Career Connection Employment Resource Institute at MHANJ

Career Connection Employment Resource Institute at MHANJ The Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (CCERI)

We’re celebrating an incredible group of staff from across multiple organizations who’ve just completed our Spring 2026 ...
06/10/2026

We’re celebrating an incredible group of staff from across multiple organizations who’ve just completed our Spring 2026 Pre-Vocational Training Program with CCERI!
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to supporting others on their employment journeys is truly inspiring. From building foundational skills to embracing person-centered practices, you’ve shown up with heart and purpose every step of the way.

Thank you for the work you do—and the work you’re about to do. You are giving hope and opening new possibilities in each person’s unique recovery journey.

Join us this week for WRAP for the Summer! 🌊🦀This is a virtual session focused on creating a personalized wellness plan ...
06/08/2026

Join us this week for WRAP for the Summer! 🌊🦀
This is a virtual session focused on creating a personalized wellness plan to help you stay grounded, supported, and balanced through the summer months.

🗓 June 10th
⏰ 10–11 AM
💻 On Zoom

Whether you’re navigating changing routines, balancing responsibilities, or simply looking to prioritize your well-being, this session is for you!

✨ Free to attend
✨ Practical wellness tools
✨ Supportive community connection

Register today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/g0SB9l1ZQJOjCR9rJg4cXw #/registration

Meet the presenter for “From Diagnosis to Direction: Helping Clients with SMI Navigate Employment Pathways,” Doreen Cons...
06/05/2026

Meet the presenter for “From Diagnosis to Direction: Helping Clients with SMI Navigate Employment Pathways,” Doreen Consulmagno LPC, LCADC, ACS, SAC!
 
Doreen has been the Student Assistance Coordinator at Sayreville Middle School since 1999 and is in Private Practice. Before starting in Sayreville, she worked as a licensed clinician in every level of care for adolescent and adult substance use and mental health treatment. Her experience also includes crisis counseling and being an on call clinician for sexual assault victims. Doreen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Management Science from Kean University in 1992, and earned a Master of Arts in Counselor Education from Kean University in 1996. Doreen is an Approved Clinical Supervisor, providing guidance and supervision to Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC) pursuing hours toward full licensure as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Doreen has an interest in the law, and is a divorce mediator, trained by the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM). Doreen has taught as an Adjunct Professor, and has presented at Statewide Conferences and for Districts throughout New Jersey. Her presentations have included topics on teen su***de, teen trends, substance trends, va**ng, adult substance use disorder, DSM-5 and levels of care, codependency and anxiety. Doreen is the current ASAP-NJ 2nd Vice President of the Association of Student Assistance Professionals of New Jersey (ASAP-NJ). She has served on the ASAP-NJ Executive Committee for the last 20 years. Doreen has received many accolades throughout her career. She was awarded the ASAP-NJ’s prestigious Jim Mulhern award in 2013. Additionally, in Sayreville School District, she won the “Teacher of the Year” in 2012-2013, and was awarded the “Educational Service Professional of the Year” in 2018-2019 and in 2023-2024.

🗓 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

Don’t miss out! Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5UMTptggR1SHR_q3WrZZhQ #/registration

A heartfelt thank you to Doreen Consulmagno for presenting Finding Calm in the Chaos: Coping Skills for a Busy, Demandin...
06/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Doreen Consulmagno for presenting Finding Calm in the Chaos: Coping Skills for a Busy, Demanding Life to the Hatteras team on May 26.

In a world that often feels fast-paced and overwhelming, Doreen shared practical strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and finding moments of calm amidst daily demands. Her engaging presentation provided valuable tools that participants can apply both personally and professionally.

We appreciate Doreen taking the time to share her passion for wellness! Thank you for helping all of us prioritize self-care and reminding us that even in the busiest seasons of life, finding calm is possible!

Join us for Breaking the Silence: An Essential Mental Health Workshop (in Spanish) as we come together to learn, connect...
06/02/2026

Join us for Breaking the Silence: An Essential Mental Health Workshop (in Spanish) as we come together to learn, connect, and support one another.

In this free community workshop, participants will explore:
✨ How stress and difficult times affect us all
✨ Ways to draw on our strengths, culture, and self-care practices to move forward
✨ How to listen and support others without judgment
✨ Resources and services available in our community

📅 June 6 at 11:00 AM
📍 Red Bank Public Library
84 W Front Street, Red Bank, NJ
📍 Meeting Room
🍎 Light refreshments provided
👶 Childcare available
🎓 Certificate of participation included

Presented by Angélica Espinal-Garcia, MPH, HO, MCHES®, a certified bilingual instructor in Youth Mental Health First Aid and QPR Su***de Prevention, dedicated to strengthening community well-being through education and collaboration.
Together, we are stronger. Our unity is our strength. ❤️

Join us for an informative training designed to help professionals better understand Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and su...
06/02/2026

Join us for an informative training designed to help professionals better understand Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and support individuals in pursuing meaningful employment opportunities.

Participants will learn to:
✅ Differentiate between Any Mental Illness (AMI) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI), including key diagnostic, functional, and systemic distinctions.
✅ Explore the impact of SMI on quality of life, employment barriers, workplace dynamics, and the benefits of supported employment models.
✅ Review evidence-based practices commonly used with individuals experiencing AMI and SMI, including Motivational Interviewing, Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), and peer support approaches.
✅ Gain an overview of New Jersey’s mental health system of care, including levels of service and the legal criteria for involuntary commitment.

🗓 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

Whether you work in behavioral health, peer support, employment services, or community-based care, this session will provide valuable insights to help individuals with SMI move toward their employment goals.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5UMTptggR1SHR_q3WrZZhQ #/registration

06/01/2026

The CCERI Team was proud to attend MHANJ’s 19th Annual Walk for Wellness and Recovery on Saturday, May 30th!

Together, we continue to raise awareness, build community, and walk toward hope and recovery. 🫶

📣Happening TOMORROW!📣Join us for MHANJ’s 19th Annual Walk for Wellness & Recovery on Saturday, May 31, 2026 from 8AM to ...
05/29/2026

📣Happening TOMORROW!📣

Join us for MHANJ’s 19th Annual Walk for Wellness & Recovery on Saturday, May 31, 2026 from 8AM to 12PM, at Nomahegan Park in Cranford, NJ! This year’s theme is A Spark can Start a Movement.
Enjoy a day filled with wellness activities, community resources, and fun for all ages!

To register, please visit: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/walk-for-wellness-and-recovery-2026/e771658

Interested in supporting through sponsorship? Please visit:https://files.constantcontact.com/6046ddd7001/a78aa93a-1f63-496c-936a-73a922430e84.pdf

Proceeds support advocacy and mental health access across NJ.
Let’s spark a movement—together!

For more information, please contact: Kate Koskie at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey
by calling 973-571-4100, ext. 123.

Rutgers University is conducting a research study exploring the lived experiences of spouses caring for partners with se...
05/27/2026

Rutgers University is conducting a research study exploring the lived experiences of spouses caring for partners with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.

Participants will complete a 2-week online study sharing their experiences through short journal-style reflections, videos, audio notes, and photos — all from home and on their own schedule. Participants who complete the study will receive a $50 e-gift card and caregiver wellness resources.

If you or someone you know may be interested, reach out to Eunice Chung at [email protected] for more information.

Your story matters.❤️🖤

Whitney Hendrickson and Gerard Radice, Trainers/Coordinators from the Career Connection Employment Resource Institute, p...
05/27/2026

Whitney Hendrickson and Gerard Radice, Trainers/Coordinators from the Career Connection Employment Resource Institute, presented on Burnout and Compassion Fatigue for the NJ State Library team last week. Whitney and Gerard shared important information on the effects of burnout and compassion fatigue, as well as ways we can support ourselves when we experience them. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Interested in learning more or attending a training? Reach out to us to be added to our mailing list!❤️

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