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Tue
27
Oct

Building Resiliency to Reduce Substance Use Disorder During the Pandemic

7:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Sign up today for a FREE webinar hosted by Family Connections’ ADAPT Coalition titled “Building Resiliency to Reduce Substance Use Disorder During the Pandemic” on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. with Family Connections’ Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Coordinator Donyea Wheeler: http://bit.ly/ADAPTSUD2020

There will be a Question & Answer session for Donyea to answer pre-submitted questions after the presentation. Submit your questions by 11:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2020 by filling out this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YB9NZG2

The presentation will be pre-recorded and PREMIERED as a LIVE watch party with the ADAPT team on our YouTube page.

Tue
20
Oct

Older Adult Support

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
October 20, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Location: Zoom
Older Adult with Health Issues in Essex County?
Join the free Take Control of Your Health workshop, Family Connections’ Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), where you’ll get the support that you need and learn practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment options, and learn better ways to communicate with your doctor and loved ones about your health.
Learn to manage chronic illnesses such as: Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and/or arthritis through topics such as: Creating a health action plan, healthy eating, benefits of self-care and more.
Join us for a free 1 hour introduction class and then 2 hour CDSMP workshop, held each week for 6 weeks.
***Free Giveaway: Visa Gift Cards will be provided at the conclusion of the workshop***
Register now for the introduction class (Zero Class):
Introduction: October 20, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Classes: 11-1pm. October 27, November 3, November 10th, November 17th, November 24th and December 1st
Location: Zoom
To register, please call Kimberly Watkins at 201-463-6753 or Jessica Ebegbulem at 862-373-3407.
Thu
8
Oct

ADAPTing Through COVID-19 Webinar

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October 8, 2020 - October 29, 2020
Location: Virtual

The Family Connections’ ADAPT team, in conjunction with the Essex County Division of Community Health Services and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, will be hosting the 6th Annual Essex County Interfaith Symposium. Join us to learn how spirituality and faith has an impact in reducing substance abuse and mental health issues during the pandemic.

Webinar Schedule:

  • Thursday, October 8 – Impact on Addiction
  • Thursday, October 15 – Impact on Children and Families
  • Thursday, October 22 – Impact on Mental Health
  • Thursday, October 29 – Impact on Self-Care & Resource Fair

Two webinars will be offered per date: 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-virtual-interfaith-symposium-registration-122122711317

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Delgado at 201-463-3433 or [email protected].