Recovery at the Crossroads

05/28/2026

This Mental Health Awareness month, Recovery at the Crossroads celebrates Simone Biles' advocacy of mental well-being in sports. By speaking openly about her mental health struggles, she has helped reduce stigma and encouraged others to ask for help. Thank you, Simone, for your tremendous contribution to minimizing the stigma around mental health issues!

Simone Biles explained that she wasn't in the right headspace following her shaky showing on vault to continue in the competition.

05/28/2026

RAC's Clinical Director, Nadine Talley, MSW, LCSW, CTSS, is attending the 37th Annual Boston International Trauma Conference, hosted by the Trauma Research Foundation and its founder, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, which brings together global leaders in trauma research.

Nadine was grateful to hear author/survivor/activist and incredible human, V, speak openly and vulnerably about her experiences with childhood abuse and neglect (physical, sexual and emotional). She is engaging with professionals who bring deep insight and innovation to the forefront of trauma care, including Dr. Stephen Porges, the legendary founder of Poly-vagal theory.

Nadine specializes in trauma informed treatment and brings over 25 years of experience to RAC. We are NJ's leading alcohol and drug treatment center with an emphasis on trauma informed care. Call 856-644-7210 or visit www.racnj.com to learn more.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Recovery at the Crossroads honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

We recognize that holidays can be challenging for those navigating recovery or mental health struggles. If you or your loved one is struggling, call us at 856-644-7210 to speak with one of our trusted call center experts. Wishing everyone a safe and gratitude filled Memorial Day weekend!

05/24/2026

Schizophrenia affects more than 1% of the US population. Approximately half of individuals with schizophrenia have co-occurring mental and/or behavioral health disorders. Research also reveals a concerning relationship between cannabis use and schizophrenia.

Today, at RAC, we encourage clients and their families to learn the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia, understand how they impact lives, and discover how early help can make a big difference. We offer a range of outpatient addiction and mental health treatment services, including care for individuals with behavioral or process addictions. This year, let us end the stigma, provide support and advocate for our loved ones with mental illness.

05/22/2026

Chag Sameach from Recovery at the Crossroads.

We are closed on Friday, May 22 in honor of this holiday which commemorates the giving of the Torah to the Israelites at Mount Sinai.

Wishing all those who celebrate a meaningful holiday filled with hope and togetherness.

05/20/2026

Congrats to the New Jersey Employee Assistance Professional Association (NJ EAPA) Executive Board and Michael DiMarco, NJ EAPA Secretary and our Director of Business Development, for this well-deserved award. The members of the executive board will be honored in October at the 2026 EAPA Institute Expo in Norfolk, VA: https://eapassn.org/page/conference2026

The 2026-2027 Executive Board for the NJ01 Chapter of EAPA includes President, Arnie Endick (Retired US Postal Service EAP); Immediate Past President, Kevin O’Neill (Retired NJ TRANSIT EAP); Vice President, Sarah Benyounes-Millot (Rutgers University Behavioral Health EAP); Treasurer, Donna Brothers (United EAP); Secretary, Michael T. DiMarco; Secretary in Training, Natasha Kalwachwala (Phoenix Behavioral Health); Public Policy Chair, Donald Rogers (The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper Drug and Alcohol Rehab); Membership Chair, Kristin Calderon (Averte), and Co-Membership Chair, Annmarie Szuminski (Turnbridge).

Thank you, NJ EAPA board, for all you do to advance recovery!

We are incredibly honored to announce that the New Jersey Employee Assistance Professionals Association has been recognized as Chapter of the Year! 💙💚

This achievement reflects the tremendous dedication, passion, and collaboration of our entire board, members, volunteers, presenters, sponsors, and professional community. Over the past year, we have continued to grow our chapter through meaningful education, authentic connection, leadership development, and community engagement across the behavioral health and EAP field.

We are deeply proud of how far our chapter has come and grateful to everyone who has contributed to our continued growth and success. This recognition belongs to all of you who help make NJ EAPA such a strong, supportive, and impactful professional community.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to continuing to grow together and make a difference every day. ✨

05/19/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Drumming Circle Group led by Tony Mascara, Jr., a holistic health practitioner and owner of The Audio Lab.

Nadine Talley MSW, LCSW, CTSS, our Clinical Director, explains: "Group drumming in mental health and recovery settings can offer meaningful therapeutic benefits by helping regulate the nervous system, stimulate the vagus nerve, and foster a sense of connection that supports healing." Clients in these sessions have reported improved mood, reduced anxiety, and a greater sense of grounding as their bodies shift out of fight‑or‑flight into a more regulated state.

Talley continues, "The rhythmic, repetitive patterns of drumming naturally encourage entrainment (process of synchronizing internal rhythms), allowing heart rate, breath, and emotional arousal to settle into a calmer state, which supports parasympathetic activation and reduces stress. At the same time, the social synchrony of drumming in a group strengthens feelings of belonging and safety, which are essential for recovery from trauma, addiction, and emotional dysregulation."

At RAC, we continue to expand innovative holistic approaches that support recovery of the mind, body and soul. Stay tuned for more program updates!

05/18/2026

RAC’s External Marketing Outreach Liaison, Marlon Friedman, recently attended a special event hosted by John O’Neill, Director of Marketing for Carrier Clinic, part of Hackensack Meridian Health.

Marlon was joined by Barbara Randall, former President of the New Jersey Employee Assistance Professionals Association and retired Director of EAP at Rutgers University. Together, they had the opportunity to learn more about holistic therapeutic equine and animal-assisted support techniques, engage with clinical staff and employee assistance providers, and experience the meaningful role animals can play in healing, connection, and recovery.

Recovery at the Crossroads is a leading provider of outpatient mental health and addiction treatment programs in New Jersey. Since 2014, RAC has been a trusted source of compassionate, trauma-informed care for patients and their families.

Call 856-644-7210 to learn more.

05/14/2026

As tens of thousands of fans travel to Stanford University to see the K-pop band BTS (방탄소년단) perform this weekend, RAC lauds the band for openly addressing topics that are unusual in mainstream pop music. BTS lyrics are themed around and social pressure, mental health and , , and youth struggles. Band member RM has publicly spoken about how military service led him to a dark place psychologically. Their music does not replace professional mental health care, but many listeners say it helps them feel less alone.

Clinical Director Nadine Talley MSW, LCSW, CTSS elaborates on music therapy at RAC: "Music therapy and the intentional use of sound can serve as a powerful therapeutic modality for individuals with mental‑health and addiction‑related needs Leading experts increasingly recognize the clinical value of sound‑based interventions—including pitch, rhythm, tone, and frequency—as part of evidence‑informed treatment. We intentionally integrate sound and music into our treatment approach to enhance regulation, connection, and overall therapeutic outcomes."

This Mental Health Awareness month, prioritize healing and recovery. Call 856-644-7210 or email info@racnj.com to learn more about music therapy and other treatment modalities at RAC.

05/10/2026

Wishing all the incredible moms out there a day filled with love and joy! At Recovery at the Crossroads, we recognize that motherhood can bring both joy and challenges, and we honor the courage it takes to prioritize wellness, growth, and recovery.

To the moms who give their all, every single day—enjoy your day!

05/04/2026

Recovery at the Crossroads was honored to attend the EmpowerEd Mental Health Summit organized by Dr. Yossi Shafer, Ph.D. in Lakewood. Team RAC's External Marketing Outreach Liaison Marlon Friedman met the community of professionals including Liba Neuman, Miriam Turk, LCSW, Ruchama Clapman, and Eli Farkas and built meaningful connections. The summit aimed to elevate mental health education and awareness in the Orthodox Jewish community and bring clinicians, medical professionals, Rabbanim, and community organizations under one unified platform.

RAC is a leading alcohol and drug addiction treatment center in Blackwood that promotes long-term recovery through trauma informed care and holistic therapies. Our kosher recovery track includes in-house rabbinical support, Shabbos and Yom Tov observance, and emphasis on family involvement. Call 856-644-7210 or email info@racnj.com to learn more.