Deaf Enhanced Screening Center
 
Contact Information
1-800-382-6717
e-mail

Division of Mental Health Services
Department of Human Services
50 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Hours of Service
Varies by county
 
How to Apply

Division of Mental Health Services
50 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
1-800-382-6717
e-mail
 
Parent Organization
Department of Human Services
50 East State St
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Program Description
All deaf and hard of hearing persons are served on an equal basis at all programs funded by the NJ Department of Mental Health Services. A deaf enhanced emergency screening center has specially trained personnel and resources to assist in effective communication with deaf or hard of hearing clients or family members during a psychiatric crisis. When a deaf or hard of hearing person seeks service at any emergency screening center, he or she is offered the choice of receiving service at their local facility or being transferred to an enhanced center.
 
Fees
Vary
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
All deaf and hard of hearing persons.
 
Income Requirements:
No individual otherwise eligible shall be denied admission due to inability to pay or the type of insurance held.
 
Areas Served
Statewide
 
Language Translation Services
English, Spanish, Polish, and Italian
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/index.html