Provides information, resources, support, and advocacy to families, professionals, and Parent Center colleagues. Those resources cover essential areas including child abuse prevention, educational workshops, development training, and support in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health.

Plans, monitors, and promotes mental health services and community education, with a focus on consumer empowerment, recovery awareness, prevention, cultural competence, and de-stigmatization. Provides information and referral regarding the mental health services continuum of care.

Assists families of individuals with mental health conditions through various services. Provides information and referral with resources on mental illness, treatment, respite, housing, legal, and financial programs. Offers consultation and education with mental health professionals for guidance on specific situations or general management of the illness. Conducts support groups for families to share, problem-solve, and receive information on relevant topics.

Supports and educates family members or caretakers of adults with serious mental illness. Focuses on enhancing family system strength and stability, with mental health professionals available 24/7.

Provides comprehensive information, education, support, and advocacy for matters related to mental health conditions. Services include: A mental health information and referral helpline, Online discussion groups, Legislative and judicial advocacy, Education and awareness, Information for individuals and families facing mental health problems.

Provides assistance for medical needs to Union County residents. Assistance includes NJ Family Care and Medicaid enrollment, as well as special programs for Medicaid-qualified individuals such as Long Term Care expense assistance, hospice programs, waivers for AIDS and Brain Injury patients, and non-emergency medical transportation.

Provides support services to the families of the mentally ill through a network of social, community and group gatherings. IFSS services include educational presentations, one-on-one counseling and intervention, advocacy, various workshops, information (housing, employment, relapse, crisis intervention), as well as respite care to lighten the load for families caring for mentally ill loved ones.

Provides a variety of services to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Newark, as well as nonpublic and charter schools in the service area. Serving students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, the offerings encompass assessments, individual and group counseling for at-risk students, parent outreach, staff consultation, and workshops for students, parents, and staff. The LEA Special Services Department extends individual or group counseling through IDEA funding, addressing topics such as dating violence and substance abuse, imparting skills for preventing risky behavior.

Provides information and referrals for mental health treatment programs and services. Referrals include non-profit counseling agencies and private practitioners.

Assisting families dealing with mental health conditions through various services:1. Provide Information and Referral: Offer directories, articles, brochures, and a library of resources on mental illness, treatment, housing options, and legal/financial programs. Staff is available to discuss and explore ways to meet specific client needs.2. Offer Consultation and Education: Provide individual or family guidance with mental health professionals over the phone or in person. Deliver an objective, supportive perspective for handling situations or managing the illness. Consultation available at the agency or home with flexible hours.3. Facilitate Support Groups: Conduct ongoing support groups for families coping with mental illness. Create an opportunity to share and problem-solve with others facing similar situations. Guest speakers cover topics like estate planning, medication, relapse prevention, and treatment resources.4. Provide Respite Care: Offer non-emergency relief for family members seeking a break from caregiving responsibilities.

Provides advocacy and information and referral services, serves as a mediator for consumer grievances, and coordinates mental health services in the event of a declared disaster. Also provides a Youth Incentive Program (YIP) - Statewide initiative for youth with special emotional needs.

Provides a comprehensive range of outpatient clinical services to address mental health challenges for children under the age of 12 years old, adolescents under the age of 17 years old, adults, and families. Services encompass psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and various forms of counseling and therapy, including specialized group therapy sessions tailored to different age groups and specific needs such as anxiety and life transitions.

Addresses barriers to primary medical care for individuals with developmental disabilities and recommends strategies to overcome them. Services include a clearinghouse of healthcare practitioners for the developmentally disabled and the Women's Health Project, information and referral services on accessing healthcare, major initiatives in Managed Care for People with Disabilities and The Women's Health Project, presentations on healthcare issues, publication of the medical newsletter Healthy Times, and strong advocacy on statewide committees focusing on health care for people with developmental disabilities.

Provide free peer-led support groups, education, outreach, and advocacy for individuals living with depression or bipolar disorder across New Jersey

Provides an online search tool that allows family members and significant others of those with mental illness to search for classes that teach them how to cope with and care for their loved one. Classes run for 12 sessions and provide mutual support between others with similiar situations.

Provide comprehensive support to individuals and families facing immigration and detention crises through a 24/7 hotline, legal aid, housing referrals, case management, counseling, food assistance, community advocacy, court accompaniment, and monthly educational and support events.

Provides an eight-hour training course designed to identify risk factors associated with mental health and substance use concerns. Participants develop pre-crisis and crisis intervention strategies by engaging in experiential activities to build understanding of the impact of mental illness on individuals and families. The training covers common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help, and expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care. Training may be provided in-person or in a blended setting.

Facilitates the administration of Children's Mental Health by aiding in identifying behavioral health care needs for children up to age 21. Assists young adults aged 18-21 with service histories in transitioning from the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP and P), the Children's System of Care (CSOC), and the Juvenile Justice System (JJS) to the adult system. Offers information and referral services to consumers and families regarding the continuum of care for children with special emotional and behavioral issues.

Provides information and referrals for mental health treatment programs and services. Referrals include non-profit counseling agencies and private practitioners.

Offering individual, group, couples, and family counseling for parents, children, teens, adults, and older adults, licensed clinical social workers provide support services at every developmental stage. Services cover areas such as adjusting to new parenthood, addressing preschool issues through parent-child psychotherapy, supporting school-age children with social relationships, and guiding teenagers through the college application process.

Provides caregivers in-home and community support for individuals who care for a senior, and grandparents who care for a minor. Services includes advocacy, case management, counseling and stress management, and education on mental health issues related to stress.

Provides assistance for medical needs to Union County residents. Assistance includes NJ Family Care and Medicaid enrollment, as well as special programs for Medicaid-qualified individuals such as Long-Term Care expense assistance, hospice programs, waivers for AIDS and Brain Injury patients, and non-emergency medical transportation.

Assists families of individuals with mental health conditions through various services. Provides information and referral with resources on mental illness, treatment, respite, housing, legal, and financial programs. Offers consultation and education with mental health professionals for guidance on specific situations or general management of the illness. Conducts support groups for families to share, problem-solve, and receive information on relevant topics.

Manages a variety of mental health programs for Atlantic County residents of all ages. This includes: Overseeing the Adult Services System, Administering the Children's System of Careand Conducting Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes.

Provides support, education, and advocacy for women experiencing depression, anxiety, and other types of emotional distress during and after their pregnancy. Services available include: online support, education and local resource information through the website and toll-free helpline, in English and Spanish.