JCK Foundation

JCK Foundation

The JCK Foundation was started by John Tessitore — a friend and mentee of John Kelly. 17 years ago, when Kelly learned Tessitore also suffered from OCD and Depression, he took him under his wing and made him feel comfortable in his own skin. The support and love Kelly provided for Tessitore, and so many others, is the reason we believe connection and community are the key building blocks of mental health. To honor Kelly’s vision, we work together with communities and schools to improve mental wellness and resilience amongst our youth. We believe progress can be made one school at a time, through hands-on awareness and prevention programs that encourage an understanding that every person and story needs to feel valued, accepted and motivated to make a positive impact. The same comfort, love and confidence Kelly provided to so many is what we try to provide to every student we interact with in our “Legends Program.”

For more information about the JCK Foundation please visit the link below. 
JCK Foundation

For more information about Mental Health Resources see the below links. 
South Amboy Mental Health Resources
NJDOE Mental Health Resource Guide
NJDOE Student Wellness