An interactive evening highlighting the recreation of a teenager’s bedroom in which various drug paraphernalia or “stash items” are hidden. Parents/guardians are encouraged to walk through and search with the awareness that some items may not be what they seem. The event includes a presentation identifying and explaining some of the items the audience discovered and how parents may be unaware of the item’s potential uses. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PXT8JR6

The Hills-Valley Coalition recently hosted an important event on grief and loss, aimed at helping our community process the incomprehensible tragedy that has deeply impacted us. We are making the resources from this event available for those who could not attend. Video Recording Below is a recording of the event, featuring expert guidance on how to help children and adults cope with grief. Special thanks to Jennifer Belton, Senior Director of Trauma Services at Care Plus New Jersey, and Rachel Wild, Coordinator of the Bergen County Traumatic Loss Coalition for Youth, for leading the discussion. Watch the Event Video Grief and Loss PowerPoint We’ve also provided a PowerPoint presentation from the event, which offers further insights and strategies to manage grief. You can view and download the presentation by clicking the link below. Grief and Loss Presentation Additional Resources For more resources, including information from the Bergen County Traumatic Loss Coalition, please visit the Padlet linked below. This resource hub contains valuable information for those seeking support in the wake of loss. Visit the Bergen County Traumatic Loss Coalition Resources