Devastation from Haiti Earthquake, Torrential Rain, other Tragedies Raise Concerns for Citizens’
Just a few weeks after the assassination of President Jovenel
Moïse, the citizens of Haiti are facing much more devastation
from an earthquake that claimed the lives of nearly 1,300
individuals, seriously injured at least 5,700 people and left
thousands more displaced due to total destru...
Amidst Growing Demand for Services & Hiring Crisis, Social Workers Face Backlog in Getting Licensed
Across New Jersey, a mental health crisis is brewing with
potentially dire consequences. On the heels of the COVID-19
pandemic, the demand for mental health services has increased
exponentially. While providers of mental health services are
working tirelessly to support community members ...
Assassination of Haiti President Will Exacerbate Mental Health Challenges in Long-Struggling Country
Statement from Debra L. Wentz, PhD, President and CEO
On behalf of the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and
Addiction Agencies, I extend deepest condolences to the family of
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated early
yesterday morning, and send warmest wishes to ...
