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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How Social Workers Uplift, Defend, and Transform Lives Every Day
March 23, 2026
Social Work Month was first celebrated in March of 1963 to support social workers and their mission – “to enhance human well-being, meet the basic ... Read more
Breaking Down Common Myths About Developmental Disabilities
March 11, 2026
Misconceptions, false assumptions, and misunderstandings about developmental disabilities often lead to stigma and barriers for individuals and families. This can keep people from receiving the ... Read more
How Generational Trauma Impacts Mental Health
February 26, 2026
Generational trauma can affect how people think, feel, approach relationships, and respond to stress. Even if they’ve only learned about traumatic events from relatives, books, ... Read more
Love Yourself: A Simple Self-Care Checklist for Emotional Well-Being
February 17, 2026
While instinct may tell you to put the needs of others before your own, you can’t care for others if you don’t take care of ... Read more
Barriers to Mental Health Support in Black Communities
February 6, 2026
Throughout Black History Month, we honor the achievements and resilience of Black people, past and present. By learning and sharing the truth about Black history, ... Read more
5 Simple Daily Habits That Support Emotional Well-Being
January 30, 2026
What most people could use as the calendar flips to a new year is a simple reset, not a resolution. Resolutions tend to focus on ... Read more
Early Signs Your Mental Health May Need Attention
January 20, 2026
Signs of mental illness can be difficult to recognize. Many are dismissed as temporary stress associated with a rough patch, a bad week, not sleeping ... Read more
Creating a Mental Health Plan for the New Year
December 22, 2025
The days between Christmas and New Year’s often feel quieter and a little slower. This moment offers an opportunity not to overhaul your life or ... Read more
Winter Blues or Something More? When to Get Help for Seasonal Depression
December 18, 2025
As the days grow shorter and colder, many of us notice changes in our mood and energy. Feeling tired, less motivated, or a little “off” ... Read more
The Montclair Foundation Awards Fall 2025 Community Grants
December 11, 2025
December 11, 2025 | Montclair Local The Montclair Foundation announced its Fall 2025 Community Grant awards, supporting 13 nonprofit organizations serving Montclair and neighboring communities, ... Read more
How to Set Boundaries for Mental Wellness During Holiday Gatherings
December 9, 2025
The holiday season can be joyful, meaningful, and full of connection, but it can also bring stress and emotional triggers. Navigating complicated family dynamics, grief, ... Read more
Nonprofit health groups in Central and South Jersey merge to strengthen access to health services
December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025 | ROI-NJ Oaks Integrated Care of Mount Holly announced a merger Dec. 4 with the Association for Advancement of Public Health (AAMH), ... Read more
