YMCA Counseling & Social Services

09/04/2026

Get ready to shout “Bingo!” Join the Bayshore Family Success Center Thursday, September 10, 5 p.m. in Atlantic Highlands. Families can enjoy multiple rounds of Bingo, fun prizes for winners, plus snacks and refreshments for all registered participants. To register, visit the Monmouth County Library website.
https://ymcanj.org/event/kids-bingo/?instance_id=13856

09/04/2026

Be a Role Model. Make a Difference. Join the Y.

The YMCA of the Jersey Shore is hiring:
• Site & Assistant Site Supervisors for Before & After School Programs
• Teacher Assistants at our Freehold Child Care Center

Help kids learn, grow and thrive. Apply today at ymcanj.org/employment.

09/04/2026

Bring a friend, on us to YMCA of the Jersey Shore! Join us for Bring a Friend for FREE Monday, September 7 – Labor Day! Check out our new fitness schedule and make the most of your holiday. We’ll be open until 3 PM.

09/03/2026

Join Bayshore Family Success Center September 8 , 3:30 p.m. for Carnival Day at the Keansburg Library, featuring face painting, carnival-style games, ice cream, snacks, and refreshments for the whole family. Children will also have the chance to win a prize while enjoying a fun-filled summer afternoon with friends and neighbors. Register via email [email protected]
https://ymcanj.org/event/carnival-day-2-2/?instance_id=13855

09/03/2026

“To care for those who cared for us is one of the highest honors.” -Tia Walker 💫 This is more than just an inspirational statement. It is our mission and a call to action. Read our CEO Laurie Goganzer's Jersey Shore Online guest column featuring programs like Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey that support vulnerable seniors. ⬇️

by Laurie Goganzer, President & CEO, YMCA of the Jersey Shore and Ocean County YMCA “To care for those who cared for us is one of the highest honors.” This quotation from author and public speaker Tia Walker is more than an inspirational statement. It’s a call to action – one that’s become...

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month and a time to raise awareness, encourage connection, and remind our community that help and hope are available. Join YMCA of the Jersey Shore in breaking the stigma around mental health and creating a community where it is always okay to ask for help. If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. The YMCA Counseling team can be reached at 732-290-9040.

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08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those whose lives have been lost to overdose, support the families and loved ones who carry their memory, and stand with those affected by substance use. YMCA of the Jersey Shore Counseling is committed to reducing stigma and connecting individuals and families with compassionate support, treatment and resources. Together, we can create a community where asking for help is met with understanding and hope.

08/28/2026

Join Bayshore Family Success Center events for fun and connection! Families can enjoy a carnival, play ground meetup, Bingo, and family fun night. Adults can participate in jewelry making and grandparent group. Community members can get utility assistance and pick up baby supplies. For more information, email [email protected], call 732-497-3811, or visit https://ymcanj.org/locations/bfsc

08/27/2026

Come to our Open House to explore all that YMCA Camp Zehnder has to offer this fall! Get information about our exciting fall programs, family Friday nights, seasonal events, and more. Bring the family September 20, 2026, 1–4 PM to discover what’s coming up, and get ready to make unforgettable memories together!

08/26/2026

Get ready for a season of fun, fitness, and new experiences at the Freehold Family YMCA! There’s something for everyone this fall from Flag Football and BlazePod Brain Boost that keep kids active and engaged, to Tai Chi and Country Line Dancing for adults looking to move, connect and have fun.
📅 Fall 1 runs September 8–October 25
📍 Freehold Family YMCA
👉 Register today at ymcanj.org/register