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# National Center for Advocacy and Recovery (NCAAR Inc)

Promoting Recovery Through Advocacy and Education

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- [Home](https://www.ncaar.org/) - Promoting Recovery Through Advocacy and EducationWHO WE ARE The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery, Inc. (NCAAR) promotes recovery and wellness through advocacy, education, and progressive policy initiatives that identify substance use as a public health concern, reduce stigma and its related harms, and fosters macro and micro-level systems change. MISSION The National Center for
- [Legislative Session 2026-2027](https://www.ncaar.org/legislativesession26-27/) - LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2026-2027 SIGNED INTO LAW SENATE BILL NUMBER ASSEMBLY BILL NUMBER DESCRIPTION IN OTHER WORDS… DATE SIGNED S282A1715Establishes “John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey.” The legislation appropriates $2.5 million to strengthen voting rights protections, combat voter discrimination and suppression, and expand ballot access for voters of color and language-minority groups. This
- [Key Staff](https://www.ncaar.org/key-staff/) - L E A D E R S H I PSummer B. Brancoccio, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS President and CEO sbrancoccio@ncaar.org ×President and CEO Summer B. Brancoccio, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS Summer B. Brancoccio is the President and CEO of The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery for behavioral health (NCAAR-BH), a leading organization promoting recovery
- [Advocate Spotlight - Jenn Scott](https://www.ncaar.org/advocatespotlight-jennscott/) - ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS CONNECTION From Patient to PeerBy Tonia Ahern NCAAR Community Coordinator This edition of our Advocate Spotlight shines on Jennifer Scott. Photo courtesy of Jenn Scott. In late January, NCAAR met with the South Jersey AIDS Alliance in Rio Grande to discuss naloxone training. Their office shares a building
- [Advocate Spotlight](https://www.ncaar.org/advocatespotlight/) - ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT NCAAR’s Advocacy Leadership Program is a statewide volunteer initiative designed to empower individuals to champion the causes they care about most. Through comprehensive training, ongoing support, and community engagement, we encourage advocates to amplify their voices on issues such as substance use disorder, mental health, and domestic violence. Each quarter, our Advocate Spotlight
- [Advocate Spotlight - Jenn & Christina](https://www.ncaar.org/advocatespotlight-jennchristina/) - ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS CONNECTION In this edition of our Advocate Spotlight, NCAAR talked to Jennifer Thierjung, Outreach Coordinator at Cooper University Healthcare Recovery Center, and Christina Esterly, CADC Intern at Cooperative Care about how they united a community through softball. All photos courtesy of Jenn and Christina.
- [Webinars](https://www.ncaar.org/webinars/) - Let’s Talk About… A Webinar SeriesLaunched in 2024, NCAAR’s Let’s Talk About… operates in collaboration with partner organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts, promote recovery from substance use disorder, support mental health, and expand access to community-centered education. Hosted by Tonia Ahern, NCAAR’s Community Coordinator, the series has explored impactful topics from fentanyl awareness to substance-use-related would care in
- [Career Opportunities](https://www.ncaar.org/career-opportunities/) - CAREER OPPORTUNITIESPhotos by Stacey Wolff, Director of Care Coordination Services, Robbinsville, NJ The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery, Inc. will lead efforts to ensure the establishment of an integrated recovery-oriented system of care that provides evidence-based behavioral health prevention and recovery services to its residents as a human right. We are committed to diversity,
- [Career Opportunities FVO](https://www.ncaar.org/fvo/) - Family Violence Option (FVO) Bilingual Spanish Risk Assessor Responsibilities: The Risk Assessor provides Family Violence Option (FVO) Risk Assessments, service recommendations, and waiver recommendations that are designed to lead to independence and employment-directed activities. • Provide guidance to clients regarding ways to increase the physical safety of individuals escaping from domestic violence, including providing information
- [Career Opportunities ICM](https://www.ncaar.org/icm/) - Intensive Case Manager (ICM) $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for new employees! Position is located in Newark, New Jersey The role of the Intensive Case Manager is to make a positive impact on the lives of the GA and TANF population who face many challenges. As an Intensive Case Manager, you will play a vital role in
- [Public Affairs](https://www.ncaar.org/public-policy/) - PUBLIC AFFAIRS The guiding principle of NCAAR’s Public Affairs Unit is to promote an integrated public health approach to Substance Use Disorder (SUD), mental health, and domestic violence. For over 40 years, the NCAAR Public Affairs Unit has been committed to the developing and advocating for legislation that supports long-term recovery from SUD and mental
- [Resources](https://www.ncaar.org/resources/) - ACLU of New Jersey ACLU-NJ was founded in 1960 and operates as a non-partisan organization on political, legal, and cultural fronts to advocate for systemic change and a more equitable society. VISIT THEM HEREBroken No More Broken No More was formed by families and friends of those living with substance use disorder, and advocates for
- [Podcast](https://www.ncaar.org/heartofrecovery/) - Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music EPISODES Season 4, Episode 2 Season 4, Episode 1 NCAAR GUEST SPOTS In collaboration with Montclair State University, NCAAR’s Community Coordinator, Tonia Ahern, and Policy Analyst, Nikki Tierney, were invited to join the From the Recovery Room: Discussions 2 Recovery podcast. In this episode,
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/billclub/) - THE BILL CLUB Navigating the ever-changing legislative landscape can be challenging, so let NCAAR do the work for you at The Bill Club! The NCAAR Public Affairs Unit advocates for individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use, mental health, and domestic violence. We do this by monitoring national policies, tracking legislative activity in New Jersey,
- [HHS Request for Information](https://www.ncaar.org/hhsrequest_june26/) - HHS Request for Comment on Chronic Disease of Addiction Summary: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a major Request for Information (RFI) tied to the Great American Recovery Initiative, and unlike a typical proposed rule, it doesn’t include draft regulations or a simple option to support or oppose. Instead, it
- [News Flash S4299/A5403](https://www.ncaar.org/s4299_a5403/) - Senate Bill: S4299 | Assembly Bill: A5043 Sponsors District Phone Email Senator Gopal 11 (732) 704-3808 SenGopal@njleg.org Assemblyman Miller 4 (856) 232-6700 AsmMiller@njleg.org District List Summary: S4299/A5043 makes changes to the current process of allocating funding from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) for a specific program. The Bill appropriates funds annually to the Recovery Initiative and Support
- [Memorial Wall](https://www.ncaar.org/memorial-wall/) - NCAAR created an online tribute to honor the lives we have lost to substance use disorder, mental health, and/or domestic violence. If you have someone you would like to tell us about, we welcome you to preserve their memory by sharing their story on our memorial wall. Share Your StoryRyan James Doyle July 29, 1988
- [March Newsletter 2026](https://www.ncaar.org/marchnewsletter26/) - By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst March 2026 Introduction Nearly two decades into the nation’s drug crisis, drug-related deaths in the United States remain alarmingly high. The emergency has not plateaued, it has intensified, driven increasingly by a volatile and fentanyl analogue-contaminated drug supply. This is not for lack of evidence
- [Care Coordination](https://www.ncaar.org/care-coordination/) - Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) Substance Abuse Initiative (SAI) Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI)Recognizing the prevalence of substance use and mental health disorders and the impact on individuals receiving General Assistance (GA) or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), the New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Family Development (DFD) developed the Work First
- [Advocacy Training](https://www.ncaar.org/advocacy-training/) - Meet the National Center for Advocacy and Recovery, NCAAR: This training introduces participants to NCAAR, our nonprofit organization committed to advancing public policy, advocacy, and care coordination within the substance use disorder and behavioral health system. Attendees will gain insight into NCAAR’s mission, core initiatives, and how the organization supports individuals, families, and communities affected by substance
- [Career Opportunities RC](https://www.ncaar.org/rc/) - Referral Coordinator $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Newark, NJ Responsibilities: Processing referrals Creating assessment schedules Answering phone calls Coordinating services Performing administrative tasks Qualifications: Must possess strong clerical skills and computer skills, including Office 365 Word, Excel, and web-based operating systems with the ability to manage complex schedules. A minimum of two years work or volunteer service
- [Legislative Newsletters](https://www.ncaar.org/newsletters-main/) - NCAAR Policy Analyst A Crimeless Victim March 2026: Even as evidence supports treatment and harm reduction, governments have increasingly revived drug-induced homicide (“DIH”) statutes, punitive measures rooted in a deterrence model that has not demonstrated success in preventing overdose deaths. If drug-related death is a public health emergency, policy must be evaluated by whether it
- [Candidate Survey 2025](https://www.ncaar.org/candidatesurvey25/) - CANDIDATE SURVEY Legislative Session 2026-2027 Each election year, NCAAR invites candidates running for public office in New Jersey to share their opinions on substance use disorder through our Prevention, Treatment and Recovery. This is designed to promote transparency in the political process and provide voters with clear insight into candidate perspectives. Seats are up for
- [CandidateSurveys](https://www.ncaar.org/candidatesurveys/) - CANDIDATE SURVEY Legislative Session 2024-2025 Each election year, NCAAR invites candidates running for public office in New Jersey to share their opinions on substance use disorder through our Prevention, Treatment and Recovery survey. This is designed to promote transparency in the political process and provide voters with clear insight into candidate perspectives. With seats in
- [Career Opportunities IC](https://www.ncaar.org/ic/) - Intake Coordinators $2,000 Sign-On Bonus, $2,500 sign-on bonus for Spanish speaking candidates! Located in Monmouth/Ocean Counties Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive substance use and mental health disorder assessments and then makes treatment referrals based on clinical need. Assess 30-35 clients monthly, with 3-4 assessments scheduled per day, but will not carry a caseload beyond the treatment referral.
- [Legislative Session 24-25](https://www.ncaar.org/20242025-2/) - LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2024-2025 TRACKING SENATE BILL NUMBER ASSEMBLY BILL NUMBER DESCRIPTION S4502A5972Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care. S4859A0000Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase monthly NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations. S4792A6165Shifts $45 million appropriation for opioid related care and treatment provided
- [Career Opportunities CC](https://www.ncaar.org/career-opportunities-cc/) - There are no current Care Coordinator vacancies at this time.
- [Nourished by NCAAR](https://www.ncaar.org/nourishedbyncaar/) - NOURISHED BY NCAAR In November 2025, we launched an online donation campaign that provides meals to individuals navigating recovery, wellness, and safety. To date, Nourished by NCAAR has raised $2,000.00 with every dollar used to purchase healthy ingredients for meal kits, complete with easy-to-follow preparation instructions for those who may face storage and cooking barriers.
- [December Newsletter 2025](https://www.ncaar.org/decembernewsletter25/) - By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst December 2025 “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” — Unknown As we enter our third year of tracking how New Jersey and its subdivisions are spending—or failing to spend—the opioid settlement dollars entrusted to them, we are sharpening our focus. In past years, we have monitored
- [Advocacy](https://www.ncaar.org/advocacy/) - Grassroots Advocacy is at the heart of our missionSince its inception, The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery (NCAAR), Inc., formerly the New Jersey chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has led advocacy efforts to reduce stigma associated with substance use disorder and mental health. By educating the public and
- [NJ Roadmap](https://www.ncaar.org/njroadmap/) - Download the PDFEmail NJ-OSAGOverview The New Jersey Opioid Settlement Advocacy Group (NJ-OSAG) is a peer driven initiative that brings together individuals impacted by the opioid crisis; including people with lived experience, stakeholder organizations, family members, and allies. This proposal demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that opioid settlement funds are allocated to critical areas that promote
- [Publications](https://www.ncaar.org/publications/) - Legislative Newsletters These informative publications provide a snapshot that examines current legislative bills as they pertain to the recovery community as well as the overall landscape in New Jersey’s behavioral health policies. Legislative NewslettersPublic Policy Position Papers NCAAR publishes Position Papers that support Anti-Stigma, Harm Reduction, Decriminalization, Recovery, as well as the Behavioral Health workforce.
- [Join Us](https://www.ncaar.org/join-us/) - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERFOR the Latest News and UPDATES Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * message, comment, policy@ncaar.org Leave a comment, message, or question, and our staff will respond shortly. You can also email policy@ncaar.org directly.Submit JOIN OUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM
- [Advocate Sign Up Form](https://www.ncaar.org/advocate-sign-up-form/) - NCAAR’s Advocacy Leadership Program is a statewide volunteer constituency designed to foster, support, and mobilize generations of leaders around the substance use disorder, mental health, and domestic violence topics they are most passionate about. If you are interested in joining us, please tell us a little about yourself by filling out the information below. Please
- [Share Your Story](https://www.ncaar.org/share-your-story/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * rewrite the it. Every person’s story has the power to rewrite the narrative around substance use and build a future where recovery is possible for all who seek it. Share your story here.Single Line
- [October Newsletter 25](https://www.ncaar.org/october25newsletter/) - By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst October 2025 As demand for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services reaches unprecedented levels, both federal and state budgets are facing substantial funding cuts. The proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) includes significant reductions to the Community Mental Health Services Block
- [July Newsletter 2025](https://www.ncaar.org/july25newsletter/) - By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst July 2025 “Prevention is better than cure.” — Desiderius Erasmus NCAAR’s Policy Analyst recently collaborated with Patrice Lenowitz and testified before the Senate Education Committee on May 12, 2025, in support of S2818 (companion bill A3909) also known as “Max’s Law.” This bill would mandate
- [Advocate Spotlight - Seamus](https://www.ncaar.org/advocatespotlight-seamus/) - Advocate SpotlightThe Opposite of Addiction is Connection In this edition of our Advocate Spotlight, NCAAR talked to Richard Dwyer about his remarkable therapy dog, Seamus. An Irish Field Setter with a nose for healing, Seamus helps to host Community in Crisis’ Canines for Recovery meetings, where he plays a vital role in supporting individuals on
- [Recommendations](https://www.ncaar.org/recommendations/) - A Life of Kayos: My Opioid Journey through Hell, Hope and Healing Dr. Chekesha Ellis, founder of Chase No More Recovery Group, presents A Life of Kayos: My Opioid Journey through Hell, Hope, and Healing, a memoir that chronicles her descent into opioid addiction and her inspiring path to recovery. BUY BOOK HEREGabor Maté, MD
- [March Newsletter 2025](https://www.ncaar.org/march25newsletter/) - A Flight to Nowhere? By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst March 2025 During the COVID-19 pandemic, in a stroke of marketing genius, several airlines introduced “flights to nowhere,” where planes took off and landed at the same airport. This concept emerged as a way for airlines to generate revenue and for
- [Tricky Tray](https://www.ncaar.org/trickytray/) - TRICKY TRAY We are hosting a Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Friday, May 30th, 2025, at The Grange Hall in Columbus, New Jersey, and you are invited! Admission is $30.00 and includes one sheet of Tier One tickets, dinner, dessert, and light refreshments. All funds raised will go towards our initiatives to promote recovery and wellness services for individuals, families,
- [Survey Form](https://www.ncaar.org/survey-form/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. to for survey Name (Optional)FirstLastEmail (Optional)What key topics or issues would you recommend including in our candidate survey for the New Jersey Assembly and gubernatorial candidates to help voters better understand their positions and priorities? *Submit
- [Postcard Campaign](https://www.ncaar.org/postcard/) - YOUR STORY HAS POWER NCAAR’s Your Stories Have Power Postcard Campaign is designed to promote recovery through personal storytelling, and strives to reduce stigma by humanizing the efforts people make to sustain recovery. Putting a face to a story can help influence state and community leaders who make legislative decisions about harm reduction and criminal
- [Research](https://www.ncaar.org/research/) - Agency for Healthcare Research Formerly called the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sponsors and conducts research to provide evidence-based health information for patients, health care providers, and policymakers alike. The agency’s Web site makes it easier to find a variety of information in areas ranging
- [ROSC-Brochures](https://www.ncaar.org/rosc-brochures/) - RECOVERY ORIENTED SYSTEM OF CARE (ROSC) A ROSC is a theoretical framework that support long-term recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) by coordinating multiple systems and services in a complete and seamless continuum of care. Approaching recovery in this way acknowledges the chronic nature of SUD requires a shift from the acute care treatment model
- [Position Papers](https://www.ncaar.org/position-papers/) - POSITION PAPERS Decriminalization Position NCAAR holds a position that supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana and illicit substances for personal use. The stance is a carefully considered middle ground between the extremes of criminalization and legalization Read More > Overview of Diversion Programs Increase Effectiveness of Diversion Programs by Granting Judge’s Discretion to Give Participants
- [Newsletter-Summer-23](https://www.ncaar.org/newsletter-summer-23/) - Is this Now? Summer Newsletter 2023 By Nikki Tierney, JD,LPC,LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst Albert Einstein, the great physicist, was once travelling from Princeton on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of each passenger. Although Einstein feverishly searched, he could not find his ticket. Despite assurances from the conductor
- [Newsletters](https://www.ncaar.org/newsletters/) - The Incarcerated State of our State February 2024 By Nikki Tierney, JD,LPC,LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst Source: https://www.prisonpolicy.org/profiles/NJ.html New Jersey has an incarceration rate of 341 per 100,000 people. This includes people who are incarcerated in local jails, state and federal prisons, juvenile detention facilities and involuntarily committed in institutions. 1New Jersey incarcerates a higher
- [March Newsletter](https://www.ncaar.org/marchnewsletter/) - If It Bleeds It Leads March 2024 By Nikki Tierney, JD,LPC,LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst Recently, the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation released a report covering their findings and recommendations from an investigation into “abuses and corrupt practices in the addiction rehabilitation industry in New Jersey.” The report was entitled The Dirty Business Behind
- [May Newsletter](https://www.ncaar.org/maynewsletter/) - Flawed Perceptions Result in Fatal Policies May 2024 By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst “A system cannot fail those it was never meant to protect.” – W.E.B. DuBois Historical records of lives lost in wars do not include the specific weapon which caused the deaths. There is no indication if lives
- [September Newsletter](https://www.ncaar.org/septembernewsletter/) - Transformative Change Through Small Wins September 2024 By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst “Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing towards what will be.” -Khalil Gibran Over the past several years, there has been a change in New Jersey’s approach to the opioid epidemic. While NCAAR as an
- [December Newsletter](https://www.ncaar.org/decembernewsletter/) - Reexamining New Jersey’s Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation: Progress and Challenges. December 2024 By Nikki Tierney, JD, LPC, LCADC, CPRS NCAAR Policy Analyst “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” ― Joe Biden A little over a year ago, NCAAR published a newsletter examining how New
- [Trainings/Events](https://www.ncaar.org/trainings-events/)
- [Newsletter-11-23](https://www.ncaar.org/newsletter-11-23/) - Opioid Settlement Funds Remain Unsettled November 2023 By Nikki Tierney, JD,LPC,LCADC, CPRSNCAAR Policy Analyst “There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” ― Desmond Tutu New Jersey and its subdivisions will receive more than 1.1
- [Alcohol Awareness Memorial Wall](https://www.ncaar.org/alcohol-awareness-memorial-wall/) - Honoring the lives of those we have lost Ryan James Doyle, Ry, RyGuy DOB – July 29, 1988 DoD – August 20, 2022 ×Ryan James Doyle, Ry, RyGuy Donna Donnelly, Don Don, Lovey DOB – January 22, 1967 DoD – March 30, 2020 ×Donna Donnelly image0 (1)IMG_0046IMG_4313IMG_4317IMG_4317 Mother, Mum Mum, Sister, Auntie, Cousin, Beloved Friend
- [New Advocates Sign Up](https://www.ncaar.org/new-advocates-sign-up/) - Email (required) *First Name *Last Name Phone Number AddressStreet AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP CodeSelect list(s) to subscribe toFull Advocate LIst- NJ Yes, I would like to receive emails from National Center for Advocacy and Recovery for Behavioral Health (NCAAR-BH). (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.Thank you for subscribing. Connect With Us
- [How We Are Different](https://www.ncaar.org/how-we-are-different/) - The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery for Behavioral Health holds a singular place as a voice for the voiceless. Our history is rooted in the life and works of a true pioneer, Marty Mann, the first woman to find long-term recovery in AA and founder of the National Council on Alcoholism. The work we

## Classes

- [Senate Voting Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - S2960: Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing. S3947: Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth. S4477: Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria. June 30th Senate Voting Schedule* Follow our
- [Assembly Voting Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - A4357: Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth. A4535: Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria. S2260: Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health
- [Assembly Voting Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - A2218: Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states. A2268: Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds,
- [Assembly Committee Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - A2218: Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states. A2268: Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds,
- [Harm Reduction for Substance Use Workshop](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-3-2-2/) - Community in Connection (CiC) is hosting their 4th annual Harm Reduction for Substance Use Workshop: When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Raritan Valley Community College Event Center 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, NJ 08876 Register here
- [WEAVE Recovery Conference](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-3-2/) - Garden State Equality in partnership with the New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support (NJ-CARS) presents: Wholeness Empowered through Action, Vision, and Equity (WEAVE). The WEAVE Conference advances culturally responsive, peer-led recovery support by bringing together lived experience, practice, and leadership. WEAVE convenes diverse communities to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and expand recovery approaches that
- [Let's Talk About...The Future of Peer Work](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-3/) - Let's Talk About...The Future of Peer Work with Chad Sabora, nationally recognized subject matter expert on harm reduction, drug policy reform, and the implementation of best-evidence based practices for the treatment of substance use disorder. This webinar will explore how certification standards and recovery requirements can be reimagined to better include those with lived experience.
- [Tell Me S'more](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2/) - When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Sussex County Recovery Community Center 61 Spring Street Newton, NJ 07860 Register here
- [Assembly Committee Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - A2268: Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification. Assembly Health Infrastructure CommitteeState House AnnexCommittee Room 144th FloorTrenton, NJ Follow our legislative tracking list here.
- [Primary Election Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Polls are open 6:00 AM - 8:00 PMVisit The New Jersey Voter Information Portal to find everything you need to know about heading to the polls!
- [Primary Election Early Voting Period](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-2-3/) - In-Person Early Voting is open from May 26 through May 31, 2026Polls are open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.INFORMATIONCourtesy of The New Jersey Voter Information Portal
- [Primary Election Early Voting Period](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - In-Person Early Voting is open from May 26 through May 31, 2026Polls are open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.INFORMATIONCourtesy of The New Jersey Voter Information Portal
- [Primary Election Early Voting Period](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - In-Person Early Voting is open from May 26 through May 31, 2026Polls are open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.INFORMATIONCourtesy of The New Jersey Voter Information Portal
- [Let's Talk About...The Impact of Federal Funding Cuts](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2/) - You are invited to join us for a webinar featuring Regina LaBelle, an addiction policy expert and professor at Georgetown University, for an in-depth discussion on the downstream impacts of potential Medicaid cuts on SAMHSA block grant funding, state budgets, and opioid settlement dollars. When: Monday, June 22, 2026. Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
- [Mercer Council's Overdose Awareness Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2/) - Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction is hosting their 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day! When: Thursday, August 27, 2026. Time: 5:30-8:00 PM Where: Veteran's Park North 2900 Klockner Road Hamilton, NJ, 08690 Event Parking at Steiner High School For more information, please visit them here. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is
- [Let's Talk About...](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3/) - Let's Talk About...The Peer Movement in New Jersey When: Monday, May 18, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Register here: Sign me up! Join us for a panel discussion exploring the history, evolution, and future of the peer workforce in New Jersey’s mental health and addiction recovery systems. Featuring leaders and advocates
- [MHANJ Walk for Wellness and Recovery](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - NCAAR will be partnering with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHA-NJ) for their 19th annual Walk for Wellness and Recovery on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Location: Nomahegan Park 995 Springfield Avenue Cranford, NJ
- [Language Training](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Sticks and Stones: Using Empowering Language for Change This training is designed for anyone who works with or supports individuals involved in the behavioral health system, including clinicians, peer professionals, law enforcement, and community members.
- [Webinar](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Kathleen Cochran (Vilomah Foundation; Moms for All Paths to Recovery) and Susan Ousterman (Vilomah Foundation) will be joining us for a webinar on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Register here. Stay tuned, full details are coming soon.
- [Workshop Review](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - In partnership with Trenton Healing, Unity and Belonging, (The HUB), we will be hosting a four-part workshop providing participants with interactive, strength-based programming that promotes self-awareness, advocacy, coping skills, and healing-centered engagement. Monday 2/9/26, Week 1: Repurpose with a Purpose, a look into Substance Use Disorder, stigma reduction, and creative expression Monday 3/9/26, Week
- [Advocacy Workshop](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - In partnership with Trenton Healing, Unity and Belonging, (The HUB), we will be hosting a four-part workshop providing participants with interactive, strength-based programming that promotes self-awareness, advocacy, coping skills, and healing-centered engagement. Monday 2/9/26, Week 1: Repurpose with a Purpose, a look into Substance Use Disorder, stigma reduction, and creative expression Monday 3/9/26, Week
- [Self-Care Workshop](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - In partnership with Trenton Healing, Unity and Belonging, (The HUB), we will be hosting a four-part workshop providing participants with interactive, strength-based programming that promotes self-awareness, advocacy, coping skills, and healing-centered engagement. Monday 2/9/26, Week 1: Repurpose with a Purpose, a look into Substance Use Disorder, stigma reduction, and creative expression Monday 3/9/26, Week
- [Senate Voting Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - NCAAR’s Public Affairs Unit advocates for individuals, communities, and families affected by substance use, mental health, and domestic violence by monitoring legislative developments in New Jersey related to these areas. Today, the following bills on our tracking list are scheduled for consideration in committee or during a legislative session*: Senate Voting Session 1:00 PM S1631: Prohibits discrimination
- [Assembly Voting Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - NCAAR’s Public Affairs Unit advocates for individuals, communities, and families affected by substance use, mental health, and domestic violence by monitoring legislative developments in New Jersey related to these areas. Today, the following bills on our tracking list are scheduled for consideration in committee or during a legislative session*: Assembly Voting Session 1:00 PM A3877: Establishes certain
- [NJ-CARS Recovery Ecosystems Conference](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - NJ-CARS is hosting their 7th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference on March 5, 2026 at Seton Hall University. The conference serves as a dynamic platform for individuals, organizations, and stakeholders within the addiction recovery continuum to network, exchange invaluable insights, and collaborate towards strengthening New Jersey’s recovery ecosystem. This year’s theme is From Evidence to Action:
- [Repurpose with a Purpose](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - In partnership with Trenton Healing, Unity and Belonging, (The HUB), we will be hosting a four-part workshop providing participants with interactive, strength-based programming that promotes self-awareness, advocacy, coping skills, and healing-centered engagement. Monday 2/9/26, Week 1: Repurpose with a Purpose, a look into Substance Use Disorder, stigma reduction, and creative expression Monday 2/23/26, Week
- [Love You a Latte](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - Fuel your fun with an evening of coffee and conversation. Explore storytelling and self-care coping skills through a guided discussion with the National Center for Advocacy and Recovery (NCAAR). Take home a personalized coffee mug with affirmations, candy, and a coffee-filter flower. (Space is limited/registration required) Register here. If you are bringing a guest,
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday May 13, 2026, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. About The Bill Club: NCAAR launched The Bill Club in 2024 to provide a space to discuss legislation and how it affects New Jersey constituents (that's you!). Much like a book club, The Bill Club is open
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday April 8, 2026, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. About The Bill Club: NCAAR launched The Bill Club in 2024 to provide a space to discuss legislation and how it affects New Jersey constituents (that's you!). Much like a book club, The Bill Club is open
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday March 11, 2026, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. About The Bill Club: NCAAR launched The Bill Club in 2024 to provide a space to discuss legislation and how it affects New Jersey constituents (that's you!). Much like a book club, The Bill Club is open
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-3/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday February 11, 2026, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. About The Bill Club: NCAAR launched The Bill Club in 2024 to provide a space to discuss legislation and how it affects New Jersey constituents (that's you!). Much like a book club, The Bill Club is open
- [Legislative Schedule](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - NCAAR’s Public Affairs Unit advocates for individuals, communities, and families affected by substance use, mental health, and domestic violence by monitoring legislative developments in New Jersey related to these areas. Today, the following bills on our tracking list are scheduled for consideration in committee or during a legislative session*: 10:00 AM A2191 establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot
- [Let's Talk About...Lame Duck](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - You're invited to our next webinar: Let's Talk About...Lame Duck, hosted by NCAAR Policy Analyst, Nikki Tierney. What is lame duck? We're so glad you asked! In a nutshell, lame duck refers to the period between the November legislative elections and the start of the new term in January. It is a critical period where
- [Budget Listening Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - The NJ Department of Human Services will be hosting a virtual Budget Listening Session for the 2026-2027 budget year on December 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM. If you are interested in joining, or providing testimony, either written or virtually, please complete the following form: Registration. The deadline to sign-up is Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
- [Coffee Connections](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - NCADD’s Coffee Connections webinar is back on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM! The session will feature Summer Brancoccio, President & CEO, and Tonia Ahern, Community Coordinator from the National Center for Advocacy and Recovery (NCAAR), an NCADD affiliate in New Jersey. Summer and Tonia will share key advocacy updates, highlight emerging priorities, and
- [Souped Up & Sober](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Put on your coziest pajamas and join your recovery community for a warm evening of soup tasting and conversation. We will explore healthy coping strategies to manage stress and navigate seasonal triggers, guided by a discussion with the National Center for Advocacy and Recovery (NCAAR). Location: Creative Change Counseling Peer Recovery Center | 3525 Quakerbridge
- [Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Mobilize Recovery is bringing the Campus Surge 2025 initiative to Rutgers University as part of a nationwide effort to address the challenges of substance use and mental health among college students. This event aims to raise awareness, provide resources, and empower students and the Rutgers community to become advocates for recovery on campus. Location: Rutgers
- [Trunk or Treat](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Creative Change Counseling is hosting a Trunk or Treat Event on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym | 3111 Route 38 #14 | Mount Laurel Township, NJ 08054 If you would like to volunteer your trunk for the evening, please register here. This will
- [Youth Summit](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2/) - We are excited to announce Addiction is Real: And So Am I, a youth summit presented in partnership with the Opioid Response Network. Join us as we welcome Guest Speaker Reverend Jan Brown, Founder and Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul; an organization dedicated to breaking the intergenerational cycle of substance use.
- [Youth Summit](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2/) - We are excited to announce Addiction is Real: And So Am I, a youth summit presented in partnership with the Opioid Response Network. Join us as we welcome Guest Speaker Reverend Jan Brown, Founder and Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul; an organization dedicated to breaking the intergenerational cycle of substance use.
- [Peer Recovery Picnic](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - The Peer Recovery Program at Creative Change Counseling is hosting their 2nd Annual Recovery Community Picnic! Sunday, September 28, 2025 |1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mercer County Park East Pavilion | 1346 Edinburg Road | Princeton Junction, NJ
- [Overdose Awareness Day Event](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Friday, August 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Christ Worship Center Worldwide | 429 West Bayview Avenue | Pleasantville, NJ
- [Mercer Council Overdose Awareness Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2-2-2-2/) - Mercer Council's 10th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) observance will be held on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. IOAD is a hope-filled event, where the Mercer County community comes together in support of individuals and families who have been impacted by addiction and overdose. Residents of Mercer County and beyond are invited to attend this time of
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday August 6, 2025, from 12-1 PM via Zoom to review and discuss a series of legislative proposals that could impact recovery and sober living residences across New Jersey. For example: Senate Bill S2527, which, in a nutshell, proposes revisions to the regulation of rooming and boarding
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. We will discuss Senate Bill S2818 and Assembly Bill A3909, known as Max's Law, which would require school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine. The bill is sponsored by Assemblyman John V. Azzariti Jr. M.D. (District
- [NJSBA Annual Meeting & Convention](https://www.ncaar.org/class/njsba-annual-meeting-convention/) - The New Jersey State Bar Association is hosting their Annual Meeting and Convention, a premier event for New Jersey's legal community. Venue: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Website: NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention | Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- [NJSBA Annual Meeting & Convention](https://www.ncaar.org/class/njsba-annual-meeting-convention-2/) - The New Jersey State Bar Association is hosting their Annual Meeting and Convention, a premier event for New Jersey's legal community. Venue: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Website: NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention | Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- [NJSBA Annual Meeting & Convention](https://www.ncaar.org/class/njsba-annual-meeting-convention-2-2/) - The New Jersey State Bar Association is hosting their Annual Meeting and Convention, a premier event for New Jersey's legal community. Venue: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Website: NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention | Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
- [National Fentanyl Awareness Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/national-fentanyl-awareness-day/) - National Fentanyl Awareness Day unites major corporations, community groups, nonprofits, government agencies, schools, campuses and families to take action to protect young lives from deadly fentanyl and fake prescription pills. Website: National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
- [NatCon25](https://www.ncaar.org/class/natcon25-2-2/) - NatCon is a behavioral healthcare and substance use education event hosted by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Venue: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107. Website: NatCon25 | National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
- [NatCon25](https://www.ncaar.org/class/natcon25/) - NatCon is a behavioral healthcare and substance use education event hosted by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Venue: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107. Website: NatCon25 | National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
- [NatCon25](https://www.ncaar.org/class/natcon25-2/) - NatCon is a behavioral healthcare and substance use education event hosted by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Venue: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107. Website: NatCon25 | National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
- [NCADD Maryland Tuerk Conference](https://www.ncaar.org/class/ncadd-maryland-tuerk-conference/) - NCADD - Maryland Annual Tuerk Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment will feature nationally known speakers and experts in the field, addressing controversial topics, solving problems, and presenting the latest research and studies in the field of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment. Venue: Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Website:
- [General Election Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/primary-election-day-2/) - The 2025 New Jersey General Assembly and New Jersey Gubernatorial General election is on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with voting hours from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Early voting will be available. Please visit the New Jersey Voter Information Portal for details about how and where to vote.
- [Primary Election Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/primary-election-day/) - The 2025 New Jersey General Assembly and New Jersey Gubernatorial Primary election is on June 10, 2025, with voting hours from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Early voting will be available. Please visit the New Jersey Voter Information Portal for details about how and where to vote.
- [Transgender Day of Visibility](https://www.ncaar.org/class/transgender-day-of-visibility/) - Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.
- [World Social Work Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/world-social-work-day/) - World Social Work Day is celebrated annually on the third Tuesday of March. It's a day to recognize the contributions of social workers and advocate for the services they provide. #WSWD2025
- [International Women's Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/international-womens-day/) - International Women's Day is a holiday celebrated annually as a focal point in the women's rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
- [NJ-CARS Recovery Ecosystems Conference](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-cars-recovery-ecosystems-conference/) - NJ-CARS is hosting its 6th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference on March 7, 2025, at Seton Hall University. For information and registration please visit their conference page.
- [Assembly State and Local Government Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7235-2-2-2/) - Assembly State and Local Government Committee Meeting Legislative bill A4692 establishes certain requirements for State and local governments awarding contracts or grants to nonprofit organizations. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D), and Assemblyman Robert J. Karabinchak (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7235-2-2-2-2/) - Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Legislative bill S3666 requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Sponsored by Senator James Beach (D), and Senator Shirley K. Turner (D). Scheduled for a
- [Tricky Tray Fundraiser](https://www.ncaar.org/class/tricky-tray-fundraiser/) - NCAAR is hosting a Tricky Tray Fundraising Event! Please join us on Friday, May 30, 2025, at The Grange Hall in Columbus, New Jersey for a night of fun, food, and prizes! Admission is $30.00 and includes one sheet of Tier One tickets, dinner, dessert, and light refreshments. All funds raised will go towards our
- [Assembly Appropriations Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7235-2-2/) - Assembly Appropriations Committee Meeting Legislative bill A4535 concerns State regulation of cooperative sober living residences and boarding houses generally; appropriates $100,000. Sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison (D), Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli (D), and Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 1:30
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7259/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday, March12, 2025, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. We will discuss Senate Bill S2315/Assembly Bill A3230 , which requires DCA to approve credentialing entity to develop and administer voluntary recovery residence certification program. The bill is sponsored by Senator James Beach (District 6, Burlington/Camden Counties), and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (District
- [Assembly Judiciary Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7235-2/) - Assembly Judiciary Committee Meeting Legislative bill A4814/S729 establishes tianeptine as a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. Sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison (D), Senator Douglas Steinhardt (R), and Senator Troy Singleton (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the State House Annex, 131-137
- [Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/7235/) - Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee Meeting Legislative bill A1715/S3184 requires public institution of higher education to establish gambling addiction prevention program. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Garnet Hall (D), Senator Joseph Cryan (D), and Senator John McKeon (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee on Thursday, February
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee](https://www.ncaar.org/class/senate-budget-and-appropriations-committee/) - Legislative bill S2952 concerns State regulation of cooperative sober living residences and boarding houses generally; appropriates $100,000.Sponsored by Senator Paul D. Moriarty (D), and Senator Raj Mukherji (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the State House Annex, 131-137 W State
- [Assembly Housing Committee](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-housing-committee/) - Legislative bill A4913 establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing. Sponsored by Assemblyman Craig Coughlin (D) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D), Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Housing Committee on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the State House Annex, 131-137 W State St, Trenton, NJ,
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/the-bill-club-2/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. We will discuss Senate Bill S3846, which makes certain amendments to expungement statutes to reduce filing burdens and expands eligibility. The bill was introduced in the Senate on October 28, 2024; sponsored by Senator Stack (District 33, Hudson County) and Senator
- [Assembly Health Committee Voting Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-health-committee-voting-session/) - Legislative bill AR82 urges the New Jersey Department of Health to increase public awareness of the effects of xylazine. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D), Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli, (D), and Assemblyman Herb Conaway (D). Scheduled for a voting session with the Assembly Health Committee on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at noon.
- [Assembly Judiciary Committee Voting Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-judiciary-committee-voting-session/) - Legislative bill A3517 "Equitable Outcomes in Child Support Collection Act," establishes procedures regarding collection of child support on behalf of children in custody of DCP&P. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D), Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (D), and Assemblywoman Shama Haider (D). Scheduled for a voting session with the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at
- [Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-aging-and-human-services-committee/) - Legislative bill A2191 establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;" appropriates $225,000. Sponsored by Assemblyman William Moen Jr. (D), Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly (D), and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D) Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the State House Annex, 131-137 W
- [Assembly Appropriations Committee](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-appropriations-committee/) - Legislative bill A4175 concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen Park (D), and Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the State
- [Assembly Oversight, Reform, and Federal Relations Committee](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-oversight-reform-and-federal-relations-committee/) - Legislative bill A4535 concerns State regulation of cooperative sober living residences and boarding houses generally. Sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchinson (D), Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli (D), and Assemblyman Reginald Atkins (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the State
- [Assembly Health Committee](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-health-committee/) - Legislative bill A4863 requires NJ FamilyCare payment for multiple medical encounters per day for enrollees at federally qualified health centers. Sponsored by Assemblyman Louis Greenwald (D), and Assemblyman Alexander Schnall (D). Scheduled for a legislative session with the Assembly Health Committee on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the State House Annex, 131-137
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/the-bill-club/) - Join us for a meeting of The Bill Club where we will discuss recent legislative movement both locally, and nationally. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM; you can join using this link. We hope to see you there.
- [Election Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/election-day/) - Photo Courtesy of NJ.GOV November 5, 2024 is General Election Day. Polls will be open in New Jersey from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you have voting questions, please call 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837). You can access the New Jersey Voter Information Portal here for polling locations and other important information.
- [Virtual 2025-2026 Budget Listening Session](https://www.ncaar.org/class/virtual-2025-2026-budget-listening-session/) - The New Jersey Department of Human Services is holding a Virtual Budget Listening Session on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to offer verbal or written testimony for the 2025-2026 state budget. For more information, and to provide testimony, please register here. The deadline to sign-up is Friday, November 15, 2024.
- [Senate Commerce Committee](https://www.ncaar.org/class/senate-budget-and-appropriations-meeting-2/) - Bill A2813: Enters New Jersey in Social Work Licensure Compact. Primary Sponsors: Assemblyman Greenwald (D), Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson (D) and Assemblywoman Speight (D). State House Annex 131-137 W. State Street | Trenton, NJ 08608 | Committee Room 6, 1st Floor
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/senate-budget-and-appropriations-meeting/) - Bill S2283 "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act"; authorizes production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness." Bill S2331 "Equitable Outcomes in Child Support Collection Act"; establishes procedures regarding collection of child support on behalf of children in custody of DCPP. State House Annex 131-137 W. State Street | Trenton, NJ 08608
- [No More Dead Ends on the Road to Recovery](https://www.ncaar.org/class/webinar-with-ncadd-national-2/) - Opioid and Overdose Prevention Conference; sponsored by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners, and hosted by Passaic County OFRT and the Passaic County Department of Health Services.
- [Webinar: Let's Talk About...The Wounded Approach to Wound Care in New Jersey](https://www.ncaar.org/class/harm-reduction-webinar-2-2/) - Hosted by NCAAR's Community Coordinator, NCAAR will welcome Dr. Alexis LaPietra from RWJ Barnabas Health and Mike Santillo from Prevention Links to discuss substance use related wound care in New Jersey hospitals. The webinar is free, but registration is required to attend. Please sign up up here if you would like to join us.
- [Webinar with NCADD National](https://www.ncaar.org/class/webinar-with-ncadd-national/) - In observance of National Recovery Month, NCADD National is hosting a virtual presentation titledRecovery is Stronger Together: Leading with Positive Language on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 PM. Speakers will include: Summer B. Brancoccio, CEO of NCAAR, NCADD Member Affiliate, Robbinsville, NJ, and NCADD Board Member;Jenny Armbruster, Executive Director at PreventEd, NCADD Member Affiliate, St.
- [Monmouth County International Overdose Awareness Day Event](https://www.ncaar.org/class/international-overdose-awareness-day-2/) - International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual campaign held on August 31st to raise awareness, and acknowledge the grief friends and family experience over the loss of a loved one to substance use disorder. Monmouth County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at City Hall located at 344 Broadway Long
- [Mercer County International Overdose Awareness Day Event](https://www.ncaar.org/class/international-overdose-awareness-day/) - International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual campaign held on August 31st to raise awareness, and acknowledge the grief friends and family experience over the loss of a loved one to substance use disorder. Mercer County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Veteran's Park North in Hamilton, New Jersey from 5:30-8:00 PM. NCAAR will have
- [Recovery Community Picnic and Wellness Event](https://www.ncaar.org/class/recovery-community-picnic-and-wellness-event-hosted-by-creative-change-counselings-peer-recovery-program/) - The Peer Recovery Program at Creative Change Counseling will be hosting a Recovery Community Picnic and Wellness Event on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Mercer County Park East Picnic Area and Campground: 1346 Edinburg Road | Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.
- [Children, Families, and Food Security Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/children-families-and-food-security-committee-meeting-3/) - The Assembly Children, Families, and Food Security Committee will meet on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the State House Annex in Trenton, Committee Room 1, 1st Floor. They will consider bill A1808: requires reporting of certain attempted and completed suicides by minors. The public may submit testimony in person, or electronically here.
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/senate-health-human-services-and-senior-citizens-committee-meeting/) - The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee will meet on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the State House Annex in Trenton in Committee Room 1, 1st Floor. They will consider bill S1032 : establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for programs providing mental health, substance use
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/the-bill-club-lets-talk-about-s2007-2-2-2/) - For the June meeting of The Bill Club, we will be discussing A3975 which establishes oversight and qualifications of peer recovery specialists. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 PM. You can join by following this link. If you have questions, you can contact NCAAR's Community Coordinator, Tonia
- [MHANJ's Annual Walk for Wellness & Recovery](https://www.ncaar.org/class/mhanjs-annual-walk-for-wellness/) - NCAAR is honored to partner with the Mental Health Association (MHA) in New Jersey for their 17th Annual Walk for Wellness and Recovery. The walk will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Nomahegan Park at: 995 Springfield Ave. Cranford, NJ 07016. For registration and donation information, please visit MHA’s event page here. We
- [Assembly Health Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-health-committee-meeting-2/) - The Assembly Health Committee will meet on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the State House Annex in Trenton in Committee Room 16, 4th Floor. They will consider bill AR111: Recognizes loneliness as a public health crisis. The public may direct comments and questions to Committee Aides Victoria Levin (D) at 609-847-3500; Kevin Logan
- [Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/children-families-and-food-security-committee-meeting-2/) - The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the State House Annex in Trenton in Committee Room 10, 3rd Floor. They will consider bill S1059: Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.The public may direct comments and questions to Thomas
- [Children, Families and Food Security Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/children-families-and-food-security-committee-meeting/) - The Children, Families and Food Security Committee will meet on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the State House Annex in Trenton in Committee Room 9, 3rd Floor. They will consider bill A3517: "Equitable Outcomes in Child Support Collection Act;" establishes procedures regarding collection of child support on behalf of children in custody
- [ORF Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/orf-committee-meeting/) - The Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee will meet on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the State House Annex in Trenton in Committee Room 13, 4th Floor. They will consider bills: A3974 - Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers. A3975 - Regulates peer recovery specialists.
- [Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/senate-health-human-services-senior-citizens-committee-meeting/) - The Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee will meet on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:30 PM at the State House Annex in Trenton in Committee Room 1 on the 1st floor. They will consider bill S1324 - Establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;" appropriates $225,000. The public may direct comments and questions
- [Assembly Health Committee Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-health-committee-meeting/) - The Assembly Health Committee will meet on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the State House Annex in Trenton in Committee Room 16 on the 4th floor. The following bills will be considered: A4057 - Requires hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine as part of urine drug screenings. A2029 - Directs DOE
- [The Bill Club](https://www.ncaar.org/class/the-bill-club-lets-talk-about-s2007-2-2/) - Are you interested in learning about legislation in New Jersey and how it affects you? Navigating the ever-changing legislative landscape can be challenging, so let NCAAR do the work for you at The Bill Club! Much like a book club, The Bill Club is open to anyone and presents an opportunity for people to come
- [A Free Webinar: Let's Talk About...Fentanyl Awareness Day](https://www.ncaar.org/class/harm-reduction-webinar-2/) - To honor Fentanyl Awareness Day, we have gathered a panel to break through the silos between prevention, family education, and recovery communities to provide a multi-faceted approach to the fentanyl crisis. By raising awareness, we are empowered to take real steps toward effective prevention and support for individuals, families, and communities. Hosted by NCAAR's
- [The Bill Club: Let's Talk About the NJ State Commission of Investigation's recent report.](https://www.ncaar.org/class/the-bill-club-lets-talk-about-s2007-2/) - Are you interested in learning about legislation in New Jersey and how it affects you? Navigating the ever-changing legislative landscape can be challenging, so let NCAAR do the work for you at The Bill Club! Much like a book club, The Bill Club is open to anyone and presents an opportunity for people to come
- [A Free Webinar: Let's Talk About Harm Reduction Supplies](https://www.ncaar.org/class/harm-reduction-webinar/) - What You Need to Know About New Jersey's New Law. NCAAR, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition, ACLU of New Jersey, and South Jersey AIDS Alliance is hosting a discussion about the new law in New Jersey which expands access to harm reduction supplies. Registration is required
- [The Bill Club: Let's Talk About S2007](https://www.ncaar.org/class/the-bill-club-lets-talk-about-s2007/) - Are you interested in learning about legislation in New Jersey and how it affects you? Navigating the ever-changing legislative landscape can be challenging, so let NCAAR do the work for you at The Bill Club! Much like a book club, The Bill Club is open to anyone and presents an opportunity for people to come
- [Empowered: Using Your Personal Story for Change Training.](https://www.ncaar.org/class/empowered-using-your-personal-story-for-change/) - Come find out how your stories have power during NCAAR's Empowered: Using Your Personal Story for Change training. You can join us by following this link. For more information, please contact NCAAR's Advocacy Coordinator Tonia Ahern at tahern@ncaarbh.org or NCAAR's Advocacy Field Organizer Heather Ogden at scenic.heather@yahoo.com.
- [Sticks and Stones Training](https://www.ncaar.org/class/sticks-and-stones-training/) - Hosted by Tonia Ahern and Heather Ogden at Hope Exists
- [Advocacy 101 Training](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocacy-101-training/) - NCAAR's Advocacy 101 training explores the importance of grassroots advocacy and how it can effect change at micro and macro levels. For details, please contact NCAAR's Advocacy Coordinator Tonia Ahern at tahern@ncaarbh.org or NCAAR's Advocacy Field Organizer Heather Ogden at scenic.heather@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-8/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you can join us!
- [Family Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/family-advocacy-team/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you can join us!
- [Re-Integration Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/re-integration-advocacy-team/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you can join us!
- [Clinical Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/clinical-advocacy-team/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you can join us!
- [Advocate to Allocate Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate-team-meeting-2/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you can join us!
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-7/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you can join us!
- [FREE Webinar!                                                                                                           Making History, Saving Lives: Opening the first OPC's in the United States](https://www.ncaar.org/class/free-webinar-making-history-saving-lives-opening-the-first-opcs-in-the-united-states/) - NCAAR, Inc. is hosting this webinar in partnership with NCADD-MD and OnPoint NYC. You can register for the event here. We hope you will join us!
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://www.ncaar.org/class/domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - https://www.nj.gov/dcf/women/domestic/dvawarenessmonth.html
- [NJ-CARS 5th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-cars-5th-annual-recovery-ecosystems-conference/) - Conference Center at Mercer County Community College You can register for this event here.
- [NJRAP](https://www.ncaar.org/class/njrap/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [NJRAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/njrap-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Family Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/family-advocacy-team-meeting-4/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Clinical Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/clinical-advocacy-team-meeting-4/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Advocate to Allocate Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate-advocacy-team-meeting-3/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Re-Integration Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/re-integration-advocacy-team-meeting-3/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Solving the Overdose Crisis Through Harm Reduction](https://www.ncaar.org/class/4007-2/) - is a FREE full day symposium (9am-4pm) for mental and public health professionals. You can register for the event here .
- [Opioid Summit 2023](https://www.ncaar.org/class/4007/) - Revitalizing Communities: Healing Together From the Opioid Crisis. You can register for the event here .
- [NJPN 7th Annual Peer Summit](https://www.ncaar.org/class/njpn-7th-annual-peer-summit/) - The Rising Tides of Peer Support: Strategies to Save Lives You can find event details and register here . Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel | 1401 Ocean Ave. | Asbury Park, NJ 07712
- [NJ RAP Statewide Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-statewide-meeting-2/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Family Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/family-advocacy-team-meeting-3/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Clinical Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/clinical-advocacy-team-meeting-3/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Mental Health Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/mental-health-advocacy-team-meeting-3/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [NJ RAP Statewide Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-statewide-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Advocate to Allocate Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate-advocacy-team-meeting-2/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Re-Integration Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/re-integration-advocacy-team-meeting-2/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Harm Reduction Training](https://www.ncaar.org/class/harm-reduction-training/)
- [Peer Training](https://www.ncaar.org/class/peer-training/)
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-6/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here . We hope you will join us!
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-5/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here . We hope you will join us!
- [Family Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/family-team-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here . We hope you will join us!
- [Clinical Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/clinical-team-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here . We hope you will join us!
- [Mental Health Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/mental-health-team-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here . We hope you will join us!
- [Advocate to Allocate Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate-team-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here . We hope you will join us!
- [Re-Integration Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/re-integration-team-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here . We hope you will join us!
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-4/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-3/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Family Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/family-advocacy-team-meeting-2/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Re-integration Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/re-integration-advocacy-team-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Clinical Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/clinical-advocacy-team-meeting-2/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Mental Health Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/mental-health-advocacy-team-meeting-2/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Advocate to Allocate Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate-advocacy-team-meeting/) - You can attend this meeting by clicking here. We hope you will join us!
- [Walk for Wellness- Register Here!](https://www.ncaar.org/class/https-www-classy-org-event-walk-for-wellness-and-recovery-e465074/) - NCAAR & MHA Join Forces to Raise Awareness and Strengthen the Network Between Addiction and Mental Health. Join us today!
- ["Untreated & Unheard" Screening, Register Today!](https://www.ncaar.org/class/untreated-unheard-screening/) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/untreated-and-unheard-the-addiction-crisis-in-america-tickets-615701288127
- [LGBTQ+ Health Fair](https://www.ncaar.org/class/lgbtq-health-fair/) - The New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its 2nd Annual LGBT Health and Wellness Fair at Thomas Edison State University. Join us as we host over 25 vendors who will share valuable information on holistic health and wellness concepts, specifically geared towards serving the LGBT community! Free HIV testing, Covid Testing
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-2-2-2/) - You can register for this meeting here . We hope you can join us!
- [Re-Integration Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/re-integration-advocacy-meeting-2/) - You can register for this meeting here . We hope you can join us!
- [Advocate to Allocate](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate-2-2/) - You can register for this meeting here . We hope you can join us!
- [Clinical Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/clinical-advocacy-team-meeting/) - You can register for this meeting here . We hope to see you there!
- [Healthcare Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/healthcare-advocacy-team-meeting/) - We hope you can join us. Please register for this meeting here !
- [Mental Health Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/mental-health-advocacy-team-meeting/) - We hope you can join us! You can register for this meeting here .
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-2-2/) - We hope you can join us! You can register for this meeting here .
- [Peer Specialist Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/peer-specialist-advocacy-team-meeting/) - Join us! Register here
- [Family Advocacy Team Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/family-advocacy-team-meeting/) - Join us! Register here
- [NJ Statehouse Tour](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-statehouse-tour/) - Register here to hear our policymakers and learn about the legislative process followed by a guided tour
- [Assembly Budget Hearing](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-budget-hearing-2/) - https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/budget-hearings-registration
- [Assembly Budget Hearing](https://www.ncaar.org/class/assembly-budget-hearing/) - https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/budget-hearings-registration
- [Senate Budget Hearing](https://www.ncaar.org/class/senate-budget-hearings-2/) - https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/budget-hearings-registration
- [Senate Budget Hearing](https://www.ncaar.org/class/senate-budget-hearings/) - https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/budget-hearings-registration
- [Re-Integration Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/re-integration-advocacy-meeting/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclce6qqjooGtXJ8qGQVXTPRqELJPLwXDP-
- [Healthcare Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/healthcare-advocacy-meeting/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdeCvqDgoH93jF7HoOFI04DFC7gFh4B62
- [Advocate to Allocate](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-qsqTwuGNYB8suCRvr1M_6xs5FO9_kg
- [Southern Regional Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/southern-regional-advocacy-meeting/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdO-trjIsE9QBZJb_NZAWtAM49ctu6yN
- [Recovery Center Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/recovery-center-advocacy-meeting-2/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfuqgqj8pGt30ji6BzXhD3rMS3DMrPhWm
- [Northern Regional Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/https-us02web-zoom-us-meeting-register-tzerfuqtqtsuhnfrcn853jwx7_5r_azwudxf/) - https-us02web-zoom-us-meeting-register-tzerfuqtqtsuhnfrcn853jwx7_5r_azwudxf
- [Recovery Center Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/recovery-center-advocacy-meeting/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4961996008?pwd=SXVtR3l5ekZOT1dwMkxXbGNpQ29LZz09
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85201262933?pwd=VzFnV1RHV3JGai9UOTFqeVhVbW1idz09
- [Advocate to Allocate](https://www.ncaar.org/class/advocate-to-allocate-2/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85364905444?pwd=VmZvUEVuRk9KQjNiTjBRL2ZvZnoxdz09
- [Reintegration Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/reintegration-advocacy-meeting/) - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88421660464?pwd=QVNSMW13Zmp5QVoxT3ZESjFyc1lHUT09
- [FREE Training: Advocacy 101](https://www.ncaar.org/class/free-training-advocacy-101/) - Time: Feb 23, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85928868782?pwd=QUtBSDZCMGE5S21CRnczV3U0SnRmdz09 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85928868782?pwd=QUtBSDZCMGE5S21CRnczV3U0SnRmdz09
- [NJ RAP Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/nj-rap-meeting-2/)
- [Lawyers Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/lawyers-advocacy-meeting/)
- [Treatment Providers Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/treatment-providers-advocacy-meeting/)
- [Mental Health Advocacy Meeting](https://www.ncaar.org/class/mental-health-advocacy-meeting/)
- [Opioid Summit](https://www.ncaar.org/class/opioid-summit/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam non ornare eros. Ut pharetra ornare lorem, sit amet bibendum quam imperdiet ut. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam non ornare eros. Ut pharetra ornare lorem, sit amet bibendum quam imperdiet ut. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam non ornare eros. Lorem
- [Mobilize Recovery Van Across America](https://www.ncaar.org/class/mobilize-recovery/) - We are working to bring individuals from all 21 counties together to celebrate that New Jersey now has a Recovery Community Center in every county. Advocates worked tirelessly for years to make this a reality and we are coming together to celebrate and talk about how we can all make advocacy a key component of

## Class Types

- [Advocacy meetings](https://www.ncaar.org/wcs-type/advocacy-meetings/)
- [Trainings](https://www.ncaar.org/wcs-type/trainings/)
- [Events](https://www.ncaar.org/wcs-type/events/)

## Locations

- [Nomahegan Park](https://www.ncaar.org/wcs-room/nomahegan-park/)