The community is invited to participate in annual events including the Sober St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Changing the Face of Addiction Walk, Candlelight Vigil in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day and Gift of Recovery Day, along with other recovery friendly happenings. These events are made possible, in part, with funding provided by the Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services.
Upcoming Events
JAM
JAM: No dope, SO DOPE! will help you create a piece to submit for the 2019 NJ Heroin and Opioid Art Contest. Canvas and childcare provided free of charge.
December 8: Concept Design, January 12: Transfer to Canvas, February 9: Getting to Work, March 9: Final Touches.
Register here.
St. Patrick's Day
Join friends & allies of recovery on St. Patrick's Day to enjoy dinner and music with family and friends of all ages. The evening will feature a speaker in recovery and special performance from the Lenahan School of Irish Dance. This free social event is brought to you by Center for Prevention and Counseling, NCADD-NJ and the County of Sussex.
Recovery during Pregnancy
The focus of this informative event is how to best support pregnant women with substance use disorder. Speakers will present on prenatal, perinatal and postnatal care including recovery support services with a review of collaborative supporting agencies in Sussex County. A special segment featuring stories from young mothers in recovery, with lived experience, will highlight the morning. Also included will be information on the growth of specific services and wrap-around supports that are enhancing positive outcomes for this unique population.