Mental Health Advocacy and Education Committee
Borough of New Providence
New Providence cares about Mental Wellness and put together a new “Mental Health Advocacy and Education Committee” spearheaded by Council President Nadine Geoffroy and Councilwoman Lisa McKnight with the goal of reducing the stigma of mental health, promoting understanding through education, advocacy, raising awareness and connecting people to resources to provide hope and help.
Lawn signs promoting mental health awareness are available for $20/each. Please email Council President Nadine Geoffroy at ngeoffroy@newprov.org. The committee also partnered with New Providence High School and handed out green ribbons to students.The downtown borough poles were also decorated with green ribbons in recognition of Mental Health Awareness. Be Kind to Your Mind.
Resources are available, if you need help.
Call 866-202-HELP (4357) for free & anonymous emotional support 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24 hours 800-273-8255.
Crisis text line 741741.
On July 16th, 988 will become the national dialing code for people experiencing a mental health crisis. By dialing 9-8-8, you can be connected to suicide prevention and health crisis counselors 24/7. To learn more about the 988 system in NJ, please watch this presentation created by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services: youtube.com/watch?v=ZuKhq-VPVjU.
Veterans are invited to a bi-monthly, veteran-run peer support anddiscussion group, Warriors Welcome. This group is no-cost, confidential and a judgment-free zone.They meet every 1st and 3rd Friday: bit.ly/WarriorsWelcomeNJ.
