This is a wonderful opportunity for parents of children, teens, and young adults with Tourette Syndrome to connect and share experiences. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or has been on this journey for a while, this is your chance to ask questions about supporting them through high school, college, and beyond, as well as gain a community of parents who can relate to your struggles–and your successes!

USTEM is now ONLINE! We hold fun, hands-on projects, and activities that engage children in grades 1-6. For more information email [email protected] Engage - Inspire - Empower 

Creative expression activities are enjoyable, but also can be a great wellness tool to help enhance moods and emotions. In this group, we will be exploring and sharing forms of creativity together - using art as an outlet for self-expression. No art skills are required

Code Wiz is an award-winning coding school for kids! Register through CommunityPass. There are Monday sessions and Thursday sessions available. If you already have a CommunityPass account from another organization or community, please use it - do not create another account. Call Neptune Recreation at 732-869-1202 for more information.

Joyful Stories and easy crafts are shared each day with your family! New Story/Craft added each day at 2 pm

This series was created by the Children's Librarians, as we miss our littlest patrons! While in-person storytimes are not possible, we will be sending extra special stories and easy-to-do-crafts directly to your homes.

Creative Healing is a therapeutic modality that combines powerful counseling techniques along with art-making to help improve emotional, mental health, promoting self-regulation.

The Youth Achievement Award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of a young person or group of young people and will be presented on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at The Palace at Somerset Park. We are asking any and all to submit their nomination via the instructions listed below. The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2021

Hosted by Ken Verni 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Monday, Dec 14 2020 (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Recurrence: Occurs every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM, (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

A free virtual stress management support group for youth ages 9-12, where kids will learn coping strategies and ways to better adjust to their new reality.

Offered through RWJBarnabas Health Insitute for Prevention and Recovery's Hope and Healing Program.  Mondays starting 1/4/2021 at 6:00 p.m. Access through Zoom link.

The Mourning Meeting is a podcast dedicated to young adults. Interviews include information about grieving at college, pandemic grief, advanced directives for young adults, suicide loss, and much more.

Participants must be covered under Medicaid insurance. Participants should be between 14-18 years old. The group will begin on March 2 and will run for 8 weeks. Sessions are from 4:00 - 5:30 pm on Tuesdays beginning on March 2, 2021. The group will focus on feelings identification, conflict resolution, and anger management skills. Each session will incorporate self-care/mindfulness activities.

This free support group is for parents who are now on the clock 24/7 because of COVID-19! Conversations are led by you! MUCCTC is a free online counseling service staffed by supervised Monmouth University clinical social work graduate interns! 

COVID-19 Weekly Discussion.  Created to provide a chance to create a community of youth supporting youth.  Each session will begin with information sharing followed by small group conversations related to the topic of the week.  Weekly 30 minute chats on Wednesdays 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Meet Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. To register call 24 hour hotline at 908-453-4181.  Survivors of interpersonal violence often face additional barriers in staying safe and sober.  This group will include discussions on the impacts that experiencing domestic or sexual violence has on the use of substances and the stages of recovery.

Join Dr. Jerry Bubrick, Senior Psychologist, from the Child Mind Institute for a presentation and focused Q and A on 'When to Worry About Your Child's Worries'. He will speak about children's mental health, signs to look out for, what anxiety looks like in school, what parents can do, and when to get help.

AbilityJobs offers specific online resources for job seekers with disabilities. Accessibility features offer you the opportunity to connect with employers using an American Sign Language interpreter, screen reader, or other accommodations. This job fair website also offers online face-to-face interviews with recruiters. 

I started creating mixed media art because it appealed to the multi-layered person that I am. This medium of art is very similar with all its various elements that blend together. I find it resembles life by taking little pieces of the world around you and creating a beautiful and complex piece of art with it.

Join The Allied Wealth Partners, Special Needs Division, as we share valuable information covering a variety of special needs topics, including government benefits, special needs trusts, and more!

On March 4th at 7:30 p.m. ask mental health questions about your teens to our panel of prevention staff, mental health staff from Hunterdon Behavioral Health and the medical residents from Hunterdon Medical  Center.  Prevention Resources, Inc., Drug-Free Task Force, Positive YOUth, and Hunterdon Healthcare have partnered to make this event possible.

The Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University holds support groups on Zoom for siblings of individuals with autism or related developmental disabilities. Groups are for children ages 7-15.and conducted by advanced doctoral students under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. Contact Amanda Austin

Register for this free expert webinar to learn the difference between bipolar disorder and ADHD moodiness on Wednesday, March 10th at 1 p.m.  When you sign up you will recieve the free webinar replay link after 3/10 as well!  

Jennifer Langer Jacobs, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services will discuss Electronic Visit Verification and Diane Riley, Executive Director, Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey will discuss Housing Navigation.

In this webinar, participants will discuss disparities persons of color with mental illness encounter in mental health programs and society-at-large. Approved for 6 clinical and social-cultural competence CE credits. Fee.

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) invites you to join us for a free educational and interactive series on Adjustment to Brain Injury, presented by Mandi Zucker, MSW, Education Facilitator. These workshops are geared to educate and support people with brain injury and caregivers and will be offered via Zoom conferencing.

Knowledge is Power:  Intellectual Wellness, discussion on recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills as well as keeping up with current COVID trends and research.

Thank you for your continuous courage, compassion and perseverance throughout all that you do during this pandemic.  

A child’s diet and their lifestyle can have a long-term impact on their health. At this Parent/Guardian Talk, Marianna Nicoletta, D.O., pediatric endocrinologist at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center will discuss healthy eating habits for all ages (baby to teen) and the benefits it has.

Trainings are held on the FIRST Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and The Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services have partnered together to offer this FREE activity and service. Training via WEBEX and Naloxone kits ship. Register by calling 732-235-4341 [email protected]

In response to the unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, NAMI NJ has pivoted to bring on a special online series in order to help our diverse communities cope better, with evidence-based and trauma-informed educational material on a wide range of topics. 
 

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey and the First Responders Sub-Committee invites all First Responders and Crisis Response Team members to join us for a free virtual learning opportunity and interactive discussion on: A Strategic Response to Brain Injury on the Front Lines.

We know it's tough-you’ve had this crazy schedule during this crazy year - and now it’s back-to-school full-time. Join us to learn some tips to ease the transition back! AND – there will be lots of time for your Q & A! AND! - DUNKIN GIFT CARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO  SOME LUCKY WINNERS!!

Presented by School-Based Youth Services
Funded by DCF - OSLS

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) invites you to join us for a free educational and interactive series on Adjustment to Brain Injury, presented by Mandi Zucker, MSW, Education Facilitator. These workshops are geared to educate and support people with brain injury and caregivers and will be offered via Zoom conferencing.

Keynote remarks will be given by CNN Contributor and Reform Alliance CEO, Van Jones, University Hospital, Chief Strategic Integration and Health Equity Officer, Dr. Chris Pernell, University of California Santa Cruz Psychology Professor, Craig Haney, and former New York Times Columnist & Bestselling Author, Chris Hedges.

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) invites you to join us for a free educational and interactive series on Adjustment to Brain Injury, presented by Mandi Zucker, MSW, Education Facilitator. These workshops are geared to educate and support people with brain injury and caregivers and will be offered via Zoom conferencing.

In this webinar, Dr. Martinez will discuss theories about the purpose of play, types of play, some of the relational, developmental and academic outcomes associated with play, and she will share ideas about how caring adults can encourage and promote play for children of all ages.

the NJPN 21st Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience live virtual event on April 29 and 30, 2021. The NJPN Annual Addiction Conference is the largest statewide gathering of New Jersey professionals in the field of addiction.

In this webinar we will take a deeper dive into how nature supports children's mental wellbeing including strengthened self-esteem and confidence, enhanced positive emotion and reduced negative emotion, stress reduction, restoration, social benefits, and resilience. We will share tips for getting the most out of nature activities to promote children's mental health.