We offer programming and support across the lifespan in several areas that encourage people on their path to recovery, give youth the skills they need for smart and health decisions, give parents the support that they need, support older adults to encourage wellness, and arm communities with the tools they need to reduce substance misuse.
Upcoming Programs
This list is some of our upcoming programs. Please visit our family, older adult, school, community, and recovery support pages or our events calendar to see what other programs we offer!
Botvin LifeSkills Training (2 groups)
BDF Days:
October 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 31
Period 1 (8:00-9:03 am)
Period 4 (10:59-11:52am)
LOCATION:
JDMS, Englewood
FACILITATOR:
Jan Ramos
Botvin LifeSkills Training (2 groups)
ACE Days:
October 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 30
Period 1 (8:00-9:03 am)
Period 4 (10:59-11:52am)
LOCATION:
JDMS, Englewood
FACILITATOR:
Jan Ramos
Take Control of Your Health
Passaic County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.
Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.
Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!
Are you an adult (over 55 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
Yoga in the Park!
Hackensack Community Outreach Table
Forest Friends (3 groups)
DATES:
Tuesdays - 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5
TIMES:
10:05-12:11
LOCATION:
Carlstadt Public School
FACILITATOR:
Marigrace Flynn
Strengthening Families
The Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth is delivered over seven or fourteen weeks in parent, youth, and family sessions that are highly interactive and include role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects. This family skills program is designed to delay the onset of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, increase resistance to peer pressure, and improve parent management skills. Families are provided with dinner, free babysitting, transportation (if needed), and a $100 Visa Gift Card upon graduation.
Botvin LifeSkills Training (2 groups)
BDF Days:
October 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 31
Period 1 (8:00-9:03 am)
Period 4 (10:59-11:52am)
LOCATION:
JDMS, Englewood
FACILITATOR:
Jan Ramos
Yoga in the Park!
Forest Friends (4 groups)
DATES:
9/27 or 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 and 11/8
LOCATION:
Bergen Arts & Science Charter School
Garfield
FACILITATOR:
Marigace Flynn
HYBRID Family Support Group
If you are interested in attending, email our Family Support Specialist at familysupport@cafsnj.org.
Botvin LifeSkills Training (2 groups)
ACE Days:
October 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 30
Period 1 (8:00-9:03 am)
Period 4 (10:59-11:52am)
LOCATION:
JDMS, Englewood
FACILITATOR:
Jan Ramos
Footprints For Life (4 groups)
DATES:
September 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19 and 26
TIME:
9:29am-1:17pm
LOCATION:
Lincoln School, Rutherford
FACILITATOR:
Marigrace Flynn
Garfield Community Outreach Table
Tai Chi in the Park
Forest Friends (2 GROUPS)
DATES: 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 and 11/2
TIME: 3:30-4:40 pm
LOCATION: Bergen Family Center After School Program at Quarles School, Englewood
FACILITATORS: Marigrace Fynn, Amelia Rostant
Strengthening Families Program
FREE 7-week Family Program for Parents and kids ages 10-14
Free dinner, transportation, and babysitting!
Botvin LifeSkills Training (2 groups)
BDF Days:
October 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 31
Period 1 (8:00-9:03 am)
Period 4 (10:59-11:52am)
LOCATION:
JDMS, Englewood
FACILITATOR:
Jan Ramos
RESCHEDULED: Busterstock '23
When: October 13th (Rain date: 10/14)
Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park
River Edge, NJ 07661
Stage will be located on the grass near Continental Ave.
The Buster Spike Lucky Elkin Marri Love & Luck Fund is through
Bergen County Recovery Support Services, also known as BCRSS.
BCRSS is an initiative of The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources
(TCADR). The Center is a program of Children's Aid and Family
Services. TCADR's goal is to educate Bergen and Passaic County
communities about alcohol and drug misuse and advocate for
responsive prevention, recovery, and treatment services.
Questions? Contact Samantha Marri (marrisamantha@gmail.com) about the event details or Morgan Kennedy (mkennedy@cafsnj.org) about donations and resource information.
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Caregivers Conference
CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 10:00AM-2:00PM
*Registration will begin at 9:30AM
BERGEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PUBLIC MEETING ROOM (5TH FLOOR)
One Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Do you provide care for a loved one or neighbor?
Learn about services, support, and other helpful information.
FEATURED SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS
Kenneth C. Zaentz, President & CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey
“Managing Challenging Behaviors”
Adriana Wos-Mysliwiec, Esq., The Law Office of AWM
“Legal Considerations for Caregivers”
Lauren A. Van Saders, Valley Health System
“Palliative Care and Beyond”
Stephanie Drag, MA, LAC, Children’s Aid and Family Services
“Care for the Caregiver”
TO RSVP, please call (201) 336-7400 or email Seniors@co.bergen.nj.us
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-837-2600
