What: Mom2Mom, the 24/7 peer counseling helpline for mothers of children with special needs operated by Rutgers University (877-914-6662), hosts a “Celebration of the Three Kings” for Spanish-speaking families with children with special needs
When: Friday, January 9, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, Level B, 183 S. Orange Ave., Newark, NJ 07101
Who: Spanish-speaking peer counselors and families of children with special needs
Background: Mom2Mom, a 24/7 peer counseling helpline for mothers of children with special needs, provides a unique outreach to parents of children with special needs who do not speak English. The helpline is answered by Spanish-speaking peer counselors who themselves are mothers of children with special needs and it hosts regular Spanish-language support groups. This unique service provides resources and an empathetic ear for caregivers who cannot fully express their exact feelings in English and allows them to connect with counselors who understand their culture.