RHS hosted the fourth annual Wellness Fair in the Auxiliary Gym on Friday, April 4. The fair featured over 20 table displays from local mental health and wellness organizations. Students had the opportunity to speak with table representatives who shared mental health information, relaxation techniques and addiction assistance and tips for improving physical health. The fair also gave students and staff the chance to participate in fun wellness activities while learning something new about their physical and emotional health and well-being. Some of the organizations that were featured at the fair are highlighted below. –Katie Thompson

Artworks Studio

Artworks Studio offers local art exploration classes in painting, drawing and mixed media. The classes take place in year-round after-school programs, one-time workshops and summer camps. Classes are available for budding artists ranging from age three to adult and are organized by age group and skill level, making artwork creation achievable for everyone.  “We teach anyone who is interested in art, from the beginner’s level to professional art,” said a studio representative. To contact Artworks Studio, call 973-989-7081, email [email protected] or visit the website, Artworks Studio | Randolph Township, NJ.–Rebecca Dasti

Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs

Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs is a nationwide organization that raises and trains and dogs to support people who are blind or have diabetes or other illnesses. “We go to hospitals, schools, libraries and even make private home visits,” representative June Golden said. The dogs’ owners are volunteers, and visiting with the four-footed friends is free and always brightens someone’s day. The local branch is located at 80 Powder Mill Road in Morris Plains. For more information, call 973-292-3316. –Riley Bordetsky

Burrini’s Market

Burrini’s Market is a local, family-owned grocery store in Randolph. Burrini’s sells groceries, offers catering, and is perhaps best known for its fresh food like sandwiches, salads and smoothies. At the fair, store representatives treated students and staff to the popular “Burrini Greenie” smoothie, which contains pineapple, green grapes, kale, spinach, carrots and bananas. “I like working at Burrini’s because I have grown up here, as it is my family’s business,” store representative Mia Santona said. “I also was very excited to come here today to allow students to try out one of our smoothies.” For more information, call 973-895-6100. –Kendall Forde

Caring Partners of Morris Sussex

Caring Partners helps kids up to age 21 with emotional and behavioral challenges.  “Our mission is to help them overcome these challenges,” representative Maria Augustowicz said. The organization is located in Rockaway and offers child services to local residents in the town and surrounding area. For more information, call 973-770-5505. –Josh Dobis

Center for Family Services

The non-profit Center for Family Services provides counseling and supportive services to families residing in Sussex County with children ages 5-21. The center offers counseling on mental health, abuse and trauma response, grief, traumatic loss, daily wellbeing and relationships. The organization’s goal is to support and empower individuals, families and communities to achieve and enjoy a better quality of life. For more information, email [email protected] or call 877-922-2377.

CTRL Care

CTRL Care Behavioral Health is a leading mental health treatment center located in Randolph. The center provides a range of treatment services aimed at teens, young adults and families. CTRL Care specializes in treating technology addiction in young adults while supporting emotional growth. “It’s easier to put on slippers than to carpet the world,” representative Angelo said. By tackling issues such as gaming and social media addiction, the center has become a valued resource, supporting over 50 thousand clients, with more than 20 certified therapists and over 10 treatment programs. For more information, call 973-370-0207 or visit the website at ctrlcarebh.com.   –Anthony Golda

The Edge

The Edge has helped members of the LGTBQ community with behavioral and sexual health since 1994. The non-profit agency has various locations, with the closest being in Parsippany. Staffers hold one-on-one meetings with patients and provide tips on how to navigate their lives to the fullest and safest potential. Agency representatives said they strive to keep their patients feeling happy, healthy, included and safe. To contact the organization, email [email protected] or call 973-285-0006. –Victor Toso

Family Patterns

Family Patterns is a family-owned non-profit that helps kids ages 13-21 who struggle with an issue or disability, whether it be emotional or physical. The organization holds group sessions in Morris and Sussex counties. During each meeting, the goal is to help clients develop skills to overcome whatever issue they’re struggling with. For more information, visit the website at www.familypartnersms.org or email [email protected].  –Drew Milberg

Good Grief  

Good Grief is a nonprofit organization located in Morristown and Princeton that works to help families and children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The organization’s support groups focus on healthy coping tools and techniques. “It helps make a difference,” representative Karen Lucero said. “Children feel hurt, and it is good to give them others to relate to, so they don’t feel alone.” Added RHS sophomore Efe Beg, “I think this is great for kids that need someone to talk to when grieving.” For more information, visit  http://www.good-grief.org/  or call 908-522 1999. –Gabe McGurk

Morris County Sexual Assault Center

Morris County Sexual Assault Center, located in Florham Park, provides free, confidential support to survivors of sexual abuse. “I’ve had a lot of friends who’ve been assaulted before, and I want to show support for these types of occurrences,” representative May Opalka said. The center offers 24-hour crisis and emotional support, individual counseling, support groups, advocacy services, community education and more. To reach the center, call 973-971-4754 or the hotline number at 973-829-0587. –Nicole Khorzin

The National Alliance on Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) helps people of all ages with emotional difficulties, such as feelings of isolation and depression. The alliance’s goal is to spread awareness on the effects of mental illness, which impacts millions of people worldwide, and get them the help they need. “One in five adults experience mental health conditions each year,” representative William Reilly said. The local facility is located in Denville. For more information, call 732-940-0991. –Joey Sommer

Rumble Boxing

Rumble Boxing teaches students the fundamentals of boxing, no matter their experience level, through group fitness classes. Classes are 45 minutes long, and include circuit training with weights and 10 rounds of sparring  with water bags to build endurance. Rumble Boxing is for everyone, especially people looking “to get rid of a little anger,” co-owner Jasmine Cueto stated. For more information, call 973-718-4166, email [email protected] or visit the organization’s social media site @rumbleboxingmorristown. –Jordan Jacobs

SMARTfit

SMARTfit, offered at the local YMCA in Randolph, is a “fun, engaging brain and body assessment and training program,” according to the website. “We are for youth development, healthy wiring and social responsibility,” representative Brenda DeNure said. For more information, call 973-366-1120 or visit [email protected].  –Luka Madjor