Food Resources
Name three Essex County organizations that provides assistance with food.
Apostles' House, Bridges Outreach, Inc., Emergency Food & Nutrition Network of Catholic Charities, Human Needs Food Pantry, etc.
This hospital, located in Newark, is one of the largest healthcare providers in Essex County and is part of the RWJBarnabas Health system.
University Hospital
This organization, based in Newark, helps people experiencing homelessness or housing instability find safe, affordable housing while offering services like case management and job training.
The Salvation Army - Newark
This nonprofit organization in Essex County offers free legal services to low-income individuals in areas such as housing, family law, and public benefits.
Legal Services of New Jersey
True or False: CPI provides a food pantry for all clients.
True. CPI provides a pantry for all clients Monday through Friday at the end of the program day.
This hospital in West Orange offers a range of medical services, including emergency care and advanced surgical procedures, and is part of the Atlantic Health System.
Clara Maass Medical Center
This nonprofit organization in Newark provides shelter, food, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk youth, ages 18 to 24.
Covenant House New Jersey
This nonprofit organization in Essex County provides legal services to individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities, focusing on improving access to healthcare, housing, and public benefits.
Community Health Law Project
True or False: Lack of proper nutrition can significantly improve your mental health.
False. Here are some ways inadequate nutrition can impair mental health:
Low levels of essential nutrients:
Blood sugar levels: A diet high in refined sugars and low in fiber can lead to unstable blood sugar levels, which may contribute to mood swings, irritability, and anxiety.
Protein intake: Amino acids from protein are essential for the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood. A lack of protein in the diet can lead to feelings of sadness and fatigue.
Gut health: The gut and brain are closely connected through the "gut-brain axis." A diet lacking in fiber and probiotics can affect gut microbiota, which in turn can influence mental well-being. Poor gut health has been linked to conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Overall energy levels: Inadequate nutrition can lead to fatigue, which affects cognitive function, concentration, and emotional regulation, contributing to mental health struggles.
Name one partial care program that offers symptom management via group counseling and medication monitoring.
CPI, Mountainside Treatment Center, Rutger University Behavioral Health Care, etc.
This nonprofit organization in Essex County provides permanent supportive housing for individuals with mental health issues and helps them integrate into the community.
Project Live, Inc.
True or False: Having a legal history does not have to be a deterrent to mental health success.
True. Having a legal history does not have to be a deterrent to mental health success. While it may present challenges, these barriers can often be addressed with the right support and resources. Many individuals with legal histories go on to achieve mental health success with support & community resources.
This non-profit organization in Essex County helps distribute free groceries to families in need and operates multiple food pantries.
Community Foodbank of New Jersey
What is a step down from partial care?
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Mental Health Therapy, Peer Support Programs, etc.
This service, provided by organizations like the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris, helps individuals with mental health conditions secure and maintain stable housing through case management and community resources.
Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS)
This program in Essex County aims to divert individuals with mental health conditions from the criminal justice system to mental health treatment services, promoting rehabilitation over incarceration.
MHA Diversion Program
This city in Essex County is home to the "Ironbound Community Corporation," which runs programs aimed at providing fresh food to low-income residents.
Newark
What is a step up from partial care?
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness and needs housing support, in Essex County, New Jersey, who do you contact?
New Jersey 2-1-1: A free and confidential service available 24/7, offering information about housing assistance, food, health services, and more.
True or False: Legal resources for individuals with mental illness in Essex County only focus on criminal defense, without addressing civil rights or healthcare access.
False. These programs offer a holistic approach to assisting clients with effective community reintegration.