Behavioral Health
Treatments and services to help individuals improve their emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral health services are essential resources for individuals struggling with behavioral health issues and/or substance misuse. These services encompass a wide range of treatments and support systems designed to help individuals improve their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
The Department of Human Services partners with many of the county’s community based organizations and accredited institutions of health to provide services by professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers, and may include counseling, medication management, behavioral therapy, and support groups.
These services play a crucial role in helping people overcome mental health challenges and lead fulfilling lives.
Contact
Miriam Cortez
Mental Health Administrator/Director
Office on Behavioral Health and Substance Misuse
Phone: 908-527-4846
Email: Miriam.Cortez@ucnj.org
Union County Guide to Behavioral Health Services
Information and referral for behavioral health services for youth, adolescents, and adults is available in our guide.
The guide provides information for the following: emergency psychiatric care, counseling, legal services, services for adults and children, inpatient/outpatient, residential centers, developmentally disabled, family violence, and community support systems. Residents can also call for a hard copy
24 Hour Hotline for Psychiatric Emergency
908-994-7131
If you or a family member are experiencing signs or symptoms of a behavioral health crisis, call the 24-hour hotline for crisis support
Additional Resources
Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Program
The Crisis Counselor Program (CCP) is created assist individuals and communities in recovering from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters through the provision of community-based outreach and psycho-educational services.