Community Wellness Centers

CSPNJ’s Community Wellness Centers are designed to empower people in recovery to realize a lifestyle centered on wellness, a balanced state of social, spiritual, financial, occupational, environmental, mental, emotional and physical health. CSPNJ oversees the operation of 23 community-based, peer-run centers, including three on grounds at the State Hospitals (Ancora, Trenton, and Greystone).

The mission of our Community Wellness Centers is to create a warm welcoming place where people can gain skills and motivation to set and achieve the personal wellness goals necessary for recovery. We offer opportunities to access education, support and resources to help people in recovery realize a lifestyle centered on comprehensive wellness.

COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTERS:

Create a place where you can feel respected and accepted
Provide stepping stones to personal growth
Help individuals learn to access resources and tools available in their community
Introduce you to the support from other people who have similar life experiences
Counteract loneliness and isolation

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Peer support
Innovative groups
Linkage to community advocacy
A welcoming atmosphere emphasizing acceptance of the wide diversity of experience and culture that members bring

WHAT HAPPENS AT COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTERS?

Access to Best Practice Peer Resources
Wellness and recovery education, groups and training opportunities
Leadership Training
Cultural sensitivity and diversity training
Opportunities to attend Community and Social events
Linkage to consumer advocacy groups [Coalition of Mental Health Consumer Organizations (COMHCO), State Consumer Advisory Committee (SCAC), Consumer Advocacy Partnership, County Mental Health Boards and others]
Peer Employment support groups (help you plan to return to school and/or work
Special projects and community engagement