Healing, Growth &
Community Connection
From school-based mental health services to youth development initiatives, every program we offer is rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, and a deep commitment to meeting people exactly where they are.
School-Based Mental Health Programs
Millville High School | Vineland High School | Thomas Wallace Middle School
Great Joy Community Development Corporation provides New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)–funded school-based mental health services for students at Millville High School, Vineland High School, and Thomas Wallace Middle School.
Services are delivered on-site during the school day and are accessible, confidential, and culturally responsive — reducing barriers to care and meeting students where they are.
Program Services Include
- Individual counseling and therapeutic support
- Group counseling focused on social-emotional learning, coping skills, and peer relationships
- Trauma-informed interventions addressing stress, grief, anxiety, and behavioral concerns
- Crisis support and early intervention
- Collaboration with school personnel and families to promote student success
All services are provided by licensed clinicians and supervised graduate-level interns, in alignment with NJ DCF standards.
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ANCHOR: The Nest
ANCHOR: The Nest is a school-based wellness and support center designed to be a safe place where students can land, grow, and thrive through a trauma-informed, prevention-focused approach.
By connecting students and families to mental health support, skill-building, and coordinated services, The Nest strengthens protective factors, builds resilience, and promotes emotional well-being and positive youth development.
Our Approach
We utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and youth-centered approach that honors each student's lived experience while fostering emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthy decision-making.
Equity, dignity, and inclusion remain central to our work.
Referral & Participation
Students may be referred through school administration, guidance counselors, teachers, or by self-referral with parental consent.
Millville HS Personnel:
Access Millville ANCHOR Staff Site →Services are provided at no cost to families and are funded through the NJ Department of Children and Families.
New Jersey Department of Children and Families Funded Program
Summer Camp 2026 – Cancelled
We regret to announce that Summer Camp 2026 has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you next summer.
Youth Creative DevelopmentF.A.B.R.I.C. Program
Fashion · Art · Branding · Resilience · Identity · Creativity
Facilitated in collaboration with fashion creative & entrepreneur Zakee (Zak) Gasby
F.A.B.R.I.C. is a creative youth development initiative designed to help young people explore identity, creativity, and resilience through the powerful lens of fashion and artistic expression. Participants learn how fashion intersects with culture and branding while developing critical life skills.
✏️ Fashion Design & Creative Expression
- Fashion design and sketching techniques
- Creative concept development and mood boards
- Color theory and style exploration
- Fashion as artistic storytelling
🪞 Personal Branding & Identity
- Personal style and identity exploration
- Creative branding and image development
- Visual storytelling through fashion
- How fashion communicates individuality
💛 Social-Emotional Learning
- Confidence building and self-image
- Healthy self-expression through creativity
- Resilience and positive identity development
- Fashion as empowerment
Program Impact
Through hands-on workshops and collaborative projects, students build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
The program concludes with a Youth Showcase highlighting student learning and personal growth.
Creative Industry Exposure
Participants gain awareness of career pathways including fashion design, creative entrepreneurship, and marketing.
Wellness & NutritionMindful Motion & Nutrition
Building Healthy Bodies and Calm Minds at Thomas Wallace Middle School
A Comprehensive Wellness-Based Youth Development Program
This initiative integrates structured movement, yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition education to equip middle school students with practical tools for physical health, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Body & Physical Wellness
- Guided warm-ups and stretching
- Age-appropriate movement
- Flexibility and strength focus
- Physical activity for focus
Yoga & Mindfulness
- Beginner-friendly yoga
- Guided breathing exercises
- Stress management strategies
- Trauma-informed meditation
Nutrition & Living
- Balanced nutrition education
- Impact on mood and focus
- Healthy food choice guidance
- Hydration and energy habits
Emotional Regulation & Social Growth
Beyond physical health, the program emphasizes social-emotional development. Students engage in self-reflection exercises, conflict resolution skill-building, and activities that promote empathy and respectful interactions.
The initiative provides a safe, supportive, and engaging environment as students navigate academic pressures and emotional growth.
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