    Thursday, March 4 @ 07:00 PM
    Allied Wealth Partners

    The Calais School Transitioning to Adult Life Webinar Series

    Join The Allied Wealth Partners, Special Needs Division, as we share valuable information covering a variety of special needs topics, including government benefits, special needs trusts, and more!

  • Is It Bipolar Disorder or ADHD Moodiness? A Guide to Getting the Right Diagnosis and Treatement
    Wednesday, March 10 @ 01:00 PM
    ADDitude ADHD Expert Webinars

    Is It Bipolar Disorder or ADHD Moodiness? A Guide to Getting the Right Diagnosis and Treatement

    Register for this free expert webinar to learn the difference between bipolar disorder and ADHD moodiness on Wednesday, March 10th at 1 p.m.  When you sign up you will recieve the free webinar replay link after 3/10 as well!  

  • Public Forum: A discussion for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families
    Thursday, March 11 @ 06:00 PM
    Hosted by Regional Family Support Planning Council #6 (Ocean, Monmouth) and #7 (Burlington and Camden)

    Public Forum: A discussion for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families

    Jennifer Langer Jacobs, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services will discuss Electronic Visit Verification and Diane Riley, Executive Director, Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey will discuss Housing Navigation.

  • Friday, March 12 @ 09:00 AM

    Responding to Bias, Prejudice & Racism

    Combating the dangers of bias, prejudice and racism requires action on every level: personal, professional and social.

  • Friday, March 12 @ 10:00 AM
    CCYC

    Community Advisory Board Zoom Meeting

    Our agenda will include a brief presentation from the team of NJ Integrated Core for Kids (Inck)
    Topic, “Overview of InCK Program”

  • Tuesday, March 16 @ 08:30 AM

    Looking at Mental Health through the Lens of Stigma and Race: Implications for Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Service Delivery

    In this webinar, participants will discuss disparities persons of color with mental illness encounter in mental health programs and society-at-large.

  • Part 1: Brain Injury Overview and Coping with Change
    Tuesday, March 16 @ 06:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Part 1: Brain Injury Overview and Coping with Change

    The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) invites you to join us for a free educational and interactive series on Adjustment to Brain Injury, presented by Mandi Zucker, MSW, Education Facilitator. These workshops are geared to educate and support people with brain injury and caregivers and will be offered via Zoom conferencing.

  • Behavioral Health Provider: Webinar Special
    Thursday, March 18 @ 01:00 PM
    New Jersey Hope and Healing, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care NJ Depart HS Division of MHAS and FEMA/SAMSHA grant

    Behavioral Health Provider: Webinar Special

    Knowledge is Power:  Intellectual Wellness, discussion on recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills as well as keeping up with current COVID trends and research.

    Thank you for your continuous courage, compassion and perseverance throughout all that you do during this pandemic.  

  • Thursday, March 18 @ 04:30 PM

    The Family/Youth Advisory Council

    CCYC is a group where families come together as active leaders, along with community partners to share and learn about issues that affect the health, education and well-being of children

  • Spring Into Healthy Eating For Kids
    Thursday, March 18 @ 05:00 PM
    Hackensack Meridian Children's Health

    Spring Into Healthy Eating For Kids

    A child’s diet and their lifestyle can have a long-term impact on their health. At this Parent/Guardian Talk, Marianna Nicoletta, D.O., pediatric endocrinologist at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center will discuss healthy eating habits for all ages (baby to teen) and the benefits it has.

  • Tuesday, March 23 @ 09:00 AM (Monthly)
    National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED)

    National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) 11th Annual Training

    The training track Familia Adelante: Multi-risk Reduction Behavioral Health Prevention for Latino/Hispanic Youth and Families (FA) will provide intensive training on the use of this multi-risk prevention program.

  • Multicultural Conversations: Academic Pressures and Mental Health Among Immigrant Families
    Thursday, March 25 @ 03:00 PM
    NAMI NJ

    Multicultural Conversations: Academic Pressures and Mental Health Among Immigrant Families

    In response to the unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, NAMI NJ has pivoted to bring on a special online series in order to help our diverse communities cope better, with evidence-based and trauma-informed educational material on a wide range of topics. 
     

  • Thursday, March 25 @ 06:00 PM
    OPC's Your Authentic Self Youth Group

    Glam Glow-up Nights

    A traditional style makeup tutorial with Tianna Meyer

  • Monday, March 29 @ 03:00 PM (Weekly)
    Ocean Partnership for Children, Inc

    Girls Empowerment Group

    Topics include:
    ? Self-Esteem
    ? Positive Self-Talk
    ? Taking care of body and mind
    ? Self Awareness
    ? Social Media
    ? Value Development
    ? Decision and Goal making
    ? Empowerment
    ? Healthy relationships

  • Tuesday, March 30 @ 12:00 PM
    RWJ Barnabas Heatlh

    Ask, Advise, Refer: How to Engage Patients in Nicotine and Tobacco Cessation

    The “Ask, Advise, Refer” virtual training educates health care providers about evidence-based intervention strategies that can be used in any practice to assist in guiding conversations for tobacco and nicotine cessation in an effective way to encourage patient engagement.

  • Part 2: Living with Brain Injury
    Tuesday, March 30 @ 06:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Part 2: Living with Brain Injury

    The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) invites you to join us for a free educational and interactive series on Adjustment to Brain Injury, presented by Mandi Zucker, MSW, Education Facilitator. These workshops are geared to educate and support people with brain injury and caregivers and will be offered via Zoom conferencing.

  • Part 3: Caregivers and Brain Injury (Caregivers only)
    Tuesday, April 6 @ 06:00 PM
    Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

    Part 3: Caregivers and Brain Injury (Caregivers only)

    The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) invites you to join us for a free educational and interactive series on Adjustment to Brain Injury, presented by Mandi Zucker, MSW, Education Facilitator. These workshops are geared to educate and support people with brain injury and caregivers and will be offered via Zoom conferencing.

  • Important Work of Play
    Wednesday, April 21 @ 07:30 PM
    NJCTS

    Important Work of Play

    In this webinar, Dr. Martinez will discuss theories about the purpose of play, types of play, some of the relational, developmental and academic outcomes associated with play, and she will share ideas about how caring adults can encourage and promote play for children of all ages.

  • The NJPN 2021 Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience
    Thursday, April 29 - Friday, April 30 @ 09:00 AM
    NJ Prevention Network

    The NJPN 2021 Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience

    the NJPN 21st Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience live virtual event on April 29 and 30, 2021. The NJPN Annual Addiction Conference is the largest statewide gathering of New Jersey professionals in the field of addiction.

  • Nature Connection for Children's Mental Health
    Wednesday, May 26 @ 07:30 PM
    NJCTS

    Nature Connection for Children's Mental Health

    In this webinar we will take a deeper dive into how nature supports children's mental wellbeing including strengthened self-esteem and confidence, enhanced positive emotion and reduced negative emotion, stress reduction, restoration, social benefits, and resilience. We will share tips for getting the most out of nature activities to promote children's mental health.