Monthly Archives: June 2015

Thank you Donors!

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This past year, several organizations and/or individuals donated and supported the FCSSC programs. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to provide the resources and care our clients deserve.

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Johnson & Johnson Somerset County Companies – $10,000

Investors Bank – $10,000

United Way – $9,000

Novartis US Foundation – $8,800

Board of Friends of Somerset County Youth, Inc. and the Board of Children’s Hope Initiative – $4,000

Suplee Clooney & Co – $3,500

Magyar Bank – $2,000

Dr. Jim Bremner, D.C.

Special acknowledgement to the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their unwavering support of our organization.

7th Annual Charity Golf Event

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232323232fp93232>uqcshlukaxroqdfv3-;nu=3237>6-->6-->WSNRCG=3762683369338nu0mrjHave we got a great Mother’s Day(and Father’s Day) idea for you!  Give the gift of golf!!!

Monday, May 15, 2017

Royce Brook Golf Club “West”

201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough

Come enjoy a day of golf and give back to YOUR community by supporting Family & Community Services of Somerset County.  Each Golfer will enjoy lunch, a great day of golf, and an awards dinner that features many silent auction items. There are many ways to advertise your business at this event by becoming an event sponsor, hole-in-one sponsor, driving range sponsor, putting green sponsor or a single hole sponsor.  11:30 AM registration, driving range, putting & grilled lunch.  1 PM shotgun start.  6 PM Dinner, Silent Auction & Awards.  Hole-in-One, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Contests.

Foursome- $650, Individual(each) $175, Dinner $60.

Event Sponsor $3, 000, Hole-in-One Sponsor $1,500, Driving Range Sponsor $1,500, Putting Green Sponsor $1,500 or Individual Hole Sponsor $150.

Contact our office to register or for more information:

Family & Community Services of Somerset County, 339 West 2nd Street, Bound Brook, NJ  08805.  Attn.:  Amy Herrick, aherrick@fcssomerset.org, (732) 356-1082

 

Depressive Disorder

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FCS treats patients who experience depression. Take a look at some information about depression disorders and contact us if you feel you need help or have any questions.

Symptoms:

  • Persistent sad or empty mood; low self esteem
  • Feelings of pessimism, hopelessness
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
  • Loss of interest or pleasure, lack of motivation
  • Sleep issues – insomnia, disrupted sleep/restlessness or oversleeping
  • Loss of appetite or overeating
  • Loss of energy, increased fatigue
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Persistent negative thoughts
  • Difficulties functioning, Difficulties making decisions
  • Persistent somatic symptoms such as headaches, chronic pain, stomach problems
  • Self Harming

Depressive Disorder Types/Diagnoses:

  • Major Depression
  • Dysthymia
  • Adjustment Disorder with Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder

Contributing Factors:

  • Environmental Factors – trauma, loss, grief
  • Genetic Predisposition
  • Brain or Chemical Imbalances
  • Substance Abuse

Treatment:

  • Counseling/psychotherapy
  • Medication
  • Alternative Supplements
  • Lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise