Category: School Based Clinical Services

By Jeanne Neuwirth, LCSW Thinking about giving your child a smartphone? You’re not alone. Many families consider smartphones as holiday gifts, and children are receiving them at younger and younger ages. Before making this decision, it may be helpful to consider what current research and mental health experts are saying about smartphones, social media, and…

By Chloe Timmons, MSW Intern for The Path at Carteret Middle School What Is Red Ribbon Week? Red Ribbon Week is a yearly nationwide initiative focused on drug-prevention education and helping students understand why choosing a drug-free life supports their health and future. Middle schoolers are at a critical time in their lives when they…

By Abigail Jarusiewicz, MSW Intern for The Path at Carteret Junior High School Carteret Junior High School Fosters Kindness and Awareness October was an exciting and productive month at Carteret Junior High School (CJHS), where the Path team hosted two major awareness campaigns: the Week of Respect and Red Ribbon Week. Both initiatives successfully engaged…

By Namrata “Nimmi” Pandya October 23-31, 2025, was Red Ribbon Week at Carteret High School (CHS)! Red Ribbon Week is an awareness campaign sponsored by National Family Partnership (NFP), a nonprofit founded in 1980 by concerned parents out of a desire to keep their children safe. Red Ribbon Week’s mission is to “lead and support…

By Juliana Salazar, PATH Intern – School-Based Youth Services Program Carteret Elementary School Celebrates Respect Week Respect Week at Carteret Elementary School was held from October 6 to October 10, aiming to promote kindness, support, and anti-bullying behavior within the Carteret School District. The goal of Respect Week is to remind students, families, and staff…

By Chloe Timmons, MSW Intern for The Path at Carteret Middle School From Monday, September 22, through Friday, September 26, Carteret Middle School observed Start With Hello Week! Start With Hello is an initiative created by the Sandy Hook Promise as part of their School Climate and Safety programming. Start With Hello focuses on fostering…

This summer, the Pathways Summer Academy welcomed students from Carteret High School for a program designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Over several weeks, participants engaged in a blend of college and career exploration, creative expression, skill-building activities, and community experiences, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. Running from July 8 through July 31,…

Explore how poetry can reduce anxiety, boost self-awareness, and promote healing. Discover the impact of a recent workshop on student well-being.

Related Articles: By Gideon Abadilla, Youth Development Specialist Every summer, the Pathways School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) hosts a four-week long summer program for the students of Carteret High School (CHS). This program has typically focused on promoting social and emotional learning, developing team building and leadership skills, and creating connections among incoming freshmen,…

Creating a safe, non-judgmental counseling space is crucial for effective therapy, especially for youth facing trauma. Learn the impact of genuine connections.

By Crystal Mutilitis, Program Coordinator This school year, Carteret High School Pathways was required to utilize an evidence-based program. Pathways began implementing Wyman’s Teen Outreach Program (TOP) for a select group of students identified by administrators. TOP promotes the positive development of adolescents through curriculum-guided, interactive group discussions, positive adult guidance and support and community…