The Starting Point of NJ Inc

02/26/2026

Mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, but asking for help isn’t a weakness. It’s courage and the beginning of healing.💛

At Starting Point, we believe that support should never come with shame or stigma. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, or just feeling stuck," we’re here.

Because healing doesn’t happen in isolation.

It begins with one conversation.

One safe space.

One step toward hope.

🌿 You are not alone, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

📞 Call us today to explore counseling, groups, or resources: 856-854-3155

02/24/2026

🌙 "Why am I waking up at 3 a.m. feeling wired and anxious?"

If that question sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining things. For many women in midlife, this is just one of the ways perimenopause shows up.

Hormonal shifts during this season don’t just impact your cycle; they affect your brain, mood, sleep, and nervous system, too. It’s not “just stress.” It’s not “all in your head.” It’s your body evolving.

This powerful reminder is part of a new blog series from Dr. Tye Johnson-Mason about navigating perimenopause with more compassion and clarity.

If you’ve felt more irritable, more emotional, more forgetful or just “not like yourself," this information is for you.

📌 Stay tuned for Part 2 of our blog, where we’ll talk about midlife sleep struggles and what you can do.

02/19/2026

New here? Welcome 🧡

Starting Point is a nonprofit focused on help, healing, and connection. We support our community through mental health education, donation-based support groups, therapy and coaching, employee wellness programs, and community partnerships.

We’re here to help people navigate anxiety, grief and loss, depression, addiction recovery, relationship challenges, identity and body concerns, and more.

If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit into traditional mental health care, you’re not alone, and you’re welcome here. No matter who you are or where you’re coming from, this is a space rooted in care, belonging, and support 🧡

02/19/2026

Dine Out for a Cause at Ciconte's - Marlton 🧡

🍕 Eat Good. Do Good.
We’re teaming up with Ciconte’s from Sunday, Feb 22 to Thursday, Feb 26 for a delicious way to give back!

Mention Starting Point to your server 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 or 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩 the voucher from our QR code and 25% of your 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁 sales during the event will help support our mission to provide hope, healing, and mental health resources in our community.

📅 2/22 - 2/26
⏰ 11 AM – 9:00 PM
🍽 Dine-in or Takeout

Enjoy a great meal, support a great cause, and help make a real impact just by dining out.

**Orders placed through third-party services (DoorDash, Grubhub, etc.) are not eligible to be counted towards this event.

02/18/2026

I'd like to invite you to join me today for my lectures on Zoom at 12noon and 7pm. Details can be found on our website, startingpoint.org

Today's topic is "The First Three Stages of Grieving ~ Denial, Anger, Bargaining." Hope to see you there today and if you can't make it, all the lectures are recorded and can be found on our website under Vince's Corner.

I also will be doing the same lecture in person at The Starting Point of NJ Inc on Saturday the 21st at 9:30am. Sending prayers and love to all. Have a blessed and peaceful day! 💞

~ Vince DiPasquale ~

02/17/2026

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a reminder that kindness doesn’t have to be big or outward to matter. Sometimes, it starts with how we treat ourselves. 🧡

Here are a few simple ways to practice self-kindness today:
✨ Take a deep breath and enjoy a moment of stillness
✨ Unplug for an hour and do something you love
✨ Write down three things you’re proud of or grateful for
✨ Rest, reset, and remind yourself it’s okay to pause

You are worth the care you give.
What will you do for you today?

02/12/2026

Looking for a safe, supportive space to navigate life’s challenges?

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Tye Johnson-Mason, DNP, PMHNP-BC, provides whole-person care that honors the connection between mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

With a warm, collaborative approach, Dr. Tye specializes in supporting teens, adults, and families facing:
✔️ Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
✔️ Chronic stress, pain, and addiction
✔️ Life transitions and executive dysfunction
✔️ Culturally sensitive care for BIPOC and women’s mental health

Dr. Tye brings deep expertise in both medication management and supportive therapy, tailoring every plan to the real lives of those she serves. Her work is rooted in empathy, cultural humility, and the belief that healing happens when people feel truly heard.

Ready to take the next step toward personalized, culturally responsive care?

Connect with Dr. Tye Johnson-Mason at Starting Point of New Jersey.
Learn more or schedule a consultation:
609-350-4792.

02/12/2026

𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉!

Join us on April 4, 2026, at Cooper River Park for Starting Point’s annual 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk, a day rooted in 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer, every step helps break the stigma around mental health and addiction recovery. 💛

📍 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Piazza at the Park (near the lion statue)
🏅 Awards for top finishers by gender and age
🎥 Finish line video + instant results
👟 Bib pickup: April 3 at Haddonfield Running Company
🙌 Honoring two inspiring community members (stay tuned!)

🔗 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜: https://bit.ly/4bBnzYB

**Sponsorship opportunities available here: https://bit.ly/3OJgcYm

02/10/2026

Grief isn’t linear, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us for our Grief Lecture Series, a four-part conversation designed to help you better understand the many layers of grief and healing.

Lectures are every Wednesday at 12 PM or 7 PM. These free community sessions are designed to educate, support, and guide anyone seeking clarity around addiction and its impact.

All are welcome. Learn more online; link in first comment. https://bit.ly/48mIKvt

02/05/2026

In his February Thought of the Month, Vince DiPasquale invites us to reflect on the spiritual rhythm of the four seasons, each offering its own wisdom and purpose in life and recovery.

❄ Winter reminds us to slow down and reflect
🌱 Spring brings renewal and fresh starts
☀ Summer encourages growth and healing
🍂 Fall teaches gratitude and release

When we align with these natural cycles, we can approach change with deeper clarity, purpose, and faith.

Read Vince’s full reflection here: https://bit.ly/3NVcuKX

By: Vince DiPasquale “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 […]

02/05/2026

More overwhelmed, forgetful, or on edge than usual? You’re not alone. 💭 Our new blog explores how perimenopause can feel like anxiety, and why it’s OK to ask questions & seek support. 🌸👇

If lately you’ve felt your mood shifting, your patience wearing thin, or your sleep patterns turning unpredictable, you’re not alone. […]

02/01/2026

Dine Out for a Cause at Tre Famiglia Ristorante 🧡

Enjoy dinner and give back. On Thursday, February 5, mention Starting Point to your server and 10% of your dine-in sales during the event will help support our mission to provide hope, healing, and mental health resources in our community.

📅 Thursday, Feb 5
⏰ 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🍽 Dine-in only

Enjoy a great meal, support a great cause, and help make a real impact just by dining out.