May is Mental Health Month! It may be eye-opening to learn that mental illnesses are common in the United States, with nearly one in five adults living with a mental health disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Fewer than half ever get treatment. …
Netta Mack (pictured, left) has been a licensed practical nurse for 10 years, most recently in the eight group homes Catholic Charities runs on the grounds of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and in Salem County. After that long, the daily routine takes on a certain rhythm …
Amber Forehand is a teenager who’s not used to being bored. She’s a junior at Bucks County Technical High School who dreams of becoming a teacher. Every night, she’s either at dance class or her part-time job at Five Below.
So when the coronavirus crisis …
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! While the coronavirus crisis captures the headlines of the day, one concerning trend that can get forgotten is how the COVID-19 crisis can exacerbate child abuse.
We checked in with Jane Meyer, pictured right, to learn more. Jane, a Licensed …
The following is a statement from our Executive Director Marlene Laó-Collins.
It has been an extraordinary Lenten season, as we collectively wrestle and cope with fears, suffering, uncertainty, separation, and numerous adjustments to our usual daily routine as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
As …
School’s out. The kids are home. Parents are working from home. Cabin fever is setting in. No problem! Our creative arts therapists have some intriguing ideas for parents and children who are navigating the seesawing emotions of pandemic panic and sheltering-in-place boredom, as the world hunkers …
With a state of emergency declared in New Jersey due to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is taking steps to protect its clients, staff, and volunteers, and preparing for the likelihood that the demand for Catholic Charities’ services will rise.
“In a …
The following is a statement from our Executive Director Marlene Laó-Collins.
The 2020 Census is now open for reporting! Unfortunately, this once-a-decade count has gotten overshadowed by headlines about the spread of the COVID19 virus.
But the coronavirus crisis shows why census reporting is more important than …
