Mental Health Matters!

Anchor House Update - May Edition

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Anchor House is committed to supporting the mental health of our youth, families, staff and community. We believe that no matter the situation, there is always help and there is always hope.

If you are a youth in crisis and need help, call our hotline 24/7 at 609-396-8329.

The national suicide and crisis hotline (988) is available to anyone for free, confidential support.

Take the time this month to prioritize mental health with some helpful, information, tools and resources. To help us offer programs that support mental health and crisis intervention, visit here.

School Outreach Program in Action

Anchor House is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Thompson as our new School Outreach Counselor! Rebecca comes to us with experience working in the local school systems providing supportive services to vulnerable youth. She is planning for a busy school year with the Trenton School District and other local schools.

"Anchor House is an organization that is near and dear to me for the work we do for youth who are in crisis and at risk of homelessness." - Rebecca Thompson, School Outreach Counselor

School Outreach provides individual, group counseling and case management to area middle and high students. Our goal is to help address any issues both in and out of school and prevent youth homelessness.

To learn more about our programs and outreach efforts, please visit our website

Spotlight on Rite Aid Healthy Futures

For several years, Anchor House has been the recipient of a neighborhood grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures, with a focus this year on support of our mental health and emotional wellness initiatives.

Part of its overall Empowering Children initiative for Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the neighborhood grants help nonprofits address the toughest health and wellness challenges facing youth today.

The grants are funded through the KidCents customer fundraising program that Anchor House participates in which allows Rite Aid Rewards members to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate their change to KidCents to support organizations like Anchor House.

To learn more about Rite Aid Healthy Futures and KidCents, visit KidsCents website.

SAVE THE DATE!

45th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, September 28, 2023

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Mercer Oaks

West Windsor, NJ

More information to follow.

To learn about early sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen at kschoenitz@anchorhousenj.org

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