True to our philosophy of responsivity to community needs, Nutley Family Service Bureau adapted across the organization to the many challenges of operating in a time of pandemic. One of the major ways we maintained service delivery was via Telehealth counseling. Teletherapy, also known as online therapy, e-therapy, or video therapy, is delivered via secure virtual […]
Comments Off on In-Person and Remote Counseling Available at Nutley Family Service Bureau Continue Reading...Humans adapt to the environment around them. When society was blindsided by the COVID-19 pandemic, people adapted. Children learned virtually and anyone who could work from home did so. People used different coping skills to adapt to a lifestyle spent mostly at home. As students return to school and adults return to work, many for […]
Comments Off on The Anxiety of Returning to the Classroom and the Workplace Continue Reading...Seniors in our community have been affected more by COVID-19 than any other group. Need for social services in particular has never been higher, and the team at Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) is eager to guide seniors through what is often a complicated process. “When seniors get a letter from their insurance company, Medicare, […]
Comments Off on NFSB Helps Seniors Navigate Social Services and Overcome Isolation Continue Reading...The return of popular live events in 2021 continues as Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) presents The Garden Party at the spectacular Mountsier-Hardie Garden in Nutley. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, September 12 from 4 pm to 7 pm and feature food from top local restaurants, an eclectic mix of music and […]
Comments Off on The Garden Party to Benefit NFSB Returns to Mountsier-Hardie Garden This Fall Continue Reading...From a young age, Kristen Petullo, MSW (Master of Social Work), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) knew she wanted to help people. She just wasn’t sure how until she went to college to become a teacher. “I remember the light bulb moment,” Kristen said. “I was in an educational psychology class and it dawned on […]
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