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Upcoming classes.

St. Francis Family Support Services is offering a number of support groups in 2025 including: Parenting Group, Parenting in Recovery, and Anger Management Program. To register, contact: 609-494-8861 ext. 197. 

This Art Class will teach various mediums and styles of art. It will be held every 3rd Thursday of the Month starting Jan 16 from 5-7 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to relax, express yourself, and connect with fellow heroes! Can’t get a babysitter? Contact us at 732-377-0290. 

Register for Summer Camp 2025 beginning March 3rd, must register by 6/2! *Registration is in person at the Ocean County YMCA only. Immunization records required at the time of registration. Financial assistance and other applications available here: https://ocymca.org/childcare-camp/camp/. Call 732-341-9622 for any questions.

Dignity Suds & Duds aims to provide access to laundry facilities to the unhoused community in the Ocean County areas of New Jersey. Link to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-complete-our-road-map-to-clean-clothes-for-the-unhoused

Brave Space is a safe, affirming space where you can connect with others who understand, share your story at your own pace, and find strength in community. Join our FREE LGBTQ+ support group for teens 15-17. Location: Ocean County Youth Center, Mondays 4:00-5:00 PM from 3/24 - 5/19. For questions or to register, contact: jmadrigal@brightharbor.org.

¿Te gustaría cocinar comidas saludables y económicas? ¡Todas las edades, niveles de experiencia y culturas son bienvenidas! Sin costo para los participantes, se proporcionan alimentos y suministros. Ubicación: Cruce de caminos (33 Throckmorton St. Freehold). Se lleva a cabo el tercer lunes de cada mes de 5:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.

Would you like to cook healthy, low-cost meals? Take home tasty meals for your family? Connect with the community? Learn new cooking skills? All ages, experience levels & cultures welcome! No cost to participants, food & supplies provided. Location: Crossroads (33 Throckmorton St. Freehold). Held on the 3rd Monday of every month from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. 

Embracing all pathways of recovery, these meeting provide an opportunity for young people impacted by Substance Use Disorder to create community and feel supported. Meetings held every Monday from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Hosted at the Recovery Cafe (954 Rt. 166, Toms River, NJ 08753). Free and open to all ages 18-35. For more information, call 732-773-7129. 

Ocean Partnership for Children is excited to announce the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is offering a FREE All-Abilities, both English and Spanish speaking, Girl Scout troop for K-5^th graders the first Thursday of each month from 5-6pm at OPC’s office at no cost to participants.

NJ Connect for Recovery is offering this twice-monthly Wednesday Webinar Series to families and friends impacted by a loved one’s Substance Use Disorder. This series provides an opportunity to gain experience and new skills as well as greater understanding of their family situation. Held twice monthly on Wednesdays at 4:00 and 6:00 PM. RSVP required.

We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held the second (Intake Process & Transition Resources 6:00 - 7:30 PM) and third (Topic of the Month 12:00 - 1:00 PM) Thursdays. Register: https://listserv.dhs.state.nj.us/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=DDD_TRANSITION_TO_ADULT_LIFE&A=1

Free U.S. Citizenship Prep Class will be held every Wednesday from 4/16 - 6/4 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library. This class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a U.S. Citizen. For more information or to register, contact: Lakewood Information Services Department (732-363-1435 x2100). 

Join us for a morning cup of coffee and to learn general knowledge on HIV/AIDS so you
can help raise awareness for yourself and others and learn about the importance of HIV testing to fight the spread of HIV virus. Held every second Thursday of the month at Anchor Family Success Center in Brick, NJ from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To learn more contact: 848-241-9346.

Allies in Caring Autism Parenting Support Group is an educational and support group for adults caring for a youth with Autism. Groups will be held in 3 session increments and will be held biweekly via Zoom. To register, contact Allies in Caring and speak with Alma or Karen at 609-204-9295

Join the CCYC for our Annual Webinar Series with: South Jersey Legal Services. South Jersey Legal Services, Inc., is a non-profit organization created to provide quality legal representation and advocacy. Join the series to educate yourself to become a better advocate for your children.

A series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention,
screening, social & support services. Join Us! Wednesdays (4th Wednesday of every month) at 10:00 AM. Hosted by Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance with a collaboration of community partners.