In the Mood for a Good Diet?
May 22, 2019
Ever hear the expression “You are what you eat”? In recent years, evidence shows that food can contribute to the development, prevention, and management of mental health conditions, including depression...
Wellness at Work
May 17, 2019
With May being both Mental Health Awareness and Employee Health and Fitness month, Bergen’s Promise staff were very involved in wellness initiatives!
Our annual Employee Wellness Fair hosted 15...
PART 2: It Takes a Community…Coaching Kids Through Difficult Situations to Build Emotional Regulation & Resilience
May 9, 2019
In Part1, we discussed the value of emotional regulation and resilience as important life skills. As promised, provided below are practical tips to get you started.
Anxiety can be...
PART 1: It Takes a Community…Coaching Kids Through Difficult Situations to Build Emotional Regulation & Resilience
May 7, 2019
Mental health plays an important role in child development and is a significant part of overall health. According to national statistics shared by the National Alliance for Mental Illness, approximately...
Announcing Our Newest Certified Nurtured Heart Approach Trainers!
Apr 5, 2019
Team members of Bergen’s Promise had the opportunity to become certified trainers of The Nurtured Heart Approach®(NHA). NHA is a philosophy and practice for creating healthy relationships with people in...
Bergen's Promise invites job seekers to register for Career Fair on May 1st
Apr 4, 2019
On May 1st, Bergen’s Promise will hold a Career Fair open to students and professionals in the Social Work industry.This fair will be held from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and from...
Our BP Team Goes Blue for Autism Awareness Month
Apr 4, 2019
In observance of Autism Awareness Month, our Bergen’s Promise team wore blue in recognition of people living with autism. In addition, some members of our team participated in a brief...
Bergen's Promise Exhibits at Phoenix Center Transition Fair
Apr 3, 2019
Bergen's Promise was in community again, raising awareness of the support families of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities can receive through Bergen's Promise and PerformCare. On March...
Bergen's Promise Supports Urban League Prom Pop-Up
Apr 1, 2019
During March, the Urban League for Bergen County held their 2nd Annual Prom Pop Up. Bergen’s Promise staff members happily supported this event by donating 9 dresses as well as...
What's New from the Family Support Organization of Bergen County
Mar 25, 2019
Family Support Organization of Bergen County is excited and proud to be offering Nurtured Heart Approach training to parents and caregivers at our location in Fair Lawn!
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Getting Ready for Summer! Supporting our Youth with Special Needs
Mar 20, 2019
Bergen’s Promise recently launched an internal committee devoted to meeting the needs of our youth living with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and their families. Monthly meetings, staff trainings and consultation with our...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Mar 7, 2019
Bergen’s Promise and Bergen County Department of Health Services is proud to present "Youth Mental Health First Aid Training". The training will be presented by Bergen's Promise Community Resource Director,...