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Three Steps to Help Prevent Suicide

2024-02-06T19:39:55-05:00February 6th, 2024|Categories: Oaks Blog, Home Page|

We can all save lives. Suicide prevention is a critical issue that requires a proactive and compassionate approach. As an organization committed to mental health and wellness, we understand the importance of equipping individuals with the tools and resources to intervene and support those in crisis. We’re proud to share that over 400 Oaks employees are receiving Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training between fall 2023 and winter 2024 as part of the Zero Suicide initiative. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. Even one life lost is simply too many, and we commit to recognizing the signs and intervening before it’s [...]

Instagram Offers Mental Health Support

2022-08-30T22:43:09-04:00May 10th, 2017|Categories: Oaks Blog|

May is Mental Health Month! As Oaks Integrated Care joins the Instagram community, we want to shed light on the strides the social media platform has taken to support mental health. Instagram is one of the largest social media platforms in the world. Recognizing their ability to offer help and support, the photo sharing app has stepped forward in an effort to better the mental health of their users. Recently they introduced a new tool aimed at helping users who suffer from mental illness and depression through encouragement from friends and family. 1 in 5 people experience mental illness in a given year according to the World Health Organization and an estimated 350 million people suffer from depression. To offer [...]

From Adversity to Advocacy: BIPOC Mental Health Month

2024-07-03T10:00:22-04:00July 3rd, 2024|Categories: Oaks Blog, Uncategorized, Home Page|

Mental health affects us all. Inspired by Bebe Moore Campbell’s legacy of addressing the mental health needs of underrepresented groups, July was designated Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by the U.S. House of Representatives. The month highlights the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. The 2024 theme by Mental Health America focuses on dismantling stigma, fostering generational conversations, and promoting mental health equity. Addressing Stigma and Cultural Differences in BIPOC Communities BIPOC individuals often encounter both internal and external judgment when it comes to mental health. Stigma can arise from cultural beliefs, fear of judgment, or limited access to information and resources. It manifests differently across cultures, [...]

Oaks Integrated Care Elects New Officers

2019-02-15T10:36:37-05:00February 14th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

MOUNT HOLLY (NJ) – At its recent annual meeting, the Board of Trustees of Oaks Integrated Care elected new officers. David Gaskin was elected as Chair of the Board. Aaron Nelson of Marlton was elected First Vice Chair and Gerard Law of Moorestown was elected Second Vice Chair. Chelsea Carter and Colleen Crandall were both re-elected to serve as Co-Secretary/Treasurer. Mr. Gaskin serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, based in Staten Island, New York. The Seamen's Society for Children and Families offers family foster care and adoption services, mental and behavioral health care services, a range of preventive and family treatment/rehabilitation and counseling services, domestic violence intervention, child day [...]

Oaks Integrated Care Sets Goal for Thanksgiving Meals for Families in Need

2020-03-08T22:35:20-04:00October 29th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

Mt. Holly, N.J. – Oaks Integrated Care, a behavioral health service provider, has announced the launch of its 2019 Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to benefit individuals and families in need throughout New Jersey. Donations of frozen turkeys and nonperishable Thanksgiving food items can be made now through November 18. Oaks Integrated Care hopes to collect over ­­­­­­­­­­1,900 turkeys to help make Thanksgiving special for families in their programs. Last year, Oaks distributed over 1,900 Thanksgiving dinners to families in need and this year the need is just as great. “Through our Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, we assist community members living in poverty and struggling with mental illness or a developmental disability to celebrate the holiday with a traditional Thanksgiving meal,” [...]

Oaks Integrated Care Kicks Off Virtual Operation Fill-A-Backpack

2020-08-16T13:49:31-04:00August 5th, 2020|Categories: Press Release|

Give a Child the Confidence Needed to Succeed this School Year Mount Holly, NJ - Whether kids head back to school or learn virtually in September, it is more important now than ever that students are prepared to start the school year. Oaks Integrated Care recently kicked off their Operation Fill-A-Backpack donation drive to help ensure children and teens in their programs head back to school with brand new backpacks filled with school supplies. Many parents of children in Oaks Integrated Care programs cannot afford basic school supplies and the need for support has skyrocketed during the pandemic. As families and students prepare for the many changes that lie ahead, each small gift can help to ensure that they [...]

Oaks Integrated Care Celebrates Outstanding Local Heroes

2021-06-03T14:01:53-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Categories: Press Release, Home Page|

Rooted in Community Awards Honors New Jersey Individuals and Corporations Making an Impact Mount Holly, NJ | June 3, 2021 – Oaks Integrated Care announces its first-ever Rooted in Community Awards to celebrate local heroes for their contributions to the community through work, service, and leadership. Dedicated to empowering individuals and meeting the needs of the community, the nonprofit organization offers over 230 mental health and addiction programs that will benefit from the event proceeds. The virtual ceremony kicks off Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to recognize the following outstanding individuals and corporations: Tammy Snyder Murphy, New Jersey First Lady George Sowa, Founding CEO of Greater Trenton Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President & COO of American Water [...]

Oaks Touch A Truck Event Rolls Into Camden

2022-09-20T19:16:57-04:00August 31st, 2022|Categories: Press Release|

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 [...]

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