Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton

We are very excited to announce that the Program Director for our Family Growth Program in Mercer County Yesenia Perez, LCSW, LCADC, CCS will be presenting at NJAMHAA Home's Fall Conference: Innovate, Integrate & Illuminate. In her workshop, Mental Health Treatment of Trauma for Undocumented Youth, Ms. Perez will share the latest research and current best practices in this critical area of children’s mental health.  She holds BA degrees in Criminal Justice, Psychology and Childhood Studies and earned a Master’s of Social Work from Rutgers in 2014. This year’s conference is being held on Tuesday, October 22 at the Double Tree Hotel in Princeton. For more information or to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRP2r3Zb. #MentalHealthMatters #CatholicCharitiesTrenton

Last year, our food pantries recorded more than 93,300 visits from individuals and families who are food insecure. We hold fundraisers, like the 35th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance, to raise money to keep the shelves and refrigerators stocked with good, nutritious food. Playing a vital role in this year’s event, as they have for so many years, is our Angel of Light Sponsor Reilly Financial Group. Thank you George Reilly and your team for continuing to care! Visit this link to find out how you can support the 35th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance and help keep your neighbors in need from being hungry: https://lnkd.in/eUAewbF9 #WeLoveOurSupporters #GADD35 #CompaniesThatCare

This year, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton will be holding its 35th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance. Thirty-five years is an impressive milestone for any endeavor – but for a fundraising event, it’s pretty near miraculous. We would not be here without our Sponsors. It’s with gracious and humble hearts that we thank Reilly Financial Group for their continued support. George Reilly and his team have gone above and beyond for this organization in so many ways.  We are blessed to receive their support. With it, we feed, clothe and house families in need; we provide accessible behavioral health and substance use treatment to anyone who needs it; and we protect and assist survivors of domestic violence. For tickets and more information visit https://lnkd.in/eUAewbF9 #WeLoveOurSupporters #GADD35 #CompaniesThatCare

We would like to thank Reilly Financial Group our Angel of Light Sponsor for their support of our 35th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance. Proceeds from this signature fundraiser allow us to provide food, clothing, housing assistance, behavioral health services and shelter to survivors of domestic abuse.

In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton and The Municipality of Princeton hoisted a bright green flag today at 1 Monument Drive, reinforcing the message that no one needs to manage mental health challenges alone. “The act of raising a flag serves as a reminder that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being,” said Catholic Charities’ Chief Nurse Executive Dr. Lisa Merritt, “and we all need to be active participants in reducing the stigma around behavioral health conditions.” "Mental Health Awareness Month is of vital importance to communities everywhere. It reminds us of the ever-present stigma surrounding mental health and the challenges of mental health treatment that continue to impact individuals, families, and diverse communities here in Princeton and New Jersey,” said Mark Freda, Mayor of the Municipality of Princeton. “We're proud to support this initiative with the raising of a flag in partnership with Princeton Integrated Behavioral Health (PIBH), an organization that recently teamed up with our Health and Community Services Department to provide Princeton residents an increased range of robust substance use and mental health services at a significantly reduced cost to the Municipality. By leveraging the Certified Community Behavioral Health Model, this partnership with PIBH has integrated and connected Princeton residents with a larger network of county, state, and federal services. We look forward to working with PIBH to expand our services so more people in Princeton can access the support they need," he added. The ceremony included remarks from NJAMHAA's Vice President of Public Affairs and Member Services Shauna Moses. Additionally, New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) Director of Community Health Julie DeSimone attended the event and presented Mayor Mark Freda with a plaque celebrating the Municipality’s status as a Healthy Town. For more information on behavioral health services available through Catholic Charities, visit: https://lnkd.in/eEGQrfD #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #CatholicCharitiesTrenton

Honored to be selected as a recipient of the Prevention Coalition award from Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction This recognition is a testament to our collective efforts and commitment to the Mercer County community Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton #communityhealth #socialwork #integratedcare #socialwork #leadership #recoverymatters #mentalhealthmattters https://lnkd.in/g_9VYn8s

Our Medical and Behavioral Health Services teams offer sincere gratitude to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) for donating 24 down coats for individuals who are served in our Mercer County programs. Manager Michelle Haigney (left) and Account Manager Sean Sweeney (right) presented the warm weather gear to Chief Nurse Executive Dr. Lisa Merritt and Associate Director of Nursing Melissa Vickers.  Thank you!! @CompaniesThatCare @CatholicCharitiesTrenton @WeLoveOurParnters

Please join our Associate Executive Director Susan Loughery for a groundbreaking panel discussion, “Transforming Mental Health Care with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics,” on Friday, December 15th from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST via Zoom. She will be joined by Heidi Christensen Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to explore the innovative model of CCBHCs and their significant impact on mental health and substance use treatment across the nation. Catholic Charities was one of the first organizations in New Jersey selected as a CCBHC provider in 2017. Susan will discuss how these clinics offer comprehensive behavioral health care services and also serve as a crucial coordination point for physical health care, and social services. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-qfxRF8 Download more information here: https://lnkd.in/e4E-ZXts #StakeholderHealth #CCBHC #MentalHealth #SUDSolution #MentalHealthMatters #CatholicCharitiesTrenton

Our Providence House team ended Domestic Violence Awareness Month on a high note today with some very important guests at the Burlington County safe house. We were pleased to welcome U.S. Congressman Andy Kim, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Christine Norbut Beyer, Burlington County Commissioner Daniel O’Connell, Burlington County Human Services Director Shiria Simpson, Burlington County Human Services Deputy Director Malikah Morris, Burlington County Community Development and Housing Division Head Jennifer Hiros and Supervisor of the Victim Witness Unit of the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Amy Congdon. Our esteemed guests met with the Domestic Violence Services team and toured the safe house facility. They learned about some of the challenges facing survivors of domestic abuse.  Read more about the visit here: https://lnkd.in/eAMVu2Ew Providence House Domestic Violence Services seeks to end the cycle of domestic abuse through education, empowerment and advocacy while providing a safe haven from abuse. Services are FREE.  If you or someone you know needs help, call our 24-hour hotline. In Ocean County call 800-246-8910. In Burlington County call 609-871-7551. #WeLoveOurSupporters #EndDomesticViolence #ProvidenceHouse #CatholicCharitiesTrenton

On Wednesday, October 4th at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET, FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The backup testing date is October 11th. All consumer cell phones will receive the alert. WEAs have a unique tone and vibration; both are repeated twice.  To ensure a phone does not sound during the alert, the device needs to be turned off.  Please know the alert will activate when the phone is turned on again. Please share this post widely. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, help is available. In Burlington and Ocean counties, Providence House Domestic Violence Services provides help with safety plans, safe house accommodations, specialized counseling and legal advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse. In Burlington County call 1-877-871-7551 or 609-871-7551. In Ocean County call 800-246-8910 or 732-244-8259. To reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).