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September is National Recovery Month. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey and CCERI want you to remember, "Hope is real. Recovery is real." The difference between "I can't" and "I will" is hope. Share, spare, and spread some hope for someone who needs to hear it TODAY! #HopeAndHealing #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #NationalRecoveryMonth

Please, take a moment with us to recognize the significance of the recent Executive Order from the New Jersey Governor's Proclamations that declares Suicide Prevention Week is scheduled for September 8 through September 14, 2024. Suicide is preventable, so it's up to each of us to do our part. Humanity exists in each of us, but we must notice the behavior of the people around us and show compassion for our fellow human beings when something is off. Know what to look for, ask open-ended questions, encourage that person to get help, give a resource (like 988), and save a life ?? Remember, you are not alone, we are in this together. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthishealth #suicidepreventionweek #suicidepreventionawareness

#Weremember #Wearehereforyou #September11

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Yes, suicide is preventable and it is up to all of us to do our part when we are at home, at school, and even in public spaces. Suicide prevention happens at work, too. You may be wondering, "What can I do?" It doesn't have to be a big grand gesture. You don't need to be a clinician or an expert in psychology. Sometimes, it's as simple as noticing the behavior of the people around us. Noticing when someone is expressing feelings of isolation, loneliness, and/or helplessness; noticing our colleague's irritability, withdrawal, and/or depression; noticing when an acquaintance is experiencing bullying, self-harm, and/or substance use. And when you do notice, please say something. (KINDLY) Encourage that person to seek help. Ask them if they have anyone to call when they get down. Share your concerns, lend an ear, and/or offer reassurance that they are not alone, things will get better, and there is hope #worldsuicidepreventionday2024 #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionawareness #suicidepreventionatwork

JOIN US THIS FRIDAY! ??Guide to Harm Reduction ?? ?? Date: September 13, 2024 ?? Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST ?? Earn 1 Opiate Use CE In this webinar, you will learn about the benefits of harm reduction and how to apply harm reduction strategies to minimize the impact of drug use and reduce harm to the community. The course will dispel myths about harm reduction, show its place within substance use treatment and recovery, and help you understand harm reduction principles. ? About the Speaker: Jill Schlossberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of clinical experience in both mental health and addiction-based therapies. She brings a wealth of knowledge from various roles where she ultimately found her passion working with harm reduction based recovery support services. When Jill is not working full time, she operates a small private practice providing one on one therapy to those across the state of NJ and PA. ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g4UcfGbs #NJCA #Counseling #HarmReduction #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinar #Counseling #MHANJ

Today, September 8th, marks the first-ever #988Day! This annual event is focused on raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and highlighting the crucial need for mental health support. Join the conversation by using hashtag #988Day and share how the #988Lifeline embodies the message: "No Judgment. Just Help." If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, 24/7!

Prevoc is already RIGHT around the corner, can you believe it?! ?? This is such an exciting time because we are gearing up for our bi-annual prevocational training series (as well as multiple other entertaining, informative series as you have come to know, love, and expect from CCERI) ?? But my question is... Have you secured your "seat" yet? If not, please contact our Original Trainer Gerard (aka OG) @ [email protected] for more information on how you can pre-qualify and register for this amazing and FREE training! #prevocational #prevoc #prevocationalskills #rightaroundthecorner

How does heat impact your health and wellness? Tune in to find out! This informative webinar highlights information from esteemed panelists including #MHANJ's own Robert Kley. To RSVP, register at https://lnkd.in/eFVnAs4v

Happy Labor Day 2024, everyone! CCERI hopes that you celebrate in a way that makes you feel appreciated for all of the hard work that you do, not just today, but every day ?? #LaborDayWeekend #HappyLaborDay #happylabordaymonday #laborday #laboroflove #laboroflike #laboroflife

MHANJ is pleased to share an upcoming webinar sponsored by the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Please scroll for info and registration link. Topic: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Webinar Speaker: MaryJean Weston Date: September 4th Time: 1 – 3 PM CME AND CEU credits are available. Please see flyer for details. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email. A follow-up email containing the zoom meeting link will be provided by September 3rd. To register, click: https://lnkd.in/gG4383G8