Understanding the adolescent experience and keeping the lines of communication open motivates interpersonal connection and reduces risk of mental health illness.
Our seminars, presented by leading mental health professionals, offer tools to increase awareness and better connect with teens.
Join other dedicated parents and educators in a meaningful experience that is guaranteed to enrich your relationship with your teen.
UMatter Upcoming Events
SafeTalk Training
Be empowered with tools to understand, address, and prevent suicidality amongst our teens. Take an active role in connecting teens in crisis with life-saving resources.
Teens
Sunday, June 9, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Monday, June 3 5:00 – 6:00 PM High School Students
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Monday, May 6 5:00 – 6:00 PM High School Students
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Monday, April 1 5:00 – 6:00 PM High School Students
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
UMatter Past Events
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Monday, March 14 5:00 – 6:00 PM High School Students
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Monday, February 5 4:00 – 5:00 PM 7th & 8th Grade
Monday, February 5 5:15 – 6:15 PM High School
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
SafeTalk Training
Be empowered with tools to understand, address, and prevent suicidality amongst our teens. Take an active role in connecting teens in crisis with life-saving resources.
Teens
Sunday, January 28, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Monday, January 8 4:00 – 5:00 PM 7th & 8th Grade
Monday, January 8 5:15 – 6:15 PM High School
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid Covers:
Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
How to connect the youth with help.
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
Wednesday, November 1, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
FOR PARENTS AND TEENS
Addressing the Horror and Heartbreak in Israel
Addressing the Horror and Heartbreak in Israel
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 7:30-8:30 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
SafeTalk Training
Be empowered with tools to understand, address, and prevent suicidality amongst our teens. Take an active role in connecting teens in crisis with life-saving resources.
Teens
Wednesday, August 2, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
SafeTalk Training
Be empowered with tools to understand, address, and prevent suicidality amongst our teens. Take an active role in connecting teens in crisis with life-saving resources.
Teens
Thursday, May 4, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
SafeTalk Training
Be empowered with tools to understand, address, and prevent suicidality amongst our teens. Take an active role in connecting teens in crisis with life-saving resources.
Teens
Monday, February 27, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Paint Night
Discover your inner creative talent!
All materials provided.
No artistic ability or experience is required.
Sunday, February 5, 5:00 – 6:00 PM High School
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Sunday, January 8 6:00 – 7:00 PM High School
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
SafeTalk Training Workshop
Be empowered with tools to understand, address, and prevent suicidality amongst our teens. Take an active role in connecting teens in crisis with life-saving resources.
Teens
Thursday, December 8, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Teen Talks
Do you sometimes feel: Stressed, Anxious, Sad, Hopeless? Let’s talk it out.
Join local teens and voice yourself in a:
- Supportive Space
- Safe Environment
- Judgement Free Zone
Sunday, December 11 5:30 – 6:30 PM 7th and 8th grade
Sunday, December 11 6:45 – 7:45 PM Middle school
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
One Thing I Wish You Know
Learn to celebrate the superpowers that enable teens to triumph in the face of adversity.
Discover real-life stories of individuals who have overcome obstacles by tapping into their inner strength.
Sunday, November 13 6:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Youth Mental Health First Aid Traning
Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18.
Thursday, November 10, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Open House
Acquire the skills you need to identify and help someone in need.
Wednesday, September 14, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
An Evening of Empowerment
Raising children with realistic views under the influences of reality and social media. Recognizing mental health challenges, anxiety, and depression in peers.
Tuesday, May 3, 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
A Trek of Courage
From substance abuse, to certified alcohol and drug counselor.
Sunday, January 16, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Keys to Resilience
Be Inspired by Rabbi Ephraim Simon’s path to living-organ donation as he tells his story of resilience and strength, and walk away with tools to overcome challanges.
Sunday, November 21, 2021, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
LifeTown Parking Lot
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
SafeTalk Training Workshop
Be empowered with tools to understand, address, and prevent suicidality amongst our teens. Take an active role in connecting teens in crisis with life-saving resources.
- Sunday, June 6 2:00 – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 8 4:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday, October 17 4:00 – 7:30 PM
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ
Kickoff Event
Umatter empowers teens to help their peers who are struggling with mental health challenges, and teaches them skills for offering support.
Thursday, October 14, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
LifeTown
10 MicroLab Road, Livingston, NJ