New mental health virtual series highlights help for CMC youth

A new virtual series focused on improving mental health for Cape May County youth will begin on Wednesday, May 12, at 3 p.m.

The series, which will be available through Zoom, is ideal for anyone who lives or works with young people. Participants will learn how to access services and resources, and other ways to support those seeking care.

During the first webinar, participants will hear from a panel that includes Temerity Berry, Senior Prevention Specialist, Cape Assist; Robert L. Schober, Executive Director, Atlantic Cape Family Support Organization; Michelle Mangam, Program Coordinator, Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health; and Patti Orapallo, Operations Administrator, Cape Atlantic Integrated Network for Kids, Inc., (Care Management Organization). The session will be moderated by Joe Faldetta, Prevention Director, Cape Assist.

To register, visit www.cmchcc.org/youth. Participation is free, but registration is required.

Those who are unable to attend will be able to watch a recording of the webinar. To receive access to the recording, please contact Natalia at Natalia@capeassist.org.

The new multi-part series is a collaborative effort by the Cape May County Healthy Youth Coalition (HCC) through Cape Assist, Cape May County Children’s InterAgency Coordinating Council (CIACC), and the P.R.I.D.E. Committee. The events aim to create awareness of the resources available and ensure all youth in the county have access to care.