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MHASWNJ Incoming Class of Officers and Board Members 2010 - 2011
On June 15, 2010, J. Philip Kirchner, Esq., President, MHASWNJ Board of Directors announced that the following had been elected to serve as MHASWNJ Board Officers:
Ted Novak, Esq., Vice President
~ Attorney at Law, Office of the Camden County Public Defender
Jo-Anna Rubin-Berman, Vice President ~ V.P. Human Resources, TD BANK
Amelia B. Kressler, Vice President
~ Mental Health Advocate
Nancy Cuomo, MSW, CSW
~ Mental Health Advocate
Richard A. Middleton, Treasurer
~ CPA, Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford, Cicalese, Wilson & Co.
Kirchner also stated that the incoming class for the Board of Directors included:
George Francos, MD
~ Nephrologist, Jefferson Hospital
Lonniece Senior
~ Assistant VP of Employee Relations/Human Resources, TD Bank
Richard Muhlberg
~Chairman/CEO, Metis Advisors
John F. Renner, Esq.
~ Attorney at Law, Private Practice
Marsha Soast, Esq.
~ Attorney at Law, Office of the Camden County Public Defender
Mary Lynne Reynolds, MPA, Executive Director of The MHASWNJ commented that “each of the new board members and officers were
recruited because of their dedication to the mission of the agency and their significant role in advocating, educating, and promoting mental wellness on behalf of those suffering with mental illness.”
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Mental Health America's S.T.A.R. Program
Mental Health America is proud to partner with the legendary singer Connie Francis on an important new national campaign-S.T.A.R. (Stress, Treatment, Awareness, and Recovery).
The purpose is to educate and inform the public and health professionals about the impact of trauma and the importance of Trauma-Informed Care.
This campaign is not about being... [Read More!] |
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Up and Coming at The MHASWNJ |
The Mental Health Association in Southwestern New Jersey’s and
The Southern Region Children’s Coordinating Council
Present
The Summer Training Institute 2010
Consecutive Thursdays Running From July 15th to August 19th
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Price: $25 per workshop
Visa, MC, AMEX Payments Accepted;
Checks Payable to MHASWNJ, 217 Black Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
An application for CEUs for NJ Social Workers to be filed; Credit Hours Available for Educators
Location:
Camden County Regional Training Center
420 Woodbury-Turnersville Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6176
Topics Scheduled:
July 15, 2010: “Non-Spousal Domestic Violence”
Exploration of Domestic Violent situations within familial; guardian/care provider, and friendship relationships
Speaker: Linda Burkett, Office of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
July 22, 2010: “An Overview of the Children’s Mental Health System”
The workshop will provide a brief history of the community mental health system’s services for children and adolescents as well as a description of each of the programs available in the current continuum of care.
Speaker: John Roy, Cape Atlantic I.N.K.
July 29, 2010: “Managing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood”
Provide Information and Insight into acknowledging & addressing behavioral challenges in children Ages Two to Five Years Old
Speakers: Teri Black, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS & Kathleen Cunningham Roscovich, MSW, LSW, Castle Program @ Virtua
August 5, 2010: “Fire Setters”
Overview of behaviors and personalities of those who become fire setters, “red flag” signs of fire setting behaviors, and prevention and intervention techniques
Speaker: Tammy DeLucca, Office of the Camden County Fire Marshall
August 12, 2010: “Psychotropic Medications & Their Use with Children & Adolescents”
Overview of current medications being used to treat children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and psychological disorders
Laura G. Leahy, MSN, APN, CNS, FNP, BC, Center for Family Guidance, PC
August 19, 2010: “Ethics: Ethical Duty & Legal Duty”
Examine the ethical & professional responsibilities that staffs have to their clients, colleagues, and profession.
Christine M. Heer, Esq., MSW, LCSW, DVS
For further details, contact Kelli Cochran-West @ kcochranwest@mhaswnj.org or 856.522.0639 x203
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