St. Francis Family Support Services is offering a number of support groups in 2025 including:

• Parenting Group: This program is interactive and is designed to meet the specific needs of participating parents. Group topics include: effective discipline, parenting styles, appropriate behaviors, childhood development regarding ages 0-18, and more. 12 week program – no cost for participants. 
  TOMS RIVER – Wednesdays Jan. 22, 2025 – April 9, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM
  MANAHAWKIN – Tuesdays: Feb. 4, 2025 – April 22, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM
• Parenting in Recovery: This program focuses on supporting families with any substance abuse history. Parents explore the effects of substance abuse on themselves and their families while learning appropriate parenting skills that enhance and strengthen family relationships. 12 week program – no cost for participants
  Thursdays 6-7:30 PM Location and Starting Date TBD
• Anger Management Program: This program supports participants in learning to manage anger and the life stressors that cause unhealthy expressions of anger. Group topics include: identifying triggers, exploring different types of anger, effects of substance abuse, enhancing healthy coping skills, and more. Anger management groups are for Ocean County residents and caregivers. 12 week program –cost of $120 for participants **New Low Cost**
  TOMS RIVER – Wednesdays Jan. 22, 2025 – April 9, 2025 from 7:30-9:00 PM
  MANAHAWKIN – Tuesdays: Feb. 4, 2025 – April 22, 2025 from 7:30-9:00 PM

*All dates are subject to change based on group enrollment*
Parenting & Anger Management groups are run back to back so clients can conveniently attend both groups in one night if needed.

To register, contact: 609-494-8861 ext. 197. 

Event Type	Recovery Support Educational Workshop
Age Groups	Adults
Community Services	Family & Support Services Family Support Parenting & Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Family Conflict & Distress Mental Health Substance Use / Addiction

Last Updated: 02/19/25