BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission, Bernards Township Health Department, and Tri County Care Management Organization (CMO) will be hosting Mind Matters: Exploring Mental Health, Connection, and Conversation Through Film, a four-part community documentary and discussion series focused on mental health awareness, social connection, and meaningful community dialogue.
The Mind Matters series features documentary screenings paired with guided discussions designed to encourage understanding, reflection, and open conversation around timely mental health topics affecting individuals, families, and the broader community.
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All programs will be held at the Bernards Township Library, located at 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, from 6 to 8 p.m.
These events are free and open to community members. There are no residency requirements.
Documentary runtime and age-appropriate recommendations are listed on each program flyer.
Community members are encouraged to attend one or all sessions throughout the series. Each program offers an opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion and strengthen community understanding around mental health and well-being.
For additional information, registration details, or questions about the Mind Matters series, contact KCartoccio@bernards.org or call 908-204-2523.
The mission of the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse is to provide consultation, programs, training, and resources to members of the Bernards Township community with the goal of preventing and reducing the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs through education, support of events and programs and presence in the community. For more information, visit www.bernardsalliance.org.
The Bernards Township Health Department is the contractual public health agency serving Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, Chester Borough, Mendham Borough, Long Hill Township, and Peapack & Gladstone Borough. For more information, visit www.bernardshealth.org.
— Submitted by Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse