Princeton, N.J.—Approaching the one-year anniversary of the storm, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will convene a Culture of Health Forum to address the ongoing mental health effects of Hurricane Sandy.
WHEN: October 18, 2013, 10 a.m.–12 noon
WHERE: Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, 1691 US 9, Toms River, NJ 08754
WHO: Government and business leaders, elected officials, health care professionals, and members of the community will discuss the moderate and long-term effects of disasters on the community as a whole and steps that can be taken to prepare for addressing emerging mental health needs, including the launch of Mental Health First Aid Training in Atlantic, Ocean, and Monmouth Counties.
Emmy-award winning anchor and broadcaster, Steve Adubato, will moderate this panel discussion with an audience of key community stakeholders.
Panelists include:
- Dr. John Lumpkin, Senior Vice President and Director, Health Care Group, RWJF
- Carolyn Beauchamp, CEO, Mental Health Association in NJ
- Don Dalesio, Market Manager, Townsquare Media, Restoretheshore.com, Jersey Shore Radio
- Faith Liguori, LCSW, Crisis Counselor and Resident of Seaside Park. Faith recounts her experience as a storm victim in this emotional video.
- Mayor Matt Doherty, Belmar
This is the first of several Culture of Health Forums that will be hosted by RWJF. Each will focus on critical health-related issues in New Jersey.
Townsquare Media is working with RWJF to bring this event to the public. Highlights from the Forum will be viewable both through www.RWJF.org and www.restoretheshore.com
Panelists will be available for interviews and questions at the conclusion of the discussion.
