This Advisory describes the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. It states that we cannot conclude social media is sufficiently safe for children and adolescents and outlines immediate steps we can take to mitigate the risk of harm to children and adolescents.

The purpose of this program is to prevent health and behavioral health risks... and to promote well-being for LGBTQI+ youth in the context of their families/caregivers, cultures, and communities by establishing LGBTQI+ family counseling and support programs and training providers on family counseling and support interventions. Due: 7/03/2023

New Jersey Partners in Policymaking is committed to building a diverse group of participants that is reflective of the needs, geography, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds of New Jersey. The Partners program is now accepting applications from people with developmental disabilities and family members for the class of 2023-2024.

The new legislation will allow New Jerseyans who are autistic or those who have a communication disorder to request their diagnosis be listed on their driver’s license or state identification. The law goes into effect in December 2024.

Actions include $200 million to scale up 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and new resources for school-based mental health services

ARRIVE Together is an initiative to provide greater mental health resources to individuals suffering mental or behavioral health emergencies that come into contact with law enforcement. The program is currently expanding in May 2023, with over two dozen municipalities in a number of different counties joining.

The HSC Executive Committee strongly encourages all agencies interested in serving those who have experienced homelessness, including agencies that have not previously received HUD CoC funding, to consider submission of a Notice of Intent. 

ALESI has received a grant from OSHA to provide workplace violence prevention training to anyone in the health care, mental health and social services professions at no cost to you.

Run by the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), the Red Bank health center features eight exam rooms, a new in-house dental practice and a team of skilled primary care providers who will offer crucial medical services to residents across Central Jersey. The VNACJ Community Health Center is located at 64-66 Bridge Ave. in Red Bank.

'We created a space for Monmouth County youth to Be Themselves, Express Themselves, and Celebrate Themselves…truly self-empowerment at its best!” reflected Ashley Lobbato, Vice President of Youth Services at the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County.