Dear Community Partners,

We hope you’ve had a great start to your week so far!
Below you will find our weekly resource post. Be sure to check out upcoming events, resources and announcements here: Resource Tuesday

Don’t forget to follow us on social media!

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If you would like to post any upcoming events, resources, programs, etc. on the next blog, please e-mail Julia Revoredo at [email protected]

Thank You!

ADAPT
ANNOUNCEMENTS

JOIN US TONIGHT for our FREE Webinar titled “Building Resiliency to Reduce Substance Use Disorder During the Pandemic”
with Family Connections’ Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Coordinator Donyea Wheeler by taking part in our YouTube Watch Party: https://youtu.be/Seg_irdIjyw

NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: The video will be Premiering on our YouTube page TONIGHT at 7:15 p.m. We just realized that YouTube does not have a Premiere timeslot for 7:00 p.m., which pushed our start time up by 15 minutes.

We ask that you REGISTER before the Watch Party to stay up to date with any questions brought up in the party’s comments section: http://bit.ly/ADAPTSUD2020

The Essex County Interfaith Committee invites you to join us virtually for our
6th Annual Interfaith Symposium!

Thursday, October 29th!
REGISTER HERE: https://interfaithsymposium2020.eventbrite.com

This year’s theme is “ADAPTing thru COVID-19: Spirituality and Wellness”.

Due to the current pandemic, we will be hosting this year’s symposium in a fully virtual environment via Zoom. It will be broken down into four Thursday’s in October. Two different topics will be offered per day. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact and network with each other during the small group portion of each session. Register once to receive the links for all sessions. The links will be sent prior to the start of the sessions.

October 29, 2020 – ADAPTing thru COVID-19: Impact on Self-Care and Access to Resources and Support

• 10am – 12pm: “Strategies for Self-Care and Mindful Meditation during COVID-19”
• 2pm – 4pm: “Resource Fair – Meet Providers in the Field of Substance Abuse, Prevention, and Mental Health!”

During these uncertain times, those who misuse, or abuse substances are particularly vulnerable:

• The stress from social isolation and other COVID-19 related life changes can lead to or worsen substance use and misuse as well as impact mental health.
• There are also health risks resulting from chronic substance use as it weakens the immune system and puts stress on the body’s cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

The mental, emotional, and psychological trauma persisting without sustainable coping mechanisms and meaningful strategies to alleviate the pressure can manifest in unhealthy decisions and experiences.

Collaborative efforts amongst faith leaders and experts in the field of substance abuse, prevention, and mental health will provide tools and resources to equip Essex County communities to improve overall wellness for children and adults.

During the Resource Fair, you will have the opportunity to hear and ask questions about programs that provide community support services, prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Delgado at 201-463-3433 or [email protected]

RESOURCES