September 25, 2023
Joseph Halsey, founder of the James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts, Harmony, Children and Family Services Clinical Director Caryn Hirsch and Program Director Sully Soto review the plans for the next meeting of Healing and Harmonizing, an informal group that provides survivors of violence …
September 15, 2023
Recently, several members of Catholic Charities’ Community Services team, two of the men they serve and Deputy Director of the Mercer County Department of Human Services DuEwa Edwards-Dickson sat down to talk about ways to improve the Returning Citizens to the Community program. Afterward they …
September 11, 2023
A retired cardiac nurse, Sarah says she is in a good place. She has two amazing grandchildren, and volunteers regularly with her local Veterans Affairs office. She admits, her journey has not always been easy and said she is particularly grateful for the support she …
September 7, 2023
Growing up, Deserae described her life as “pretty normal.” In high school, she played softball and volleyball and was a cheerleader. After graduation, she and her high school sweetheart moved in together and had a son. She worked as a bartender and was going to …
August 22, 2023
TRENTON, NJ – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is excited to announce its 34th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance will held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ.
“One person, one family at a time, we help people who struggle with …
June 21, 2023
EWING, NJ – On June 14 and 15, 2023, representatives from behavioral health and substance use treatment providers, social service agencies and corrections and law enforcement systems in Mercer County and the City of Trenton began developing a plan to improve services for individuals with …
January 26, 2023
October 5, 2022
Brandon’s outlook on life is upbeat and positive. His smile is wide. He works at a job he loves and has his own apartment. He is also an active member in his church. “There is a lot I thank God for every day. I am …
July 19, 2022
Deontay nearly died during a drug overdose. He remembers the exact date: August 28, 2020. “My friends couldn’t wake me up. My parents couldn’t wake me up.” The 24-yearold shakes his head when he tells the story. Thankfully, a friend started doing CPR on him. …
July 12, 2022
Nine months ago, Evan Spaeth joined Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Team 1 as a Mental Health Peer Advocate. The 11-member team provides community-based integrated rehabilitation, treatment and support to 75 individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses in Mercer County.
Evan’s journey with mental illness …
