Hazlet-Based Org. Receives $25K Grant To Fund Youth Helpline

HAZLET, NJ — 180 Turning Lives Around, a Hazlet-based nonprofit organization, has received a $25,000 grant from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to fund their 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline.

Available 24/7, the 2NDFLOOR helpline is a confidential and anonymous helpline for NJ youth and young adults.

The grant donation was made through the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

“We appreciate The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and their generous investment in 180 Turning Lives Around and our statewide 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline,” CEO Liz Graham said. “The Foundation’s commitment to the mental health of our youth is praiseworthy. We are grateful for the support and know their gift will tremendously improve the mental health of our youth in New Jersey.”

Focused on making New Jersey healthier, the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey supports non-profit organizations that expand healthcare access, remove barriers to good health, and increase opportunities for everyone to achieve their best health.

“Horizon is pleased to support the important work by 180 Turning Lives Around and the 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline,” said Jonathan R. Pearson, the executive director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. “The 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline aligns with our commitment to expanding access to health for those individuals in need of mental health support and other community services. The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey works across New Jersey with our grantee partners to make New Jersey healthier.”

To learn more about 180 Turning Lives Around and the 2NDFLOOR Helpline, you can visit their website.

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