'Plunge For Recovery' In Asbury Park This Weekend

ASBURY PARK – Daytop New Jersey is hosting its first annual Plunge For Recovery this weekend to raise funds for the organization while destigmatizing those in need of treatment for substance use disorders.

The event will be this Saturday at 4th Avenue Beach in Asbury Park,

Registration is at 10 a.m. and Opening Ceremonies are at 1 p.m. on 4th Avenue Beach’s Boardwalk outside Convention Hall.

Participants or supporters can sign up online at www.daytopnj.org under "Events" or on event day starting at 10 a.m. at Convention Hall.

WHO: All are invited to participate in Daytop New Jersey’s First Annual Plunge For Recovery to raise funds and awareness for substance use disease.

WHAT: All who pre-register online or register day-off with a minimum $100 donation will be admitted onto the beach to participate in The Plunge For Recovery.

Photos with a giant penguin from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: 4th Avenue Beach in Asbury Park

Registration and Opening Ceremonies: Convention Hall

Plunge: The Atlantic Ocean

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 16th

Registration begins at 10 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies followed by The Plunge: 1 p.m.

WHAT ELSE: Visit www.daytopnj.org’s Events Page and click on Plunge for Recovery for parking, security and clothing recommendations.

EVENT SPONSOR: New Jersey Resources.

PUBLIC CONTACT: For more information about Plunge For Recovery contact Francesca Viola at fviola@daytopnj.org. For more information about Daytop New Jersey’s programs and services, call 888-4DAYTOP (888-432-9867) or visit daytopnj.org.

About Daytop New Jersey:

Daytop New Jersey provides a continuum of services throughout the state, which includes residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents and young adults, outpatient treatment for adults, a recovery-based day school for students in grades 7-12, and a halfway house for adult women.

Daytop New Jersey’s programs and services include:

• Daytop New Jersey Academy in Mendham: is a non-sectarian, state licensed special education school providing an alternative educational experience for students in grades 7-12 who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioral or substance use challenges that impact their academic achievement.

• Residential Treatment in Mendham: residential substance use and behavioral health treatment for adolescents and young adults, ages 13 to 21.

• Crawford House Residential Treatment in Skillman: intensive, comprehensive, and highly individualized halfway housing and treatment program for adult women in early recovery and are indigent and homeless.

• Morris Outpatient in Morris Plains, Hunterdon outpatient in Flemington, Salem outpatient in Pittsgrove and Ocean outpatient in Manahawkin: Intensive In-Community counseling in Morris County.

For more information about Daytop New Jersey’s programs and services, or to make a donation, call 888-4DAYTOP (888-432-9867) or visitdaytopnj.org.

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