You are Invited! Paramus Stigma Free Open House
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2019 March Stigma Free Open House
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You are Invited! Paramus Stigma Free Open House
SAVE THE DATE – March 27, 2019 7 PM
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Paramus Stigma-Free Zone Open House
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Paramus Library
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The Family Support Center (FSC) at Care Plus NJ
The Family Support Center (FSC) program recognizes the Family as one of the most influential factors in the successful treatment of addiction and will utilize Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) to provide families with tools, skills, and resources to effectively guide their loved one to recovery. Please see this
Continue reading →Expressions of Hope
The Montville Stigma-Free Task Force is pleased to announce they will be hosting “Expressions of Hope”, a free community art event, on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 2pm to 6pm at the Montville Senior House located at 365 Main Road in Montville. This event will feature artwork that expresses the
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Mental Health First Aid Training Being Offered to Paramus Residents and Workers
The Paramus Stigma-Free Zone – in cooperation with the Bergen County Department of Health Services – is offering the nationally-recognized Mental Health First Aid course free of charge to individuals who live or work in Paramus. Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that is designed to help individuals
Continue reading →Paramus Woman Receives Weisman Award for Contributions in Bergen County
Mary Ann Uzzi receives Dr Celia Weisman Award; family and coalition members attended ceremony. On September 30th Mary Ann Uzzi, leader of the Paramus Stigma-Free Zone, received the 2014 Dr. Celia Weisman Memorial Award at the Bergen County Human Services Advisory Council
Continue reading →The Record: Removing stigmas
From NorthJersey.com - May 22, 2014
People with mental illness have to deal with two challenges: the illness itself and the societal stigma often placed on them. Yet there may be a light at the end of this tunnel as communities begin to publicly acknowledge that they can do better
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Stigma-Free Zone movement spreads in North Jersey
From NorthJersey.com - May 21, 2014
Nearly one year after Paramus declared itself Bergen County's first Stigma-Free Zone, other North Jersey towns, as well as the county, are poised to develop similar initiatives aimed at educating the public about mental illness.
Mary Ann Uzzi first approached
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