DMHAS, in partnership with consumers, family members, providers and other stakeholders, promotes wellness and recovery for individuals managing a mental illness, substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder through a continuum of prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery services delivered by a culturally competent and well trained workforce.

• DMHAS envisions an integrated mental health and substance use service system that provides a continuum of prevention, treatment and recovery supports to residents of New Jersey who have, or are at risk of, mental health, addictions or co-occurring disorders.
• At any point of entry the service system will access to appropriate and effective person-centered, culturally-competent services delivered by a welcoming and well trained work force.
• Consumers will be given the tools to achieve wellness and recovery, a sense of personal responsibility and a meaningful role in the community.

DMHAS’ work is driven by its values. Staff with the Division and its partner agencies value:

• consumers’ dignity and believe that services should be person-centered and person-directed;
• the strength of consumers, their families and friends because it serves as a foundation for recovery;
• the commitment of its partner agencies to professionalism, diversity, hope and positive outcomes;
• evidence-based practices that show consumer-informed and peer-led services improve and enhance the prevention and treatment continuum;
• the public trust and believe that it is essential to provide effective and transparent services; and
• a culturally diverse workforce.