December Bell Newsletter -- Holiday Greetings and Mental Health Resources during the Holidays

The Bell Newsletter

December 2023 Holiday Issue: Holiday Greetings, Resources & Support for Coping with Holiday Blues, Mental Health Players and United By Wellness

Holiday Stress is Real!

If you or somone you know is feeling anxiety or negative emotions as the holidays draw near, remember to reach out. Help is available.

BULLETIN BOARD --Additional Holiday Offerings

The Uncomfortable Change Series offered by the

NJ Mental Health Players

Lynette Sheard, Director of NJ Mental Health Players and Community Education Coordinator for the MHANJ, and the nationally recognized award winning Mental Health Players, will be offering workshops on having uncomfortable conversations dealing with the Holiday Blues.

Dates are as follows: 12/14- New Brunswick Public Schools; 12/14- Program for Parents; 12/20- National Council Jewish Women

For more information contact Lynette Sheard at: lsheard@mhanj.org

United By Wellness

A Virtual Wellness Center Chock full of Support

United by Wellness is a virtual wellness center sponsored by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey where peers provide training on skills and tools for recovery to people living with mental health and/or substance use disorder.

This is accomplished by providing no-cost virtual support groups

in a diverse community.

December UBW Support Groups

Scan the QR Code Below to Join UBW or call 609-652-3800.

Explore our 2 3rd Annual

Evening of Excellence Ad Journal

Celebrating and Acknowledging the Incredible Support from Our Amazing Partners & Sponsors!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

Click here to flip through.

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) recently hosted our 23rd Annual Evening of Excellence. We are deeply appreciative to everyone who made this event a success, especially our sponsors, partners, attendees, donors, ad journal advertisers, Board members, staff and volunteers. Thank you for your support! Click here to read more.

Inspiring Holiday Gift Idea

Emily Grossman,

Former MHANJ Employee Releases New Book

The MHANJ is excited to share the news that Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP, NYCPS-P, Peer Life Coach, and author has just published her first book, Unlocked: From Psych Hospital to Higher Self. Ms. Grossman recently spoke at the 23rd Annual Evening of Excellence. Her inspiring journey to wellness and recovery from Bipolar Disorder is detailed in her new book.

Available now, just in time for the holidays!

Click here for the link to purchase Emily's book.

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