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.
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!
The Strengthening Families Program is an interactive program that helps families build on strengths, help parents to show love and set limits, and help kids develop skills for a positive future.
FOREST FRIENDS
3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23
Mrs. Shemeley’s Class - 11:40AM-12:30PM
Ms. Baric’s Class - 12:30PM-1:15PM
Ms. Micciche’s Class - 1:15PM-2:00PM
Ms. Berrios Class - 2:00PM-2:45PM
JEFFERSON SCHOOL ANNEX, WALLINGTON
The WISE Program is a health and wellness program targeting older adults. WISE promotes health through education concerning high-risk behaviors in older adults. The WISE Program is designed to help older adults celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid substance abuse. The curriculum is designed to take place once per week over a six-week period. Each lesson is about 1 ½ to 2 hours, not including time breakfast or lunch, which we recommend serving in order to help the group get to know each other and socialize. Older Adults receive a $25 Visa Gift Card upon graduation.
3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
WASHINGTON SCHOOL, TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON
Wellness comprises of eight mutually co-dependence dimensions: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. If any one of these dimensions is neglected over time, it will adversely affect one's health, well-being, and quality of life
*$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees*
If you are interested in attending, email our Family Support Specialist at familysupport@cafsnj.org.
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
Think You Know About Fire Safety?
Douglas Sadowski, Public Information Office of the Fair Lawn Fire Dept. will provide us with safety protocol on installation of Fire Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Cooking Safety, Heating your House, and more!
Friday, April 19th 2:30-3:30
*$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees*
We offer programs that help parents and families connect in a safe and fun way.
We offer recovery support services for individuals who misuse substances and those who love them.
