On today's episode, we meet Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition's LGBTQ+ Committee Chairperson Jason Dotson! Jason is also the Director of LGBTQ Services for the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) and the former Manager of the Newark Pride Center. 

It's important to have Jason on during Pride Season in order to make sure we understand the history of the LGBTQ+ community and that we don't delegate Pride to just a month! Jason combines his deep insight and knowledge with his passion to serve our community and its residents. 

Join us as we learn about and from Jason and gain some perspectives on the importance of being culturally competent to LGBTQ+ residents in Essex County and beyond! It's much more than just calling yourself an ally!

• Join us at an upcoming event by registering at https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents!
• Don't forget to share your next event, program, etc. with Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

Join us this week as we are joined by another one of our Incorruptible.Essex Youth Leaders, Jenna James! Jenna joins us to discuss her experiences with Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition and her recommendations for teens to enjoy a safe and healthy summer. As we shift into the summer season, we need to make sure we continue to promote healthy alternatives to drug and alcohol use. Listen to Jenna and learn some suggestions!

Join us on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, for Operation Helping Hand/Student-Athlete Town Hall Meeting in Belleville, NJ: https://bit.ly/OHHBelleville

Make sure to share your next event, program, etc. with Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition's Coordinator Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

Find out more about upcoming ADAPT events: https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents

In today's episode, we meet Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition's Coordinator Hector Perez. Our staff interviews are a way to get more in-depth insight into who we are and why we are so passionate about our substance use prevention efforts in Essex County. 

Join us as we learn from Hector and gain some perspectives on the importance of listening and respecting each other in Essex County and beyond!

• Join us at an upcoming event by registering at https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents!
• Don't forget to share your next event, program, etc. with Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

A few weeks ago, we got the opportunity to hear from an adult coalition member about tips and strategies to have a safe prom and graduation season. This time, we have the honor of hearing from one of our Incorruptible.Essex Youth Leaders, Darnesha Dullys, on a similar topic. Darnesha shares the challenges our youth are facing during the pandemic and some recommendations to ensure teens enjoy a safe and healthy prom, formal, and graduation season.

Many times, the adults need to just stay quiet and listen to their future leaders. This episode is one of those opportunities. Listen and enjoy!

Make sure to share your next event, program, etc. with Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition's Coordinator Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

Find out more about upcoming ADAPT events: https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents

We all know that it's been a difficult time to support ourselves and our loved ones, especially as it pertains to our mental health and wellness, during the pandemic. This week, we are joined by Ms. Ratna Joshi-Nelson Family Coordinator of CarePlus New Jersey's Family Support Center as she discusses these struggles and resources available for families of an individual dealing with a substance use disorder.

Don't forget to join the coalition at our May General Coalition Meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 10:00 am. Registration available here: https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents.

Make sure to share your next event, program, etc. with Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition's Coordinator Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

It's that time of year again! High school seniors and their families are making final preparations for Prom and Graduation season. As restrictions start lifting in our state, it is important that teens and parents have tangible, realistic recommendations to reduce risk and harm during this season. We all need to work together to prevent underage drinking/substance use and make sure our children stay safe.

Learn some tangible tips from Ms. Jaclyn Headlam, Student Assistance Counselor and Anti-Bullying Specialist for West Orange High School. Jaclyn provides some great insight into her profession and gives you tips for a safe and healthy prom and graduation season.

• Join us at an upcoming event by registering at https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents!
• Don't forget to share your next event, program, etc. with Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

In today's episode, we meet Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition's Coordinator Julia Revoredo. Our staff interviews are a way to get more in-depth insight into who we are and why we are so passionate about our substance use prevention efforts in Essex County. 

Join us as we learn from Julia and gain some perspectives on the importance of being culturally competent in the work that we do in Essex County and beyond!

• Join us at an upcoming event by registering at https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents!
• Don't forget to share your next event, program, etc. with Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

We've been blessed with some great leaders paving the way to make sure our coalition got to where we are today. It took hard work and a dedicated group of coalition members to build the Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition that you see today. 

Today's episode highlights another one of our Platinum Coalition Members, Mrs. Nicole Graves-Watson. Nicole is currently the Community Justice Coordinator for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Join us as we learn from Nicole about her efforts to support our local youth and improve the life and wellbeing of all those in our communities. 

Join us at our upcoming Virtual Teaching Tools Training Series, Bloomfield Operation Helping Hand/Student Athlete Town Hall Meeting, and any of our other events: https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents 

In today's episode, we meet Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition's Coordinator Jessica Delgado. Our interviews are a way to get more in-depth insight into who we are and why we are so passionate about our substance use prevention efforts in Essex County. 

Join us as we learn from Jessica and gain some perspectives on how to better serve our residents in Essex County and beyond!

• Join us at an upcoming event by registering at https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents!
• Don't forget to share your next event, program, etc. with Julia Revoredo for "Resource Tuesday" by emailing her at [email protected].

We've been blessed with some great leaders paving the way to make sure our coalition got to where we are today. It took hard work and a dedicated group of coalition members to build the Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition that you see today. Listen to this extended interview to find out how we made it happen!

Today's episode highlights another one of our Platinum Coalition Members, Mr. John Rogers. John is a retired educator/counselor from the Millburn Public School District and the former Director of the Mental Health Association of New Jersey's Mental Health Players. Join us as we learn from John on how to use humor to connect with one another and, most importantly, the significance that quality parenting has on the life of our children!

Join us at our upcoming Committee Meetings, YouTube Watch Party Series, Teaching Tools Training Series, and any of our other events: https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents