Click Here to Launch to the Membership Page of Asapnj.org

Existing members, you will get an email from RefSec with your personal PIN; make sure to update your personal information and pay your dues by no later than October 31, 2021.

If you have any questions that pertain to membership, please contact our Membership Chair Andrea Saladino directly. asapnjmembership@gmail.com

One of the best resources for Violence Prevention is from the Sandy Hook Promise.

From Tragedy To Transformation Click Here for their RESOURCES

Sandy Hook Promise is a national nonprofit organization founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation. By empowering youth to “know the signs” and uniting all people who value the protection of children, we can take meaningful actions in schools, homes, and communities to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life.

Click Here to read more

Pills Purchased Outside of a Licensed Pharmacy are Illegal, Dangerous, and Potentially Deadly

The Drug Enforcement Administration warns the American public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Returning to the classroom and regular activities after the disruptions of COVID-19 may cause stress and anxiety for students of any age. These feelings are normal and to be expected; everyone has tough days, but if children or adolescents are exhibiting unusual behavior for extended periods, they may be in need of additional support and care. We created this webpage to guide young people and their families to resources that promote student health and well-being, including mental health. Click Here

Article- This is the Teenage Brain on Social Media

Article- How Depression Affects Learning

Article-Why We're All Addicted to Texts, Twitter and Google

Article- 8 Hidden Ways Depression Affects You at School

UCLA Scholarly Article- The Difference Between online learning and social media is DOPAMINE.

Trauma Informed Classroom- Click Here to learn how to support students. The Pandemic is Trauma!

Unhealthy vs. Healthy Relationships

Does your partner…

• Tell you that you are nothing without them?
• Put down your accomplishments or goals?
• Use intimidation or threats to gain compliance?
• Embarrass or make fun of you in front of your friends or family?

Do you…

• Sometimes feel scared of how your partner will act?
• Constantly make excuses to other people for your partner’s behavior?
• Try not to do anything that would cause conflict or make your partner angry?
  
• Feel like no matter what you do, your partner is never happy with you?

Answering “Yes” to any of these questions indicates that your relationship is unhealthy and perhaps even abusive.

Resources for Getting HELP for Abusive Relationships at 180 Turning Lives Around

Click Here to Register for the Annual Conference October 28th & 29th 9am

On Oct. 28, there will be a 3-hour presentation by Steve Crimando MA, CTM, BCETS, CHPP. member of the New Jersey Department of Human Services' Disaster and Terrorism Branch on Behavioral Health: Forgotten Front Line Workers. He’ll discuss Behavioral Healthcare Workers’ Pandemic Fatigue, how Covid-19 has impacted mental health for children and adults and what providers need to know about their staff.

On Oct 29th Michael M. Miller, MD, DFASAM, DLFAPA will present: Alcohol’s Impact on Health, with Emphasis on Increase of Alcohol Consumption During Covid-19 Pandemic. This session will review broad public health impacts of alcohol and its role in the Diseases of Despair that have affected US life expectancy, and the changes in use since the start of 2020. Marijuana: Weeding Through the Facts. This educational session will strive to clarify the basics

Please Click Here for Registration and more info.

10/14 12:00 pm – 1:30 Harm Reduction Laying the Groundwork

10/28 12:00 pm – 1:30 Engaging Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

11/18 12:00 pm – 1:30 Injection Drug Use Part 1: Communicable Infections

12/8 12:00 pm – 1:30 Injection Drug Use Part 2: Non-communicable Infections

12/16 12:00 pm – 1:30 Overamping: Psychostimulant Overdose

1/13 12:00 pm – 1:30 Safer Smoking and Sniffing

1/2712:00 pm – 1:30 Let’s Talk About Sex

Know anyone who is in need of referral to treatment?

Click here to access our online help-tool. Or, call the statewide Addiction Access Center at 844-276-2777.

Harm reduction strategies and tools should be accessible to everyone – regardless of location, time and or experience. National Harm Reduction Coalition offers a series of self-paced online learning modules that groups and individuals can complete on their own schedule and terms – anytime, anywhere. Click Here

Click Here to Register for the Evolution of Trauma presented by Rutgers Behavioral Health.

10/13/21 10am

Presented by Dr. Robert Macy from the Traumatic Loss Coalition of New Jersey

Transgenerational Trauma and other essential elements of traumatic response.

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Peer Recovery Support Training

Live Virtual Training:

Part One: Thursday, 11/04/2021*

Part Two: Friday, 11/05/2021*

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Each Day

*(Must attend both days to receive credit, partial credit will not be given).

CSOC & Affiliates Panel/ Marijuana/Mental Health

Friday, October 15, 2021 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

To Register Click Here

Thanks to all who have already registered. If you have NOT registered, please do so, we want you to be a part of this amazing discussion. We will have speakers from Wellspring, Monmouth Cares, YMCA, CPC, FBSA, DCPP, MHA, CCIS and so much more! Registration closes on 10/8. The meeting link will be sent on 10/12. https://events.co.monmouth.nj.us?agency=ciacc

Panorama has modules to watch from a variety of vendors that give professional development certificates of attendance. This will give a range of topics from character education to ways to combat covid stress. Click Here and scroll down for all the opportunities available for free.

Workshops available with these topics: Contact

RoseannCervelli rcervelli@cjfhc.org,

DebbieRiscica driscica@cjfhc.org,

SarahSkrocki sskrocki@cjfhc.org

Current trends of substance use & effects on developing brains

Stress management & coping skills to decrease risky behaviors

Mindful self-compassion & self-care

Any topic related to addictions tailored to meet your needs

The Center offers a tool kit to understand the impact of the legalization of Marijuana. Please click here to get connected with the resources. The Center offers many evidence-based programs and evidence-informed programs for youth from Kindergarten to 12th grade and professionals that are recommended by several agencies, such as Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), evidenced-based registries, and the New Jersey Department of Education.

If you are a SAC or other Prevention Specialist/ Counselor this is a valuable newsletter from the Wellspring Center for Prevention. They tailor their programming for families, children and adults. Access to this newsletter will give you so much support and resources to share. Click Here to Join the list.

Every Brain Matters is a community of support, advocacy, and science. Join us, as we call for a cultural change with the widespread use of our logo, which unites us and symbolizes both “freedom from marijuana” and optimal brain and environmental health.