The Starting Point of NJ Inc

10/27/2026

Meet Dr. Kathleen MacFarlane, a licensed psychologist at Starting Point who specializes in health, psychology, and aging.

Kathleen works primarily with adults ages 60 and older, helping individuals and families navigate challenges such as anxiety, grief, caregiving, retirement, mood changes, and adjusting to acute or chronic illness.

With 19 years of experience at Lourdes Rehabilitation in Camden, she brings a thoughtful understanding of the emotional challenges that can accompany changes in health and life circumstances.

Kathleen believes in the importance of listening to each person's story and helping clients discover their own ability to cope with life's challenges.

She offers individual, couples, and family counseling and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most managed Medicare plans.

To learn more or connect with Kathleen:
📞 856-854-3155
📧 [email protected]

10/22/2026

❄️ Mark Your Calendars for the Haddonfield Snowflake Run!

We're excited to share a wonderful holiday event that brings our community together while supporting Starting Point!

On Saturday, December 5, the Haddonfield Snowflake Run returns for a festive morning of running, walking, and holiday spirit, with proceeds benefiting Starting Point and the individuals and families we serve.

Hosted by The Haddon Fortnightly the event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're hoping to set a personal best or simply enjoy a fun morning with family and friends, it's a great way to kick off the holiday season while giving back.

We're especially grateful to Cornerstone Private Wealth, the event's Presenting Sponsor, for its generous support.

❄️ Saturday, December 5, 2026
🏃 Race begins at 9 AM
🎄 Holiday costumes encouraged!

Join us for a little holiday fun that makes a meaningful difference!

🔗 Register today!

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚.

10/21/2026

What if feeling better isn’t about adding one more supplement?

In our October blog, “You Can’t Supplement Your Way Out of a Dysregulated Life,” Dr. Tye Johnson looks beyond the latest vitamins, hormones and wellness trends to something much more fundamental: the everyday habits that create a foundation for well-being.

Sleep. Nourishing food. Movement. Managing stress. Setting boundaries. Connection.

These things may not be as exciting as the newest wellness trend, but as Dr. Johnson explains, they can play an important role in how we care for both our bodies and our minds, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.

Her message is a good reminder that taking care of ourselves doesn’t have to mean doing everything perfectly. Sometimes it starts with getting back to the basics.

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚.

10/16/2026

Recovery is stronger when we come together.

This Sunday, October 18, Starting Point will once again join the recovery community at Recovery Wars, King’s Crusade’s 8th Annual Dodgeball Tournament.

Recovery Wars brings together advocates, treatment providers, nonprofits, sober living organizations, families, educators, law enforcement, and community members, all united in support of individuals and families impacted by addiction.

For the second year, Starting Point is proud to support this event as a Peace Offering sponsor. We’ll also be there with a Starting Point information table, sharing resources and connecting with those who may be looking for support.

King’s Crusade uses funds raised through the event to help individuals in recovery with needs such as placement into detox and rehabilitation, sober living entry fees, transportation to treatment, and basic living expenses.

Whether you want to play, donate, or simply help spread the word, there are many ways to be part of the day.

📅 Sunday, October 18
💛 Recovery Wars – 8th Annual Dodgeball Tournament

For more information and to get involved, contact [email protected]

We look forward to being there and supporting a community that believes in hope, recovery, and helping one another move forward.

10/15/2026

Change doesn't happen all at once. It happens one step, one choice and one day at a time.

Starting Point is pleased to introduce 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚, a new weekly lecture series with Brent McNamara, MA, LCADC of Steady Change Counselingstarting November 3, 2026.

Drawing from more than 20 years of professional experience and his own journey in recovery, Brent will take a deeper look at addiction, what can contribute to it, the patterns and triggers that can keep us stuck, and the skills that can help support meaningful change.

The series will continue throughout the year, but there's no need to attend every week or start at the beginning. Each lecture is designed to stand on its own, so you're welcome to join whenever a topic speaks to you.

𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 is for people in recovery, those just beginning to explore recovery, family members and caregivers, behavioral health professionals, and anyone interested in better understanding addiction and change.

Tuesdays at 7 PM
Virtual
Free & open to all

Understanding Addiction. Building a Foundation for Recovery.

**𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙕𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚.

10/14/2026

One ticket. 10 chances to win. And a great way to support Starting Point! 💛

The Starting Point 10-Week Club Raffle is coming!

For $25, your ticket is entered into 10 weekly cash drawings beginning January 6, with prizes growing throughout the series and a $500 final prize.

Best of all? Your ticket stays eligible for every drawing, even if you win.
🎟️ $25 per ticket
💰 10 weekly cash drawings
💰 $1,700 in total prizes
⭐ $500 final prize
💛 Net proceeds benefit Starting Point's mission and community recovery and wellness programs.

Purchase your ticket in person at Starting Point or call 856-854-3155.

10/10/2026

Mental health support isn’t just important today. It’s at the heart of what we do every day at Starting Point.

For nearly 50 years, Starting Point has been a place where individuals and families can turn for counseling, recovery support, education, support groups, and connection through many different seasons of life.

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded why that work matters.

Behind every person who walks through our doors is a different story. Someone may be navigating anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, working through a relationship or family challenge, rebuilding a life in recovery, or simply looking for guidance during a difficult time.
Whatever brings someone to Starting Point, our goal remains the same: to provide a welcoming place where people can find the support and resources they need to move forward.

Today, we honor the practitioners, staff, volunteers, supporters, and community members who help make that possible every day and a good reminder that help and hope is available to those who need it.

10/08/2026

Introducing the Steady Change Counseling Podcast 🎙️

Starting Point practitioner Brent McNamara, MA, LCADC, is sharing a new conversation about addiction, recovery, growth, and what it takes to create meaningful change.

In the first episode of Steady Change, Brent shares his own story of trauma, addiction, and recovery and some of the experiences that have shaped both his life and his work helping others.

Bringing together more than 20 years of professional experience and his own lived experience in recovery, Brent offers a perspective that is both personal and practical.

As Brent says, “My mess is my message.”

We’re excited to share this new resource with the Starting Point community and look forward to the conversations ahead.

🎧 Listen to Steady Change https://bit.ly/4ATgKP7

In this initial episode of Steady Change, host Brent McNamara, shares his story of trauma, addiction and recovery.

10/07/2026

Starting Point is honored to be recognized as a Partner in Prevention!

This weekend we received the Partners in Prevention Award from the Haddon Township Bureau of Fire Prevention and Westmont Fire Company No. 1.

The award recognizes local organizations that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to fire prevention, public safety, and property protection through consistent compliance and meaningful fire-safety improvements.

We’re grateful to Ryan Sheppard, Fire Marshal, and the entire fire prevention team for this recognition and, more importantly, for the work they do every day to help keep our community safe.

Congratulations and thank you to Angela Baxter and the Starting Point team whose continued efforts and attention to safety helped make this recognition possible.

We’re proud to be a Partner in Prevention and proud to be part of the Haddon Township community.

10/06/2026

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We've made it easier to find our latest lectures, support groups, events, blogs, podcasts, ways to support Starting Point, and more, all in one place.

We'll keep this page updated as new programs and resources become available, so you can always find what's happening at Starting Point.

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