Families Meeting the Challenge of Mental Illness
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. NAMI Mercer. Learn the basics of Zentangle, a creative and relaxing method of art. Be sure to have the following supplies on hand: a pencil, an ultra-fine point black Sharpie (or comparable) pen, and a piece of 8.5" x 11" paper. Diane Forer is a retired art teacher […]
Online live during Harvest f Hope 2.0. Learn how to help those with psychiatric disabilities find housing solutions with supportive services. Thomas Pyle, president NAMI Mercer’s president, and Jerome Kidd, a mental health counselor in Westampton, NJ will speak from their own experiences of navigating the complexities of housing programs.
For parents* concerned about their kids who struggle with anxiety, depression, and/or emotional dysregulation**. *The term "Parents" is used to describe ANY adult caregiver, including guardians, parents, grandparents, foster or step-parents, of a young person between the ages of 0 and 24. **Any child can struggle with emotional, mental or behavioral health at any time; […]
The Parent Support Network of Central New Jersey, developed by the Youth Mental Health Project and sponsored by NAMI Mercer, is a parent-driven family-focused program to support parents/caregivers who are concerned about their kids' struggles with anxiety, depression and/or emotional dysregulation. NAMI Mercer hosts regular monthly meetings of The Parent Support Network of Central New […]
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. Learn about trauma, common treatments, and a holistic perspective for coping with loss, fear, and trauma. Dr. Tawanda Hubbard is an associate professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers University School of Social Work (RUSSW).
IN-PERSON workshop as part of Harvest of Hope. Learn strategies and actions to improve your happiness. Michelle Zechner is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs at Rutgers School of Health Professions. Co-sponsored with RWJ Barnabas Health.