The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Feb/Mar 2022

theconnectionsnj.com HEALTH & WELLNESS PAGE 16 There is great demand in the health care industry for profession- als dedicated to helping those with mental illness. A new scholarship program for those pursuing a degree in the mental health profession, and for those coping with mental health issues who want to pursue higher education has been initiated by New Jersey psychiatrist, Dr. Steven R. Budoff. The Steven R. Budoff Men- tal Health Educational Scholarship Fund aims to address the shortage of professionals given by the increased demand. The mission is to provide scholarships to individuals who are pursuing education in the mental health field to assist them in reaching their career goals. The intention is to increase the number of mental health professionals who will serve their communities and offer quality mental health support to those in need. Dr. Steven Budoff is a well-re- spected psychiatrist serving patients throughout the tri-State area for the past three decades. His own practice, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Solutions, is located in Raritan but he also works in private practices in Summit and East Brunswick and in community agencies and programs in Bound Brook, Flemington and Bor- dentown. Dr. Budoff is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities and resources in his home state of New Jersey. Chabad of Hunterdon County will administer the scholarship, some- thing its Director Rabbi Eli Kornfeld thinks “fits into our overarching goal and mission.” Chabad’s humanitarian mission seeks to have a social impact. That can be a challenge, Kornfeld notes, because often there’s a gap between a good idea, kindness and good intentions and actual action that produces results. The Steven R. Budoff Mental Health Educational Scholarship Fund is non-denominational and is open to all. Its first scholarships will be awarded this year. Corporate grants and private donations are welcome. ​For additional information, visit the website: MentalHealthNJ.org Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Solutions THE STEVEN R. BUDOFF MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The mission is to provide scholarships to individuals who are pursuing education in the mental health field to assist them in reaching their career goals. A new scholarship program for those pursuing a degree in the mental health profession, and for those coping with mental health issues who want to pursue higher education has been initiated by New Jersey psychiatrist, Dr. Steven R. Budoff. The Steven R. Budoff Mental Health Educational Scholarship Fund aims to address the shortage of professionals given by the increased demand. C ommunity N ews...