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Department of Human Services Regulations

(9 days ago) WEBNew Jersey State regulations, also called rules, implement the statutes that are the legal basis for operating State programs and services. Rules utilized by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/regulations/regulations/

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NJ law removes barrier for online therapy to ease mental health …

(Just Now) WEB0:00. 1:25. New Jersey mental health professionals can now practice in 31 other states thanks to a bill Gov. Murphy signed into law Wednesday. Bill S3061 also …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2024/01/19/nj-law-removes-barrier-for-online-therapy-to-ease-mental-health-crisis/72272414007/

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Behavioral Health - New Jersey Office of Attorney …

(8 days ago) WEBAt the end of 2020, the Attorney General’s Office issued Law Enforcement Directive 2020-14, creating a statewide framework for addressing mental health and special needs populations in New Jersey. The Directive …

https://www.njoag.gov/programs/behavioralhealth/

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Legislation and Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(6 days ago) WEBSynopsis: Bill A3041 Clarifies that Division of Mental Health Advocacy in the Office of Public Defender is required to represent indigent patients in all mental health …

https://nj.gov/mhstigmacouncil/resources/legislation-and-advocacy/

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New NJ law extends involuntary psychiatric hold time NJ …

(5 days ago) WEBFile photo. A new law in New Jersey doubles the length of time people can be held against their will while they are undergoing a mental health crisis, despite …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/08/nj-extends-involuntary-psychiatric-holds-amid-concerns/

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Governor Murphy Signs Mental Health Parity Legislation

(Just Now) WEB04/11/2019. TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will enhance enforcement of mental health parity laws by improving transparency and accountability …

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562019/20190411a.shtml

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New Jersey Mental Health Resources NJ Courts

(4 days ago) WEBThis page provides information for court users dealing with mental health concerns. NJ Suicide Prevention Hotline - 855-654-6735. The New Jersey Suicide Prevention …

https://www.njcourts.gov/public/get-help/mental-health-resources

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NJ bill would increase access to mental health care NJ Spotlight …

(2 days ago) WEBThe wait time for intake and counseling appointments for outpatient mental health treatment in New Jersey can exceed 12 weeks, while the wait time for clinical …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/11/nj-legislative-committee-oks-expanded-mental-health-counselor-licensing/

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Mental Health and NJ Law Regarding Involuntary …

(7 days ago) WEBNew Jersey defines “mental illness” as “a current, substantial disturbance of thought, mood, perception or orientation which significantly impairs judgment, capacity to control behavior or capacity to recognize reality”. …

https://hnwlaw.com/elder-law/new-jersey-process-for-getting-someone-committed-for-mental-health-evaluation/

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NAMI New Jersey, N Brunswick, NJ

(Just Now) WEB1562 Route 130. North Brunswick, NJ 08902. Phone: 732.940.0991. Toll-free: 1-866-626-4664. Email: [email protected]. This website was designed &. developed by Terese …

https://naminj.org/advocacy/current/ioc/

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MENTAL HEALTH LAW 101 - New Jersey State Bar Association

(9 days ago) WEBThe New Jersey Screening Law •New Jersey Statute 30:4-27.1, enacted in 1987, was done so that each county or designated mental health service area would develop a …

https://materials.njsba.com/M017917.pdf

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Lawmakers focus on mental health of NJ youth NJ Spotlight News

(4 days ago) WEBHigh school students are also feeling the mental burden of the pandemic. An April 2022 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said more than a …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2022/06/students-k-12-schools-mental-health-bills-package-lawmakers-psychologists-counselors-social-workers-police-liaison-medicaid-rates-professional-assessment/

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Governor Murphy signs law expanding involuntary commitment …

(4 days ago) WEBGov. Phil Murphy signed a new law that will double the time hospitals can hold people in psychiatric crisis against their will, despite advocates’ concerns that the …

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2023/08/16/governor-murphy-signs-law-expanding-involuntary-commitment-despite-calls-for-a-veto/

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Bill proposes lowering age for children to seek mental health …

(6 days ago) WEBAssembly lawmakers have introduced legislation to lower the age teens in New Jersey can seek mental health services without parental consent to 13 years old. …

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2023/04/28/bill-proposes-lowering-age-for-children-to-seek-mental-health-services-without-parental-consent/

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THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF INVOLUNTARY PSYCHIATRIC …

(5 days ago) WEBIn order for an individual to be committed involuntarily, the following requirements are needed: (1) the patient is mentally ill; (2) the mental illness causes the …

https://disabilityrightsnj.org/wp-content/uploads/Website_Involuntary_Patients_Legal-Rights_2.23.2021.pdf

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Department of Health Legal and Regulatory Compliance

(9 days ago) WEBRegulations for mental health and substance abuse treatment services licensed by the Division of Certificate of Need & Licensing, Office of Licensing MH/SUD …

https://www.nj.gov/health/legal/rules/mhsud.shtml

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Mental Health 101: How to Navigate New Jersey’s Systems …

(4 days ago) WEBNEW JERSEY MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM Navigating systems is often difficult to do especially in time of need. The Mental Health System is not as difficult New Jersey’s Civil Commitment Law requires individuals who are being involuntary committed are given a due process and ability to access a lower level of care. The

https://namiacm.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2022/01/Jen-Plews-nj_mental_health_book_v5.pdf

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Mental Health Law Project - Bergen County New Jersey

(9 days ago) WEBSince 1977, The Law Project has been funded by Bergen County and the State of New Jersey. The Project currently provides legal services for civil matters. Bergen County Community Mental Health Law Project One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor Room 424 • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076. Phone: 201-634-2762 Fax: 201-336-6089. CONTACT US.

https://co.bergen.nj.us/mental-health-law-project

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Chapter 37 - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT

(Just Now) WEBCornell Law School Search Conditions Governing State Grants for Construction Assistance for Community Mental Health Facilities, was adopted as new rules by …

https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-jersey/title-10/chapter-37

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Pages - State Board of Psychological Examiners - New Jersey …

(8 days ago) WEBTo protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of New Jersey; To regulate the practice of psychology; and; To ensure that licensed psychologists practice …

https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/psy/

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Mental health programs launched by prosecutor in Monmouth …

(9 days ago) WEBSlightly more than 1.1 million adults in New Jersey have a mental health condition, with around 42 percent of adults statewide reporting symptoms of anxiety or …

https://www.app.com/story/news/local/2024/05/03/mental-health-programs-launched-prosecutor-monmouth-county/73557452007/

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Bill would allow more minors to access mental health services …

(2 days ago) WEBSenate lawmakers will weigh whether to allow minors as young as 14 to consent to certain out-patient mental or behavioral health treatments without first …

https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/02/21/bill-would-allow-more-minors-to-access-mental-health-services-without-parental-ok/

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in New Jersey Giffords

(Just Now) WEBMental Health Reporting in New Jersey. Last updated December 31, 2023 . Federal law generally prohibits possession of firearms and ammunition by people who …

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/mental-health-reporting-in-new-jersey/

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Youth Mental Health - The Official Web Site for The State of New …

(8 days ago) WEBNew Jersey Partnership for Student Success. Youth Mental Health. Supporting the mental health and wellness of students is critical to facilitating their …

https://www.nj.gov/education/njpss/mentalhealth/

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New Jersey expanding mental health support to college - CBS …

(6 days ago) WEBMONTCLAIR, N.J.-- New Jersey state leaders announced an expansion of a program to provide mental health help to college students Tuesday. That means free …

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-jersey-college-student-mental-health-support/

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