HANOVER — Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher announces a Free Mental Health Symposium to address mental health issues of loneliness, depression, isolation, and addiction. The Symposium is presented as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign in conjunction with the Township of Hanover, the New Jersey Coalition for Education and Positive Choices (NJC4EPC), The Morris County Sherriff’s Office, and Hanover Township Recreation
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Hanover Township Meeting Room located at 1000 Route 10 in Whippany, the Symposium features an impressive lineup of speakers including mental and public health professionals, elected officials, senior advocates, county and local law enforcement, and recreation administrators. These professionals will provide valuable information about available services to combat addiction and mental health issues as well as guidance on where to find assistance.
Seating is limited. Click here to register.
For more information contact LDiarchangel@hanovertownship.com.
Whether you are a long-time coach, a parent of a teenager, or a child of an aging parent, your concerns will be addressed! “All of us know someone who is struggling,” says Mayor Gallagher, “We have gathered together this group of experts to help people find the assistance they need.”
Hosts include Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher, Hanover Township, Mayor Joseph Pannullo, East Hanover Township, Mayor Mark Taylor, Borough of Florham Park, Mayor Jason Karr, Borough of Morris Plains, Mayor Tim Dougherty, Town of Morristown, Mayor James Barberio, Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County Commissioner, Stephen H. Shaw, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, Denise Brennan, Public Health Nurse Supervisor, Hanover Township, Katherine Whitehead, Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris, Inc., Tracy Cappiccille, and Retired Senior Citizen Advocate, Morris County Lucy Deutsch.
This symposium will be recorded and available online for all of those that are interested but unable to join us in person.
