Mount Holly, NJ | April 11, 2024 — Oaks Integrated Care, a leading behavioral healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality care to 19 counties in New Jersey, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christianna Lynch as the new Chief of Quality and Healthcare Integration. With an extensive background in quality assurance and a passion for improving patient outcomes, Lynch brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the Oaks team. In her new role, Lynch will oversee all aspects of quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives across the organization. She will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance patient safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. "We are thrilled to welcome Chrissy [...]

Camden, NJ | September 2, 2022 - Oaks Integrated Care’s Touch A Truck event rolled into Camden for a fun-filled day at the Triad1828 Centre parking lot. The free community event gave kids the chance to see, touch, and explore their favorite trucks. The local nonprofit also held a backpack giveaway at the event, distributing over 300 backpacks and school supplies to Camden youth. Touch A Truck featured a street sweeper, construction trucks, tractor trailer, fire truck, police cars, armored response vehicle and more. Camden County Police, Camden Fire Department, Camden County Sheriff, Camden County Public Works, Camden County Special Services District and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office were on hand to show off their vehicles and interact with attendees. [...]

Donation Drive Gives Youth the Confidence to Succeed Mount Holly, NJ, July 19, 2023- Every child deserves a great first day of school. Now through August 11, Oaks Integrated Care is accepting donations of backpacks and school supplies for Operation Fill-A-Backpack, an annual program designed to provide children and teens with the confidence needed to succeed this September. Many parents of children in Oaks Integrated Care programs lack the financial stability to provide their children with basic school supplies. Each gift to Operation Fill-A-Backpack decreases the burden on families and helps students receive the tools necessary to start the school year off on the right foot. With the help of supporters, Oaks will collect, purchase and distribute over 1,000 backpacks [...]

Rooted in Community Awards Celebrates New Jersey Individuals and Organizations Making an Impact ­­­Mount Holly, NJ | June 10, 2023 – Oaks Integrated Care celebrated its third annual Rooted in Community Awards to recognize outstanding local heroes who contribute to the region through work, service and leadership. The event raised $125,000 to benefit Oaks’ mission to improve the quality of life for vulnerable children, adults and families through mental health and addiction services. Over 150 attendees joined together on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ.  Attendees received a complimentary day pass for Grounds for Sculpture to explore nearly 300 contemporary sculptures sited across 42 landscaped acres. This year’s honorees included the following [...]

Mount Holly, NJ | November 2, 2022 – This holiday season, Oaks Integrated Care will host its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and Holiday Gift Drive to benefit families struggling to make ends meet. For many families in Oaks programs, the holiday season can be a difficult time of year – financial stress and mental health challenges often intensify for those already living paycheck to paycheck. Food costs continue to rise leaving families with the difficult choice of paying for food, rent or essential medications. With support from local donors and volunteers, the nonprofit organization plans to distribute over 2,000 Thanksgiving meals and sponsor 100 families through the holiday gift drive. Community members can get involved by making a monetary donation, [...]

Anne Greenwood and Michelle Carlamere Promoted to Leadership Positions Mount Holly, NJ | November 1, 2022- Oaks Integrated Care is proud to announce the promotion of Directors Michelle Carlamere to Vice President and Anne Greenwood to Assistant Vice President following the retirement of longtime employee Beth Dunlap. As dedicated team members with a combined sixty years of experience, Carlamere and Greenwood will oversee mental health programs for children and families at the Charles Yates Center for Children and Families in Lumberton, New Jersey. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Carlamere has worked for Oaks for over twenty-five years as a Therapist, Coordinator, Supervisor and most recently as director of outpatient counseling services. Carlamere actively participates in various mental health [...]

Mount Holly, NJ | November 1, 2022- Oaks Integrated Care is proud to announce the promotion of Directors Michelle Carlamere to Vice President and Anne Greenwood to Assistant Vice President following the retirement of longtime employee Beth Dunlap. As dedicated team members with a combined sixty years of experience, Carlamere and Greenwood will oversee mental health programs for children and families at the Charles Yates Center for Children and Families in Lumberton, New Jersey. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Carlamere has worked for Oaks for over twenty-five years as a Therapist, Coordinator, Supervisor and most recently as director of outpatient counseling services. Carlamere actively participates in various mental health trainings and certification programs focused on Trauma Informed Care. [...]

Camden, NJ | September 2, 2022 - Oaks Integrated Care recently hosted its annual Touch A Truck community event in Camden at the Triad1828 Center. The free event gives kids the chance to see, touch, and explore their favorite trucks. Touch A Truck featured emergency response vehicles, construction trucks, tractor trailers, police vehicles and more. The Fire Department even turned on the hose to make sure attendees stayed cool in the summer heat. Every child deserves a great first day of school. Oaks distributed over four hundred backpacks filled with school supplies to children at the event. The nonprofit organization partnered with the Camden County Police, Camden County Public Works Department, Camden County Special Services District, Food Bank of South Jersey, New [...]