Bright Harbor Healthcare

09/05/2025

Join the Bright Harbor team TOMORROW, Saturday, Sept 6, on the Seaside Heights boardwalk for HOPE Sheds Light’s 12th Annual Celebration of HOPE Walk. Let’s show our friends and families affected by addiction that they are not alone—and that recovery is real!

Walk with us or support the HSL movement here:
https://ssl.charityweb.net/hopeshedslight/walk/brightharbor.htm

We have raised $253 towards HSL's mission so far! Every step and every dollar helps shine a light💡

Don't miss our breakfast tables at the walk 🥯☕

This year we will have bagels from Big Belly Bagels NJ, soft pretzels donated by Wawa Store 995, and coffee donated by the Starbucks on Hooper and Oak! We are so thankful for their participation and support of our 12th Annual Celebration of Hope Walk 💛💙🩷

If you haven't registered yet there is still time - click the link below to join us at the boardwalk!

https://ssl.charityweb.net/hopeshedslight/walk/

09/05/2025

🔦During National Hunger Action Month, we’re shining a light on the quiet courage it takes to ask for help—and we’re working to make that ask easier.

🧡Our Nook & BREW Grounds Cafe programs with an incredible team of volunteers show up every day to stock shelves, prepare bags, and greet every person with dignity and kindness.
💛To our partners at local food banks and pantries across the county: thank you for being the safety net and the warm welcome. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re proud to stand with you!
💚The need is tremendous—and together, we can meet it. If you’re able, here are three powerful ways to help today:
• Donate shelf-stable foods or gift cards
• Volunteer your time at The NOOK or a local pantry
• Share this post to reduce stigma and spread the word

🍽️Asking for help is a sign of strength, and help is here. If you or someone you love needs food, please reach out. You are not alone. 🫶

09/02/2025

🎨 This or That Tuesday! ✂️
Stress happens, but sometimes the best way to shake it off is by letting your creativity flow. Which outlet would YOU choose? 👇

✨ This: Journaling or creative writing
🖌️ Put your thoughts on paper, doodle your feelings, or write a silly short story to clear your head.

✨ That: Painting or crafting
🎨 Grab some brushes, glue, or clay and make something—messy or masterpiece, it doesn’t matter, it’s therapy!

💬 Tell us in the comments: Are you more of a word wizard 📝 or a crafty creator 🎨 when it comes to de-stressing?

08/31/2025

💜At BHH, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the families left behind, and stand beside those still struggling.

Every life taken by overdose is more than a statistic—it’s a son or daughter, a parent, a friend, a neighbor, a piece of our community. The grief is real, and the stigma too often silences the stories that deserve to be told.

🗣️Join us in breaking the silence.
We wear purple. We speak their names. We acknowledge the pain—and we commit to hope. Hope that through compassion, treatment, education, and community, we can turn the tide of this crisis.

To every family who has carried this unimaginable loss: we see you, we grieve with you, and we promise to keep working so fewer chairs are left empty at the table.

Let today be both remembrance and a call to action. Together, we can save lives💜

08/26/2025

🌊 This or That Tuesday 🌊
Sometimes the best way to shake off stress is to ground yourself. Which one are you picking today? 👇

✨ This: 5-4-3-2-1 Method
👉 Name 5 things you see
👉 4 things you feel
👉 3 things you hear
👉 2 things you smell
👉 1 thing you taste

🌴 Or That: Barefoot Grounding
👉 Kick off your shoes and let your feet touch grass, sand, or cool ocean water. Feel the earth holding you steady.

💬 Comment below: Are you a “count it down” person or a “toes in the sand” person?

08/20/2025

Big thanks to Fadesnfinesse Barbershop Sports Clips and Tatt's Razor Sharp for their incredible generosity! 💈✂️ They've been providing free haircut vouchers to clients who need them most, and we couldn't be more grateful for their community support. You’re making a difference one haircut at a time! 💙

08/18/2025

🥗🍯 Who's hungry? 🍯🥗
Head to honeygrow - Toms River (Ocean County Mall) for lunch or dinner and eat for good!
Use code Give152 online or mention Bright Harbor Foundation when dining in.
TODAY ONLY-20% of your purchase goes to Bright Harbor Foundation!

08/18/2025

🌟 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🌟

While BHH provides vital behavioral healthcare services, the Bright Harbor Foundation is the safety net that catches what our services are not designed to cover. The Bright Harbor Foundation exists to ensure no individual or family in our community goes without the essentials that so many of us take for granted.
Through the generosity of the Board, donors and supporters, the Foundation provides:
🎁 Christmas gifts so parents can experience the joy of giving to their children
🚗 Emergency auto repairs to help people get to work or school
👶 Childcare support during times of hardship
🍲 Meals during the holiday season
🎓 Education and training stipends to open new doors
👔 Clothing for back-to-work or back-to-school confidence
… and so much more.

These aren’t “extras”—they are lifelines for families facing challenges through no fault of their own.
💙 Today, we celebrate the power of nonprofits to change lives—and invite you to be part of the impact right here in Ocean County. Together, we can continue to bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to those who need it most.

08/17/2025

🌟 A HUGE thank you to everyone who made Feel Good Fest at BREW Grounds Cafe a success! 🙌❤️

To our amazing local vendors, car show participants, wellness providers and dunk tank volunteers—your support and enthusiasm brought our community together in such a special way. We appreciate each and every one of you!🎉

Brew Grounds Cafe in Toms River offers a warm, welcoming space for recovery, serving free coffee and hosting events like 'Coffee and Conversations' for those on their healing journey.

08/15/2025

🌊 Hey Ocean County! The Youth Center is a place for youth to find support and grow. Sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, it’s all about helping our youth thrive💙
For more info on how to get involved, give them a call at 732-288-7703.

The Ocean County Department of Juvenile Services’ Youth Center offers a safe space for at-risk youth in Ocean County to develop into more secure and productive individuals. Sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, the Youth Center provides free activities such as life skills, substance abuse education, vocational education, cooking classes, mentoring and tutoring and more.

For more information on eligibility requirements, registration procedures, and the Youth Center's Code of Conduct, call 732-288-7703.