Intensive Family Support Services
 
Contact Information
Division of Mental Health Services
1-800-382-6717
e-mail

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

Varies by county
e-mail
 
Parent Organization
Department of Human Services
50 East State St
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Program Description
Intensive Family Support Services encompass a range of supportive activities designed to improve the overall functioning and quality of life for family members with a mentally ill relative, including psychoeducation groups, individual family consultations, respite, family support groups, system advocacy, linkage and referral, and medication monitoring. Services may be delivered in the family's home, at the agency, or at other sites in the community convenient to the family.
 
Fees
No fee for qualified individuals
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
Family members with a mentally ill relative
 
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, and Polish
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/