2022 CIACC World of Resources - A 2-day Virtual Information and Resource Exchange
Day One: March 4, 2022 **Access the recording of Day 1 presentations. Access the PowerPoint presentation.
| Topic | Agency | Presenters |
| New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) |
PerformCare (Single point of entry for services through the NJ Children's System of Care partners) Children's Mobile Response & Stabilization Services /MRSS (CarePlus NJ) Care Management Organization/CMO (Bergen's Promise) Family Support Organization of Bergen County (FSO) |
Parents/Caregivers Call 1-877-652-7624, 24 hrs/7 dys/week Dana Czachorowski, MA, LPC , Assistant Director [email protected] 201-797-2660 x 5205 Christa Ten Cate, MA, CSW, Director of Care Management [email protected] 201-712-1170 x 5740 Karen Stack, Coordinator [email protected] 201-796-6209 x 105 |
| Bergen County Special Services |
Bergen County Office of Special Education/Office of Field Support and Services |
Linda Wieseneck, LCSW [email protected] 201-343-6000 x 4067 Dr. Brett Bersano, NCSP, Bergen County Special Education Specialist [email protected] 201-336-6875 |
| The Arc of Bergen & Passaic |
Services for Children Services for Adults |
Deirdre O'Reilly, LCSW Vice President [email protected] 201-343-0322 x 2231 |
| The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ |
Central Intake Early Childhood Specialists |
Dina Ladolcetta, BA, IFS-E [email protected] 973-942-3630 x 11 |
| McKinney-Vento | Link for MKV liaisons in NJ | Diahann De Ruggiero, MSW, M.Ed. Region I Director serving Bergen, Hunterdon, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Warren County McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program [email protected] 201-343-6000 x 6588 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey |
Direct application assistance for:
Bergen County Food Resources can also be found on BergenResourceNet More information on Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) |
Brittany Thomas, Resource Access Coordinator [email protected] 908-440-0334 |
| CIACC Liaison Project | The 'bridge' between the mental health and school systems' staff and coordinate access to programs across both systems. |
Mary Davey, CIACC Education Committee Chair 201 444 3550, extension 7150 [email protected] |
Day Two: March 11, 2022 Mental Health & Addiction Services. **Access the recording of Day 2 presentations. Access the PowerPoint presentation.
| Topic | Agency | Contact |
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Stigma-Free Initiative |
Bergen County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services | Shelby Klein, LSW Division Director 201-634-2750 [email protected] |
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28 no cost programs spanning the following:
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Bergen County Division of Family Guidance (DFG) Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) for ages 13-17 Search by "Division of Family Guidance" in BergenResourceNet to see all DFG programs |
Kristen Ambrosio, Assistant Director 201-336-7385 24x7 Crisis Line 201-336-7360 |
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Moving into Knowledge |
Bergen County Youth Services Commission (BCYSC) See numerous Provider Referred Diversion Programs offered by Division of Family Guidance |
Jamie Ziegelhofer, Administrator 201-336-7457 [email protected] Dr. Niki Colombino, Division of Family Guidance 201-336-7354 |
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Children's Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) for ages 5-17 Comprehensive Outpatient Services for children and adolescents Hope & Resiliency Center (serves ages 13- 17 but will consider 11 & 12 year old on a case by case basis.) Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. (Think-Healthy-Respect-Inspire-Values-Empowerment) Substance abuse treatment for ages 13-18. |
Access Center 1-800-730-2762 Kristine Pendy, LCSW 201-225-7638 [email protected] |
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Adolescent Outpatient Services: |
Vantage Health System |
Access Department: 201-567-0059 Jessica Plonchak, LCSW, LCADC |
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West Bergen Youth and Family Services |
Search by "West Bergen Mental Healthcare" in BergenResourceNet to see all program offerings |
Access Center 201-688-7098 Danielle Heller, LCSW Alan Koenig, LPC |
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Mental Health Services Trauma Services Children's Mobile Response & Crisis Stabilization Services (MRSS) Support Groups School-Based Services |
Search by "Care Plus NJ" in BergenResourceNet to see all program and group offerings |
Admissions: 201-986-5000 Bergen Trauma Treatment Ctr and Traumatic Loss Coalition: Jennifer Velten, [email protected] Bergen Trauma Recovery Ctr. Meredith Oshaman [email protected] Children's Mobile Response & Crisis Stabilization, Dana Czachorowski [email protected] Call PerformCare 24/7 1-877-652-7624 Wraparound Services & Outpatient Programs - Admissions 201-986-5000 M-F 9A-5P School based services and assessments for school clearance: 201-797-2660 x 5602 Professional Development requests: Sue Heguy [email protected] |
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Wellness and Support Center/Bergen County's mental health urgent care for ages 18 and older (Westwood location) Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) New Directions and Checkers Afterschool Programs KARE (Kearny Adolescent Residential Experience) for ages 15-17 (referrals made through Care Management Organization or PerformCare) Outpatient Counseling (Hackensack and Lyndhurst) Community Workshops: Suicide Awareness, Stress & Anxiety, Mindfulness & Wellness, Mental Health First Aid Courses (Adult, Youth, Teen) |
Outpatient Counseling Access Center 201-646-0195 (Assessments for school clearance provided through the Access Center) Community Programs & Workshops: |
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3 divisions offering programs that can be accessed by anyone, as well as contracted services:
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Children's Aid and Family Services Search by "CAFS" on BergenResourceNet to see program offerings |
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources (TCADR) Lisa Duff, 201-740-7124 [email protected] Peer Recovery Specialist 24/7 Hotline: Call/Text 201-589-2976 |
| Bergen County Student Assistance Coordinators (SAC) | ASAP-NJ |
Keith Robertson, MS, CAS, SAC |