Coming Events

Upcoming Community Awareness / Support Events

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N.A.M.I. Family Support Group

Ongoing 4th Thursday of the month 7-8:30 pm

Cape May Court House public library at 30 Mechanic Street.

NAMI FSG is well into their second year offering the NAMI Family Support Group in Cape May County for adults who have a loved one with a mental health condition. There is no charge for the group, which we're always looking to expand because we know there is need. (The National Institute of Mental Health estimates one in five people experience a mental health condition every year.)

For Additional Information:

Christopher Florentz, MA

610-357-4569

cjfpr@yahoo.com

namiacm.org

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Back to School also in Wildwood August 20th 4pm

Corner of Artic and Garfield

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Reducing Harm of Alcohol Use

Aug. 11th - webinar "Reducing Harm of Alcohol Use" hosted by Northeast & Carribean PTTC.

Registration link Reducing the Harm of Alcohol Use Tickets, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

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Thrive Camp for Grieving Children and Youthat The

August 12-14th 9am-3pm Lighthouse Church in CMCH:

For Children K-12th grade

Registration required.

Call 609-465-6690 or

email info@tlccma.org for more information

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Adult Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) training,

hosted by Cape Assist, virtual.

October 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Zoom

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training that teaches individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. This course provides essential skills to recognize warning signs, offer initial support, and connect individuals to professional care when needed.

Join Cape Assist’s virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainings and learn how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges—empowering you to support those in need.

For More Information: https://www.capeassist.org/amhfa

To Register:

https://www.capeassist.org/event-details/adult-mental-health-first-aid-training-virtual-2025-04-17-09-30

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Books, Balls, and Blocks event for families

Aug. 11 - Books, Balls, and Blocks event for families with kids 0-6 years old hosted by Rutgers CCR&R at CMCH Library.

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Community Grief Circle on the Beach

Saturday August 16th 5-6:30pm

Ocean City Beach @ 1st street

Join a community grief circle where we we’ll honor and process the losses that move us amidst the healing backdrop of mother nature. Movement, mindfulness, and engagement with nature will be part of this experience, as will shared storytelling.

All stories are welcome and no loss is too small. While no two stories are the same, this event will allow us to meet and support each other as fellow travelers on our individual and collective grief journeys.

Bring your heart….. and a bathing suit in case you decide to jump in the ocean at the end!

This event is free with optional donation to Three Little Birds, a non-profit that supports New Jersey Families grieving baby and perinatal loss. It will be led by Liz Cohen, a masters in social work grad student specializing in trauma and grief at Rutgers University. Liz.cohen@rutgers.edu

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Atlantic Cape Community College

August 21st & September 18th

ACCC is excited to announce that Atlantic Cape will be hosting not one, but two TEDx Talks this summer. These events will feature dynamic speakers and inspiring conversations you won’t want to miss.

Please see the attached flyers for detailed information about each speaker and event.

As a special invitation, we are pleased to offer free tickets to both events. Simply use the links below to reserve your spot:

Here's a link for August 21st: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7x25tc6
Here's a link for September 18th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mxg45v2

We hope you’ll join us for these engaging and thought-provoking experiences. Light refreshments and a speaker meet and greet will be offered after each talk.

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Shore Dementia Conference

September 11, 2025

Location - Atlantic City Convention Center

Registration is open for the 2025 Seminar by the Shore Dementia Conference, taking place on September 11, 2025, at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Proudly presented by Contact Cape Atlantic and Bratton Law Group. This event is dedicated to supporting dementia caregivers, professionals, and the general public seeking education, resources, and community around dementia care.

This year’s theme, “Anchored in Hope: Navigating Dementia Together,” speaks to our mission to guide and uplift those affected by dementia. We are expecting over 250 attendees at this year’s seminar- caregivers, healthcare providers, and individuals looking for knowledge and support.

We are able to continue the affordable registration fees:

· $100 for CEUs CEU's for RN/LPN, Social Worker, Case Manager, CALA

· $50 general admission

· FREE for family caregivers.

· Breakfast and luncheon included!

· Dementia Live! by Home Instead Serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties!

· Hearing Screenings by Visiting Audiology!

· Free Adult Day Care by Active Day!

· Free convention center parking!

· Discounted room rate at Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel!

Register for the conference here:

https://contactcapeatlantic.networkforgood.com/events/88492-2025-seminar-by-the-shore-anchored-in-hope-navigating-dementia-together

FEATURED SPEAKERS include:

• Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, MSW, CSP is an author, keynote speaker and an instructor at Johns Hopkins

University’s Certificate on Aging program. The founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc. she has been

featured on HLN, ABC, CBS, Fox News, Sirius XM and many other media outlets.

• Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, Medical Director, INSPIRA Living Independently for

Elders (LIFE)

• Christine A. Gayda, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, Stockton University, NJ Licensed Psychologist/

Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Mary Catherine Lundquist Rutgers COPSA/ Care2Caregivers

• Elyse Perweiler, MA, MPP, RN. Co-Director, NJ Institute for Successful Aging. Rowan-Virtua School of

Osteopathic Medicine Professor, Department of Geriatrics & Gerontology

• Erin Grimley, MSW. Community Based Health Manager at Virtua Medical Group and Dementia Care

Navigator for the GUIDE program at Virtua Health and Rowan Institute for Successful Aging

• Maryann Graham, AVP of Practice Education & Clinical Outcomes, Virtua Medical Group

Thank you to our partners and committed sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information click here https://contactcapeatlantic.networkforgood.com/projects/120541-2025-seminar-by-the-shore-corporate-partners-sponsors

· Active Day Cape May

· Alzheimer's Association

· Angelic Health

· Atlantic County Area Agency on Aging, Office on Aging

· Athanasios Papastamelos D.O., F.A.C.P

· Brandywine Brandall Estates by Monarch

· Brookdale Cape May

· Dementia Family Support

· Home Instead

· Homewatch Caregivers of Cape May, NJ

· Journey Hospice

· NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care

· Stockton Center on Successful Aging

· Town Square at Marlton - Adult Day Care and Senior Helpers Home Care

· United Methodist Communities, Pitman, The Shores and Home Works

· Visiting Audiology

· Touching Hearts at Home - South Jersey

· Azalea at Cinnaminson Leisure Care

· Griswold Home Care

· Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union

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CVAC Veterans Benefits and Health Fair

for Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties

For more info CVAC website https://www.cvaccapemay.com/

September 24, 2025 9am - 4pm

Wildwood Convention Center

For more info use QR code

Tables available by registering at: jw_enterprise@verizon.net

Table registration due by 9/10/25

More details on Cape May Community Outreach website Veterans Benefits and Health Fair page

https://www.capemaycommunityoutreach.com/veterans-benefits-health-fair

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An update on Cooper - Cape Regional

September 25th , Thursday 6:00 pm

Christine C. Winn, PhD, FACHE. Senior Vice President and Chief Regional Officer
Lisa Laphan-Morad, DNP, APN-C, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President of Integration

Join us for an exciting update from Cooper University Health Care, presented by senior leaders

Christine C. Winn, PhD and Lisa Laphan-Morad, DNP. They’ll share what’s new and what’s coming next for health care in our region — including improvements, new services, and how Cooper is working to better serve our community. It’s a great chance to hear directly from the people leading the way in local health care.

Location

Tabernacle United Methodist Church

702 Seashore Rd, cape May (Erma) NJ 08204

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Habitat for Humanity

October 9th , Thursday, at 6:00 pm Habitat for Humanity
- Kathy Grubelic - Community Engagement Ambassador
- Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. In bringing people together, Habitat practices a philosophy of a "hand up, not a handout," and builds on existing community resources.
- Learn about what Habitat is doing in our community

Location

Tabernacle United Methodist Church

702 Seashore Rd, cape May (Erma) NJ 08204

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Cape Assist

October 16th, Thursday 6:00 pm A Panel discussion by Cape Assist to review their extensive activities in

support of our youth in the Community.

Jodi Corbett MA, CPRS - Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition Coordinator
Temerity Berry – Senior Prevention Educator
- Kelly Benigno - BSN, RN, FN-CSA Overdose Fatality Review Team Coordinator
- Joe Faldetta, CPS, LAC, LCADC, CCS, CPRS Director of Prevention

Cape Assist, a non-profit agency for over 40 years, is dedicated to preventing and treating substance misuse and related issues in Cape May County through education, advocacy, counseling, and community collaboration. Their goal is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build a resilient community.
Cape Assist is dedicated to fostering healthier, resilient communities across Cape May County through comprehensive prevention, education, and support services. We empower individuals and families to live free from the harms of substance misuse and promote mental health awareness as a crucial component of overall well-being. From youth programs and family support to recovery resources, Cape Assist is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where everyone has the tools to lead a healthy life.

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Assistance with your energy bills

October 28th , Tuesday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location

Tabernacle United Methodist Church 702 Seashore Rd, cape May (Erma) NJ 08204

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South Jersey Legal Services

November 6th , Thursday, at Noon South Jersey Legal Services

Marisa B. DeFazio Esq. - Outreach Coordinator
Randall Bethke, Managing Attorney

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. (SJLS) is a private non-profit law firm whose mission is to provide high quality civil legal services to low-income residents of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland ,Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem Counties. SJLS provides free legal services aiding low-income clients in selected civil cases based on established priorities. Hear about the services and projects at South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. and about the intake process. https://sjlslaw.org/

Location

Tabernacle United Methodist Church

702 Seashore Rd, cape May (Erma) NJ 08204

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Delaware River and Bay Authority

November 8th, Saturday, 10am – Delaware River and Bay Authority

Michael Porch, FMP - Deputy Director of Business Development & Community Relations
The Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) is an organization of people serving people. This bi-state agency is as proud of our transportation connections on land, water, and in the air that serve the traveling public as we are about our partnered economic development initiatives in both Delaware and New Jersey. The Authority's community involvement reflects its 60-year history of giving back to the community and publics it serves.

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Atlantic Cape Community College

December 3rd, Wednesday, 6:00 pm Atlantic Cape Community College
- Krista McConnell, Director Cape May Campus.
- Welcome to Atlantic Cape Community College, where we make quality higher education accessible to the people who pursue it. When you seek knowledge, you’ll find the key to success. An no matter what kind of knowledge you are seeking, you’ll find it here. Atlantic Cape is proud to be the college for our community.

Location

Tabernacle United Methodist Church

702 Seashore Rd, cape May (Erma) NJ 08204

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the Alzheimer’s Association

December 10th, Wednesday, Noon Alzheimer’s Education
- Jennifer Hand, an Educator from the Alzheimer’s Association
- Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living
- The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. This course helps caregivers recognize common signs of the disease in themselves. and others and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to their doctor.

Location

Tabernacle United Methodist Church

702 Seashore Rd, cape May (Erma) NJ 08204