New Views
1985-2010
Training Opportunities
July 29 through December 9, 2010
(for CDA, CADC/LCADC Initial Certification and
Renewal Credits)
"A
Choice
to
Change"
Tom Wicks receives NJAMHA's 2009 Courage to Change Award
Tom Wicks, founder and former Executive Director of New Views, was the recipient of this years Courage to Change Award. This award is one of five categories under the Courage & Compassion Awards, for which NJAMHA selects individuals to be recipients each year. Tom's vision, dedication, and creativity have improved the standards of care for those with mental illness and substance abuse. These qualities and traits are what make Tom stand out as someone deserving to be honored. The award was presented at the Courage and Compassion Awards Dinner on April 28, 2009.
"Recovery is a process. We believe it is a
joint effort--ours and
yours; that progress with
growth is possible."
New Views is a non-profit agency established to provide a variety of services for the population who suffer from an overlay of alcohol and drug abuse, as well as severe chronic mental illness. The program is multi-disciplinary and incorporates the AA/NA Model of Recovery.
The program is funded by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services. New Views serves as a resource to community mental health centers, substance abuse treatment programs and a variety of other services in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren Counties.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the New Views Treatment Program is to offer
clinical treatment to persons with a concurrent diagnoses of
co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders while
providing education and technical assistance to counseling
professionals and community agencies.