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County names Kristen R. Brown to Mental Health Advisory Board; commissioners spotlight Soluna and StigmaFree Atlantic programs
Summary
The board appointed Kristen R. Brown to the Atlantic County Mental Health Advisory Board and commissioners highlighted local mental health initiatives including the state-supported Soluna student support program and the StigmaFree Atlantic collaboration.
The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Kristen R. Brown to the Atlantic County Mental Health Advisory Board for a term expiring July 1, 2028.
Commissioners also used committee reports to highlight continuing local mental-health outreach. A commissioner described the StigmaFree Atlantic collaboration and provided a web reference for information. Separately, commissioners discussed Soluna, an evidence-based, no-cost mental-health support program for students that offers tools, peer support, and one-on-one coaching with no wait list or insurance requirement; the speaker said some local schools are already using the program and that it has state support.
The board took the appointment by roll call. A commissioner who said they had met Kristen R. Brown at a recent meeting described Brown as "very involved" and welcomed the appointment. The meeting record does not include further biographical details for Brown or an outline of the advisory board's forthcoming agenda items.
