CarePlus NJ Teams Up With Ben & Jerry’s for Mental Health Monday

Staff Gives The “Scoop” on Mental Health at Ridgewood Ben & Jerry’s

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Saturday, May 11 2024 @ 05:45 pm

Ridgewood, N.J (May 10, 2024) - CarePlus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, is teaming up with Ben & Jerry’s in Ridgewood, NJ for Mental Health Monday, May 13, 2024.

At the event, CarePlus NJ staff will scoop ice cream, offer tips for coping with mental health issues, and provide community resources to enhance mental well-being. The free event will take place at 104-106 Franklin Avenue Ridgewood, NJ, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and is open to the public. A purchase of ice cream is encouraged as a portion of proceeds will directly support CarePlus NJ’s mission.

Sales from the Mental Health Monday event will help support CarePlus NJ to provide mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services in communities across northern New Jersey. As a community based provider, CarePlus operates more than 80 programs, designed to meet the full spectrum of health and wellness needs for adults and children across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Morris Counties. Programs include acute care programs, family and adolescent services, group and individual therapy, school-based services, addiction and recovery services, maternal and family services, outpatient services, and more.

“We want the community to know that their mental health matters and that our team is here to support them,” said Jaime Arlia, Senior Vice President, Consultation & Education of CarePlus NJ. “We’re looking forward to serving up some sweet treats and helpful tips for managing and maintaining mental health and sprinkling in some fun along the way. We can’t wait to connect with the community and thank Ben & Jerry’s for their support.”

To see a full list of Ben & Jerry’s current flavors click here. To learn more about CarePlus NJJ visit https://careplusnj.org/about/.

About CarePlus NJ

For more than 45 years, CarePlus NJ, Inc. has been a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children in northern New Jersey. Based in Paramus, New Jersey, CarePlus NJ is committed to providing the most comprehensive integrated treatment options through 80+ programs designed to meet the full spectrum of health and wellness needs for adults and children in the communities it serves. Specializing in acute care, CarePlus NJ provides immediate, high-quality health services and support programs for individuals in crisis. Nationally ranked for excellence in customer satisfaction by the Mental Health Corporations of America, CarePlus NJ is mission-driven, ensuring that anyone who needs it has access to specialized care. To learn more about CarePlus NJ and its wide range of programs and services, visit https://www.careplusnj.org/.