Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. It is cheaper and stronger than heroin. Fentanyl is being added to heroin, fake pills and other illegal drugs, and it is killing people. Get the Facts. Know the signs of overdose and how to respond.
The GOAL: This toolkit is intended to help guide and raise awareness of opioid use and abuse among young student athletes and to provide evidence-based recommendations and information that will encourage and promote policy and practice changes that will strengthen schools, athletic departments and community based athletic programs.
This timeline applies to students who have exhausted their educational entitlement by turning 21 years of age within the school year of 2018-2019.
WCCC offers FREE CLASSES beginning in September designed to improve English proficiency to attain basic skills necessary to function successfully as parents, workers and members of the community. Citizenship preparation is also included.
WCCC offers FREE CLASSES beginning in September designed to improve basic reading, writing and math skills. Our students work to prepare for the high school equivalency exam leading to a New Jersey state issued diploma.
Would you like to go to school, obtain additional training or obtain a certificate? Do you need help achieving your educational and career goals?
New Education Grants Available for Qualified Women!
GenPsych is excited to introduce our Urgent Care Program for Mental Health & Addiction Services at our Bridgewater and Lawrenceville locations starting September 4th, 2018.
"Family-to-Family," a free, 12-week course provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will be offered in Washington beginning Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
The following information was sent out by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) on July 27, 2018 and appears unedited below. Please note that The Arc of New Jersey is NOT the author of this information. We are only forwarding it as a service to individuals and families who may not be on the Division's subscription list.
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Conexiones de la Comunidad de Tri County | Volumen 3 | Verano 2018
Tri County CMO Community Connections | Volume 3 | Summer Edition
Desde entonces, las familias y los profesionales han elogiado el formato simplificado y la facilidad de lectura de esta guía fácil de usar y han solicitado constantemente que se desarrolle una versión en español.
Antipsychotic medications may impair the body’s ability to regulate its own temperature. During hot and humid weather, individuals taking major tranquilizers are at risk of developing excessive body temperature (or hyperthermia), which can be fatal.
Are you concerned that someone you know may be at risk for suicide? Your first step in helping may be as simple as learning the FACTS or warning signs. The following signs may mean that a youth is at risk for suicide, particularly if that person attempted suicide in the past.
Every parent would like to believe that suicide is not relevant to them or their family or friends. Unfortunately, it’s all too relevant for all of us. It’s the 2nd leading cause of death for youth age 10-24.
This is one of those questions we wish our children would never need to ask! Unfortunately, even in elementary school, kids seem to be hearing about suicide and if they ask us about it, we may not be quite sure what to say to them.
We are excited to announce that our Mountainside Outpatient team will be moving to our Headquarters, located at 1139 Spruce Drive, 2nd Floor in Mountainside, effective July 10th, 2018.
CSOC is committed to providing services based on the needs of the child and family in a family centered, community-based environment.
"Protest any labels that turn people into things. Words are important. If you want to care for something, you call it a ‘flower;’ if you want to kill something, you call it a ‘weed.’”
Welcome parents and caregivers! When a child is facing challenges to their functioning and well-being, finding the right services and support can be overwhelming. We are committed to helping you access the right services for your child.
A newsletter containing the latest news regarding Tri County Care Management Organization and topics related to mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities.
Information about Day & Overnight Camps for Kids with Special Needs, Pre College Programs, Websites & Contact Numbers for Additional Camp Listings and Funding Ideas.
New Jersey Children's System of Care within the Department of Children and Families, which serves youth up to age 21 may be able to provide eligible youth with I/DD financial support toward camp and one-to-one camp aide services.
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The New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) may be able to provide eligible children, youth and young adults up to age 21 financial support toward camp tuition.
