The Starting Point of NJ Inc

03/13/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Rose Austin will receive the Starting Point Community Award at this year’s 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk on April 4th at Cooper River Park. 🎖️

Rose has been an educator at Haddon Township High School for 22 years and is the advisor for the school’s Herren Project Club, which she founded in 2021 to help raise awareness and break down the stigma surrounding substance use disorder.

Under her leadership, students have organized substance-free events and raised funds to support organizations including The Herren Project, Starting Point, and Joseph’s House in Camden. Through education and advocacy, the club encourages young people to make healthy choices while supporting those impacted by addiction.

We are incredibly grateful for Rose’s leadership, the dedication of her students, and the meaningful partnership she has built with our organization. 🧡

Please join us in celebrating Rose Austin at our annual Starting Point 5K Run and 1Mile-Walk ! 🏃‍♀️

03/12/2026

Dine & Donate at Mulligan's Bar & Grill🍀

Join us for our March Dine & Donate night at Mulligan's Bar & Grill and enjoy a great meal while supporting a great cause.

On Monday, March 16, 10% of food sales will be donated to Starting Point when you mention us with your order.

📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🍽 Dine in or take out
📍 Mulligan’s Bar & Grill
1208 White Horse Pike
Oaklyn, NJ 08107

Every order helps support mental health resources in our community. Grab dinner, spread the word, and make it count 🧡

03/11/2026

What’s really beneath the surface?

Join us for Vince’s Lecture Series: The Iceberg Theory 🧊

Over five weeks, we’ll explore what’s seen, what’s hidden, and how recovery begins.

Lectures are every Wednesday at 12 PM or 7 PM. These free community sessions 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

03/11/2026

Sneak peek at this year’s race shirt!

Register for Starting Point's 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk on April 4th by Friday to lock in the current rate and guarantee your t-shirt size.

It’s more than a race, it’s a community coming together to support mental health, recovery, and hope.

We can't wait to see you on the course. Registration link shared in comments.

*Special thanks to Patty B'S Hats & Tees!

03/10/2026

Join artist Veronica Visconti from Discover Your Inner Artist for a fun and imaginative painting workshop with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Starting Point.

Working in pairs, you’ll learn the basics of canvas and acrylic painting while creating a portrait of your partner, best friend, or even your favorite pet!

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Canterbury Mews Clubhouse, Sewell, NJ

$30 per person
Spots are limited, so grab a friend and sign up today!

📞 RSVP: 856-203-2765

03/08/2026

On International Women’s Day, we honor the women who lead, love, support, and heal — often quietly and courageously.

At Starting Point of New Jersey, we see the strength it takes to ask for help, to set boundaries, to rebuild, and to support a loved one through addiction and recovery.

Today we celebrate the resilience of women in every stage of the journey.

You are powerful. You are valued. You are never alone. 🧡

03/05/2026

As we move from winter into spring, March invites us into transition, not just in season, but in mindset. 🧠

This month, Vince encourages us to reflect on the attitudes we carry into each day. Are we focused on what’s wrong… or what’s possible?

Do we approach challenges with openness and intention? Are we treating ourselves with the care and respect we deserve?

A positive mindset doesn’t ignore life’s difficulties. It helps us face them with perspective, patience, and balance.

Take a moment this month to reflect, reset, and remain open to growth.

Read Vince’s full Thought for the Month here: https://bit.ly/4smaLNH

By Vince DiPasquale As we enter the month of March, a time of transition from winter to spring, let us […]

03/05/2026

Support a cause that matters and put your business in front of hundreds of community members 💛

Sponsorships are now available for Starting Point’s 5K & 1-Mile Walk on April 4, 2026 at Cooper River Park.

From Bronze to Diamond levels, each package includes race day recognition, marketing mentions, and logo placement opportunities.

Be part of an event centered on hope, healing, and resilience.

Learn more and secure your sponsorship here: https://bit.ly/4tRu2bi

03/02/2026

Our Managing Director, Angela Baxter and Samantha Medina of Wayward To Wellness joined Maryville Integrated Care to celebrate the opening of their new outpatient program in Voorhees, NJ.

As organizations committed to mental health and recovery, we believe in strengthening the continuum of care across our region.
Maryville provides inpatient and outpatient services that complement the independent practitioners, support groups, and community-based resources available at Starting Point.

When we collaborate, individuals transitioning through different levels of care have stronger support systems in place.

03/01/2026

Get ready to laugh for a cause 🎤😂

Join us Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Give A Hoot! Comedy Club in Berlin, NJ for a night of comedy featuring Brad Lowery, all to benefit Starting Point.

Doors open at 7 PM
Show starts at 8 PM
🎟 Tickets are $27.50 in advance

Enjoy a fun night out while supporting an important cause. Grab your tickets now, link in first comment.

Let’s pack the house and Give A Hoot 🧡 https://bit.ly/4cGUe2a

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.