Members of the public can meet one-on-one with a social worker, Margarette Ouji, at the main branch of the Montclair Public Library. This service is free and can be reserved in advance or on a walk-in, first-come first-served basis. The social worker is available: Note: In December, it will be the 3rd Saturday instead. Stop …Read More…
Toni’s Kitchen and the YMCA of Montclair have partnered to launch Montclair Bounce (https://montclairbounce.org/), a week-long festival that will explore opportunities and resources to strengthen emotional health and connections within the community. Partners for Health will co-present a screening of Beyond the Silence during the BOUNCE festival on: Thursday, June 6th @ 7:00 PM505 Bloomfield …Read More…
The Peace Model Project, a school-based mental health & wellness initiative, is a collaborative venture between The Bridge, Inc. and the Caldwell-West Caldwell School district. It is designed to fully integrate community mental health services in the district’s four elementary schools. The vision for the project was inspired in response to increased school violence across …Read More…
‘ASPIRE’ aims to help young adults maintain long-term sobriety The YMCA of Montclair, in partnership with the National Youth Recovery Foundation (NYRF) and Partners for Health Foundation in Montclair, will launch three 12-week programs geared to adults between the ages of 18 and 30 in long-term recovery. ASPIRE (Achieving Sobriety by Promoting an Insightful Recovery …Read More…
The subjects that teens explore when creating films provided a platform for a wonderful panel discussion about the concerns of local youth and how our community can provide a safety net to support them. The event was held on Wednesday, May 4 and was presented by Partners for Health as part of the Montclair Film …read more…
Caldwell University will expand the services it provides through its Counseling HelpLine, made possible through a grant from Partners for Health. Graduate students provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Dr. Thomson Ling, professor of psychology and supervisor of the graduate students, says they are very pleased that Partners …read more…