Bergen Community College presents throught provoking film "Jumping Off Bridges"
By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, February 05, 2009, 06:29 PM EST
Bergen Community College's Wellness Center, in collaboration with the Care Plus Foundation, presents the award-winning film "Jumping Off Bridges," on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus. A panel discussion will follow with Bergen students, mental health professionals and Kat Candler, a renowned writer and director. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Seating is limited. Bergen Community College ID holders are admitted for free.
"Jumping Off Bridges," written by award-winning filmmaker Kat Candler, illustrates a heartfelt, thoughtful and accurate depiction of what life is like for people after a loved one commits suicide. This story follows a group of carefree, adventurous best friends into the trenches of adolescence. Filmgoers will learn about this group's struggle of grief, friendships, and heart breaking crushes.
To reserve your seats for general admission, please call (201) 986-5070 or email tarap@careplusnj.org. Bergen students can contact Kathy Pignatelli, Director of the Wellness Center, at (201) 612-5365.
The Care Plus Foundation was created in 1998 to support programming that decreases the stigma attached to those suffering with mental health issues; Care Plus Foundation continues to stay true to its mission. The Foundation is a non-profit corporation that supports the programs and services of Care Plus NJ through public education, program development, community relations and fundraising.
The Bergen Community College Wellness Center identifies ongoing wellness needs and resources for faculty, staff and students. It combines all the health aspects-physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological. The Wellness Center focuses on a holistic approach to healthy living through healthy lifestyles and informed choices.
Bergen Community College is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling more than 15,000 students in Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs and certificate programs. More than 10,000 students are enrolled in non-credit, professional courses through the Division of Continuing Education, the Institute for Learning in Retirement, the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, located at 355 Main Street, Hackensack, and Bergen at the Meadowlands, located at 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst. Information about the College is available at www.bergen.edu or by phoning the Welcome Center at (201) 447-7200.
"Jumping Off Bridges," written by award-winning filmmaker Kat Candler, illustrates a heartfelt, thoughtful and accurate depiction of what life is like for people after a loved one commits suicide. This story follows a group of carefree, adventurous best friends into the trenches of adolescence. Filmgoers will learn about this group's struggle of grief, friendships, and heart breaking crushes.
To reserve your seats for general admission, please call (201) 986-5070 or email tarap@careplusnj.org. Bergen students can contact Kathy Pignatelli, Director of the Wellness Center, at (201) 612-5365.
The Care Plus Foundation was created in 1998 to support programming that decreases the stigma attached to those suffering with mental health issues; Care Plus Foundation continues to stay true to its mission. The Foundation is a non-profit corporation that supports the programs and services of Care Plus NJ through public education, program development, community relations and fundraising.
The Bergen Community College Wellness Center identifies ongoing wellness needs and resources for faculty, staff and students. It combines all the health aspects-physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological. The Wellness Center focuses on a holistic approach to healthy living through healthy lifestyles and informed choices.
Bergen Community College is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling more than 15,000 students in Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs and certificate programs. More than 10,000 students are enrolled in non-credit, professional courses through the Division of Continuing Education, the Institute for Learning in Retirement, the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, located at 355 Main Street, Hackensack, and Bergen at the Meadowlands, located at 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst. Information about the College is available at www.bergen.edu or by phoning the Welcome Center at (201) 447-7200.
