September 07, 2022
NJ Human Services Announces Pilot Program
Insider NJ | September 6, 2022 TRENTON– In an effort to ensure better outcomes for defendants with serious mental health needs who are on pretrial...
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August 26, 2022
How to Prepare for School with Mental Health in Mind
For today’s youth, mental health holds a significance in their day-to-day lives. As we head back-to-school this September, many students may struggle with changes in...
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July 31, 2022
Understanding Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
Just as every person is unique, so is every culture. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) individuals hold rich histories and unique experiences which...
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July 27, 2022
BIPOC Mental Health Month: Culture and Religion
This July, we asked members of our leadership team to share personal or work experiences related to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) Mental...
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July 21, 2022
A Mother’s Impact: The History of BIPOC Mental Health Month
“While everyone – all colors – everyone is affected by stigma – no one wants to say ‘I’m not in control of my mind.’ No...
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June 27, 2022
Supporting a Loved One with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be overwhelming for both the individual and their family. PTSD is a common illness, not a sign of weakness, with...
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June 23, 2022
Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Agender (LGBTQIA+) individuals are a valuable part of our communities. Oaks Integrated Care welcomes and celebrates diversity,...
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May 24, 2022
What to Do When You Need Help with Your Mental Health
When living with a mental health condition or facing a mental health concern, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’re going through....
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Finding a Safe, Affordable Place to Call Home
August 16, 2018
What causes homelessness? Unemployment, unaddressed health issues, eviction and the high cost of living in New Jersey are frequently cited as why people become homeless. ... Read more
Roundtable: The Opioid Epidemic
July 5, 2018
SJ Magazine, July 2018 – Continuing their influential roundtable series on topics important to South Jersey, SJ Magazine’s Marianne Aleardi hosted 13 SJ leaders to ... Read more
Three Ways to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
May 10, 2018
It is estimated that 65 million Americans provided caregiving duties in the past year. Many family members take on caregiving duties because they already have ... Read more
Evesham program drops fear of charges for those who drop drugs
March 26, 2018
Courier Post, March 23, 2018– The Evesham Police Department is inviting drug users to come to its headquarters on any Monday, without fear of arrest, ... Read more
New Drug Treatment Program In Burlington County Allows Residents To Walk In And Ask For Help
March 23, 2018
KYW News Radio, March 23, 2018 – Burlington County is kicking off a program next week that gives residents addicted to drugs a way to ... Read more
Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office launches ‘Straight to Treatment’ Program in Evesham
March 23, 2018
Burlington County Times, March 23, 2018 – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina on Friday announced the launch of his office’s “Straight to Treatment,” program, which ... Read more
New “Straight… to Treatment” Program Launches in Burlington County
March 23, 2018
It takes a community. Oaks Integrated Care is excited to work with the Evesham Police Department and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office for the new ... Read more
Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health
February 21, 2018
Medical professionals regularly recommend exercise to improve diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. But exercise is not commonly a significant part of a ... Read more
Southern NJ Continuum of Care awarded $3,586,935
February 2, 2018
CNBnews, January 21, 2018 – Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Jim Jefferson announced that the Southern NJ Continuum of Care, who ... Read more
Oaks Receives $9.7 Million Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Grant for Opioid Use Disorder in the Southern Region
January 3, 2018
As part of Governor Christie’s $200 million commitment to combat the devastating opioid crisis in New Jersey, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services ... Read more
Stand Up Against the Stigma of Mental Illness
October 5, 2017
October 1-7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, a week created in the hopes of educating and increasing awareness about mental illness. Mental health issues are ... Read more
Suicide Prevention Month: 7 Warning Signs & How You Can Help
September 7, 2017
September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month gives us time to connect with those affected by suicide, reflect on how suicide has touched our ... Read more
