Category: News Transcript Calendar
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S.T.A.R.T. bulldozes barriers to recovery for New Jersey’s pregnant and parenting
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Center for Great Expectations has increased access to mental health and recovery services in two of its programs. With the support of the State of New Jersey, S.T.A.R.T. (Supportive, Trauma-Attuned, Attachment-Based, Recovery & Treatment) has expanded and now offers free teletherapy, teledoulas and virtual peer recovery coaching for…
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New Jersey Foundation for Aging to host free webinar series about aging during COVID-19
The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) is hosting a free webinar series on “Learning from COVID-19: Lessons from Experts in the Field of Aging.” The webinars, sponsored by Archer Law Office and AARP New Jersey, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays, June 5, 12 and 26. Melissa Chalker, executive director…
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NAMI NJ continues webinar series with talk on how to stay ‘senior-tough’ during COVID-19 crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will continue its webinar series with a presentation by Dale L. Ofei-Ayisi at 1 p.m. on May 27 titled “Staying Senior-Tough During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond.” Older Americans are among the most medically vulnerable populations being impacted by COVID-19, especially those in long-term care settings. This webinar…
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Business leader seminar focuses on a drug-free workplace
New Jersey business leaders interested in maintaining a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace are invited to participate in a free statewide webinar on Legal Issues for a Drug-Free Workplace from 1-2 p.m. June 2, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ). The webinar, hosted by PDFNJ’s workplace prevention program, Drugs Don’t Work in…
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Virtual support group offers ‘check in’ to those suffering from mental illness
Southern Jersey Family Support Group will hold a virtual workshop for family members with a loved one with mental illness from 7-9 p.m. on May 21. NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-Now (African American Community Together NOW) will hold the Mental Health Month Check In featuring Donna Williams and Melance Walker. The…
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Burlington County CIT coordinator will discuss dealing with law enforcement during a mental health crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-NOW (African American Community Together NOW) will hold a webinar, Successfully Dealing With Law Enforcement During a Mental Health Crisis, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on May 19. The virtual workshop, led by Jarrod Broadway, CIT coordinator for Burlington County, will be followed by a support group session facilitated…
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NAMI NJ webinar series offers information on crisis planning, dealing with law enforcement
The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) webinar series continues with Crisis Planning for Families from 1-2 p.m. on May 20. The webinar will provide family members and caregivers with tools to help their loved one during a mental health crisis. There will be a panel with a family member and a Crisis Intervention…
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Healthcare workers, caregivers invited to attend virtual support group meetings
New Jersey Hope and Healing, through The Mental Health Association in New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, is offering a Crisis Counseling Program through a FEMA grant. The Caregivers and Healthcare Workers Support Group will be held at…
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May 14 is Census Day of Action
This Thursday, May 14, is a statewide Census Day of Action to gather accurate Census data that will be instrumental in helping to address the effects of COVID-19 through related federal funding that would be associated to recovery. To participate, call at least five friends, neighbors or family members to see how they are doing.…
