Free services for Union County Residents to support for those experiencing mental health or substance use issues and their families. * Presented by the Mental Health Association of N.J. Home of Esperanza, Peer Outreach Support Team (POST), Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) and The Intensive Family Acute Care Program UNION COUNTY
Esperanza is a bi-lingual peer run, community based wellness
center that strives to provide support to individuals who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues. The mission of Esperanza is to create a supportive, consumer focused community that provides resources, help, and advocacy that we need to attain and maintain wellness. Esperanza encompasses a mission of creating a supportive, consumer focused community that provides the resources, help, and advocacy that is needed to attain and maintain wellness. For more information on the Esperanza Wellness Center reach out to LNorona@mhanj.org or call 908-810-1001
Peer Outreach Support Team (POST)
The Peer Outreach Support Team encourages people to take the responsibility for their own wellness and recovery. We usually work with closely with an individual for approximately three-to-six-months, developing a partnership to create and support the individual’s own recovery goals. In addition to the important one-to-one support, POST workers run a variety of groups, such as twelve step recovery meetings and sessions that focus on wellness, employment, communication skills, and social activities. For more information on POST services contact RElfenbein@mhanj.org 908-810-1001
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) is a county-wide support program for families with relatives with mental illness. Throughout NJ, many families take an active role in caring for the relative with mental illness, which can be a difficult and challenging task. IFSS provides tangible and comprehensive coping skills, education, and resources to address these challenges. For more information contact Joyce Benz Jbenz@mhanj.org or call 973-571-4100 ext 118
The Intensive Family Acute Care Program of Union County provides support to families living in Union County who have an adult family member who is experiencing or is at imminent risk of a psychiatric crisis. The Acute Care Clinician provides support, coaching, information about resources, and help navigating the mental health system. The goal is crisis intervention and advocacy to help families access the appropriate level of care. Trained Family Advocates are available on-site in the Psychiatric Emergency department at Trinitas Medical Center to share their lived experience and offer support to families during the evaluation process. Call 908-810-1001, Ext. 118 or 122 for assistance. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency and are a resident of Union County, please call Trinitas Psychiatric Emergency Services at 908-994-7131.
