November 10, 2025
Supporting Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Honoring National Family Caregivers Month When a child has special needs, the entire family’s life can be shaped by care, routines, and emotional ups and...
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October 23, 2025
Coping with a Chronic Illness Diagnosis
A chronic illness affects more than your physical health. It also impacts your mental health and emotional well-being. When you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness,...
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October 17, 2025
Navigating Family Stress During Elections
Election seasons can stir up strong emotions such as hope, anxiety, frustration, and even fear. When those emotions enter family conversations, relationships can quickly become...
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October 08, 2025
Why Standing Up to Bullying Impacts Mental Health
Bullying isn’t just “kids being kids.” Its impact can be long-lasting, contributing to anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation that follow someone well into adulthood....
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September 12, 2025
The Importance of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention
Every September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that hope and healing are possible—and that none of us should walk through pain alone. One of the...
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September 03, 2025
How Art Therapy Helps in Addiction Recovery
September is National Recovery Month, a time to honor the strength of individuals and families on the journey of recovery and to highlight treatment pathways...
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August 31, 2025
Stop The Stigma on Overdose Awareness Day
On Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, we pause to remember the lives lost, support grieving families, and shine a light on a crisis that affects...
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August 25, 2025
Rebuilding Trust: Supporting Families Affected by Addiction
Can we ever trust again? It’s a question that echoes through the hearts of families affected by addiction. Broken promises, missed milestones, and painful memories...
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August 19, 2025
Your College Mental Health Toolkit
Heading back to campus is exciting—new classes, new friends, and a fresh start. But the transition to college also brings new challenges. Between academic pressures,...
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Coming Out is Not a Destination, But a Journey
October 11, 2022
The history of the LGBTQIA+ community revolves around supporting and championing all individuals. Recognized annually on October 11, National Coming Out Day reinforces the belief ... Read more
NJ Human Services Announces Pilot Program
September 7, 2022
Insider NJ | September 6, 2022 TRENTON– In an effort to ensure better outcomes for defendants with serious mental health needs who are on pretrial ... Read more
How to Prepare for School with Mental Health in Mind
August 26, 2022
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 ... Read more
What To Know About the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
August 1, 2022
Beginning on July 16, 2022 a new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline was released throughout the United States. In the state of New Jersey, 988 ... Read more
Understanding Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
July 31, 2022
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 ... Read more
BIPOC Mental Health Month: Culture and Religion
July 27, 2022
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 ... Read more
A Mother’s Impact: The History of BIPOC Mental Health Month
July 21, 2022
“While everyone – all colors – everyone is affected by stigma – no one wants to say ‘I’m not in control of my mind.’ No ... Read more
Supporting a Loved One with PTSD
June 27, 2022
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 ... Read more
Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQIA+ Community
June 23, 2022
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, ... Read more
What to Do When You Need Help with Your Mental Health
May 24, 2022
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. ... Read more
Recognizing When You Need Help with Your Mental Health
May 19, 2022
Navigating mental health challenges in our lives can sometimes feel daunting. Signs might start showing in different ways or might be hidden altogether. As outlined ... Read more
Understanding Mental Health Risk Factors
May 3, 2022
This May for National Mental Health Month, Oaks strives to increase knowledge and awareness around mental health and its background. According to Mental Health America, ... Read more
