Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist and founder of GoMo Health, is one of the world’s leading behavioral technologists with more than 20 years applied research and development in the behavioral and cognitive science of human motivation, activation and resiliency. He is an honoree for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s upcoming Evening of Excellence. 

Join Mr. Gold as he delves into the world of personalized behavioral and cognitive engagement strategies. 

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for people to achieve victory over mental illness and substa...

Suzanne M. Kunis is President and CEO of NovaWell, Vice President of Behavioral Health Solutions at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and an honoree at MHANJ’s upcoming Evening of Excellence. 

Tune in to hear Ms. Kunis share powerful insights and forward-thinking strategies that are driving innovation in behavioral health.

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for people to achieve victory over mental illness and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training and services. For more information visit our website ,https://www.mha...

The Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates' members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service, friendship and mental health. Led by Club President, Ray Freaney, a mental health advocate, himself, they promote mental health in the community by providing education to promote wellness and conducting and supporting valuable awareness projects that make a positive difference. 

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is pleased to collaborate with the Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates. We welcome the Club as a partner in 18th Annual Walk for Wellness and Recovery. 

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Deacon Laverne S. Williams is a quintessential leader in emotional health and spirituality, possessing a heartfelt dedication to making the world a better place. Driven by her faith in God and her passion to create positive change, she became an inspiring figure in articulating and addressing mental illness in the Black Community.

 After more than 38 years of service at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, in 2023 Laverne retired from her full-time position as the Director of the PEWS (Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality) Program and serving as an integral member of the Community Education Team. Laverne f...

Jill Schlossberg, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCTP-II, DRCC, has been in the field of mental health and addiction for over 17 years. She is a licensed as a Professional Counselor and Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Ms. Schlossberg currently works at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a member of the NJ Connect for Recovery management team and Director of Services Hudson and Union County. She also has a private practice in Hudson County, New Jersey.

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for people to achieve...

Emily Grossman's strength and determination are a big part of her recovery journey from Bipolar Disorder. She was diagnosed at 18.  

After years of therapy and medications, she slowly began to heal. Her path included enrolling in the Mental Health Association in New Jersey's Consumer Connections course and subsequently being hired by MHANJ as a Peer, where she fell in love with using her story to help others.

Now, Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP, Peer Life Coach, Keynote Speaker and author of Unlocked: From Psych Hospital to Higher Self, she is an inspiration to us all!
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Susan Tellone, MSN, BSN, CSN, RN, is a seasoned nursing professional with nearly 40 years of experience focused on mental health and youth suicide prevention. As Clinical Director of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS), she has been instrumental in transforming the organization into a recognized leader in life-saving education and training, setting new standards in teen suicide prevention.

Susan’s early work with terminal cancer patients led her to psychiatric nursing, where she became one of the first psychiatric emergency screeners at Monmouth Medical Center. In 2008, after taking a position at Manasquan High School, sh...

Connie Greene, MA, CAS, CSW, has dedicated her career to the field of behavioral health, where she has made significant contributions. As Senior Vice President of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery, she has led the Institute to national prominence in prevention, intervention, recovery, tobacco treatment and workforce development, renowned for its outstanding training and education.

Ms. Greene co-chairs the RWJBarnabas Health Tackling Addiction Task Force where she has been instrumental in the development of a multidisciplinary approach to substance use disorder and pain management. Re-elected in 2023 as Chairperson of the Division of...

Everyone can play a role in helping to prevent suicide. September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to focus suicide warning signs and steps we can all take to intervene. In this episode of Hot Topics in Mental Health, MHANJ's Jaime L. Angelini, MA, DRCC, AMTP, MHANJ's Statewide Director of Suicide Prevention, Crisis Response and Special Projects, shares a wealth of knowledge and insights. Listeners will learn what to say if they suspect that a loved one is contemplating suicide, how to talk about the issue and types of training available. For more information visit the Mental Health Association...