Mental and Behavioral Health
Treatments and services to help individuals improve their emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Mental & Behavioral Health Services
Mental and behavioral health services are essential resources for individuals struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, or behavioral disorders. 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 such as the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc., Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Overlook Hospital, and RWJ University Hospital in Rahway. Mental health services can be provided by mental health 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 Abuse
Phone: (908) 527-4846
Email: Miriam.Cortez@ucnj.org
Union County Guide to Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
Information and referral for mental 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 mental illness and feel that you are in crisis, call the 24-hour hotline for crisis support
Additional Resources
Union County Mental Health Board
Union County Mental Health Board (MHB) function and responsibility is to develop a comprehensive plan of community mental health services for the county.
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.
Our Partners
