Mental Health Association in Atlantic County

09/04/2026

Grateful to Off the Tracks Cafe for supporting our mission! Special thanks to our former staff Gabby Carlamere and her mother for recommending us as the recipient of this generous donation! Gabby started as an intern during her last semester as a Stockton University Psychology student in the Spring of 2024. After graduation, Gabby worked as a Support Service Specialist who engaged in community outreach through boarding home visits and social media. She also facilitated support groups through the Atlantic Community Wellness Center and United By Wellness. Pictured: Vicki Phillips, Executive Director of MHAAC and Angela of Off the Tracks Cafe.

💚 We are so proud to share that today we were able to donate $1,136.14 to the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County! 💚

This donation was made possible by everyone who supported our May 30th Car Show, which was held in support of mental health awareness. 🚗☕️

The Mental Health Association helps remind and support others by letting them know that they are not alone. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, participated, donated, and helped make this possible!

Thank you for coming together with us to support such an important cause. 💚✨

09/04/2026

Check out this online and in-person program offered by The Ocean City Free Public Library. The discussion will include info on the benefits of healthy snacks, grocery store grabs and pantry staples for having healthy snacks. Discover healthy snacks to satisfy food cravings! Register here: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/8rPYVs5QQhWMBcDzC4W5Wg?fbclid=IwY2xjawUHqX9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU1Db2poTnpLdjlIY1pEZ2NzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9QM4R7Vo7x7bqJqpkz4Lvn7S0BIRhzSLnTDuqkCswFFsHEoiWE6-xk2DlhU_aem_RihUDahFe0V4qsnbMVD8RA #/registration

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 & 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 🍎
📅 Tuesday, September 15th from 6 – 7:30 PM
📍 Room N111 • In person and virtual. Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/3u5eg5ug

Join Anneliese Kuemmerie, MS, RDN, for a look at the benefits of healthy snacking. She'll cover grocery store grabs, pantry staples that follow MyPlate, and plenty of examples of snacks that actually satisfy a craving. Presented with the Community Wellness Alliance of Ocean City.

09/04/2026

Sharing for our community partner! Please check your closets and storage space and help if you can.

09/04/2026

Everyone should be able to grow older with a safe place to live.

Yet 1 in 3 unhoused New Jerseyans is 55 or older. And over 70% of those unhoused adults 55+ are living unsheltered—on streets, in vehicles, or in other places never meant for human habitation.
https://www.njceh.org/_files/ugd/e127db_accffef1dbf44847a775999b95992ff8.pdf

09/03/2026

Our sister office in Union County provides online groups in Spanish and Creole. Newcomers always welcome!

09/03/2026

Whether you’re a young person navigating new challenges, a caregiver looking to support your child’s emotional well-being, or a teacher, this back-to-school guide can help! Find practical guidance, free tools, and resources here: https://mhanational.org/back-to-school-with-mental-health-in-mind/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUGUNlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVJRRGFwZTJMZkVpZ3VZUUdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqnMANhe6jNHiLeKhsGYSc3zh7OO9h3-jhJbbCYCR9DYWzbRCH7t12C9wxSY_aem_7nMTIlprTMfSRfVnxcuf8Q

09/02/2026

Read about the value of 988 Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers as a place to go for New Jerseyans experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. MHANJ President and CEO Carolyn Beauchamp also comments on the cost-effectiveness of treatment provided through the centers, especially in this volatile financial climate, with Medicaid changes expected. Click here to read the article: https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/08/nj-finds-16-million-for-crisis-centers-left-out-of-state-budget/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUE79VwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR58AtI9MwDYYDybVL3RxU-lEOyIB-EM3ZFmG8c2mZ_R2OG_LV8FUbUkDVEvng_aem_JaQBGLFIC5yUTZuaGZfxgQ

Advocates welcome money for a missing link in the mental-health emergency system, though they want permanent funding source

09/02/2026

Journaling looks different for every individual. Here are some prompts that might inspire or ignite your practice.

It’s never easy to get started with journaling, especially if you’re staring at a blank page. A word is all you need to get the wheels turning.

It doesn’t matter what you write. It’s about creating an effective way to get things out of your head and onto paper.

Start with the word, and just write what comes into your head. See where it takes you.

Use the one-word journaling as a tool to create a regular journaling routine. Once you’re more confident, you can write more or get more specific with your journaling.

09/02/2026

"Family-to-Family" program begins next week! Registration open through Thursday, Sept. 3. Offered by one of our community partners, NAMI Atlantic Cape.