Independent Calendar
Learn about the impacts of mental health on communities of color
"Mental Health & Communities of Color" will be presented by Gayle Parker Wright, LCSW-R-NY, LSW-NJ, from 2-3 p.m. Feb. 24 on behalf of NAMI-NJ...
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey to present workshop on substance abuse and brain injury
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) will present a free virtual workshop, Substance Use and Brain Injury, at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25.
This...
Guided hike at Cheesequake State Park planned for Feb. 11
Nature Man Jim will lead a guided hike at Cheesequake State Park from 10-11:15 a.m. Feb. 11.
Meet at the Main Trailhead parking lot, 300...
Give blood in honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors, and especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood...
Town halls will address COVID-19 vaccines for minorities
The New Jersey Department of Health will offer a virtual town hall, Saving Lives with the COVID-19 Vaccine in New Jersey’s Black & Caribbean...
Saint Peter’s University Hospital offers series of virtual lectures based on adolescent and family issues
Saint Peter's University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter's Healthcare System, is hosting a free virtual lecture series on adolescent and family health issues.
The...
NAMI New Jersey provides mental health support during Black History Month
February is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating achievements and excellence of African Americans in the United States and Canada.
The 95th Annual Black History theme...
NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations offered in English and Spanish
NAMI In Our Own Voice is a National Alliance on Mental Illness program for community education and reducing stigma, as trained volunteers share their...
Annual Prevention Day includes 25 workshops based on substance abuse, mental health initiatives
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) will hold its 17th Prevention Day beginning at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 1.
This free day-long virtual event,...
Learn about barriers the LGBTQIA community faces in addressing addiction treatment
Ask Dr. Indra Cidambi, board certified psychiatrist, president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and medical director at The Center for Network Therapy;...
Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses...
Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood and plasma donation during National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially...
Public health employees encouraged to discuss emotional and mental health during COVID
A support group for public health employees will be held at 4 p.m. Thursdays in December.
The open discussion will focus on the importance of...
NAMI Hearts & Minds presentation focuses on wellness for those with mental illness
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hearts & Minds is a presentation focusing on inner and outer wellness for people living with a mental...
High school students invited to enter substance use prevention messages through original music
High school students are invited to enter their substance use prevention messages through their original music as part of the music and song writing...
New Jersey American Water offers virtual information session on payment assistance programs
New Jersey American Water will hold a virtual information session for customers about its payment assistance programs from 4-5 p.m. Nov. 18.
Representatives from New...
SAMHAJ to hold virtual mental health celebration
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold its annual celebration from 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 virtually.
Honorees include SAMHAJ core team volunteers...
The Metlar-Bodine House Museum reopens
The Metlar-Bodine House Museum is reopening after months of closure due to COVID-19.
Discover Piscataway’s exceptional 354-year-old back story told in a docent-led tour. Learn...
