NJPRA

02/26/2025

10/15/2024

A helpful chart of available 24-hour supports.

09/30/2024

Confusion around CMS' final rules has been a challenge, yet the industry continues to advance seamless data exchange.

09/15/2024

Exciting to see the support from Ms. Scott for CSH’s important work.

“This donation arrives at a pivotal moment as communities across the country grapple with escalating homelessness and housing insecurity due to a severe shortage of affordable housing, racial disparities, and persistently inadequate funding for essential health and community services."

Today, CSH announced that renowned philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded our organization a $40 million unrestricted grant. The generous gift will markedly support CSH’s mission to build equitable, inclusive, and thriving communities through affordable housing and essential support services.

Read full announcement at https://hubs.la/Q02PLn8Z0

07/10/2024

HCBS worker loan foregoveness is a step in the right direction, but additional actions need to be taken.

Many Americans, whether covered by insurance or not, aren’t able to get the care they need for behavioral health problems like substance use disorder, depression, and anxiety.
This explainer will help you understand what’s going on.

05/31/2024

An interesting article supporting the value of investment in integrated,wellness & recovery oriented services for their potential to positively impact health.

Mental health inequities are costing the U.S. $477.5 billion annually. This could rise to $1.3 trillion in 2040 if left unaddressed.

04/29/2024

As of July 1 salaried workers earning less than $43,888 per year will be eligible for OT when they work over 40 hours, and the threshold increases next January.

The Labor Department has issued its biggest increase to the federal overtime threshold in decades — and healthcare is among the most affected industries. 

03/06/2024

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/news/pressreleases/2024/approved/20240215.shtml

Governor Murphy Announces Allocation of $95 Million from New Jersey’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund

01/29/2024

In the wake of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik's death, state officials emphasized that mental health resources are available for officers.

01/29/2024

Behavioral healthcare isn’t profitable or appealing to our profit-driven healthcare system despite the need for care.

Some of America's most challenging behavioral health care problems include a key disadvantage: They're not very profitable to treat.

01/16/2024

Including therapy dogs in CIT for people affected by trauma.

Therapy or facility dogs help agencies enhance officer wellness and resilience by assisting those recovering from trauma. These dogs provide a sense of calm and safety, offer support without judgment, and can help the healing process. In addition to one-on-one interactions, dogs may also attend funerals, memorials, and critical incident debriefs. Learn strategies for incorporating dogs into your new or existing wellness programs in IACP’s new resource, The Impact of Dogs on Resilience, developed in collaboration with OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance. https://bit.ly/3H2FBoT

12/31/2023

Great to see Meet the Press dedicating the last broadcast of 2023 to the crisis of Mental Health Care in the US.
Thanks to Kristen Welker and an informative slate of guests.