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 …
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 …
July 5, 2022
On April 4th, Eugene’s housemates and caretakers held a party in his honor. They called it a Moving On Up celebration. There were gifts, plenty of food, including all his favorites, and a cake to mark the occasion. Eugene, who had been cared for at …
June 7, 2022
We are pleased to announce Melissa Boege, Director of the Family Growth Program of Monmouth and Ocean counties, presented a workshop today at the National Children’s Alliance Annual Leadership Conference: The Future of Possible.
Boege’s innovative presentation, Made of Marble: The Intersection of Media & #MeToo …
May 31, 2022
As National Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, it is important to remember that behavioral health issues in children and young adults have been on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in a three-year period between 2016 and 2019, …
