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County of Sussex Conducting 2015 Human Services Needs Assessment (4/6/2015)     Print this story
The Sussex County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), is conducting the 2015 County-wide Human Services Needs Assessment. Please be included in this important process and do your part by taking this survey!

Caregiver Support Groups - Coping with Stress (4/7/2015)     Print this story
The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services will be facilitating two separate support groups for caregivers.

SCLS Winter Reading Program Winners (3/11/2015)     Print this story
Pop Open A Good Book, the Sussex County Library System's winter reading incentive program for adults was very popular.

Sussex County Municipal Alliance Coordinator Interviewed on Prescription Drug Safety (3/16/2015)     Print this story
Coordinator Nick Loizzi spoke about prescription drug safety and gave listeners some tips about how to avoid abusing prescription drugs and how to safely dispose of unused prescriptions.

April Events at the Sussex County Libraries (3/24/2015)     Print this story
The Sussex County Library System invites the public to discover Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library during National Library Week, April 12-18, 2015.

Put "Life" Back into Living by "Taking Control of Your Health!" (3/25/2015)     Print this story
Adults of any age, who are dealing with long term health-related conditions, as well as caregivers of loved ones who experience these challenges, are invited to participate in "TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH" a FREE six-week workshop series sponsored by the Sussex County Department of Human Services, Transitional Care Program.

New Jersey Prevention Network's 15th Annual Addiction Conference (3/24/2015)     Print this story
The unrelenting winter of 2014/2015 and its heavy snowfall of March 5th did not stop the New Jersey Prevention Network from hosting its 15th Annual Addiction Conference at the Atlantic City Convention Center, on March 6, 2015.

Autism: Get Connected (3/25/2015)     Print this story
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an impairment of the brain that may cause developmental delays in speech, communication, socialization, interests, activities, or repetitive behaviors and unusual behaviors.

"Take Control of Your Health" and Start Living Your Best Life - Become a Volunteer Peer Leader! (3/25/2015)
The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Transitional Care Program is offering FREE training for volunteers who are interested in co-leading one of Stanford University's proven health promotion programs.

Crime Victims Rights Event (3/26/2015)     Print this story
This year's theme - Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims, focuses on the role communities play to provide victims with the support they need to pursue justice and recovery.

National Public Health Week (3/30/2015)     Print this story
During National Public Health Week 2015, the public health community is supporting the goal of making the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation by 2030.

Maintaining Home Ownership in Sussex County (3/30/2015)     Print this story
The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) will host a presentation on "Maintaining Home Ownership in Sussex County," on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton.

and don't miss…
Community Members Invited to Telepsychiatry Overview April 27, 2015 Men's Health Screening April 21, 2015 Sussex County Day May 3, 2015 Sussex County Senior Times Newsletter Women's Health Screening April 17, 2015

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