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...
Tri-Town News Datebook, Feb. 17
• The Art Society of Monmouth County is preparing a virtual "Oldies but Goodies" show sponsored by OceanFirst Foundation. Art society members may submit...
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey to present workshop on substance abuse and brain...
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...
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...
Tri-Town News Datebook, Feb. 10
• New Jersey Blood Services is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled in the near future:...
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...
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...
Tri-Town News Datebook, Feb. 3
• The Monmouth County Park System will host The Casual Birder on Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck, meet...
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...
Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 27
• The Allentown Village Initiative (TAVI) invites area residents to join a special effort to patronize local businesses. Register at www.allentownvinj.org to receive a...
Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 20
• Ocean County Library projects for adults, teens and children are available to take home in a “Take and Make” project. “Take and Make”...
Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 13
• The Moms Online Group is a peer-run group for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, self-care tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via...
Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood and plasma donation during National Blood...
The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially...
Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 6
• The Moms Online Group is a peer-run group for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, self-care tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via...
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