Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 d e c e m b e r 2 0 2 3 Merry Christmas! h u n t e r d o n h e a l t h a u x i l i a r y r a i s e s o v e r $ 4 5 , 0 0 0 f o r h u n t e r d o n B e h av i o r a l h e a l t h The Hunterdon Health Auxiliary is proud to have donated over $45,000 to Hunterdon Behavioral Health over the past two years at their annual event, Sapphires & Sequins. These funds were gathered through event sponsorships, raffles, and donations prior to and during this night out for women in the community. Members of the Auxiliary had the opportunity to see how the funds were utilized to improve the Day Hospital during a recent visit to the Louise Leicester Center located within Hunterdon Behavioral Health. H u n t e r d o n B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h p r o v i d e s h i g h - q u a l i t y , comprehensive mental health and addiction services. They diagnose, treat, and care for adolescents and adults with mental illness, emotional difficulties, or addiction. Their expert clinical staff is highly trained in treating individuals in need of psychiatric and psychological support or addiction treatment. Counseling for families in crisis, therapy, medication monitoring, and support for those struggling with addiction are just a few of the incredible ways Hunterdon Behavioral Health aids our community. Sapphires & Sequins is the Auxiliary's signature "Girls' Night Out" event. The evening encompasses a VIP experience, shopping, a live auction, raffles, a fashion show, fine food and drinks. Each year, the beneficiaries will be determined by a vote of Auxiliary membership, with input on areas of greatest need from the Hunterdon Health Foundation. Save the date for next year's Sapphires & Sequins event, to be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024. To learn more about the Hunterdon Health Auxiliary and the difference they make to Hunterdon Health, please visit hunterdonhealthauxiliary.org. Kristy Alfano: Executive VP & COO Hunterdon Health, Millie Abate, Pat Steingall, Chris Valk: Clinical Coordinator, Hunterdon Behavioral Health, Alison Horn: Assistant Coordinator Day Hospital, Hunterdon Behavioral Health. L to R: Cookie Thomson, Phil Beekman: Senior VP Hunterdon Health Foundation, Traci Sumner, Steffi-Jo DeCasas, Suzanne Schwanda, Parry Adam, Carol Lunger, Lynn Coates: Auxiliary President, Gina Galiano: Psy.D. Director of Outpatient Services, Hunterdon Behavioral Health, M i l i t a r y o r d e r o f t h e p u r p l e h e a r t , r i c h a r d B e t t s c h a p t e r 7 0 0 Chartered by Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded and associate members, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nation- wide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers. Who We Are: The Richard Betts Chapter 700 is comprised of combat wounded veterans, associate members and volunteers from Hunterdon and Warren counties. What We Do: • Visit veterans in eighteen nursing homes throughout Hunterdon and Warren counties, providing Christmas gifts to each veteran in the homes, along with providing entertainment and companionship. • Visit schools in Hunterdon and Warren counties, sharing our service experiences, history of the Purple Heart and answering questions. • Contribute to scholarships for the children of veterans. • Provide resource information to assist veterans, their dependents and survivors, in obtaining their rightful benefits. • Provide resource information to help veterans and their family members obtain/replace lost or stolen medals. • Place flags on the graves of veterans. • Attend flag retirement and other ceremonies. • Participate in the installment of monuments in Hunterdon and Warren counties honoring both living and deceased Purple Heart recipients. • Participate in parades and celebrations in Hunterdon and Warren counties. How Your Donation is Spent: Your donations are spent on veterans in both Hunterdon and Warren counties. A minimal percentage of your donation helps us to maintain our insurance, which is required for a 501(c)19 Veterans Service Organization. No member of Chapter 700 receives payment of any kind, nor are any of the funds diverted to any other entity of the MOPH. Visit us on Facebook: MOPH CHAPTER 700 (www.facebook.com/p/MOPH-Richard-Betts-Chapter-700) "Sometimes you can find peace of mind by transferring yourself to different situations. They're just reminders to stay ... calm." ~ Yves Behar

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