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04/28/2026

Mental Health Awareness & Education Proclamation

04/28/2026

Friday night. Summit Village Green. 5pm.

What to expect:
- Opening ceremony with remarks from Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and Coalition Chair Debbie Merrick
- Wellness-focused programming led by yoga instructor and wellness leader Shereen Bernaz
- Music throughout the evening
- Mental health resource tables from organizations across our region
- A chance to meet your neighbors from all 14 towns

This is more than a kickoff event. It’s a statement that mental health matters in our communities, support is available, and together we can break down barriers and end the stigma.

Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your neighbors. Let’s show what fourteen towns united for mental health looks like.

Can’t make it? Check out our event calendar for dozens of other opportunities to participate throughout May.

Link in bio for full event calendar and details.

See you on the Village Green.

04/28/2026

04/25/2026

6 days until Paint the Town Green officially launches.

On May 1, 14 New Jersey towns across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite for Mental Health Awareness Month with a single mission: breaking down barriers to mental health.

WHAT’S HAPPENING:

Throughout May, our communities will transform with green ribbons, painted windows, yard signs, and events focused on mental health awareness and support.

Coalition Kickoff Event: May 1, 5-7pm, Summit Village Green
All are welcome to join us as we officially launch the campaign with remarks from Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and Coalition Chair Debbie Merrick, plus food trucks, music, and community resources.

GREEN ACROSS OUR TOWNS:
- Green ribbons on light poles
- Painted storefront windows with messages of hope
- Yard signs in neighborhoods
- Community events throughout May

WHY IT MATTERS:

1 in 5 people experience mental illness each year. Paint the Town Green is about showing our communities that mental health matters, support is available, and no one is alone in their struggles.

GET INVOLVED:

View full event calendar and register: https://sites.google.com/view/njcrosstownmentalhealth/
Order a yard sign: link in bio

Participating towns: New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Fanwood, Florham Park, Livingston, Long Hill Township, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Summit, Westfield

Together, let’s raise awareness and end the stigma.

04/21/2026

Who are we? We're 14 towns across NJ coming together to support mental health awareness. From Berkeley Heights to Westfield, we're here to show that mental health matters in our communities. Learn more at our link in bio.

04/21/2026