Community Events and Programs

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  Wednesday, November 21

  
  Flemginton

  NAMI Family-to-Family Course (Hunterdon County)

  FREE Education and Support For People Who have Relatives/close friends with Mental Health Issues

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  Wednesday, November 21 - Wednesday, November 28

  
  Phillipsburg

  Knitting Club

  Are you a knitter or a crocheter? Did you ever want to learn?

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  Wednesday, November 21

  
  Flemington

  Grupo De Apoyo Para Padres en Español Presentación

  Presentadora: Sonia O. Ron | Enterenadora en NHA. Este taller ayudará y profesionales a crear éxitos y positividad mientras se mantienen los límites y las consecuencías.

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  Wednesday, November 21 - Thursday, August 15

  
  Phillipsburg

  FREE after School Tutoring, Grades 3-8

  Need help with your homework? Maybe you just need a little extra attention...Miss Kathleen is here to help you reach your academic goals. CERTIFIED TEACHER wants to help your child SUCCEED!

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  Wednesday, November 21 - Wednesday, November 28

  
  Phillipsburg

  Free Yoga

  Free Yoga at Traditions FSC every Wednesday 4-5pm

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  Wednesday, November 21

  
  Washington

  Family-to-Family Education Program

  Family-to-Family is a series of 12 weekly classes structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental health challenges while maintaining their own well-being.

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  Thursday, November 22 - Thursday, November 29

  
  Belvidere

  Warren County Wanderings - November 2018 Calendar

  November 2018 happenings in Warren County

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  Thursday, November 22 - Thursday, November 29

  
  Phillipsburg

  Renters Rights Workshop

  Presented by: Mathew Bradley- Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey. Two part series being offered.

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  Saturday, November 24

  
  Bridgewater

  JFS Social Learning Group

  For children or adolescents coping with Social Skills Difficulties, Anxieties and/or Asperger’s Syndrome/ High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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  Sunday, November 25 - Sunday, December 30

  
  Phillipsburg

  Homework Help

  Homework trouble? Test Question? Come to the Firth Youth Center for FREE tutoring!

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  Monday, November 26 - Monday, February 4

  
  Harmony

  FREE Yoga for Veterans

  A Therapeutic Yoga Class designed for Veterans and their families to attend.

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  Monday, November 26 - Friday, April 26

  
  Phillipsburg

  Girls Night In @ Traditions

  Dancing | Dinner | Girl Activities

  Topics: Friendship, School, Family, Self-Confidence

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  Tuesday, November 27

  
  Phillipsburg

  Grupo De Apoyo Para Padres en Español

  Presentadora: Mariana de Martinez MA, LPC, NCC

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  Tuesday, November 27

  
  Somerville

  Free Financial Workshop

  Facilitated by: Beatriz Balao, Financial Professional

  Come with your financial questions! Some of the topics covered are: Investment, Retirement, Insurance, and College Planning.

  Light refreshments served.

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  Wednesday, November 28 - Wednesday, December 19

  
  Washington

  Job Club

  Join us for “Job Club” a four week series NORWESCAP Career and Life Transitions will be conducting a four-week job club series that focuses on Getting Ready for the Interview.

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  Thursday, November 29 - Friday, November 30

  
  Sayreville

  16th Annual New Jersey Youth Firesetter Intervention Conference

  For Fire Service, Mental Health, Law Enforcement, Social Services and Educational Professionals.

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  Thursday, November 29

  Webinar "Oh Behave!" Advocating for Students with I/DD with Behavioral Needs

  This webinar will review general best practices for positive behavioral supports in the classroom and implementation across multiple settings, so that advocates can help students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) obtain the behavioral supports they need to be successful in the classroom.

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  Friday, November 30

  
  Phillipsburg

  Warren County Council for Young Children-Phillipsburg

  The purpose of the County Council for Young children is to gather, learn and present solutions to address what matters most to parents effecting the health, education and well being of children.

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  Saturday, December 1

  
  Franklin Township

  NAMI NJ 2018 Annual Conference

  Mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults. With 1 in 5 living with a mental health condition, half develop the condition by age 14 and three quarters by age 24. For many adults who have mental disorders, symptoms were present, but often not recognized or addressed, in childhood and youth.

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  Saturday, December 1

  
  Bridgewater

  Pictures with Santa

  Santa has set aside some time to meet with children, teens or young adults with disabilities (and their siblings too) and have your picture taken with Santa in a more sensory friendly environment. Santa has made it easier for those who have a hard time waiting in line, may need more time before sitting on Santa's lap or prefer a less noisy environment.

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  Saturday, December 1 - Friday, November 1

  
  North Brunswick

  SAMHAJ FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS: For Family Members & Peers affected by mental illness (Central Jersey Region)

  Central Jersey Support Group

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  Sunday, December 2

  
  Hillsborough

  The 6th Annual Peter J. Biondi Memorial Run for SHIP 5K Run/Walk

  As autumn approaches, please join us for a morning of vigorous exercise at the 6th Annual Peter J. Biondi Memorial Run. The purpose of this trail run/walk is to recognize and honor Mr. Biondi’s years of dedicated public service while raising awareness and money for needy individuals and families in the Somerset County region. 

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  Sunday, December 2 - Sunday, November 3

  
  Parsippany

  SAMHAJ FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: For Family Members & Peers affected by mental illness (North Jersey Area)

  North Jersey Support Group 

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  Wednesday, December 5

  The Able Act: A Down Payment on Freedom

  This webinar will discuss the ABLE Act, a way for people with disabilities to save for qualified disability expenses without losing your eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid. Information will include how to open an ABLE account and what it can be used for.

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  Thursday, December 6

  
  Somerville

  FREE Family Fun Night & Photos with Santa

  Photos with Santa, Hot Cocoa, Cookies and Crafts!

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  Friday, December 7 - Friday, May 3

  
  Phillipsburg

  First Friday at the Firth!

  Featuring Dinner, Dancing, DJ, Games, and More!

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  Friday, December 14 - Tuesday, May 14

  
  Phillipsburg

  Autism Support Group

  Come join this support groups for parents and caregivers, facilitated by Vickie Mendes-Branch of Branching Out Foundation and Kelly Milazzo of Greenwhich Autism Alliance.

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  Wednesday, December 19 - Friday, April 19

  
  Phillipsburg

  Tween Dances

  Tween Dances at the Firth Youth Center

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  Thursday, December 20 - Saturday, April 20

  
  Paramus

  Care Plus New Jersey 2018-2019 Workshop Schedule

  Join us for a new academic year of workshops that will help you learn, grow, and build on your mental health knowledge base. We provide the highest quality, most up-to-date courses developed by mental health professionals who are experts in their respective fields. All workshops are held at the CarePlus Headquarters in Paramus. 

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  Monday, February 25

  
  Robbinsville

  Autism New Jersey Transition Conference

  An autism conference tailored specifically to the concerns of families with children from 14 to 25 years of age.

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  Thursday, March 7

  
  Branchburg

  Transition to College

  Students, Parents, Guardians, School Personnel This program is an opportunity to gain valuable information about support services as you transition to college.

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  Thursday, June 6

  
  Newark

  Fourth Annual Rutgers Conference on Youth Development and Juvenile Justice: Community Data Science Approaches to Gang Violence Prevention

  Presented by: Desmond U. Patton, PHD

  Associate Professor of Social Work

  Columbia University