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Englewood Stigma Free Task Force Town Hall Meeting

Englewood Stigma Free Task Force Town Hall Meeting

Englewood Municipal Alliance Stigma Free Task Force held their 3rd annual town hall meeting at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. The stigma free initiative is a collaborative campaign happening amongst different counties across NJ. The goal is to raise awareness of mental illness and substance use in order to create a culture wherein residents feel supported by their community without the fear of stigma. According to the stigma free task force, 'Stigma occurs when an individual is negatively labeled by their illness and experience judgment and prejudice'.