New Jersey State Government Resources
NJ Department of Human Services
NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
The NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), housed in the NJ Department of Human Services, oversees New Jersey's adult system of community-based behavioral health services. These services include emergency screenings, outpatient and intensive outpatient mental health services, partial care and partial hospitalization, case management, and mental health and substance abuse residential services.
The NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services maintains a directory of contracted service providers and mental health screening centers.
NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Ombudsman
The NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Ombudsman is a useful resource for understanding DMHAS services, consumer rights, and provider-related conflict resolution.
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Crisis Assessment Response and Enhanced Services
The NJ Crisis Assessment Response and Enhanced Services (CARES), administered through Trinitas Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health, provides crisis response and stabilization services for a period of up to 120 days to adults (age 21 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
To access services, call 1-888-393-3007. This line is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NJ Enhanced Family Support Crisis Handbook
The purpose of the Enhanced Family Support Crisis Handbook is to empower individuals with disabilities, family members, and professional caregivers by providing information to more effectively advocate for supports and services for persons with complex severe behavioral health conditions. This resource guide is made possible by a grant from the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities.
NJ Department of Children and Families
PerformCare NJ / NJ Division of Children's System of Care
The NJ Division of Children's System of Care (CSOC), housed in the NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF), serves individuals under the age of 21 with behavioral health care challenges and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. PerformCare NJ is a behavioral health administrative services organization that is the contracted system administrator for the NJ Division of Children's System of Care. Families can contact PerformCare NJ to receive services to coordinate the behavioral health services of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
PerformCare NJ maintains a list of resources for children under the age of 21 in crisis.
NJ Department of Health
NJ Department of Health's Integrated Health Services Branch
The Integrated Health Services branch is responsible for increasing efficiency, coordination, and integration of the state's mental health and addiction prevention and treatment programs with the delivery of primary healthcare, including chronic disease prevention, treatment, and management. It comprises two divisions: the Division of Behavioral Health Services and the Division of Community Health Services.
Federal Resources
US Department of Health and Human Services
The mission of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services. It provides information regarding preventative health services and programs including nationwide mental health resources.
US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, housed within the US Department of Health and Human Services, leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. This includes services that work to ensure individuals with disabilities receive the mental health support services they need.
US Office of Behavioral Health Equity
The US Office of Behavioral Health Equity, housed in the The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, works to ensure that all individuals, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or geographical location, have to access to high-quality and affordable healthcare services and support.
Other Community Resources
Mental Health Association of NJ
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives to assist children and adults in finding meaningful support for mental health and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training, and services. Through a grant from the NJ Department of Human Services, the organization offers NJMentalHealthCares. NJMentalHealthcares is New Jersey's behavioral health information and referral service.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an alliance of more than 600 State organizations and local affiliates that work to educate, support, and advocate to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. The New Jersey chapter of this organization is the National Alliance on Mental Illness New Jersey.
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) seeks to promote leadership in the expansion of knowledge, training, policy, and advocacy for mental health practices that promote a higher quality of life for individuals with dual diagnosis (IDD/MI) in their communities.
Mom2Mom
The Mom2Mom peer support helpline connects mothers of young or adult children with disabilities with other mothers of similar circumstances. This common background and specialized training make them uniquely qualified to offer relevant and realistic guidance and support.
1-877-914-6662
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support. The Lifeline also provides prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Call: 988
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