Ridgewood Launches 'Stigma Free Campaign' For Mental Illness

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Health Department will launch its new Stigma Free campaign for those suffering from mental illness with a marching group in the Ridgewood Fourth of July parade.

A marching group from the Ridgewood Health Department will take part in the Ridgewood Fourth of July parade to start the campaign.
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Ken Davis

06/22/2016 6:30 p.m.

Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood Health Department supervisor, invites participants to join the group. Those interested should contact her at dcetrulo@ridgewoodnj.net.

The Bergen County Stigma-Free Campaign is a countywide program that aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

The campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of the disease of mental illness and creating a culture wherein residents who have the disease feel supported by their community and neighbors and feel free to seek treatment for the disease without fear of stigma.

To learn about the campaign, visit http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/index.aspx?NID=1242.

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