(Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)NJ’s current system has detractors, but critics of Sherrill’s plan call it untested
(Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)NJ’s current system has detractors, but critics of Sherrill’s plan call it untested

New Jerseyans' demand for mental wellness and crisis services hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels -- it's surpassed them
(charlesdeluvio via Unsplash)State joins interstate compact that allows social workers licensed in one participating state to practice in another
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)Long-delayed regulations would allow medical and behavioral health services in same office

The program is for people who have committed low-level, nonviolent crimes
(Courtesy of Jennifer McGinley, Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavorial Health)An interview with Dr. Michael Bizzarro, a clinician who’s been there and knows what’s needed
(Bobby Brier/NJ Spotlight News)Federal funds allow NJ nonprofit’s behavioral health services to expand
(Bobby Brier/NJ Spotlight News)Providers tapping AI as a therapy tool for those with mental health issues

Significant barriers, both financial and administrative, continue to obstruct the delivery of integrated care
(Twenty20)Schools rich in services and those struggling to meet student needs will both participate in program
(Erica Seryhm Lee/Zufall Health)At least 24,000 children who are undocumented or whose legal residency is in flux are now covered

New center in Elizabeth is considered the first of its kind in New Jersey
(Bobby Brier; NJ Spotlight News)Nelson argues such programs are vital for many students
(Max from Pixabay)The legislative focus is now on funding and expanding in-state medical programs

Mental health service provider Carrier Clinic and Hackensack Meridian Health are in the process of completing a significant merger. Carrier Clinic CEO Don Parker explains ...

Should Democrats brace for a hit to their coffers? The state's biggest special interest spender takes a sharp turn from it's left-leaning endorsement habits. Just ...

Continuum Health vice chair explains the key to reforming behavioral health care is looking at the system holistically.

The goal of combining the two departments is to better treat both the behavioral and physical health of patients, but critics argue the timing is ...

The heats on in Trenton to get back pay for furloughed workers. Christie says he'll sign off, but where's the bill? Christie's restructuring plan would ...

Gov. Christie’s proposal nearly doubles the number of beds available to adults recovering from addiction and other issues.