Without it, supporters argue, 988 system could end up costing more in the long run

Some NJ lawmakers push to ban prior authorization and ‘step therapy’ protocols for people with serious mental illnesses

Family of Andrew Jerome Washington, fatally shot by police, share anguish at vigil

People diagnosed with mental illness who commit nonviolent, petty offenses are the focus

Program that allies police and mental health workers for 911 calls expands

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae explains how it’ll work

Lawmakers empaneled the roundtable discussion to gather information on how best to address the physical, social and psychological well-being of youths across the state, who ...

After two mass shootings in 48 hours, Acting Gov. Sheila Oliver signed three gun violence bills Monday.

Health care professionals see gun violence as a public health epidemic, but the president didn’t call for gun control Monday. He asked for bipartisan cooperation ...

A new state law aims to ensure treatment for mental illness and substance abuse are covered in the same way as physical ailments and conditions.

Advocates estimate 150,000 New Jersey residents have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Despite no official numbers, they also believe one-third have a mental illness, too.

Dick Codey and the mothers of teens who killed themselves advocate for ways to reduce the suicide rate among the state's youth.

New Jersey’s Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma gathered to recognize school-based professionals who’ve excelled at trying to promote a proactive approach to helping students ...

Camden's police department has garnered national attention for police reform. The city reported nine homicides so far in 2017. That’s 65 percent less than the ...

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 ...

They're from different parties but on the same side. State leaders calling for civility after partisan hate speech led to violence. Legalizing marijuana. As lawmakers ...

Research suggests teenage girls are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression as boys.

New data from the CDC shows suicide is becoming more common. Ranked last in the nation just four years ago, New Jersey’s rate has since ...

Christie's top agenda item -- to end the heroin epidemic -- is being expanded across state lines. State control of local schools may come to ...