JSAS Healthcare.

04/30/2026

If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, body image, or your relationship with food, or if you love someone who is… this is for you.

Love, A Stranger is here to listen, support you, and help you find resources that feel right for you. Whether you’re navigating this yourself or trying to support someone you care about, you don’t have to do it alone.

Call or text: (601) 348-5683 💌
Daily, 4–10pm EST

04/30/2026

Take your time to empower yourself.
📅 Monday, May 4th
⏰ 8–11 AM
📍 JSAS HealthCare / PRN Prevention Resource Network
🧪 Tester: Julius
Your health matters. Testing is quick, confidential, and free.

04/28/2026

Dear Colleagues,

We need your help — and we need it now.

NJATOD has launched a Change.org petition calling on Governor Sherrill's office and the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs to issue immediate relief for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) before a May 16 regulatory deadline that threatens to disrupt methadone treatment for thousands of New Jersey patients.

https://c.org/pNq2fxp2dP

Please sign and share today!

WHAT'S AT STAKE

On February 17, 2026, the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs issued an advisory confirming that the COVID-19 telemedicine waivers for Schedule II controlled dangerous substance prescribing have expired. As a result, all Schedule II prescribing — including methadone for opioid use disorder is now subject to a new requirement: an in-person visit with a prescriber every 90 days.

This rule, as currently interpreted, does not account for how OTPs actually operate. Our patients already come to the clinic in person daily or near-daily. They are not telehealth-only patients. Applying a blanket 90-day prescriber visit rule to this population creates unworkable burdens and real risks:
Stable patients would face mandatory quarterly in-person prescriber visits on top of their existing clinic schedule.
Patients in nursing homes, residential programs, and correctional facilities have no clear pathway to comply.
Disruptions to the prescribing cycle could interrupt dosing — with potentially devastating consequences for individuals in recovery.
WHY YOUR SIGNATURE MATTERS

NJATOD is actively pursuing an OTP-specific waiver through DCA and engaging Governor Sherrill's office through every available channel. But public pressure matters. A strong signature count sends a clear message that this issue has broad community support: from providers, patients, families, advocates, and anyone who cares about access to life-saving addiction treatment in New Jersey.

WHAT WE'RE ASKING OF YOU
Sign the petition now: https://c.org/pNq2fxp2dP
Share it widely — with colleagues, patients (where appropriate), families, community partners, and on social media.
Encourage your organization to share through your own networks and communications.
Every signature counts. Every share expands our reach. We are stronger together, and our patients are counting on us.

Thank you for standing with NJATOD and the OTP community.

With urgency and appreciation,

Protect MOUD patients in NJ: Urgent relief from the DCA Schedule II telemedicine rule

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

Sometimes, the smallest gesture can go the furthest.
Now through April 25, during Feeding Our Families, you can support local food banks right at checkout at Stop & Shop. Just round your total up to the nearest dollar.
That spare change adds up quickly, helping provide meals for families across the Tri-State area when support is needed most.
With rising costs and fewer seasonal donations, food banks are feeling the strain. This is a simple, fast way to be part of the solution with no extra shopping required.
Every cent stays local! Stores in Monmouth and Ocean Counties directly benefit Fulfill.

04/22/2026

⚠️ Health Insurance Alert ⚠️
Nearly 70,000 New Jerseyans have lost health coverage since January due to rising premiums after federal subsidies expired.

Costs are forcing many families to drop insurance or switch to lower-cost plans with higher out-of-pocket expenses.

This puts more people at risk of skipping preventive care and facing costly emergencies.

👉 If you or someone you know needs coverage, visit Get Covered New Jersey to explore available options and financial assistance.

04/21/2026

🚨 Rotavirus cases are rising in New Jersey 🚨

This highly contagious virus can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration—especially in young children.

🛡️ Protect your family:
• Wash hands often
• Disinfect surfaces
• Keep sick children home
• Stay up to date on vaccines

If symptoms become severe, seek medical care.

Learn about rotavirus symptoms, how it spreads, and protecting your child with the vaccine.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

🧡 Get Trained. Save a Life. 🧡
Naloxone is available FREE of charge at JSAS HealthCare, Inc.
Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose and give someone a second chance at life.
📞 For more information, contact Tracy Walsh at 732‑988‑8877, ext. 1126
📧 Email: twalsh@jsashealthcare.org
Knowledge saves lives—be prepared to act when it matters most.

and can save a life of someone overdosing and can be administered by first responders—or anyone witnessing an overdose. Learn more about naloxone and nalmefene and how to : samhsa.gov/overdose-reversal

04/19/2026

Do you have old prescription medication sitting in your medicine cabinet? Getting rid of these prescriptions is often the first step to avoiding misuse and abuse. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration will be sponsoring National Takeback Day! Take advantage of this opportunity and bring any unwanted or outdated prescription medication to our drop-off site located in front of the Ocean County Library, located at 101 Washington St., in Toms River, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

04/19/2026

Many people face and challenges and are likely navigating the same things you are. Finding community support is a powerful, proven way to help. To find peer support, visit: samhsa.gov/recoverme

04/19/2026

The FDA has approved medications to treat alcohol use disorder. Whether someone has stopped drinking or not, treatment medications may be available to help. Learn more: samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options