The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore

06/10/2026

When a partner’s health suddenly changes, the financial strain is real, but the emotional weight can be even heavier. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

Join Mental Health Graduate Intern Colleen Vermeulen at The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore on June 24 for a supportive workshop on navigating the stress that comes with a partner’s health decline.

Visit our website, call the office, or scan the QR code to register. You don’t have to carry this burden by yourself.

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06/04/2026

💙💚This month, we honor the men in our lives by encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma, and making mental health care accessible and judgment‑free for all. 💚💙

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06/03/2026

🌞 Looking for a meaningful way to give back this summer? 🌞

Consider hosting a 3rd Party Fundraiser to support the mission of The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore.

Your creativity; whether it’s a neighborhood event, a fitness challenge, a craft sale, a school project, or something totally unique, can directly help provide affordable, compassionate mental health care to our neighbors who need it most.

When our community comes together, incredible things happen. Your fundraiser, big or small, helps us offer counseling, support groups, workshops, and resources that change lives every single day.

If you’re interested in partnering with us, scan the QR code or visit this link to get started.

https://njsamaritan.org/3rd-party-fundraiser/

Let’s make a difference together.
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06/02/2026

The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore's Executive Director, Susan Tellone, RN, BSN, CSN, MSN, presented a workshop on Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies, with a focus on suicidal ideation, at the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Conference for its New Jersey Chapter. She was joined by Sonali Mahajan, MD, FAPA, President of the New Jersey Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Held on May 27, 2026, at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ, the conference brought together healthcare professionals from across the state for a full day of workshops, discussions, expert panels, and an exhibitor fair. Attendees had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the latest advances in caring for children from infancy through adolescence.

Samaritan Center is so proud of Susan’s accomplishments and contributions to this important statewide conversation that supports pediatric providers in recognizing and responding to mental health crises with confidence, compassion, and evidence-based strategies.

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06/02/2026

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

06/01/2026

🌊Summer Splash 2026 is calling!!!
Come join us!!🌊

📅 July 16
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Bar A
🎶Rewildersmusic LIVE!
💛 Supports affordable mental health therapy and education

For tickets and sponsorships, scan the QR code or visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/summersplash2026

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05/26/2026

The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore is proud to share that Executive Director Susan Tellone served as the Keynote Speaker for the Bergen County Stigma‑Free Symposium on May 13, 2026, where she presented The Power of Proximity, a message about connection, compassion, and showing up for one another in meaningful ways.

Susan also moderated the Stigma‑Free Taskforce Panel, guiding an insightful conversation with:
☑️Reverend Dorathea Jackson, MDiv, CMHC (Westwood),
☑️Shauna Lauricella (Ramsey), and
☑️Niharika Nath (Bergenfield).

Their dialogue highlighted the collective responsibility we share in reducing stigma and supporting mental wellness in every community.

A heartfelt thank‑you to Shelby Klein, Director of the Bergen County Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services; Danielle Trippeda, Assistant Mental Health Administrator; and Steven Tanelli, Chairman of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, for bringing together such a powerhouse group of leaders dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and access.

Together, we continue moving the conversation forward with proximity, partnership, and purpose.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Have you booked your spot with Taylor McCarthy at Bask Hot Yoga in Wall yet? This Sunday, Taylor is graciously donating the proceeds from her donation-based yoga class to Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore. We are so thankful! 💗💗💗

Your generosity will directly fund the mental health therapy and education we provide to our local communities.

Book through the Bask app or MINDBODY to join.

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