October 2022

COMPANY NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

South Jersey Observer: Clementine Cherry Hill Now Open To Treat Adolescents Of All Genders With Eating Disorders READ MORE HERE

Behavioral Healthcare Executive: Monte Nido Opens New Clementine Programs in California, New Jersey READ MORE HERE

World Food Day

Amanda Mellowspring, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, recently wrote about World Food Day (Oct. 16) in a newsletter for eating disorder recovery professionals. Millions of people around the world do not have access to or cannot afford a nourishing diet, and rising global challenges continue to affect the availability of nutritious foods. And, as you know, food and nutrition are key issues for our clients suffering with eating disorders. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Amanda Mellowspring

MS, RDN, CEDS-S

VP of Nutrition Services

Monte Nido & Affiliates

Clementine Briarcliff staff and clients had a fun-filled Spirit Week! Enjoy photos of Wacky Wednesday (top right) & Disney Day (bottom right)

We are pleased to welcome new recovery coaches Britney Friedrich Anthony and Hannah Griffith. We also have a new student intern Meredith Barbieri!

Halloween Dress-up Week at Clementine Portland included Disney Day and Witches & Wizards Day!

Clementine Portland also did a trunk or treat for clients this week! Staff decorated their trunks and dressed up!

Halloween festivities at Clementine Atlanta

All the Clementine Pinecrest team wants to do is... Go to Hogwarts!!



Caroline Kirby, LMFT Lead Therapist at Clementine Hudson Valley recently got engaged!

Happy Halloween from the Monte Nido Vista team! 

Jason Bourgeois, Program Manager, surprised the EDCP staff with homemade rice krispy treats to celebrate the upcoming weekend - and because he’s an

all around nice guy!

We are excited to welcome back our fearless leader, Clinical Director, Amber Harding, from her parental leave and are pleased to celebrate her new bundle of joy, Jaxtyn Cade born in July!

We also celebrate Sophie Wilkus's 6-month-old Jaycee Aizik; the two newest additions to the team at Eating Disorder Center of Eugene in Oregon.

Grateful for our Executive Director, Kris Guarch, who grilled our Residential Treatment Center team burgers for a fall BBQ. Staff, clients, & loved ones played outdoor games together. Thanks Kris, your burgs lived up to all the hype!

Clementine Atlanta | GA

Clementine Hudson Valley | NY

Clementine Naperville | IL

Clementine The Woodlands | TX

Clementine The Woodlands | TX

Oliver-Pyatt Centers | FL

Want to run one of MNA's Virtual Alumni Support Groups?

The Outreach Department runs twice monthly Alumni Groups for MNA Alumns 18+. They love when their previous therapist or Clinical Director facilitates. It would be a one-hour commitment a couple of times a year if you're interested and training is provided!



Email Alumni@MonteNidoAffiliates.com for more info or to express your interest.

Are you interested in presenting virtually or in person at an upcoming IAEDP chapter meeting or something else on a local level? 

Please email Outreach@MonteNidoAffiliates.com and let us know! An Outreach Manager will let you know of any opportunities!

Include the following info in the email:

• Name
• Credentials
• Topic you’d like to present on
• What program/region you’re in

MNA Outreach Team



Celebrated Halloween with a pumpkin carving contest! 

Clementine Cherry Hill Open House

The Clementine Cherry Hill Open House was a huge success. Here's to another fantastic program in the great state of New Jersey!

Join Fidelity for complimentary workshops to help you make more informed financial decisions. Learn about a variety of topics, including saving for retirement and managing healthcare expenses. Virtual education presenters are available to chat and answer your questions live. Attend one event or several—events are offered daily and easy to attend from any computer.

Workshops are available to all Monte Nido & Affiliate employees. If you have not yet enrolled in the MNA 401(k) plan, you will need to set up your login at www.netbenefits.com. 

Remember that all employees are eligible to participate in the Monte Nido & Affiliates 401(k) Retirement plan starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment. To enroll, log into ADP and select the My Benefits icon on the Home page. On the My Benefits page, select Year Round Enrollment and follow the instructions.

DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP CALENDAR SCHEDULE HERE of upcoming workshops available. Click on the name of the workshop in the attached schedule to register.