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X-WR-CALDESC:Equal Justice Talks Webinar Series 2026-2027 - Beyond the Cour
 troom: Resources and Support for the IDD Community\n\nMental health strugg
 les and moments of crisis can be difficult to talk about. But knowing how 
 to recognize distress\, respond effectively\, and have honest conversation
 s can make a meaningful difference.\n\nJoin us for an engaging and candid 
 discussion exploring mental health\, emotional distress\, crisis support\,
  and how we can become more confident navigating difficult conversations. 
 Attendees will gain practical insight into recognizing when someone may ne
 ed additional support\, responding with empathy and intention\, and connec
 ting individuals and families with appropriate resources.\n\nAbout the Pre
 senter:\nJohn Burdi serves as the Coordinator of Information and Referral 
 for The Arc of New Jersey and works with the Children’s Advocacy and Plann
 ing for Adult Life programs. In his role\, John works directly with childr
 en and families\, providing individualized systems advocacy related to Ear
 ly Intervention\, the Children’s System of Care and PerformCare\, special 
 education\, and related services. Before joining The Arc\, John was an ele
 mentary-level teacher for students with autism.\n\nJohn also works with CO
 NTACT of Mercer County\, which participates in the national 988 Suicide & 
 Crisis Lifeline and provides additional services including a Listening Lin
 e\, Chat & Text\, and Reassurance Program. Through this work\, John provid
 es support to individuals experiencing emotional distress and crisis and h
 as developed a deeper passion for mental health advocacy and intervention.
  Inspired by his work with CONTACT\, John is continuing his education in C
 ounseling at Saint Peter’s University.
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DESCRIPTION:Equal Justice Talks Webinar Series 2026-2027 - Beyond the Court
 room: Resources and Support for the IDD Community\n\nMental health struggl
 es and moments of crisis can be difficult to talk about. But knowing how t
 o recognize distress\, respond effectively\, and have honest conversations
  can make a meaningful difference.\n\nJoin us for an engaging and candid d
 iscussion exploring mental health\, emotional distress\, crisis support\, 
 and how we can become more confident navigating difficult conversations. A
 ttendees will gain practical insight into recognizing when someone may nee
 d additional support\, responding with empathy and intention\, and connect
 ing individuals and families with appropriate resources.\n\nAbout the Pres
 enter:\nJohn Burdi serves as the Coordinator of Information and Referral f
 or The Arc of New Jersey and works with the Children’s Advocacy and Planni
 ng for Adult Life programs. In his role\, John works directly with childre
 n and families\, providing individualized systems advocacy related to Earl
 y Intervention\, the Children’s System of Care and PerformCare\, special e
 ducation\, and related services. Before joining The Arc\, John was an elem
 entary-level teacher for students with autism.\n\nJohn also works with CON
 TACT of Mercer County\, which participates in the national 988 Suicide & C
 risis Lifeline and provides additional services including a Listening Line
 \, Chat & Text\, and Reassurance Program. Through this work\, John provide
 s support to individuals experiencing emotional distress and crisis and ha
 s developed a deeper passion for mental health advocacy and intervention. 
 Inspired by his work with CONTACT\, John is continuing his education in Co
 unseling at Saint Peter’s University.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T113000
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SUMMARY:Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable: Honest Conversations Abou
 t Mental Health and Crisis Support
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