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Monmouth Arts - Monmouth Arts Emerging Artist Scholarship Program - Performing Arts 2024 Each year, Monmouth Arts presents young art students with college scholarships through our Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. The program awards $1000 scholarships to three deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. ELIGIBILITY:   Stu...

The holiday season can be difficult for some, but we're here for you - 24/7/365. Text 988 whenever you need someone to talk to.

Wishing your family peace and light this holiday season.

Here's MonmouthResourceNet.org's E-blast, a weekly update featuring news, events, and resources for Monmouth County residents. https://conta.cc/481srEi
Our goal is to increase awareness of the many resources available in the area that are either free or funded by sources such as Medicaid, Private Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket pay. By signing up for our E-blast, you will have access to the latest information on local events, support groups, job opportunities, mental health resources, and more. We believe that staying informed is the first step towards accessing the resources you need, and we are committed to providing a reliable and trustworthy source of information. Sign up today to start receiving our weekly updates and stay connected with Monmouth County's community resources.

ICYMI

Applications for this are open - please share with young people graduating from high school in the spring!

ICYMI

If you are not able to make it to Freehold on Monday, there is a virtual Self-Direction Peer to Peer Network Session on Tuesday.
http://www.monmouthresourcenet.org/news-events/events/self-direction-family-networking-session-nj-ddd-freehold-office/

YTB presents - on Jan. 14, 2024, 4-6pm EST, Resources4Recovery.

In our pre-event, view the documentary SURVIVORS (2023): UNTOLD STORIES IN AMERICA’S OPIOID CRISIS by Kay Sumner.

Hear from Kathleen Totemoff, Founder/President of iEXIST, LLC, on innovative approaches and strategic partnerships in changing the trajectory of the substance misuse epidemic.

Talk with and listen to Ricky Byrd, Recovery Troubadour, in recovery since 1987.

This is a free, virtual event. Donations are optional but much appreciated as they help support YouthTimebanking activities.

➡️ Register at https://tinyurl.com/Resources4Recovery

Here's the latest E-News blast from MonmouthResourceNet.org. Post your free community news and announcements, resources, and events on our website. Contact us at [email protected]!
https://conta.cc/49WU9DO

💡Don't let misinformation keep you from getting the help you need. Learn the facts about the #988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, and how it can help if you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
💻Visit: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/initiatives/988/

Save the date for our annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 25th. https://allentownboronj.com/index.asp?SEC=565CCF08-FEF5-4C74-B76F-C96852FBBF05&DE=A6F742B6-C852-4186-9322-A5A3C65759C0

Here's the latest E-Blast from MonmouthResourceNet.org! If you have helpful community resources or free family-friendly events in Monmouth County to share, consider this your invitation to join us!

https://conta.cc/49OhAiM

All are welcome. This dinner is for anyone that is in need of a hot meal or just looking for a warm place to fellowship with others. For some people this may be their first year or 10th year that they are unable to be in the presence of their loved ones There will be music by DJ Kortez and he will have art on display as well.

Here's the latest MonmouthResourceNet E- Blast https://conta.cc/3SGvpJK

Please share. Register Today ONLY!!

Parent Empower Hour is TONIGHT!

Register below for a free virtual zoom and join us in learning more about raising resilient youth in challenging times 🤍

https://sptsusa.org/rrtpanel/

This week, November 13-19, marks Transgender Awareness Week — a week for all of us to focus on amplifying transgender voices, raising awareness of their challenges, and celebrating the experiences and stories of the trans community. It provides a time to honor the trans community by promoting visibility and acceptance by helping others learn more, empathize with trans struggles, and contribute to a more inclusive and affirming society.

Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Guide Learn how to support transgender and nonbinary young people through topics like understanding identity, using pronouns, and misgendering.

Our Red Bank Family YMCA is accepting donations through 12/8. The annual YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Holiday Drive assists families participating in our Counseling & Social Services programs. Choose a child's tag from our Giving Tree to purchase a gift card and unwrapped family game or insulated water bottle and drop them off when you return to the gym.
https://ymcanj.org/GiftDrive

Here's the latest e-news from MonmouthResourceNet https://conta.cc/3SzL7Gz

Every November, the National Runaway Safeline, with support from the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) as well as hundreds of organizations and youth, such as the Stephanie Nicole Parze Foundation, recognizes National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM).

This public awareness campaign “shines a light” on youth homelessness, educates the public about the role they can play in preventing and ending youth homelessness, and increases visibility of the critical services offered to vulnerable youth nationwide.

For more information, please visit our site, https://www.snpfoundation.org/missing-persons or 1800runaway.org/NRPM

We are so excited to announce that applications for the 2024 camping season will be available to families on NOVEMBER 3rd @ NOON!!!!

Get in touch with your local Elk Lodge TODAY and obtain:
1. 2024 Camper Sponsorship Form
2. The Camper step-by-step Application Guide

Make sure you have everything you need for next Friday as spaces fill up quickly!

Fulfill is on the move! 🚌 Our mobile food pantry is hitting the road, ensuring that no one is left without access to food. We're dedicated to reaching locations that might not be well-served by other pantries. Wherever you live in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, we're committed to being there for you. If you or someone you know is in need of food, please take a look at our list of mobile pantry sites. https://fulfillnj.org/get-help/mobile-pantry/

Q: When is 988 Lifeline Chat available?

A: The 988 Lifeline Chat service is available 24/7. If you have trouble connecting to the chat service, we encourage you to call the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

✨🌱 Empower Through Employment 🌱✨

Welcome to our Supported Employment Program, where we nurture more than just jobs – we nurture growth! 🌿💼 Tailored to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in securing and sustaining meaningful work within the community. 🛠️ When you're ready to embark on your job search journey, our dedicated team is here to provide personalized support and guidance every step of the way. Let's unlock your potential and build a fulfilling career together! 💪🌟

Get Involved:
Visit: https://bit.ly/3QptmIF
Contact: Deidre DerAsadourian
Manager of Employment Services
[email protected]
732-493-1919 ext.772

From Family Addiction Network

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM
West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764
Tuesday November 14th 7:00 - 8:30pmWest Long Branch Community Center116 Locust Ave., W Long Branch, NJ

We are pleased and honored to welcome Taharka Sankara, MSW, LCSW, LCADC as our presenter for November.

The journey of a million miles begins with the first step. Reaching your life’s destination is often riddled with unforeseen circumstances and challenges. It’s often unclear and uncertain how you got here or how you will overcome difficulty and live a purpose driven life, when all roads do not lead to a pleasant destination. It is the road less travelled that requires you to take specific action in the right direction to get the results you so desire. In thisinteractive session you will identify family roadblocks and barriers, while learning some strategies for designing a personalized plan for dealing with the elephant in the room.

TAHARKA has a broad array of experiences that intersect with multiple service delivery systems targeting various needs of youth and families impacted by trauma, mental illness and addiction. As a clinical consultant and facilitator, he fuses lived experience, educational accomplishment, and professional expertise to empower youth and families. With 15+ years of first-hand clinical experience, he has a unique way of demonstrating how it is possible to turn stumbling blocks into stepping-stones. He earned his master’s degree in social work from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is dually licensed as a clinical social worker and clinical alcohol drug counselor and certified as a trauma focused professional. He is the founder and current managing member of Counseling Support Services, LLC.

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