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Treatment Center, JBJ Soul Foundation Offering Help To Needy

Crossroads Treatment Center in Toms River is hosting an event to provide information opioid addiction and help those fighting to break free

Crossroads Treatment Center in Toms River is hosting an event to provide information opioid addiction and help those fighting to break free and rebuild their lives.
Crossroads Treatment Center in Toms River is hosting an event to provide information opioid addiction and help those fighting to break free and rebuild their lives. (Google Maps )

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Crossroads Treatment Center is partnering with the JBJ Soul Foundation Wednesday morning for an event to increase understanding of opioid addiction.

The event is being held at the Crossroads Treatment Center location at 751 Route 37 West, Toms River from 10 a.m.-noon. Dec. 7.

Attendees will receive a catered lunch from the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen and Crossroads staff will work with the JBJ Soul Foundation and Fulfill, the food bank that serves Ocean and Monmouth counties, to help attendees who need assistance establishing Medicaid benefits and social resources, including food and clothing.

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“Crossroads is proud to partner with an outstanding organization such as the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation during this event to help our community get the help they need, whether that is help with addiction or something else,” said Lisa Connell, regional director for Crossroads. “Crossroads is committed to the goal of helping communities thrive, and we know that addiction is just one obstacle that can prevent people from reaching that goal.”

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