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A New Partnership With the New Jersey Department of Health
School and Community Programs is excited to share the launch of a new partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) to expand access to mental health education and support across Mercer, Monmouth, Sussex, and Warren counties. Through this grant-funded initiative, our clinicians are presenting at community events, caregiver workshops, and educator trainings focused on emotion regulation, building strong connections, promoting positive behaviors, healthy digital habits, and other topics that support child and family well-being.
On August 20, Danielle Young, LCSW, and Ashley Gonzalez, LMSW, attended the annual Back-to-School Fair at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Journey Family Success Center, which aims to prepare hundreds of families in Sussex and Warren counties for a successful school year, offering free resources, networking with local agencies, and community support. The fair is designed to equip children with the tools they need to succeed academically while helping parents access resources for a smooth transition into the new school year.
Young and Gonzalez ran a booth representing the Child Mind Institute and greeted more than 430 community members. Parents, caregivers, and teachers received free resources and many requested additional information on how to support children during the back-to-school transition, relaxation techniques, and coping skills. Children enjoyed activities about how to make self-soothe kits and worksheets helping them better understand how emotions feel in our bodies.
Is your school or community event based in Mercer, Monmouth, Sussex, or Warren County? Reach out to [email protected] to partner with us. We would love to bring our school and mental health resources to your community.
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