1. CarePlus NJ Awarded Two Grants for Early Psychosis Treatment Programs Based in Bergen and Morris Counties
... - Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces they have been awarded two grants to implement Coordinated Specialty Care & Community Integration Services (CSC & CI) for Early Serious Mental Illness (ESMI) in Bergen and Morris Counties.
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2. The Valley Hospital Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 19, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has earned national recognition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) DoNation Campaign for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state.
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3. Valley Medical Group Now Performing In-Office Alternative to Surgery for Removal of Thyroid Nodules
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 19, 2024 – Valley Medical Group is pleased to announce that the Thyroid and Parathyroid Center is now performing radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules in the office of Valley’s Director of Endocrine Surgery, Anna Kundel, MD. 
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4. CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY AND NY WATERWAY LAUNCH SOUTH AMBOY FERRY SERVICE
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ, OCTOBER 30, 2023 - The City of South Amboy and NY Waterway today launched their new South Amboy ferry service to New York City, offering direct routes from South Amboy to Downtown (Brookfield Place) and to Midtown (West 39th St). Free local shuttles run between Sayreville and ...
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5. NJ4S Bergen Bolsters Staff with Appointment of Supervising Prevention Consultant
Paramus, N.J. (October 25, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a coalition of leading Bergen County mental health providers led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce the hiring of Amelia Rostant for the role of Supervising Prevention Consultant. Rostant will plan and implement programs in schools and ...
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6. NJ4S Bergen Appoints Director and Assistant Director to Oversee Delivery of Mental Wellness Programs and Services in Bergen County Schools
Paramus, N.J. (September 20, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a coalition of leading Bergen County mental health providers led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Le’Var Starr as Director and John Paul Simon as Assistant Director.
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7. Former Police Chief's Inspiring Journey
Frank DelVecchio's Keeps the Weight Off  & Embarks on 12th Annual Trek from Ridgewood to Ground Zero RIDGEWOOD, NJ – On September 9th, retired Fairview Police Chief and Ridgewood resident Frank DelVecchio will embark on his remarkable 26-mile journey from Ridgewood to the World Trade Center, marking the 12th ...
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8. NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move Community Event Set for September 16 in Vera Ames Park in Paterson
Free event will feature health screenings, fitness activities, nutrition information and family fun
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9. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Ten New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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10. JUNETEENTH JEWBILEE CELEBRATED AT CONGREGATION BETH EL
Voorhees, NJ… Congregation Beth El of Voorhees, NJ, celebrated its second annual Juneteenth program on Monday, June 19, 2023; more than 100 people attended. Achim Sheli: My Brothers and Sisters, the congregation’s Jews of Color and their allies, coordinates this special program each year.
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11. Spectrum for Living’s Client-Prom, “An Evening in Hollywood”
River Vale, New Jersey – Spectrum for Living held their client prom, “An Evening in Hollywood,” on June 14, 2023 at Florentine Gardens.  
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12. Valley and Christian Health Establish Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness
RIDGEWOOD & WYCKOFF, NJ – Two leaders in health care – Valley Health System and Christian Health – have partnered to launch Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, combining resources to address the growing demand for accessible mental health care in the northern New Jersey communities they serve.
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13. Valley and Christian Health Establish Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness
RIDGEWOOD & WYCKOFF, NJ, June 6, 2023 – Two leaders in healthcare – Valley Health System and Christian Health – have partnered to launch Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, combining resources to address the growing demand for accessible mental health care in the northern New Jersey communities they ...
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14. FORMER POLICE CHIEF COMPLETES MILE 200 RUN ACROSS NEW JERSEY IN 85 HOURS
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio completed his 200-mile run across the State of New Jersey to benefit local food security efforts and youth programs on Sunday, May 21st, reaching the beach at Cape May Point at approximately 7:30 p.m.
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15. FORMER POLICE CHIEF CLOSES IN ON MILE 200
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio is 30 miles away from completing his 200-mile run across the State of New Jersey to benefit local food security efforts and youth programs. DelVecchio is anticipating reaching Cape May Point between 5 p.m. and ...
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16. FORMER POLICE CHIEF CONTINUES 200 MILE RUN ACROSS NJ TO FIGHT HUNGER
Completes 50 miles on Day 1 Continues journey today from Bedminster
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17. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Facility upgrades mimic real-life scenarios for first responders
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18. Northern NJ Community Foundation's Partnership Awarded $75,000 Grant for Flooding and Community-Led Sustainability Project in Hackensack
Grant award provided by Partners for Places, a project of The Funders Network
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19. League of Women Voters of Bergen County to Hold 'Celebrate Women's History in the Making'
With Guest Speakers Helen Archontou From the YWCA Northern NJ and Lillian Corcoran of the Women's Rights Center
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20. Memory of Joseph (Joey) C. Savage, IV, of Sussex County to Be Honored at the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Family and friends of organ and tissue donor Joseph (Joey) C. Savage, IV, of Fredon, NJ, recently gathered at NJ Sharing Network for the unveiling of a floragraph memorial portrait of Joey that will be featured on the 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade float during the ...
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21. Felician University Awarded AAQEP Accreditation
RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has granted full 7-year accreditation to Felician University’s teacher preparation programs following a rigorous self-study, peer review process, and evaluation that determined all required standards were met.
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22. CarePlus NJ Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission for Ninth Consecutive Year
All CarePlus NJ behavioral health residences receive Behavioral Health Home Certification
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23. Bergen New Bridge Joined With New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking for Healthcare Conference
Conference educated attendees on the importance of compassion & safe environments for survivors
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24. Black Women's Mural to be Painted and Revealed During ArtsBergen's Celebration of National Arts & Humanities and Discover Jersey Arts Month
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 21, 2022)—The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative joins thousands of arts organizations, programs and communities nationwide to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month and Discover Jersey Arts Month in the Garden State. 
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25. BERGEN COUNTY OPENS NEW FIRST REPSONDER TRAINING ANNEX AT PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE
Bergen County Training Annex will mimic real-life scenarios for firefighters, police, and EMS workers
by post on 10/13/2022 04:36 pm - Story - 10,218 Hits