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Mental Health Resources

“I had anxiety about balancing my career and my children long before the pandemic was even mentioned. When my feelings started to change from worry to outright despair and intense sadness, I decided to look for help. I was lucky enough to find someone who can help me deal with my internal conflict so that I can better manage my perspectives on the challenges in front of me. I would encourage anyone who is experiencing any kind of struggle to reach out for help. None of us is ever truly alone and even a little help can go a long way.”
Jenn
Gloucester County, NJ

Jenn’s story is more common than many of us realize. Fortunately, there are a wide range of resources and organizations ready to assist, no matter the age, gender, social status, or level of individual need.

Below are some good places to start.

Locally-Focused Resources

Find Your Anchor

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About:

Find Your Anchor is a grassroots movement aimed at suicide prevention, awareness, and education. By raising awareness, and through education, this project seeks to create and connect a community who will share in the responsibility and burden of suicide, ultimately seeking to prevent it.

Resources:

Passaic County, City of Patterson

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About:

The City of Paterson has partnered with The Center for Innovation at St. Joseph’s Health to provide free mental well-being services for Paterson Residents. Visit their site for more information.

Center for Disease Control: Mental Health

American Psychological Association