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2026 Spring Lake 5 Supports Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore
The 2026 Spring Lake 5 is supporting Samaritan center at the Jersey Shore! Registration may be sold out, but you can still support us by sponsoring one of our runners or making ageneral donation. May 23rd | 8:30am | Ocean & Sussex Avenues Spring Lake NJ
Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge 2026
Executive Director Susan Tellone and Chief of Staff Claire Minarick of the Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore met with members of The Sons of Ireland at Val’s Tavern in Rumson to receive proceeds from the New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge in Asbury Park. “We are so...
Self Love Workshop
On Saturday, February 7, community members gathered for a meaningful evening centered on self-love. Facilitated by Grace Huegel, Mental Health Graduate Intern, participants painted heart-shaped letter boxes and filled them with affirmation notes to revisit throughout...
Samaritan Center at Jersey Shore Honored to be Beneficiary
Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore was honored to be the beneficiary of proceeds from the 2025 “Friends of Stroh & Osh” annual fundraiser at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, NJ. Executive Director, Susan Tellone and board member, Steve Jacobus joined the annual...
Seeing the Invisible: Suicide Warning Signs, Struggles, and Hope
Susan Tellone, Executive Director at Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore, recently joined the GoMo Health Human Resilience Podcast to talk about suicide awareness, trauma, and the small moments of human connection that can truly save lives.This season can be...
Samaritan Center is chosen as beneficiary of the 2026 Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge
The Power of Gratitude
The Samaritan Center hosted a workshop on The Power of Gratitude for members of our community on November 17, facilitated by graduate student intern Colleen Vermeulen. Participants learned about how gratitude enhances our mental and physical health, how it can improve...
78th Annual Roberta O. Fox Distribution of Funds Tea
On November 13, 2025, Susan Tellone, Executive Director of Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore, proudly accepted a generous grant from The Monmouth Park Charity Fund at the 78th Annual Roberta O. Fox Distribution of Funds Tea, held at Monmouth Park Racetrack. This...
Healing Wounds: The Samaritan Center
In Loving Memory of Carolann Cavaiola
The Samaritan Center is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Director, Carolann Cavaiola. Carolann dedicated her life to serving others, and her leadership at the Samaritan Center was a testament to her compassion and unwavering commitment to our...