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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.

  • Ocean County Artist's Guild

    Upcoming classes.

  • 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. 

  • Monday, June 9 - Monday, June 30
    Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean Counties
    In-Person

    Fulfill's Resource Connections Team Outreach Calendar June 2025

    Fulfill accelerates food security throughout Monmouth & Ocean Counties by leading a collaborative movement that connects people to food and related resources while also addressing systemic barriers to self-sufficiency and well-being. For more information, please call 732-643-5888 or email us at SNAP@fulfillnj.org or Health@fulfillnj.org

  • Monday, June 9 - 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. 

  • Restorative Practices and School Climate: Restorative Practices Introduction
    Tuesday, June 10 @ 6:00 PM
    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
    Virtual

    Restorative Practices and School Climate: Restorative Practices Introduction

    The third workshop in a four-part series is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub Project and the Paterson Education Fund. The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Empowering Families: Navigating the Struggles of Substance Use Disorder with Hope and Support
    Wednesday, June 11 - 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 COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT- Sober Parenting: Carrying the Hope to Our Children
    Wednesday, June 11 @ 7:00 PM in Jackson
    Leadem Counseling
    In-Person

    FREE COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT- Sober Parenting: Carrying the Hope to Our Children

    This is a FREE COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT - It is the first of 3 workshops on the subject of Promoting Safety & Security for our Children. 

  • Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, November 12 @ 11:00 AM in Brick Township (Monthly)
    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.

  • DDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
    Thursday, June 12 @ 6:00 PM
    NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
    Virtual

    DDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)

    We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.

  • 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.

  • Friday, June 13 @ 7:00 PM in Beachwood
    The Island Singers
    In-Person

    The Island Singers presents The Road of Life

    Free choral concert.

  • Ages & Stages Sensory Diversity Day
    Saturday, June 14 @ 11:00 AM in Toms River
    The Children's Home Society
    In-Person

    Ages & 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.

  • Edades y Etapas Dia de la Diversidad Sensorial
    Saturday, June 14 @ 11:00 AM in Toms River
    The Children's Home Socety
    In-Person

    Edades 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.

  • Saturday, June 14 @ 2:00 PM in Whiting
    The Island Singers
    In-Person

    The Islands Singers presents The Road of Life

    A choral concert

  • Student Success and Well-Being: The College and Career Track
    Monday, June 16 @ 6:00 PM
    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
    Virtual

    Student Success and Well-Being: The College and Career Track

    The fourth and final workshop in a four-part series is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub Project and the Paterson Education Fund. The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Navigating Social Media with Youth (American Academy of Pediatrics Project ECHO)
    Wednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 AM
    SAMHSA, American Academy of Pediatrics
    Virtual

    Navigating Social Media with Youth (American Academy of Pediatrics Project ECHO)

    4 sessions held monthly from June 18-September 17
    Are you curious about how digital media is impacting your child? You're not alone! Join this free 4-session virtual learning collaborative designed for parents and caregivers of youth.

  • Transition to Motherhood: Pregnancy and Post Partum Emotional Health
    Wednesday, June 18 @ 12:00 PM
    Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
    Virtual

    Transition to Motherhood: Pregnancy and Post Partum Emotional Health

    What you EXPECT is not always what you EXPERIENCE. Life changes, hormonal changes; there are so many factors that cause STRESS. You are NOT alone.

  • Head Start Community Outreach Day
    Wednesday, June 18 @ 1:00 PM in Toms River
    O.C.E.A.N. Inc
    In-Person

    Head Start Community Outreach Day

    Join us for the Community & County Outreach Event at Ocean County College! This free, family-friendly event brings together local experts, organizations, and resources—all in one place—to help you and your loved ones thrive this summer and beyond. From health and housing to parenting, education, and employment, there’s something here for everyone.

  • Wednesday, June 18 @ 1:00 PM in Toms River
    O.C.E.A.N. Inc
    In-Person

    Head Start Evento Anual de Recursos a la Comunidad

    Únase a nosotros en el evento de divulgación comunitaria y del condado en Ocean County College! Este evento gratuito y familiar reúne a expertos locales, organizaciones y recursos, todo en un solo lugar, para ayudarles a usted y a sus seres queridos a prosperar este verano y más allá.

  • Role of Peer Support in Addiction (NJ Connect for Recovery)
    Wednesday, June 18 @ 6:00 PM
    NJ Connect for Recovery
    Virtual

    Role of Peer Support in Addiction (NJ Connect for Recovery)

    Welcome to our online event focusing on the **important role** of peer support in addiction recovery.

  • Overview of the New Jersey Transition Toolkit (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
    Thursday, June 19 @ 12:00 PM
    NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
    Virtual

    Overview of the New Jersey Transition Toolkit (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)

    We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.

  • 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.

  • Friday, June 20 @ 6:00 PM in Toms River
    Toms River Artist Community
    In-Person

    TRAC Felting Class

    Discover the magic of felting in this unique, hands-on workshop! Using warm soapy water and gentle sculpting techniques, you’ll transform wool fibers into a beautiful felted vase. A glass insert completes your creation, making it perfect for holding fresh flowers or decorative stems. All materials are included—just bring your creativity!

  • 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.

  • Friday, June 20 @ 7:00 PM in Forked River
    The Island Singers
    In-Person

    The Island Singers presents The Road of Life

     The Island Singers invite you to "The Road of Life," an evocative choral concert honoring both  the challenges and joys to be found in this  unpredictable journey we all know as life. 

  • Monday, June 23 @ 12:00 PM
    Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
    Virtual

    Hot Enough? What to do when it's TOO hot to play...

    Your baby is not running around so it doesn’t matter, does it?

    Pregnant and resting, not overdoing it. Good for you! But...

    How hot is too hot?

  • Monday, June 23 @ 1:00 PM
    SIDS Center of NJ
    Virtual

    Sueño Seguro Desde el Nacimiento Hasta los 12 Meses

    Únase con nosotros para un seminario web gratuito para aprender los consejos de un sueño seguro para todos los bebés desde el nacimiento hasta los 12 meses presentados por el Centro SIDS de Nueva Jersey.

  • 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). 

  • Transitioning out of Early Intervention (CCYC/South Jersey Legal Services Series)
    Tuesday, June 24 @ 10:30 AM
    Monmouth and Ocean County CYCC / South Jersey Legal Services
    Virtual

    Transitioning out of Early Intervention (CCYC/South Jersey Legal Services Series)

    Join the CCYC for our 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.

  • NJ SEEDlings Quarterly Learning Community: Thriving As Parents
    Tuesday, June 24 @ 12:00 PM
    NJ SEEDlings
    Virtual

    NJ SEEDlings Quarterly Learning Community: Thriving As Parents

    This FREE 1-hr peer learning session is titled "Thriving as Parents: Strengthening Connections & Balancing Parenthood" and will be held on Tuesday, June 24th from 12pm to 1pm. Pediatricians, healthcare professionals, caregivers, parents, school nurses, and childcare professionals should attend!

  • Our Health to Hold Monthly Webinar Series
    Wednesday, June 25 @ 10:00 AM
    Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
    Virtual

    Our Health to Hold Monthly Webinar Series

    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.

  • Wednesday, June 25 @ 1:00 PM
    SIDS Center of NJ
    Virtual

    SCNJ's Safe Infant Sleep Webinar

    Join us for a free webinar to learn about Safe Infant Sleep tips from Birth to 12 Months presented by the SIDS Center of New Jersey. 

  • Boozy Bingo
    Thursday, June 26 @ 6:00 PM in Toms River
    A NEED WE FEED INC
    Virtual In-Person

    Boozy Bingo

    Join A Need We Feed at our first ever Boozy Bingo! Thursday, June 26th from 6-9pm at the Garden State Distillery. Tickets are $40 and include your first craft cocktail and one Bingo board. Throughout the evening you'll have the chance to win big in our gift auction, 50/50, prizes, and more!

  • 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.

  • Ocean County 175th Anniversary Poster Contest
    Wednesday, July 2 - Thursday, October 2 (Monthly)
    Ocean County Board of Commissioners
    Virtual

    Ocean County 175th Anniversary Poster Contest

    As we celebrate the 175th anniversary of our county, take a moment to think about what makes Ocean County a great place to live! Show up your favorite locations, local landmarks, activities and/or foods that make Ocean County a special place to be a kid. Submissions are due no later than Nov. 1, 2025, by email only to kkosa@co.ocean.nj.us. 

  • Navigating Life with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: Teen & Adult Services Program Series
    Saturday, July 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

  • Quarterly Welcome Session (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
    Thursday, July 10 @ 12:00 PM
    NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
    Virtual

    Quarterly Welcome Session (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)

    Join us for an opportunity to learn more about what DDD has to offer during our quarterly Welcome Session. During this session, participants will have an opportunity to join a breakout room of their choice and ask questions.

  • 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. 

  • Trauma-Solutions for Families Dealing with Addictions (NJ Connect for Recovery)
    Wednesday, July 16 @ 6:00 PM
    NJ Connect for Recovery
    Virtual

    Trauma-Solutions for Families Dealing with Addictions (NJ Connect for Recovery)

    Join us for this online event where we will discuss strategies and solutions for families dealing with trauma when a loved one is suffering from an addiction. Together, we can find ways to heal and support our loved ones on their journey to recovery.

  • 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.