New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc.

New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. NJAMHAA is a statewide trade association representing organizations that serve NJ residents with men (NJAMHAA) are the roots of this community-based system.

Today, the vast majority of individuals with serious mental health and substance abuse disorders, as well as thousands of other persons with behavioral problems, live and receive their services in the community. The hospital-based and freestanding non-profit mental health care providers that comprise the membership of the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. Providi

ng mental health and addiction services to children and adults, regardless of their ability to pay, NJAMHAA’s members are key to the mental well being of the citizens of New Jersey. For more than five decades, NJAMHAA has fostered the growth and vitality of this system. Through advocacy, education, training, mutual support, development of key partnerships and a variety of services, NJAMHAA assists agencies committed to improving the availability and quality of mental health services throughout the state.

For 75 years, NJAMHAA has been helping its members help those in need with its impactful advocacy that has consistently ...
06/16/2026

For 75 years, NJAMHAA has been helping its members help those in need with its impactful advocacy that has consistently resulted in positive regulatory, legislative and fiscal outcomes, while continually providing information, resources, training and technical assistance to help member organizations and their staff thrive, even in the most challenging external environments.

The video will debut at NJAMHAA’s 75th Anniversary Annual Membership Meeting, A Legacy of Impact: Building a Stronger Tomorrow, to celebrate this milestone achievement and NJAMHAA’s effectiveness throughout its history, as well as a vision for achieving even greater impact in the future.

Larry Levitt, Executive Vice President for Health Policy at KFF, will give a keynote presentation about the forthcoming impact of new H.R.1 policies on funding from Medicaid and other Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services programs and related strategies providers can use to help ensure continued service for the individuals they serve.

To RSVP and receive the Zoom link and call-in details, please reply to this email or write separately to Shauna Fuzes, Vice Pres., Public Affairs and Member Services, at [email protected].

988 is saving lives in New Jersey and nationwide. Between 2022 and 2024, there were 4,000 fewer su***des than projected ...
06/11/2026

988 is saving lives in New Jersey and nationwide. Between 2022 and 2024, there were 4,000 fewer su***des than projected among adolescents and young adults. States with the highest increase in 988 calls saw the greatest reductions in su***des. https://insact.us/4vodtDI

But prevention alone is not enough.

Individuals experiencing mental health crises need someone to call, someone to respond, and a safe place for help. That’s the continuum of care proven to work. And in New Jersey, a critical leg of that system, a safe place for help, is at risk without $35 million to fund crisis receiving centers. One has already opened, and four more are planned.

Crisis receiving centers save lives, save money, and reduce strain on hospital emergency departments and police departments by directing mental health and substance use crises to facilities designed for recovery. Tell state lawmakers to support the $35 million that will keep these centers open.

Are you an expert in mental health, substance use treatment, policy, technology, peer recovery, or supportive services?N...
06/10/2026

Are you an expert in mental health, substance use treatment, policy, technology, peer recovery, or supportive services?

NJAMHAA invites you to submit a proposal to present at our Fall Conference! Join a dynamic lineup of professionals dedicated to sharing practical strategies, research, and innovations that advance wellness and strengthen the behavioral health field.

If you wish to apply, please copy and paste this link in your browser: https://app.asforms.net/api/as/1yrz1v

988 crisis response saves lives. And we are calling on New Jersey lawmakers to deliver $35 million to ensure that system...
06/09/2026

988 crisis response saves lives. And we are calling on New Jersey lawmakers to deliver $35 million to ensure that system continues to function for everyone — including New Jersey’s youth.

Between 2022 and 2024, projected su***des among young people dropped by 11% nationwide; that translates to more than 4,000 lives saved. The more 988 calls a state received, the greater the drop in su***des among adolescents and young adults — up to 18.2% in states with the highest increase in answered calls. https://insact.us/4vodtDI

In the same 2 years, 988 calls in New Jersey almost doubled. That means more people than ever are reaching out for help, and state lawmakers need to answer. A fully funded crisis system will provide New Jerseyans with the right help, in the right place, at the right time.

The numbers are clear. Investing in crisis response saves lives. Tell your legislators that New Jersey can’t afford to wait.

As we here at NJAMHAA continue our 75th anniversary celebration, we would like to share some testimonials from those who...
06/09/2026

As we here at NJAMHAA continue our 75th anniversary celebration, we would like to share some testimonials from those whom we have worked with closely over the years to ensure that New Jerseyans who need help get the care that they need. :

“NJAMHAA has been more than an advocate; they have been a true ally. Their fierce determination and leadership have strengthened our field, uplifted our workforce, and ensured that those who often feel unseen have a powerful voice behind them. As we brace ourselves and prepare for the upcoming changes in our field, I am grateful to have the NJAMHAA staff by my side.” — Brigitte Johnson, Esq., Current NJAMHAA Board Member and President/CEO of CarePlus NJ, Inc.

“Oaks Integrated Care has been part of the NJAMHAA family for over 60 years. The value, the expertise, the guidance and the camaraderie that NJAMHAA has brought to our agency cannot be overstated. Knowing that there is a strong and influential trade association standing up for us and our colleagues in the mental health and substance use disorder field helps during the turbulence of change helps me sleep at night.” — Derry Holland, LCSW, NJAMHAA Board Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Oaks Integrated Care

In recognition of Month, NJAMHAA wishes to stress the importance of the continued funding of the state’s LGBTQIA+ 988 ...
06/04/2026

In recognition of Month, NJAMHAA wishes to stress the importance of the continued funding of the state’s LGBTQIA+ 988 hotline, as according to The Trevor Project most recent survey, 36% of LGBTQ+ young people, including 40% of transgender and nonbinary young people, seriously considered attempting su***de in the past year.

The survey also states that 44% of LGBTQ+ young people who wanted mental health care in the past year could not get it.

The importance of the state’s LGBTQIA+ 988 hotline to the community — and all other ways to access mental healthcare and substance use treatment services — cannot be stressed enough. Every service and resource is a vital lifeline to ensure everyone can find the support they need.

NJAMHAA will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

NJAMHAA will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

In recognition of , the Lower Trenton Bridge was recently lit up in green.
05/22/2026

In recognition of , the Lower Trenton Bridge was recently lit up in green.

05/21/2026

As part of recognizing , Shauna Fuzes, NJAMHAA;s VP of Public Affairs and Member Services, shares her own story and the impact that providers have had in her career and life.

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