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!
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.
Strengthening Families 10 Week – HACKENSACK

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.
Teen Ed Series
7TH GRADE – BULLING/HIB PREVENTION
9:24-10:16
10:09-10:51
10:54-11:36
1:15-1:57
WALLINGTON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
6th Grade Lifeskills (MODIFIED)
4/2, 4/9
10:05-10:45
10:47-11:28
12:13-12:45
CARDSTADT PUBLIC SCHOOL
Forest Friends
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
Teen Ed Series
8TH GRADE BULLYING/HIB PREVENTION
8:39-9:21
9:24-10:16
10:09-10:51
10:54-11:36
WALLINGTON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Footprints for Life
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
HYBRID Family Support Group

If you are interested in attending, email our Family Support Specialist at familysupport@cafsnj.org.
Get Connected
Teen Ed Series
9TH GRADE DON’T GET VAPED IN: RISE ABOVE THE VAPOR
8:39-9:21
9:24-10:16
12:29-1:11
1:15-1:57
WALLINGTON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Digital Couponing

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Learn to use Digital Coupons
Won't you Join us?
April 4th from 2:30-3:30
*$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees
Grief Resiliency & 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness involves being aware of ourselves as whole people, including a sense of balance and contentment. It is the feeling that things are going well for us today and can continue to go well for us tomorrow. It is the belief that we have meaningful relationships and a sense of meaning and purpose.