ICE Wellness Center Individuals Concerted in Effort 609-272-0928

NJ’S Budget Crisis Halts ICE Center ... Forever 

      This fall marked the final  milestone in a eight year journey for the building that was to be the ICE Wellness Center.  MHA was told that there would be no funding going forward to complete the renovations for the building and that the building should be sold.    

     So another 365 days was added to an arduous eight  year journey.  Consumers and staff who have worked to make this dream a reality, have been given the news that they hoped would never come.  The state can not continue with the funds for this project.  So here we are in 2012,   8 years after that first award letter.  MHA owns a building in the center of Pleasantville which is now going up for sale. 

     To all of you have called us with ideas and suggestions, offered support, met with politicians, voiced concern at public forums, and written numerous letters of support.  We want to thank all of you for your tireless efforts on behalf of the consumers in this county. 

     In closing, it saddens me that one of the most active and vibrant consumer groups in this state, was not given the opportunity to really shine with a center that they  had designed and were hoping to call their own.  Just imagine what ICE Members might have accomplished if they actually had a place of their own to offer training, groups, activities and  to meet with clients in order to provide assistance they need.                  Vicki Phillips

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Our Wellness Centers was a place where mental health consumers could go to feel safe and relaxed. The purpose of a Wellness Center is to provide an environment of support and empowerment that promotes wellness, which is a state of social, spiritual, mental/emotional and physical health for consumers living in New Jersey. For more information on the programs offered through ICE, please contact Frank Lepore, Wellness Center Manager at 609-272-1700 ext. 303 or flepore@mhanj.org

Individuals Concerted in Effort (ICE) began in 1983. Our current programs offer a variety of recreational activities, self help groups, individual advocacy and education/training in several areas. Our programs currently meet at a variety of sites throughout Atlantic County, please click the link above to see the calendar.

• Wellness group

The greatest motivating factor of the ICE is the enthusiasm of the peer staff, ICE is an 'idea' that started in a Church basement that grew to become a recognized community resource.

Canoeing on the Wading River

Collecting clothing donations from the FAA for Ancora State Hospital

ICE members enjoying a night at the SURF Baseball Game in Atlantic City.

ICE Annual Thanksgiving Dinner                

 ICE members March in the NAMI  walk at Liberty State Park in Jersey City

Joe Cinko urges the NJ Senate to increase dollars for Mental Health Services..