Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival,
Sept. 23rd -25th 2022 • 3pm-9pm
at the Warren County Community College

With the stress and uncertainty in the world right now learn how you can identify the emotional needs and assist those in your community, family, or organization. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention training and What’s Next: Wellness for the New Normal will be offered virtually at no cost.

Howell Alliance hosts QPR suicide prevention training to commemorate September Is Suicide Prevention Month. The free training is open to all and will be held virtually 9-28-22, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Pre-register using the link provided.

Students in Grades 6 & up are invited to join the library's Teen Crochet Crew. New to crochet? No problem! One on one instruction and materials will be provided. No registration required. Thursdays at Headquarters Library, starting September 8 at 4pm. Questions? Call 908-788-1432 or email [email protected]

Come and join us to learn about the hows and whys communication exists, what changes as we get older, and what skills we can take to start being more effective communicators in our relationship.

Join us as we talk with representatives from the COMPASS program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The COMPASS program is an individually tailored, comprehensive, academic, and social support program for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Warren County Health & Wellness Field Day Committee presents a FREE Friday Night at the Firth Youth Center!  Featuring Food, DJ, Dancing, Art Classes, Nitro Ball Tournament with Law Enforcement, Community Providers and MORE!  Friday September 30th from 6-8 p.m. Registration required and open to all youth in Warren County grades 6-12th. 

Using technology, students can anonymously ask us questions about healthy relationships, dating violence, and sexual assault which shows that Somerset County teens are experiencing and desperate to talk about these issues.

Teen Lit Loot Bag

The Teen Lit Loot Bag is a monthly subscription bag designed for teens in grades 7-12. Each month there will be a different theme! After filling out a short survey, teens will receive a subscription bag containing two books based on their interests as well as candy and small goodies.

Join us in pumpkin painting, games and activities for all ages, a scarecrow contest from the municipalities and organizations, resources and more!

Statewide: 2nd Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference Save the date: October 3rd – 7th 2022 The Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families, and caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. The 2nd Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference will be held the first week in October! Virtual conference More info can be found on the conference website: https://www.njyouthtransition.life/

Transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare is a big step for a youth or young adult with a disability. We will discuss a new Healthcare Transition Toolkit developed by Got Transition and its National Family Health Care Transition Advisory Group.

La transición de la asistencia médica pediátrica a la de adultos es un gran paso para los adolescentes o adultos jóvenes con una discapacidad. Hablaremos de un nuevo Manual de Herramientas de Transición de la Asistencia Médica desarrollado por Got Transition (ingles), su Grupo Asesor Nacional de la Familia y Transición de la Asistencia Médica.

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals are at elevated risk for disordered eating. For some individuals, this may be due to gender affirmation needs: aligning one’s physical features with body ideals consistent with their gender identity. 

Join us as we tour The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College. Bob Hulit, Director of The Achievement Center,will give you an overview of the program and take you on a tour of the campus.

*You will receive a follow-up email with a room number and parking instructions a few days before the event.

The Nurtured Heart Approach consists of a set of strategies that assists children in further developing their self-regulation and has been found effective with children of all ages. It focuses on transforming the way children perceive themselves, their caregivers, and the world around them.

Join us in three locations: Bradley beach Boardwalk, Laurel Acres park and Saddle River County Park for this fun-filled family event!

Fall Festival Celebrating 50 years!! Come share your information with the community.  Free opportunity to set up a table at Middle Earth’s Fall Festival. No obligation to stay for the entire event. Must provide your own tables and chairs. If interested, please contact Maria: 908.725.7223, ext. 412 [email protected]

Online Narcan training and kit.

Complete the training online and we’ll send you the kit.

TO ATTEND VIA ZOOM, REGISTER FOR AN OPEN DATE BELOW.

In collaboration with the Far Hills Race Meeting Association and RWJUH Somerset Community Partnership.

You could SAVE A LIFE. Learn how to identify an overdose with Narcan Training.

We welcome anyone interested in learning about suicide prevention to join us for this full-day virtual event. Get inspired by our keynote speakers, hear state department commissioners discuss upcoming projects, and find two breakout sessions that interest you most.

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals are at elevated risk for disordered eating. For some individuals, this may be due to gender affirmation needs: aligning one’s physical features with body ideals consistent with their gender identity. 

Presentation will discuss:

• Teen Suicide, Self-Harm, and do teens really want to die?
• Having standards doesn’t = expectations and expectations don’t = perfection.
• Disappointment vs Objective
• Intellect over Emotion • Self-Value
• It’s OK to not be OK . . . It’s also OK to talk about your thoughts and feelings.

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in "The 3 Stands™" for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™ and use their intensity in successful ways.

Our NJCTS parent support group is an avenue for parents who are new to a TS diagnosis to seek support and guidance from parents who have more experience, as well as an opportunity for parents with more familiarity in coping with TS to learn and seek guidance. The group is facilitated by Dr. Jeremy Lichtman, an expert in the treatment of TS, who is there to answer questions and provide guidance wherever you may be in your TS journey.

Learning Objectives:
-Understand what Anticipatory Grief is
-Explore how Anticipatory Grief impacts our lives
-Discuss ways to effectively cope with anticipatory grief

Somerset County is hosting its annual free Diversity Festival in Somerville on Grove  and Main Streets, in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Sunday, October 16, 2022 • 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Anyone and everyone are welcome!

It's free fun for the family! Enjoy music, activities, and games for all ages. 

Calling all young adults with TS, age 18-35. Join us as we come together to build our community and connect with others navigating both the TS journey and adulthood. Here you can comfortably discuss your experiences, share advice, and build relationships with those who understand your unique challenges.

Presented by Alex Gitter, M.S., M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Our goal for the Frank Speak workshop is for parents to leave the workshop understanding the necessity of teaching their kids about sexual topics and have the knowledge base to lead the discussion with their children in a way that is meaningful for them.

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals are at elevated risk for disordered eating. For some individuals, this may be due to gender affirmation needs: aligning one’s physical features with body ideals consistent with their gender identity. 

Join us for an educational session and public discussion on Cannabis, the new legislation and how it affects youth.

Opening Doors And Dialogue To Welcome All Countywide

SOMERSET COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES 2022

Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater 876 East Main Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (next to TD Bank Ballpark)

FREE Workshops LEARN About Financial Based Programs

MEET Local Agencies And Community Organizations

Whole Child Community Resource Fair is building partnerships between school and community! Join them on 10.26.2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of informational and educational resources for families and to support students in their educational journey.  The fair will be at Reading -Fleming Intermediate School in the gym. Children welcome

A therapeutic book club for adults who struggle with wondering, "What's wrong with me?" to help them understand that the real question they should be asking is, "What happened to me?". This book club will explore how adverse childhood experiences influence our brain development and guide our behaviors as adults. We will discuss how we are all on the same page with trying to understand the impact of trauma.

The Nurtured Heart Approach consists of a set of strategies that assists children in further developing their self-regulation and has been found effective with children of all ages. It focuses on transforming the way children perceive themselves, their caregivers, and the world around them.

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in "The 3 Stands™" for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™ and use their intensity in successful ways.

Our NJCTS parent support group is an avenue for parents who are new to a TS diagnosis to seek support and guidance from parents who have more experience, as well as an opportunity for parents with more familiarity in coping with TS to learn and seek guidance. The group is facilitated by Dr. Jeremy Lichtman, an expert in the treatment of TS, who is there to answer questions and provide guidance wherever you may be in your TS journey.

Calling all young adults with TS, age 18-35. Join us as we come together to build our community and connect with others navigating both the TS journey and adulthood. Here you can comfortably discuss your experiences, share advice, and build relationships with those who understand your unique challenges.

The Nurtured Heart Approach consists of a set of strategies that assists children in further developing their self-regulation and has been found effective with children of all ages. It focuses on transforming the way children perceive themselves, their caregivers, and the world around them.

Calling all young adults with TS, age 18-35. Join us as we come together to build our community and connect with others navigating both the TS journey and adulthood. Here you can comfortably discuss your experiences, share advice, and build relationships with those who understand your unique challenges.

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in "The 3 Stands™" for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™ and use their intensity in successful ways.

Our NJCTS parent support group is an avenue for parents who are new to a TS diagnosis to seek support and guidance from parents who have more experience, as well as an opportunity for parents with more familiarity in coping with TS to learn and seek guidance. The group is facilitated by Dr. Jeremy Lichtman, an expert in the treatment of TS, who is there to answer questions and provide guidance wherever you may be in your TS journey.