Life After Addiction: Building a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life in Sobriety
Embarking on the path of recovery from addiction is a courageous and transformative journey. It's a testament to your strength,...
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Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Center
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Stress and Addiction: Managing Triggers and Avoiding Relapse
Stress and Addiction: two interconnected challenges that often go hand in hand. For those on the path to recovery, understanding how...
- Jun 9
- 2 min
Rebuilding Relationships: Tips for Healing Damaged Connections
It is no surprise that having mental health or substance abuse issues can put a strain on some of your most important relationships....
- Apr 20
- 2 min
The Benefits of Support Groups: Finding Community in Recovery
Discover the power of support groups in recovery. Join us as we explore the benefits of finding community on the journey towards healing.
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Do I Need Help With My Mental Health?
Getting help for your mental health can be a bit unsettling, but depending on the severity of your symptoms, it may be necessary. In any...
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Important Update about Medicaid Redetermination
Medicaid redetermination has not been in effect since March 2020. NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid has followed special rules related to the...
- Feb 15
- 2 min
The Relationship Between Mental Health And Substance Abuse: 4 Facts You Need To Know
Mental health and substance abuse are often correlated with one another–one may lead to another or they can also occur together, which is...
- Jan 20
- 2 min
3 Mental Health Awareness Activities To Boost Your Self-Esteem
Mental health awareness is all about reducing stigma. Oftentimes, people do not have the tools or resources to deal with their mental...
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
New Year Mental Health Resolutions To Last Throughout The Year
This time last year, we posted an article about New Year's resolutions and how they really only work unless you commit yourself to...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Mental health and substance use during the holidays: Avoiding triggers
The holidays are once again upon us and what should be a joyous time of celebration, for many, is quite the opposite. The CDC reports...
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
5 Fun Ways To Support Your Mental Health
One of the best things you can do for your mental health is to have fun. And we get it, easier said than done! But “having fun” should be...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Warning signs someone may be at risk of suicide
Suicide is never something to take lightly and it’s a sad truth that most people don’t know how troubled someone is until it’s too late....
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating Self Awareness Month
Supporting a loved one through substance abuse recovery or therapy for a mental health disorder is no easy feat. It can be just as...
- Aug 2, 2022
- 2 min
Don't let fear and anxiety stop you from getting help
Feelings of anxiety can come on like a tidal wave, and it can be scary, almost like you’re having a heart attack. However, increased...
- Jun 22, 2022
- 2 min
New Suicide Prevention Emergency Number Launching In July
There’s a new emergency mental health resource for Americans coming this summer. The new emergency call drill, “988,” will be the...
- May 23, 2022
- 2 min
How counseling can help OCD patients take control of their lives
The term “OCD,” is often loosely used in social situations to describe light obsessive behavior — like being a germaphobe or wanting your...
- Apr 15, 2022
- 2 min
The Importance of Asking for Help When Things Are Not OK
It’s ok to not be ok. This is a phrase used often within mental health advocacy, but it rings true everywhere. And we’ve certainly seen a...
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
Reducing the stigma of mental illness: what it is, what it is not
“Mental health illnesses are not an excuse.” Now, repeat it with us… “Mental health illnesses are not an excuse!” Since we have your...
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
How to help an adult loved one struggling with addiction
It’s probably not shocking to learn that nearly half of all Americans have a family member or close friend that is, or has been, addicted...
- Feb 2, 2022
- 1 min
Important Announcement to All New and Existing Patients
Changes in Patient Costs for Behavioral Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Visits Adult Family Health Services has always been committed...
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