Peer Respite - Passaic County | Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ)

Eligibility

Must be a New Jersey Resident,18 years of age or older experiencing a crisis or emotional distress, identifying as living with a mental health or substance use disorder

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

862-239-9896

Voice

https://www.cspnj.org/cause/respite

[email protected]

Application process

Call for information and to complete intake over the phone. Transportation may be provided.

Service area

Passaic County, NJ

Description

Provides free, intensive, short-term support as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization for individuals in a mental health crisis. Staffed 24/7, the house transforms crises into opportunities for enhancing personal wellness. Staff inspire hope and assist guests in developing crisis self-management skills for handling current and future situations. Focusing on self-care, the service addresses sleep, rest, relaxation, nutrition, physical activity, and co-occurring medical or substance use issues. Guests can stay for a maximum of 10 days, or, if there's a waiting list or a preference to stay at home, the service offers continued contact and outreach for up to one month.

What's Here

Community Mental Health Agencies Peer Counseling Psychiatric Resocialization Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Case/Care Management Adult Residential Treatment Facilities

Providing organization

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ)

Provides flexible community-based services that promote responsibility, recovery and wellness through the provision of community wellness centers, supportive and respite housing, human rights advocacy, and educational and innovative programs.