The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore

04/05/2026

03/30/2026

💙💛Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore was proud to support the St. Rose High School HOPE Squad at their Mental Health Fair in Belmar, NJ on Friday, March 27. 💙💛

Our Community Outreach Coordinator Judy McCormick, Mental Health Graduate Intern Colleen Vermeulen, and college intern Ava Blumenstock spent the day connecting with students and teachers, sharing tools for coping skills, conflict resolution, and emotional well‑being.

HOPE Squad is a peer‑to‑peer su***de prevention and mental health awareness program designed to create a safe, supportive, and caring school environment. We’re grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside them in this important work.

We are so proud of our and the young people leading the way toward a more supportive future.

03/27/2026

🧤🧥 Support Manasquan High School’s NHS Winter Clothing Drive!!

Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore is proud to support Manasquan High School National Honor Society students Alex Lapitzki and Adam Rodricks as they collect winter clothing donations for families in need.

📍 Drop-off Location:
Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore
36 South Street, Manasquan
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
📅 Now through Friday, April 10

All donated items will benefit Community Threads Store by CLCL Foundation in Brick, NJ, helping individuals and families throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties stay warm and supported.

Your generosity makes a real difference for our neighbors. Thank you for giving with heart.

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03/17/2026

💜 This International Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the strength of women who hold so much for their families, and reminding you that you deserve support, too. 💜

At The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore, our therapy and support groups offer a compassionate space to breathe, connect, and be cared for.

Whether you’re a caregiver, a mother, a partner, or simply someone who’s always “the strong one,” you don’t have to navigate it all alone.

Join a community that supports the supporters. Your well‑being matters, this month and every month.
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03/12/2026

The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore was grateful to take part in this year’s Symposium on Mental Health & Wellness on March 11, where our Executive Director, Susan Tellone, led a workshop on “Positive Action and the Science of Well-being.”

The annual event, organized by the Monmouth County Schools Partnership for Wellness and hosted by Brookdale Community College, brought together educators, families, and community members committed to strengthening mental health and resilience. Community engagement and conversations remind us why this work matters so deeply.

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03/10/2026

The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore is collaborating all month long, and we’d love for you to come along with us!

We’re kicking things off tomorrow, March 11, at the Symposium on Mental Health & Wellness! The program begins at 5:30 PM, and our Executive Director, Susan Tellone, will be presenting her breakout session, “Positive Action & the Science of Well‑being.”

Be sure to register, join the conversation, and stop by our resource table to connect with our team and explore tools that support emotional well‑being.

We hope to see you at Brookdale Community College in the Student Life Center.

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03/09/2026

Youth su***de is the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 10–34, and yet, it is absolutely preventable.

If you’re ready to move from uncertainty to informed, confident action, we invite you to join Susan Tellone, Executive Director of the Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore, for a workshop designed to open a stigma‑free conversation about practical, life‑saving skills.

This session offers guidance, clarity, and tools that every community member can use to support someone in crisis.

A heartfelt thank‑you to the Sand Hills Community Wellness Center for hosting this impactful event and helping us bring this education to more people in our community.

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03/06/2026

🤔What Does Spring Make You Think Of?

When you hear the word "spring", what comes to mind? The season between winter and summer, a fresh water source, or a sudden leap forward?

Here at The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore, spring has us thinking about The Spring Lake Five Mile Run on Saturday, May 23.

Whether you’re running with the pack or cheering along the route, you can support our mission by scanning the QR code and donating to one of our five dedicated runners, or by making a general contribution to the fundraiser.

This weekend, as we all spring forward, we invite you to help us move our community forward too. Your generosity funds:

📖Free educational workshops
🤲Support groups
📅Community mental health events
🧠Affordable therapy for those who qualify for our funding

Every gift helps us continue providing compassionate, accessible mental health care to the communities we serve.

Thanks for springing forward with us!
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03/05/2026

🪻 Do you know what’s in your “Grief Closet”? Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore's Executive Director, Susan Tellone, will help you explore that space with and during her workshop at A Day of Wellness & Community Connections on Saturday, March 21. 🪻

📱 Scan the QR code to register and select Susan’s session. The event takes place at Brielle Elementary School from 8:30 AM–1:00 PM.

While attendance is free, a $25 donation is suggested to support this meaningful day of and .

We’re grateful to Common Ground Grief Center and Stephy's Place for partnering to bring our together for this impactful mental wellness event.

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www.commongroundgriefcenter.org 🌳
www.stephysplace.org/sp/ 🦋

03/04/2026

🍀 Get Lucky in on Saturday, March 14! 🍀

While you’re out and downtown, stop by the The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore's resource table outside Manasquan Lighting (126 Main Street). We’ll be there from 12–4 PM with mental health resources, information, and a free gift for the first 100 kids! 🎁

Enjoy the bagpipe music 🎶, scavenger hunt 🔎, and that unmistakable sense of as we inch closer to spring. 🪻

Fingers crossed 🤞🏽 for beautiful weather! Hope to see you there! 👀 👀

www.njsamaritan.org 💚 💚 Manasquan Chamber of Commerce

03/03/2026

Join Graduate Mental Health Counseling Intern, Samantha Myers tomorrow, and every Wednesday, for our created for women.

We meet weekly at 12:00 PM, offering a calm, understanding space to talk through the moments that feel overwhelming or overstimulating.

Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore is here to help you navigate those challenges with compassion, community, and practical support.

Scan the QR code to register and take a mid‑week pause that’s just for you.

www.njsamaritan.org 💙 💛

02/27/2026

💙 The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore is excited to share that Executive Director Susan Tellone will be a featured breakout session speaker at the Symposium on Mental Health & Wellness on March 11. 💛

Susan’s session begins at 7:15 PM, but we encourage everyone to arrive before 5:30 PM to enjoy the full program, connect with community partners, and make the most of this free event. Be sure to stop by our table for valuable mental health resources and to learn more about the services we provide.

📱 Scan the QR code to register and select Susan’s breakout session.

🫶🏽 A heartfelt thank‑you to the Monmouth County Schools Partnership for Wellness for organizing this important community gathering, and to Brookdale Community College for hosting. We hope to see you there! 👀

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