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Mental Health Awareness - Your Last Ghoulish Fact

Remember, people can recover from mental illness to lead healthy and rewarding lives.

According to the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, 1 in 5 people experience a mental illness.  However, people can recover and lead healthy and rewarding lives. While the road can be difficult; help is available and treatment works!  If you are concerned about a loved one or would like more information on available services please call FAMILYConnections at 973-675-3817 or visit our website at www.familyconnectionsnj.org.  Additional resources are available at www.samhsa.gov or the National Helpline (1 800-662-HELP or 1 800-487-4889).  Remember your Ghoulish Facts.  Happy Halloween!

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