There is a growing epidemic in the state of New Jersey that desperately needs the attention of us all. From 2007 to 2014 the suicide rate of 10 to 14-year-olds doubled, surpassing the death rate from car crashes. From 2006 to 2014, the suicide rate among 15 to 19-year-olds experienced a 64 percent increase. These […]
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West Orange, NJ — The Codey Fund for Mental Health announced the appointment of a Eric Witmondt as its newest member to its Board of Trustees. “Eric embodies the spirit of community and will bring expertise and energy to the Foundation. We are very fortunate to have him on our team as we continue to strengthen the Fund […]
By Governor Richard Codey Nothing is more devastating to a parent than the death of a child. The loss is exponentially more shattering when the loss is the result of suicide. A family goes from being an ordinary family to survivors of suicide. There are no words for these unimaginable feelings; the home that held […]