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EmPoWER Somerset

SoberTruth4Youth.com Online Prevention Education Portal Launched

Nonprofit organization EmPoWER Somerset in partnership with Safe Communities Coalition of Somerset / Hunterdon Counties, are proud to announce the launch of SoberTruth4Youth.org. This online prevention education portal addresses topics including preventing underage drinking, drug use, and teen dating violence through eight short, engaging videos developed by the Safe Communities Coalition and other community partners …

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Virtual Event for Teens and Parents aims to Promote Healthy Relationships

Virtual Event for Teens and Parents aims to Promote Healthy Relationships Nonprofit organizations EmPoWER Somerset, in collaboration with the EmPoWER Youth Advisory Board, Safe+Sound Somerset and Zufall Health Center, through their Sexual Assault Support Services Program (SASS), are partnering to offer “Love Doesn’t Have to Hurt,” a virtual event for middle and high school students …

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Bridgewater-Raritan High School Field Hockey Program donates to help Mental Health Awareness

Bridgewater-Raritan High School Field Hockey Program donates to help Mental Health Awareness

Bridgewater, NJ (December, 2021) The Bridgewater-Raritan High School (BRHS) Field Hockey Varsity and JV teams presented a check to EmPoWER Somerset’s Executive Director,  Brenda Esler, at their recent Fall Sports Award Banquet. Under the direction of Head Coach, and BRHS teacher Lydia Pinto, and Assistant Coaches, Alexandra Shafi and Amanda Durso, these student-athletes arranged, advertised …

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“Teens4Teens: Together We Thrive” Contest Highlights Teen Mental Health

New Jersey high school students of all grade levels are invited to participate in the second annual teen mental health awareness PSA contest “Teens4Teens: Together We Thrive” by submitting an original Public Service Announcement highlighting their strategies for staying healthy, positively coping, and supporting their peers during the pandemic. There are three ways to enter: through …

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Think Don’t Drink Virtual Event for Teens and Parents

As prom and graduation season is approaching, EmPoWER Youth Advisory Board, coordinated by EmPoWER Somerset, is continuing their virtual education series for teens and parents with “Think Don’t Drink” on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.  Registration is required to receive the zoom link for this free event and participating teens must be accompanied by a …

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Escape the Vape Virtual Event for Teens and Parents

EmPoWER Youth Advisory Board, coordinated by EmPoWER Somerset, is continuing their virtual education series for teens and parents with “Escape the Vape” on Wednesday, March 24th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.   Registration is required to receive the zoom link for this free event and participating teens must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Robb Holladay, a widely …

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Virtual Event for Teens and Parents aims to Promote Healthy Relationships

Nonprofit organizations EmPoWER Somerset, in collaboration with the EmPoWER Youth Advisory Board, Safe+Sound Somerset and Zufall Health Center, through their Sexual Assault Support Services Program (SASS), are partnering to offer “Love Doesn’t Have to Hurt,” a virtual event for middle and high school students and their parents.  Registration is required to receive the zoom link …

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Virtual Event for Teens and Parents aims to Prevent Suicide through Awareness

Nonprofit organization Empower Somerset and Somerset County Department of Human Services (SCDHS) are partnering to offer “Eliminating the Stigma,” a virtual event for middle and high school students and their parents on Tuesday, October 27 th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The event aims to prevent suicide by raising awareness and reducing the stigma around …

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