PROGRAMS & SERVICES

The Family Resource Center provides the following programs and services:

Adolescent Social Skills Program "Youth With a Purpose"
(males & females):

Group provides an opportunity that fosters social, recreational and cultural learning. The program’s curriculum promotes strength, courage, honesty and communication skills for both males and females.
Meets: See Family Resource Calendar

Adult Substance Abuse/ Early Intervention/ Relapse Prevention:

Substance abuse aftercare service provides a supportive and educational environment for adult male and female clients dealing with the challenges of recovery and sobriety.
Meets: See Family Resource Calendar

Adult Anger Management Group:

provides an environment where the participants can identify issues related to their inability to control their anger. Participants learn more appropriate behaviors and how to utilize effective coping techniques.
Classes meet: See Family Resource Calendar

Counseling for Children 5-12 Years

Educational Resources & Materials

Family Outreach Program:

The Family Outreach Program is funded by the Department of Children and Families. Mercy Center’s Family Outreach Coordinator provides support, supervision and training to Family Workers of the Asbury Park and Neptune preschool centers. Family Workers serve as links between the families and the preschool. Through their ongoing supportive relationship with the families, Family Workers help equip parents with the skills needed to educate, nurture and protect their children . An important part of their role is to reduce stress on the family by being available to help families locate and use local community resources and services. Family Workers receive credentialing through Rutgers University, in the Center for Families’ Family Development Credentialing Program.

Individual/Family Counseling for English, Spanish and Creole speaking families

Internet Access

Parent Aide Program (English and Spanish):

In-home services provided to overwhelmed single-parent families (funded by the United Way of Monmouth County and Monmouth Cares)
English Version-Parent Aide Info Flyer
See Family Resource Calendar

Parenting Education (English and Spanish):

Program offers parents appropriate and effective parenting techniques and an understanding of the different stages of a child’s physical and emotional development.
See Family Resource Calendar

Teen Anger Management (male and female):

Teens learn more appropriate behaviors and how to utilize effective coping techniques.
See Family Resource Calendar

Teen Male Substance Abuse Intervention:

Substance abuse group provides a supportive and educational environment for teens dealing with the challenges and consequences of drugs and alcohol involvement.
Meets: See Family Resource Calendar

Women’s Support Group

For information on referrals and program information please contact:
Alexis Soto, Intake Worker
Phone: 732-774-9397 ext. 22
Click here to email Alexis Soto

For information on all other Family Resource Center topics please contact:
Veronica Gilbert-Tyson, Director of Family Resource Center
Phone: 732-774-9397 ext. 18
Click here to email Veronica Gilbert-Tyson