Archive for the Category ‘Health’

Five Below and WBMH

Five Below and WBMH

The Asperger’s Auxiliary is proud to announce our second fundraiser!
Five Below will donate 10% of purchases made starting June 30th ending on November 30th.
Attached flyer must be presented at time of purchase and may be duplicated.
Please pass on to family and friends.
Participating locations are listed below.
FIVE BELOW locations:
Ramsey
106 Interstate Shopping Center
Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ [...]

Cancer & Our Environment

Cancer & Our Environment

May is Brain Cancer Awareness month, and the heart of the Ramapo Valley is not immune from the tribulations of this specific disease.
The Matthew Larson Foundation based in Franklin Lakes, and the recently established Christopher Brandle Joy of Life Foundation, were born from the tragic loss of two young boys to pediatric brain cancer. The [...]

WBMH Transition to College Workshop

WBMH Transition to College Workshop

West Bergen Mental Healthcare
ASPERGER’S RELATED SERVICES
TRANSITION TO COLLEGE WORKSHOP
? learning new tools to succeed in college ?
5 week program
From June 16, 2010 – July 14, 2010
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost of workshop is $250.00
Due with registration by June 10, 2010
Topics to be addressed include:
• Dorm life
• Commuting issues
• Campus resources
• Roommate issues
• Organization
• Time management
• Homesickness
• Daily living
• Money management
• Drugs/alcohol
• The unexpected
• The question of disclosure
• Advocacy
• Dating
• Social [...]

Experience SOAR

Experience SOAR

COMING THIS SUMMER… THE SOAR EXPERIENCE
West Bergen’s Asperger’s Related Services is pleased to announce that it is again sponsoring The SOAR Experience, a summer program for children and teens, ages 6-16, with Asperger’s Syndrome and other related disorders. The SOAR Experience, a therapeutic social skills program in a day camp-like environment, will be held [...]

Think Local on Earth Day

Think Local on Earth Day

Earth Day started as a grassroots effort in 1969. Today it is recognized across the country and across the world, but it’s at the local level where the real differences are made on a daily basis.
Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff and Oakland have all implemented efforts to help improve the environment. Franklin Lakes regularly holds Clean-up Days [...]

WBH Recognizes Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross

WBH Recognizes Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross

On March 28th, West Bergen Mental Healthcare celebrated its 33rd Annual Brunch at the Seasons in Washington Township, and recognized outstanding community leaders Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross.  Pictured  are (l-r): Eileen Wagner, Co-chair and West Bergen Foundation Board Member, Ridgewood; Honorees David Ross and Diana Dolling-Ross, Hawthorne; Michael J. Tozzoli, West Bergen’s CEO and [...]

Helping Your Family Member Navigate SSI & SSD

Helping Your Family Member Navigate SSI & SSD

Helping Your Family Member Navigate SSI & SSD
Hosted by:                West Bergen Mental Healthcare’s Asperger’s Related Services Department
Presenters:               Karl Kazmierczak, Esq., Social Security Disability Specialist and Darren Suelto, Esq.
When:                       April 14, 2010 @ 7pm
Where:                      West Bergen Mental Healthcare
120 Chestnut Street
Ridgewood, NJ
Who Should Come:  Adults, Parents, & Practitioners
Some Topics to Be Discussed:
·        Filling out an application
·        Overview [...]

WBMH Honorary Brunch Committee

WBMH Honorary Brunch Committee

RIDGEWOOD: Members of the Honorary Brunch Committee and Friends of the Honorees - Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross (seated center) - met recently to discuss plans for the 33rd Annual Brunch, set for Sunday, March 28th, 12 noon, at Seasons in Washington Township.  Individually, and as a couple, the Rosses have shown a lifelong [...]

WBMH Honors Local Couple

WBMH Honors Local Couple

Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross to be Honored
at West Bergen’s March 28th Annual Brunch
The 2010 recipients of West Bergen Mental Healthcare’s Distinguished Service Award are Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross.  This symbol of excellence, which is give each year to exceptional community leaders, will be presented to the Rosses at West Bergen’s 33rd Annual Brunch [...]

Free Dental Care for Kids

Free Dental Care for Kids

Below is information about the New Jersey Dental Association’s (NJDA) Give Kids A Smile! Day being held on February 5, 2010. According to the NJDA, ALL children are eligible, regardless of whether or not they are insured and regardless of parents’ income. Parents may take children to anyone on the list of participating [...]

Cold or Flu?

Cold or Flu?

Some helpful tips to determine if you have the flu or a cold…Of course check with your doctor…

Health-Care Reform

Health-Care Reform

Confused by the ongoing health-care reform debate? If so, you’re not alone…

Asperger’s Workshops

Asperger’s Workshops

WBMH will be offering workshops for professionals, family members and students on..

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Oakland Board of Health is reaching out to the community for volunteers to help in the event of a Flu Pandemic…

WBMH Names Partial Care Director

WBMH Names Partial Care Director

Donna Marinaro, MSW, has been named Director of West Bergen Mental Healthcare’s Partial Care Program…

Summer - Time to Reconnect

Summer - Time to Reconnect

During the summer months, parents have a unique opportunity to strengthen their relationships with their children or teenagers…

Workshop - Transition to College

Workshop - Transition to College

WBMH will be offering a Transition to College Workshop for…

Teen Mom Programs

Teen Mom Programs

Representatives of West Bergen Mental Healthcare and St. Elizabeth’s Church, Ridgewood, met recently to discuss plans for The Chrysalis Program, a new parent education and support program specifically geared to teen mothers and their children…

Mental Health Advocacy Breakfast

Mental Health Advocacy Breakfast

The Bergen County Mental Health Board and the mental health service providers from the county hosted the second annual Countywide Mental Health Advocacy Breakfast…

The Faces of Diabetes

The Faces of Diabetes

My name is Clio, I am 8 years old and I have Type 1 diabetes. I would like to be the first to welcome you to this year’s Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes.

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