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Acting Governor Way Signs Legislation to Strengthen Mental …

(Just Now) WebNew Law Builds on Governor Murphy’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis. UNION – As part of the Murphy Administration’s commitment to addressing the national mental health crisis affecting New Jersey’s youth, Acting …

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/20231019b.shtml

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WebNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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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 law expanding involuntary commitment …

(4 days ago) WebThe new law allows hospitals to hold such patients up to an additional 72 hours longer, with court approval. It also permits hospitals to apply for temporary …

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

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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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Lawmakers focus on mental health of NJ youth NJ …

(4 days ago) WebThe legislation calls for a team comprising school psychologists, social workers, counselors, principals, safety specialists and police liaisons. As a multimedia mental health reporter for NJ …

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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N.J. lawmakers pledge to improve mental health care. Here’s how.

(1 days ago) WebNew Jersey lawmakers are calling for a coordinated effort to improve access and affordability for mental health care, just days after a special report by NJ Advance …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2022/03/nj-lawmakers-pledge-to-improve-mental-health-care-heres-how.html

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Mental Health and NJ Law Regarding Involuntary Commitments

(7 days ago) WebMental Health and NJ Law Regarding Involuntary Commitments. When a person experiences a mental illness and/or disturbance (s) of thought and/or action (s)that …

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

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Behavioral Health - New Jersey Office of Attorney General

(8 days ago) WebStatewide Mental Health & Special Needs Steering Committee. At the end of 2020, the Attorney General’s Office issued Law Enforcement Directive 2020-14, creating a …

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

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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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Bill Text: NJ S524 2022-2023 Regular Session - LegiScan

(4 days ago) WebAn Act concerning offenders with mental health concerns, amending various sections of the law, and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes.. Be It Enacted by the …

https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/S524/id/2829271

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Chapter 37 - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT

(Just Now) WebCHAPTER HISTORICAL NOTE: Chapter 37, Community Mental Health Services Act, was adopted and became effective prior to September 30, 1969. Subchapter 12, Conditions …

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

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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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Governor Murphy Signs Mental Health Parity Legislation

(Just Now) WebTRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will enhance enforcement of mental health parity laws by improving transparency and …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/news/pressreleases/2019/approved/20190411.shtml

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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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STATE OF NEW JERSEY - pub.njleg.gov

(Just Now) Web1 AN ACT concerning mental health on college campuses and 2 supplementing chapter 62 of Title 18A of the New Jersey 3 Statutes. 4 5 BE IT …

https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4000/3713_I1.PDF

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STATE OF NEW JERSEY

(9 days ago) Web6 of New Jersey: 7 8 1. As used in this act, (P.L. , c. ): 9 a. “Eligible offense” means cases involving defendants charged 46 mental health services, or any other appropriate …

https://pub.njleg.gov/bills/2022/S0500/251_I1.PDF

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NJ extends mental health initiative for college students - NJBIZ

(5 days ago) WebNew Jersey extended an initiative to provide college students with free, 24/7/365 access to mental health support through April 2026. Introducing the 2024 …

https://njbiz.com/nj-extends-mental-health-initiative-for-college-students/

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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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Ocean County NJ to release $59.3M in federal COVID recovery funds

(1 days ago) WebThe money, to be disbursed countywide, comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in March 2021. mental …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/ocean-county/2024/04/30/ocean-county-nj-covid-recovery-funds-mental-health-homelessness-programs/73474069007/

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36% of Lawyers Have a Drinking Problem: Attorney Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WebMental Health-Related Deaths. Ford is not alone. In South Florida, high-profile Miami lawyer Ervin Gonzalez was found dead in his Coral Gables home in 2017, …

https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2024/04/30/36-of-lawyers-have-a-drinking-problem-attorney-mental-health/

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The Hidden Realities of Maternal Mental Health: How Can We

(3 days ago) WebRWJBarnabas Health President and CEO, Mark E. Manigan, Honored by Seton Hall Law as “Distinguished Graduate” WEST ORANGE, NJ - Seton Hall University’s …

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-orange-slash-orange/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/the-hidden-realities-of-maternal-mental-health-how-can-we-encourage-conversation

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