Mercer Council’s Director of Operations to be Honored for Behind-the-Scenes Work Supporting Behavioral Health Prevention Services ISELIN, NJ (April 14, 2026) – Mercer Council is pleased to announce that Director of Operations Catherine Arulmohan will receive the Outstanding Behind The Scenes Supporter Award for her work championing behavioral health prevention services in Mercer County. Arulmohan will be recognized at the…
Read MoreMercer Council Broadens Overdose Support
The Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction has expanded the scope of its Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (OORP) to support individuals affected by a broader range of substances beyond opioids. The program now includes clients using alcohol, stimulants, synthetic drugs, and other substances with a high risk of fatal overdose. The change, approved by…
Read MoreNational Night Out 2025
Mercer Council is excited to invite you to connect with us at this year’s National Night Out — a community celebration bringing neighbors, local police departments, and organizations together to strengthen trust and promote safe, healthy communities. National Night Out is all about building relationships — whether it’s between residents and law enforcement or among…
Read MoreA Season of Gratitude: Support Prevention this Giving Tuesday
As we enter this season of gratitude, Mercer Council invites you to join us in making an impact on December 3rd. #GivingTuesday. We are asking for the support of our partners, collaborators and community members to help us continue on with our mission of creating healthier, safer, and more responsible communities across Mercer County. Our…
Read MoreIOAD 2024: From Grief to Hope
As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches, it is crucial to acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends of those who have lost loved ones to drug overdose. Grief is real; it is raw, it is painful. But it is also an intrinsic part of the human experience, and has been for as long…
Read MoreIOAD 2024: Together for Change
#IOAD2024: International Overdose Awareness Day The Mercer Council team invites you to join us on Thursday, August 29th at Veterans Park in Hamilton, NJ for an evening of reflection and community support, at Mercer Council’s 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) event. Globally observed in late August, IOAD seeks to raise awareness of overdose…
Read MoreASYSST in Action for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and ASYSST has been hard at work on a month-long journey of advocacy, education and support for students. Together with the Ewing High School Guidance Department, a thoughtful variety of activities and initiatives have been planned to share information and resources with the school population. Each week has offered…
Read MoreStaff Updates: New Team Members & New Roles
Mercer Council is thrilled to announce two exciting updates to our team structure. We would like to introduce new staff member Charlene Phelps, MBA and reintroduce Amy Argiriou, who are both celebrating new roles within our agency! Charlene Phelps has joined our team as the Director of Advocacy & the Prevention Coalition, bringing a wealth…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Black History Month
As February comes to a close, we are grateful for the opportunities to reflect on the rich history and culture of the black community. Despite its designated month of celebration, Black History Month serves as a reminder of the importance of appreciating and celebrating the continuous impact of black culture every single day of the…
Read MoreSupport Prevention this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, and the Mercer Council team invites you to support our mission to create healthy, safe and responsible communities across Mercer County! On Tuesday, November 28th we are asking for the support of our partners, our collaborators, and our community. Mercer Council exists to create pathways to reduce substance-related…
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