Mercer Council is excited to invite you to connect with us at this year’s National Night Out — a community celebration bringing neighbors, local police departments, and organizations together to strengthen trust and promote safe, healthy communities. National Night Out is all about building relationships — whether it’s between residents and law enforcement or among…
Read MoreA Season of Gratitude: Support Prevention this Giving Tuesday
As we enter this season of gratitude, Mercer Council invites you to join us in making an impact on December 3rd. #GivingTuesday. We are asking for the support of our partners, collaborators and community members to help us continue on with our mission of creating healthier, safer, and more responsible communities across Mercer County. Our…
Read MoreIOAD 2024: From Grief to Hope
As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches, it is crucial to acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends of those who have lost loved ones to drug overdose. Grief is real; it is raw, it is painful. But it is also an intrinsic part of the human experience, and has been for as long…
Read MoreIOAD 2024: Together for Change
#IOAD2024: International Overdose Awareness Day The Mercer Council team invites you to join us on Thursday, August 29th at Veterans Park in Hamilton, NJ for an evening of reflection and community support, at Mercer Council’s 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) event. Globally observed in late August, IOAD seeks to raise awareness of overdose…
Read MoreASYSST in Action for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and ASYSST has been hard at work on a month-long journey of advocacy, education and support for students. Together with the Ewing High School Guidance Department, a thoughtful variety of activities and initiatives have been planned to share information and resources with the school population. Each week has offered…
Read MoreStaff Updates: New Team Members & New Roles
Mercer Council is thrilled to announce two exciting updates to our team structure. We would like to introduce new staff member Charlene Phelps, MBA and reintroduce Amy Argiriou, who are both celebrating new roles within our agency! Charlene Phelps has joined our team as the Director of Advocacy & the Prevention Coalition, bringing a wealth…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Black History Month
As February comes to a close, we are grateful for the opportunities to reflect on the rich history and culture of the black community. Despite its designated month of celebration, Black History Month serves as a reminder of the importance of appreciating and celebrating the continuous impact of black culture every single day of the…
Read MoreSupport Prevention this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, and the Mercer Council team invites you to support our mission to create healthy, safe and responsible communities across Mercer County! On Tuesday, November 28th we are asking for the support of our partners, our collaborators, and our community. Mercer Council exists to create pathways to reduce substance-related…
Read More45th Anniversary Event: One Week Away!
#OpenHouse45 is right around the corner! Mercer Council’s 45th Anniversary Open House & Fundraiser event is right around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it! This celebratory event will be taking place on Thursday, October 5th from 10:30am-1pm at the Mercer Council Office, located at 1931 Brunswick Avenue in Lawrence Township. Registered guests…
Read MoreSeptember is National Recovery Month!
This September, Mercer Council is proud to celebrate National Recovery Month! Beginning in 1989, this month celebrates the promotion of new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and the strength of the nation’s strong and proud recovery community. We also celebrate the dedication of service providers and communities who support recovery efforts and make recovery, in…
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