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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...
Congratulations Peter Cancro
Tricks for Treating: The Role of Halloween in Promoting Children’s Independence and Growth
It's that time of year again! The mornings are growing crisper, and the evenings are getting darker faster. Summer is in the rear-view mirror, and winter is still a bit far away to get excited about. During this time of year, kids of all ages are eagerly anticipating...
Letter to the Editor: The Coast Star
I would like to thank everyone for making the 4th Annual Harvesting Hope for Mental Health a tremendous success. Many hands make light work, and the day would not have been possible without the support and generosity of so many members of our community. October is a...