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The goal of Mendham’s Stigma-Free Task Force is to build a judgment-free environment and remove stigma around mental health and substance use issues and to create inclusion for people with special needs, disabilities and any other “difference.”
04/25/2026
One Week from Tomorrow! Join our Walk on Sunday, May 3, and help us speak up for Mental Health Awareness Month. Let's show the compassion of our community and how we deeply care about those who are struggling, and their families. 💚 Thank you Grace Lutheran Church, Mendham for hosting us at the Walk Start. Thank you Borough of Mendham Recreation and Mendham Township Recreation for your support! We appreciate our sponsors, including Rotary Club of the Mendhams, Larsen Behavioral Wellness, Chester Lions Club, NJ, Center for Anxiety and Behavior Management, Mendham Bagels, and Kelly Plumbing! RSVP to Walk and make a $10 donation at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/mendham-township-nj/catalog
04/17/2026
Our new “Stomp Out the Stigma” Walk signs say it all! Join us Sunday, May 3, for the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and show support for anyone who is struggling. Our Walk raises funds for community programs, college scholarships, Senior Lunches, and other initiatives that promote positive mental health. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/MendhamStigmaWalk2026 💚🥰
04/13/2026
We’re excited to join the NJ Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition to promote positive mental health and wellness across our 14 communities in Essex, Morris, and Union counties. Our Sunday, May 3, “Stomp Out Stigma Walk” is among featured events! RSVP to join us at tinyurl.com/MendhamStigmaWalk2026
04/06/2026
Congrats to UCLA for winning the National Women's Basketball Championship! We want to highlight star player Lauren Betts for publicly talking about dealing with depression. In this essay, she writes, "My mental health isn’t perfect. It’s an ongoing project. I was talking to my mom recently, and I told her, “I feel like I was put on this Earth to really help people. And I hope being so honest with who I am and what I’ve gone through changes lives.” Because the unspoken thing here is that my story could have ended a lot differently, and I know for so many others, their stories, tragically, do. I remind myself every single day that this is why I’m sharing my story. " Read more at https://www.theplayerstribune.com/lauren-betts-ncaa-basketball-ucla For anyone needing help, you can dial 988 and be connected immediately to resources and assistance. 💚
No matter where I go from here, I know I’ve come a long way.
04/02/2026
Join our 5th Annual "Stomp Out the Stigma" Walk on Sunday, May 3! Our Walk recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month and raises funds for community programs, college scholarships, and initiatives to promote positive mental health. Sign up to Walk or Sponsor, or Exhibit at our Resource Fair! Register interest at https://tinyurl.com/MendhamStigmaWalk2026
03/26/2026
It's our pleasure to provide a community grant to the Mendham Borough Library for the purchase of a book collection for all ages, focused on positive mental health. 💚
03/09/2026
Thank you The Cowboy And The Hippy for the lively set! 🎶
03/08/2026
Hello Spring! It was a wonderful afternoon with families of all ages to “Beat the Winter Blues!”Thank you The Cowboy And The Hippy, the Winick Brothers Magicians, and all our volunteers for hosting! 💚🎶🪄Thanks to everyone who brought a donation for the Mendham Food Pantry.
03/01/2026
We're excited to see you next Sunday, March 8, 2 PM-4:30 PM, at the Brookside Community, for an afternoon of live music, magicians, Trivia with prizes, tasty treats, and pups! RSVP today at https://tinyurl.com/WinterBluesPartyMarch8
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Between 2017 and 2018, the Mendham Borough Council and the Mendham Township Committee each passed resolutions declaring their communities Stigma-Free. This made a total 34 of Morris County’s 39 towns, along with hospitals, schools, nonprofit agencies and law enforcement groups that have joined the countywide “Stigma Free’’ initiative.
The goal of Mendhams Stigma-Free Task Force is to foster a judgment-free environment around mental health issues and substance abuse and also to create inclusion for people with special needs, disabilities and any other “difference” that can make them feel marginalized, sidelined and not accepted.
What is Stigma-Free? Stigma is a mark of disgrace that results from the judgment of others. When someone is labeled by their illness they experience judgment and prejudice. Stigma brings experiences and feelings of shame, embarrassment, distress, hopelessness and reluctance to seek or accept help.
Studies show that one in four adults will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Yet, more than half will not seek treatment. Why? Despite its prevalence in our society, mental health still has stigma attached to it. The same applies to substance abuse.
The primary reason individuals fail to seek the help they need is due to the stigma associated with these diseases. The main reasons cited are shame and fear of judgment from friends, family and co-workers.
The Stigma-Free Task Force wants to make sure all individuals and families feel included and supported. Let’s end the stigma!
5 Ways You Can Help Create a Stigma-Free Future!
Don’t blame people who have mental illness or substance use disorders.
Always treat people with respect and encourage others around you to do the same.
Lead with kindness.
Teach your children to be open-minded and nonjudgmental about others.
