NJ Recovery & Wellness

10/19/2026

Body acceptance is about developing a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body. It doesn’t mean you have to love the way you look every day, but rather learning to treat yourself with respect and kindness regardless of how you feel about your appearance.

Our bodies are not a measure of our worth. This week, we encourage you to practice self-compassion, challenge negative body image thoughts, and remember that your value extends far beyond your physical appearance.

You deserve to feel comfortable, respected, and supported in your relationship with yourself. 🤍

10/14/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight: Gianna Pizzutillo, MA, LAC! ✨

Gianna works with adolescents and adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges, specializing in stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and addiction. She is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based care that empowers clients to build resilience, gain insight, and create lasting personal growth.

📍 In-person sessions: Cherry Hill, NJ
💻 Virtual sessions: Mondays & Fridays
📅 In-person availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

10/12/2026

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more than a preference for organization or cleanliness. It can involve intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) that can significantly impact a person's daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being.

This OCD Awareness Week, let's work together to challenge misconceptions, reduce stigma, and create space for understanding and compassion.

Let's replace judgment with understanding and stigma with support.

10/10/2026

Today is a reminder that your mental health matters, not just during difficult moments, but every day.

Taking care of your mental health can look different for everyone. It may mean setting boundaries, reaching out for support, allowing yourself to rest, or giving yourself permission to feel without judgment.

10/08/2026

Depression Screening Day 2026 🫶

Depression doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it can feel like sadness, but it can also show up as exhaustion, irritability, loss of interest, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, or simply feeling unlike yourself.

Taking a few minutes to check in with yourself can be an important first step.

Today, we encourage you to pause, reflect, and take a depression screening. Visit our website to complete the PHQ-9, a brief questionnaire that can help you better understand the symptoms you may be experiencing.

🔗 Take the screening here: https://www.njraw.com/assessments/phq-9-depression-screener

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Please take your time to answer honestly. This brief, confidential screening helps identify the presence and severity of depressive symptoms.Take this confidential self-assessment online across New Jersey with....

10/05/2026

Today is Bullying Prevention Day.💙

Bullying can have a lasting impact on a person’s confidence, mental health, and sense of belonging. Creating safer communities starts with choosing kindness, practicing empathy, and speaking up when someone is being mistreated.

Small acts of kindness can make someone feel seen, supported, and valued.

10/04/2026

Mental Illness Awareness Week is a reminder that mental health matters, and that no one should have to navigate it alone.

Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. Awareness helps reduce stigma, encourages open conversations, and reminds us that seeking support is a sign of strength.

Let’s create more space for understanding, compassion, and connection.

10/01/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month💜

Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse. Recognizing the signs can be an important first step toward support and safety.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support is available, and reaching out for help is a strength.

09/30/2026

Meet John Voltarelli, MA, LAC!

John works with teens, adults, and families, offering a warm, genuine, and approachable space for therapy. He also provides therapy fully in Spanish for Spanish-speaking clients and families.

📍 Now accepting clients in Glen Ridge, NJ
🗓️ Mondays & Tuesday evenings + Saturday mornings

(855)-202-7939 | www.njraw.com

09/28/2026

Self-awareness isn’t about judging yourself, it’s about getting curious about yourself.

It’s noticing your thoughts, emotions, patterns, triggers, and behaviors with honesty and compassion.

Today, ask yourself:
✨ What am I feeling?
✨ What might this feeling be telling me?
✨ What patterns do I notice in how I respond?
✨ What do I need right now?

Awareness is the first step toward intentional change.