Mental
Health Services
75 Bayard Street, 5th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732/745-4042 or 732/745-4313
lori.dillon@co.middlesex.nj.us
or penny.grande@co.middlesex.nj.us
As reported in the
June 2004 Journal of the American Medical Association, mental
illnesses are among the most prevalent health problems in America today.
Research has demonstrated that treatment can be successful and recovery
is possible. Working closely with citizen and professional advisory
boards, the Middlesex County Division of Behavioral Health &
Children's Services:
VETERAN'S MENTAL
HEALTH HELPLINE
A mental health
helpline has been established by the NJ Division of Mental Health Services
for returning veterans. The new toll-free number provides immediate
assistance to veterans suffering from emotional or psychological distress,
as well as those having difficulty re-assimilating into civilian life
after their mobilization for active duty service ends.
You may reach the
helpline 24 hours, 7 days a week, by dialing 1-866 VETS-NJ4U (1-866-838-7654).
The helpline, coordinated
by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ/University Behavioral
HealthCare, features peer counseling, clinical assessment, and assistance
to family members. The helpline provides New Jersey veterans and their
families access to a comprehensive Mental Health Provider Network of
mental health professionals specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD) and other veterans' issues. All services are free and confidential.
EMPLOYMENT
GUIDES FOR CONSUMERS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
ADVISORY BOARDS
Middlesex County Mental Health Board
WHO
ARE THEY? Volunteers who live or work in Middlesex County
and have a knowledgeable interest in mental health and wellness.
WHAT DO THEY DO? Meet monthly to
provide oversight for the mental health services continuum of care;
recommend funding; monitor County funded programs.
Click here for a copy of the Mental Health Board Brochure.
Mental Health Professional Advisory Committee (PAC):
WHO
ARE THEY? The Executive Directors (or designees) of mental
health service providers who serve Middlesex County residents; representatives
from consumer organizations; and state liaisons.
WHAT DO THEY DO? As the professional
advisory committee to the Mental Health Board, the PAC meets
monthly as a forum to share information on best practice and issues
impacting the service delivery system.
Mental
Health Planning Subcommittee
WHO
ARE THEY? Consumers, providers, community members, and county
representatives.
WHAT DO THEY DO? Members meet monthly
to develop guidelines and surveys to be used for the Middlesex County
Mental Heath Plan, which will guide, monitor, evaluate, and make
recommendations for improvements to the mental health system and create
a resource directory for the county.
Co-occurring (formerly MICA) Task Force
WHO
ARE THEY? Providers, consumers, family members, and community
members interested in improving services for individuals with co-occurring
diagnoses of major psychiatric and substance use disorders and facilitating
coordination across systems.
WHAT DO THEY DO? Support integrated
programming through resource inventory, cross training, and advocacy.
To join the Task Force, please call Penny Grande at 732/745-4313 or
Shelly Joseph-Thoms at 732/745-4094 or email shelly.joseph-thoms@co.middlesex.nj.us
or penny.grande@co.middlesex.nj.us
Click here
for a printed copy of our Middlesex County Mental Health Services Directory in English and Spanish
For further information
on Mental Health Services, or to be considered for Mental Health Board
membership, please contact: Penny Grande at 732/745-4313 or Lori Dillon
at 732/745-4518 or email penny.grande@co.middlesex.nj.us
or lori.dillon@co.middlesex.nj.us
