HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER 5/7/2021
Upcoming Trainings, Classes and Seminars
Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addition is now offering a weekly parenting program! It will focus on parenting issues and open dialogue on parenting concerns on such topics at peer pressure, substance abuse, trauma, decision-making and more. Please register here. Program is 12 to 1 p.m. (via Zoom) every Thursday.
Upcoming topics are:
5/13: Empowering You - Let's Talk Recovery! - Presented by Jocelyn Cooper
5/20: The Recovery Experience - Presented by Brian Bittings and David DeCamp
5/27: Is Social Media A Drug? - Presented by Amy Argirou and Shakita Johnson
Newsletters, Press Releases and Fundraisers
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As part of the Stigma Free Mercer campaign, Mercer County will post newsletters and articles on our www.mercercounty.org website, and host events throughout the county. These newsletters, articles, and events will provide information on mental illness and addiction and stigma associated with them, and will act as a way for county residents to connect and discuss their mental health and addiction illnesses and/or concerns. Please take a moment to view the May/June 2021 issue of Stigma Free Mercer News!
One person can change the way the world sees mental health.
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Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County online Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 7 p.m. for BGC Mercer's annual fundraising event, Night of Shining Stars! Support their mission, and ongoing efforts to combat learning loss, food insecurity and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and families in our community. Register today The event is free and promises an evening filled with inspiration hope and laughter!
The online auction is now open...check back each week for new auction items!
The James R. Halsey (JRH) Foundation of the Arts recently purchased a new home at 535. East Franklin St. The soon-to-be refurbished building will become the primary production space for the foundation students to learn about film-making, podcasting, media and other educational skills in the production industry. As the Foundation continues to alter and remodel the old building into a proper work and learning environment, they are asking the community for help and generous support. Please feel free to donate and spread the news!
Upcoming Events
HOUSING RESOURCES
Affordable Housing Opportunity - There are affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental apartments accepting applications in West Windsor. Applications due by 3 p.m., May 31, 2021. For application and eligibility information contact: westwindsor@housingquest.com or 609-786-1100.
Homes by TLC, Inc provides affordable service enriched housing. All applicants must first qualify on the basis of gross annual income. Public Section will be held June 8, 2021 to prioritize all preliminary applications received by May 25, 2021. For more information and to request an application: Contact HomeFront at SusanM@homefrontnj.org 609-989-9417 x117.
You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to receive Dept. of Human Services Newsletters. Reminder that if you want to view the current list of Request For Proposals and Bid Opportunities for Mercer County, click here!
To view the current list of available jobs with Mercer County, as well as various other career resources, please visit the Job Opportunities tab on the Mercer County Website.
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