The Power of Partnership:
Removing Barriers in Support of Women's Mental Health
Removing Barriers in Support of Women's Mental Health
Dear Donor,
The Wiltshire Foundation, a New Jersey nonprofit corporation, was founded to address inequities by shedding light on academic, environmental, financial, health, judicial and social barriers, through literacy. The Wiltshire Foundation is dedicated to serving all underrepresented, disenfranchised, or marginalized populations.
At The Wiltshire Foundation, 2024 continues our spotlight on health literacy and our ‘The Power of Partnership: Removing Barriers in Support of Women’s Mental Health’ campaign. We are currently funding an initiative to benefit the Women’s Outpatient Trauma Program at Princeton House Behavioral Health (PHBH), a division of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. PHBH is a leading provider of inpatient, partial hospital, and intensive outpatient services across New Jersey for patients with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders. “The Women’s Trauma Program is an innovative model of treatment designed to help women understand the impact of trauma or early experiences in their lives. Women with a history of trauma or abuse may struggle with depression and mood swings, panic, and anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, flashbacks, and self-injurious behaviors. Traumatic experiences can include psychological, sexual, physical, or verbal abuse, as well as rape or domestic violence.” 1 The Behavioral Health Women’s Program, supporting hundreds of women per year—considered by many behavioral health professionals as the premier service of its kind in New Jersey—seeks to address the biological, psychological, environmental, and social impacts of trauma on their patients. These tenacious women have overcome the first major obstacle, to seek treatment or support for their recovery, and immediately face an often-insurmountable hurdle: accessing extended care for trauma, trauma and addiction, or life transitions, while supporting their families.
We are guided by a simple yet profound idea: improving one’s odds, options or outcomes begins with opportunity. You cannot benefit from what is out of reach. We strongly believe in ensuring underrepresented, disenfranchised, and marginalized populations gain equitable access to the tools that allow them to become powerful agents in their own lives.
For potential participants, the crucial benefits of this outstanding initiative will:
To have a meaningful impact, we rely on the critical support of generous individuals and businesses in our community. The Wiltshire Foundation believes that an informed, engaged, and healthy community benefits us all—individuals and businesses alike. We would be most grateful for your partnership if you would donate to our cause and invite you to participate at the level you choose:
The Wiltshire Foundation will provide a written accounting of the direct impact of your contribution upon request.
Our goal for the next 12 months is $365,000 to fund 325 women over the course of their 10-week treatment stay. Each woman will receive a grant of $500 in transportation or gas cards and an additional $500 retail card for use toward purchasing groceries.
For more information on the Princeton House Behavioral Health Women’s Program, please visit: https://www.princetonhcs.org/care-services/princeton-house-behavioral-health/treatment-programs/women
Thank you for your kind consideration. We hope to hear from you soon.
"I was not working and I am single. Driving 40 minutes to get to program would have been impossible. I am very grateful to have the opportunity the gas vouchers gave me to attend the Women’s Program at Princeton House. Thank you, Wiltshire Foundation, your voucher gave me a chance to attend Princeton House and improve my life."
M.R., 10/21/24
"I came to Princeton House after being in the hospital to continue to receive treatment. In order to get the help I needed I had to take time off work without pay for over two months, so money was really tight and I was struggling already. So when I was able to receive some financial support with the gas voucher it really took some pressure off and it allowed me to be able to drive the long distance to Princeton House so I can receive the help I needed and I am very grateful for that!"
M.H., 10/24/24
"This funding was a lot of help. It got me through these past weeks. I definitely appreciate all the help. Thank you so much."
O.Y., 12/31/24
"I am still on unemployment and it’s ending soon. I was able to fill my gas tank and purchase additional groceries instead of just enough for the week."
L.O. 1/8/25
"It took a huge weight off my shoulders. I wasn’t getting paid while in program. The vouchers took the strain off of getting gas and essential groceries. I cannot be thankful enough for the kindness."
C.N., 1/8/25
"I was struggling financially while waiting on the State for short term disability and the funds I received from The Wiltshire Foundation helped to keep me from being broke/maxing credit cards."
M.S., 1/13/25
"My income was cut in half because of family obligations which did not allow me to continue working. I was needed to help care for my grandchild who is disabled. On top of that, my daughter had a relapse, and I became the main caregiver for four children. My husband is sick and not working. Finances are a disaster! Your help with gas and food is greatly appreciated!"
N.M., 1/29/25
"My family really appreciated the financial support. It tied us over until my dad found a job. The travelling to an from program used up a lot of gas. The voucher was extremely helpful. I really made use of the voucher and my family is very thankful."
J.W., 1/30/25
"I enjoyed the compassion and knowledge of the facilitators. I enjoyed the variety of groups including the peers' feedback/support."
5/12/2022
"This program helped me a lot. I am so grateful."
5/16/2022
"My therapist was helpful in assessing my use of skills to aid in my treatment. All of the group facilitators helped with processing and skills."
5/25/2022
"I have been in and out of different therapy programs since age 14, and am now 29. Never have I engaged in anything as transformational as the women's trauma program. My therapist was incredible and truly helped me."
7/18/2022
"You have some amazing therapists on site at Princeton!"
9/9/2022
"My therapist was excellent. She made me feel safe and seemed genuinely concerned about my well being."
9/16/2022
"Groups were great. Therapists listened, gave thoughtful feedback and pushed me to be the best me. They guided me and helped me to take control of my feelings and love my life."
12/14/2022
"My therapist went above and beyond. She helped with my interpersonal chaos in addition to the eating issues."
6/22/2023
"It's a mostly open minded community full of good people."
8/16/2023
"The nurse is amazing. She was attentive to my emotions even when she didn't have to be and always made sure I was okay before leaving me. "
9/11/2023
1 Penn Medicine Princeton Health. (2023). Women’s Trauma. Princetonhcs.org.
princetonhcs.org/care-services/princeton-house-behavioral-health/treatment-programs/women/womens-trauma