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The Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (CCERI)

10/13/2025

Today we honor and recognize the history, strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples and their communities.❤️

10/10/2025

Whitney Hendrickson and Katie McGowan, Trainers/Coordinators from the Career Connection Employment Resource Institute, presented on Mental Health 101 for the Displaced Homemakers Services here in NJ. Whitney and Katie shared important information on mental health and ways we can maintain our wellness. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

10/09/2025

Meet the presenter for Trauma 101, Giovanna Giacobbe, MSW!

Giovanna Giacobbe, MSW, is a Senior Training and Consultation Specialist for Rutgers University in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Giovanna has had over 15 years of experience managing various research projects from the
state of NJ, NIDILRR, NIH and NIMH that focused its research on severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, schizoaffective disorders, as well as substance abuse, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, smoking cessation, college students with psychiatric disabilities, Supported Housing, Supported Employment and Supported Education.
Giovanna’s area of specialty is in trauma and PTSD. She currently teaches a trauma graduate course at Rutgers University for students in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Graduate Program. She is also a trauma consultant for the NJ State Psychiatric Hospitals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about coping strategies that work and ways to support trauma recovery, register today!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12-1PM
On Zoom
Register Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZIastQlSxOHG9pLbi7Ghw

10/06/2025

Mark Your Calendars!
Join us as we welcome Giovanna Giacobbe, MSW, for an important presentation that provides an overview of Trauma.
This training will This training will:

❤️‍🩹Define psychological trauma and re-traumatization.
❤️‍🩹Review Trauma-Informed Care practices.
❤️‍🩹Examine the lifelong effects of trauma.
❤️‍🩹Explore coping strategies and self-care.
❤️‍🩹Explore five ways to support trauma recovery.

Join us on Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12-1PM
On Zoom
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZIastQlSxOHG9pLbi7Ghw

10/03/2025

The Inaugural Statewide Multi-Cultural Intelligence Summit brought together passionate changemakers, providers, and community leaders for a powerful day of connection, collaboration, and learning!
From tackling systemic barriers to sharing resources and stories, this wasn’t just another workshop—it was a movement. Together, we’re building equity-driven strategies and breaking down stigma.
We are so grateful to The New Jersey Mental Health Player for inviting our very own Whitney Hendrickson, Trainer/Coordinator with CCERI, to put on her acting hat and help spread the powerful message “you are not alone.”
Thank you for being part of the change!

10/01/2025

Wishing everyone observing a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur.

09/29/2025

Whitney Hendrickson and Katie McGowan, Trainers/Coordinators from the Career Connection Employment Resource Institute, presented a three-part series on Burnout Management and Prevention, Coping in the Workplace, and Mindfulness for Avanzar. Whitney and Katie shared important information and tips on how to maintain wellness while having some fun with the staff. Thank you to everyone who joined for the opportunity to support such an amazing group of helpers!

09/26/2025

Registration is now open for Supported Employment Specialists, Supported Education Specialists and staff of any agency licensed by the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (NJDMHAS). Providers from other state agencies with a mission to facilitate educational and vocational planning for individuals with mental health disorders are also invited to attend.

These workshops are targeted to provide the core competencies needed to prepare and assist consumers of mental health services interested in competitive work/educational settings.

Note* The first 3 workshops are being offered as live webinars via Zoom and the final workshop will be held at our office in Springfield.
There is no cost to participate.

This program is designed as a comprehensive curriculum with certification received for completion of the entire series. However, individuals may choose to register for specific modules as recommended by their respective programs.
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Module 1: Overview of Supported Education and Mental Health
Tuesday, October 14th
10am-12pm
Register here by October 13th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/As-MVvFeQ9Knn2fYC2EFTA #/registration

Module 2: Exploring Education and Decision Making
Thursday, October 16th
10am-12pm
Register here by October 15th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LDVUV2BlTli4Pb1D7u_8sA #/registration

Module 3: Educational Supports and Resources
Tuesday, October 21st
10am-12pm
Register here by October 20th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ATUjaii9SYW4_l3dTKS9lg #/registration

*Module 4: IN-PERSON Student Success, Retention and Graduation
Tuesday, October 28th
10am-2pm
Register here by October 27th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7U1FHJEpR3OWtrPeiNf7Nw #/registration
*Held in person at the MHANJ Headquarters office (673 Morris Ave, Suite 100, Springfield, NJ, 07081) from 10:00 AM- 2 PM. Join us for a fun day filled with guest speakers and refreshments.

About the Trainers:
All sessions will be provided by Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (CCERI) trainers and guest presenters.

09/25/2025

A huge thank you to Jeffrey Tamburo from the Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University for leading an important session on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

This training provided valuable insights into the reasonable accommodation process and addressed key issues around accommodation requests—including the often complex topic of disability disclosure.

We’re so grateful for Jeffrey’s expertise and commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces through education and advocacy.

09/24/2025

In our recent Mental Health 101 session with GoMo Health, participants explored the foundations of mental health, learned how to recognize common signs and symptoms, and discovered practical ways to support themselves and others.
Through conversation and reflection, attendees left with a stronger understanding of mental health and tools to help reduce stigma and foster well-being in their communities!

09/22/2025

Mark Your Calendars!
Join us as we welcome Jeffrey Tamburo, with the Northeast ADA Center, for an important presentation that provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a focus on the employment (Title I) provisions of the law.

This training will review the reasonable accommodation process, as well as issues that can arise when accommodations are requested, including the topic of disability disclosure.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act, register today!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rfDRQyhqTp-pgKqL7LlqEw #/registration

09/19/2025

A huge thank you to Joel Levine for leading this week’s training on Family Systems Approach in Substance Use and Vocational Supports.
Joel shared practical tools to help families manage conflict, improve communication, and navigate challenges in recovery—all while fostering healthier relationships and greater success in the vocational arena.
Attendees left feeling more informed, empowered, and hopeful! Be on the lookout for more learning opportunities this month with CCERI!

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