NJ DHS Awards Contracts to Expand Access to Mental Health, Addiction Treatment & Primary Care Services "Too often people have to navigate multiple systems to get treatment for mental health conditions, addiction, and physical health needs" Cmr. @cmrchanj.bsky.social www.nj.gov/humanservice...
NJ Department of Human Services
@njhumanservices.bsky.social
We serve older New Jerseyans; individuals and families with low incomes; people with developmental disabilities, or late-onset disabilities; people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind; & parents needing child care.
📲 Help is available! NJDHS’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services connects you to multiple hotlines & helplines which provide phone help, counseling, crisis intervention, addiction support and resources to individuals needing emergency assistance.
📲Hay ayuda disponible! La División de Salud Mental y Adicciones de NJDHS le conecta con varias líneas de ayuda que ofrecen ayuda telefónica, asesoramiento, intervención en crisis, apoyo con la adicción y recursos a las personas que necesiten asistencia de emergencia.
⚕️ ¡Es el #DíaDeLaSaludInfantil! Ningún niño debería quedarse sin el apoyo y la seguridad de la cobertura médica. #NJFamilyCare de @NJDHS está trabajando para ofrecer a todos los niños de NJ un seguro médico. 🔗nj.gov/coverallkids para más información y solicitar.
⚕️ It's #ChildHealthDay! 👶🏽🧒🏿👧 Children are now eligible for #NJFamilyCare regardless of immigration status. 🔗 Please visit nj.gov/coverallkids to learn more and apply for affordable health coverage and quality care. Or call 1-800-701-0710 (TTY: 711)
🤟Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Executive Director Elizabeth Hill was happy to join Deaf Advocacy Group's flag-raising ceremony in honor of #DeafAwarenessMonth in #Newark. Newark's Deputy Mayor and members of the Council were also in attendance.
@njhumanservices.bsky.social Deputy Commissioner for Social Services Michael J. Wilson was presented with the Thomas W. Kelly Government Service Award by the New Jersey Food Council during its 52nd annual “Good Government” Breakfast.
Governor Mikie Sherrill has proclaimed today #DisabilityRightsDay! @njhumanservices.bsky.social's Division of Disability Services works to support people with disabilities and promote full, equitable, and accessible lives in communities across NJ. 🔗Learn more about DDS: nj.gov/humanservice...
Friday was a day of great conversations out in the community. @cmrchanj.bsky.social, DC McGuire, & AC Seifried spoke at the New Jersey SAP's annual conference 'Rise Up for Self-Advocacy'. Then Cmr Cha joined Princeton University students in the Global Health Colloquium to talk health care policy.
@njhumanservices.bsky.social has formed an advisory committee to strengthen access to responsive mental health services for New Jersey's Deaf and hard of hearing communities. 🎥 Watch the American Sign Language (ASL) video to learn more.
🏥 Medicaid es cuidado hospitalario #NJFamilyCare. Aprenda más en njfamilycare.org #MedicaidMatters #MedicaidSavesLives
🏥 Medicaid is hospital care #NJFamilyCare. Learn more at njfamilycare.org #MedicaidMatters #MedicaidSavesLives
♿ 🧏🏽♀️👨🏼🦯 @GovSherrillNJ has declared October to be #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth in NJ! This month we take an opportunity to recognize the contributions Americans with disabilities make to our society & to our workforce. More on disability employment www.nj.gov/humanservice...
Today, we held our inaugural meeting of the Inclusive Mental Health Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee. Deputy Commissioners Kaylee McGuire, Valerie Mielke, and Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Executive Director Elizabeth Hill provided remarks. bit.ly/4jyXa4q
@njhumanservices.bsky.social aún espera respuesta de las 10,400 personas que podrían verse afectadas por los recortes de Trump a #NJFamilyCare, vigentes hoy. Si es una de ellas, podría recuperar su cobertura verificando su elegibilidad. Más información: nj.gov/humanservice...
@njhumanservices.bsky.social is still waiting to hear from 10,400 individuals possibly impacted by the Trump cuts to #NJFamilyCare effective today. If you're among them, you might be able to regain health coverage by verifying eligibility. Visit here to learn more: nj.gov/humanservice...
Recognize #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth with our October webinar series on supported employment, Pre-ETS, NJ WorkAbility, and Project SEARCH. Learn, connect, and explore pathways to employment for people with disabilities: nj.gov/humanservice... #NDEAM2026
👴🏾👵🏻 Es el #DíaInternacionaldelasPersonasdeEdad y un gran momento para destacar #NJSave! Revise si es elegible para ahorrar dinero en: Las primas de Medicare Costos de recetas médicas y otros gastos de subsistencia. Solicite hoy! njdoas-ua.force.com/njsave/quick...
👴🏾👵🏻 It's #InternationalDayofOlderPersons and a great time to highlight #NJSave! See if you're eligible to save money on: Medicare premiums prescription costs and other living expenses. Apply today! njdoas-ua.force.com/njsave/quick...
📅 Este jueves 8 de oct. entre las 1pm y 3pm! Venga a la Feria Comunitaria del mes de concienciación sobre la ceguera de la Comisión para la Ceguera y Discapacidad Visual del @NJDHS en el Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion del @Cheesequake State Park, ubicado en 300 Gordon Rd. en Matawan.
🗓 Happening 10/8 from 1 - 3:30 pm! Join us for CBVI's FREE Blindness Awareness Month Community Outreach Fair at Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion at Cheesequake State Park, located at 300 Gordon Road in Matawan. Info tables, resources, exhibits, food trucks and more will be available!
🔗Visite NJ211.org y haga clic en “Alimentos” para encontrar bancos de alimentos y comedores comunitarios en su área
‼️ Recuerde activar su tarjeta de inmediato para seguir usando sus beneficios de SNAP/WFNJ. Sus beneficios existentes se transferirán automáticamente a su nueva tarjeta cuando se active. 💳 Active su tarjeta en NJFamiliesFirst.gov o en la aplicación ConnectEBT.
‼️️Remember to activate your card right away to keep using your #SNAP/WFNJ benefits. Your existing benefits will automatically transfer over to your new card when you activate. 💳 Activate your card on NJFamiliesFirst.gov or on the ConnectEBT app.
Miembros de #NJFamilyCare ACTÚEN YA. Los cambios en la legislación federal pueden afectar la elegibilidad de algunos desde el 1 de octubre. 📩Si ha recibido una carta en la que se les solicita documentos, envíenlos de inmediato. Aún pueden ser elegibles. bit.ly/4cJUbSH
#NJFamilyCare members ACT NOW. Changes to federal law may affect eligibility for some non-citizens starting Oct. 1. 📩If you received a letter requesting documents, send them immediately. Don’t assume you’re not eligible. Many members may still qualify. https://bit.ly/4cJUbSH
👵🏼👴🏽 Age‐friendly communities benefit everyone. Working together to improve all aspects of life, from housing to healthcare, can make NJ a better place for residents of all ages. 🔗 Learn how you can help make NJ more age-friendly: bit.ly/3Zs6rBm