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!
Managing Pain to Have a Good Life
Being in pain is challenging and does not have to be a normal part of aging. Join us for this workshop on how to talk to your doctor about pain and how you can manage it.
*Wellness Kit Giveaway for Bergen and Passaic County Older Adults**
WISE (Wellness Initiative Senior Education)
Dates: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 & 4/15
Are you looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people?
Join us for this free program, and:
Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices
Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it
Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid to stay healthy
Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-counter medications affect seniors differently and how you can avoid problems.
Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receive
Free lunch every week! Participants who attend 4 out of 6 sessions get a $25 gift card.
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 will 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.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.
Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.
Join a free 2-hour Passaic County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.
EPIC Parenting Program
Join us for 12 two-hour sessions that help parents build strong, loving connections with their children from infancy through adolescence. Participants gain confidence, improve parent-child relationships, and learn practical skills for every stage of development. The program is recognized countywide and statewide for being cost-efficient, results-oriented, and parent-friendly. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the series.
**Program cost is $300. Scholarships are available for Bergen County residents.**
