CarePlus NJ, Inc. was honored as a NJBIZ Health Care Hero for its commitment to providing mental health services for everyone. This prestigious annual award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on healthcare in New Jersey. The accolade was presented at The Palace at Somerset Park, celebrating CarePlus NJ’s impactful work within the community.
40+ Years of Full Service Care
For over 45 years, CarePlus NJ has been a cornerstone of integrated primary and behavioral health services in Bergen County, and has extended its reach to Passaic and Essex counties for more than 20 years. Each year, CarePlus NJ supports over 14,000 children, adults, and families through a diverse range of more than 80 programs.
The tireless efforts of our health care heroes include: health care professionals, essential workers, frontline workers, and medical professionals that address a wide range of health care needs including mental illness, substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. We have 49 locations including outpatient centers, residential facilities and community offices to ensure patients have access to our healthcare staff and services.
Services
CarePlus NJ ’s health care workers offer a wide range of services to support individuals throughout their mental health and addiction recovery. Services include:
Crisis Services:
24/7/365 mobile crisis teams, emergency crisis intervention and crisis stabilization.
Screening and Assessment:
Screening, assessment and diagnosis to develop patient centered treatment plans.
Outpatient Services:
Mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services, primary care screening and monitoring.
Rehabilitation and Support:
Psychiatric rehabilitation, peer support and family support services.
Social and Housing Services:
Support with social and housing needs for armed services members and veterans.
Accessibility to Public health Will Save Lives
Brigitte Johnson, Esq., President and CEO of CarePlus NJ said, “Mental health issues affect almost everyone in some way. But not everyone faces the same level of vulnerability or has the same ability to seek and get treatment so many who are suffering go without the help they need.” Johnson added, “At CarePlus NJ our staff is always working to increase access to quality, compassionate mental health and addiction services for everyone who needs it, no matter what their circumstances; it’s an honor for us to be recognized by NJBIZ.”
Partnerships and Programs
CarePlus NJ’s mental health services include partnerships with Integrity House and Rutgers Medical School to create Care Plus Bergen. We also partner with law enforcement on various initiatives such as Crisis Intervention Team Training, Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program, ARRIVE Together and the 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team. These partnerships provide immediate help to individuals in crisis and overall community health.
In 2018 CarePlus NJ opened the Paradigm Therapeutic Day School for individuals 12-21 to address emotional and behavioral needs. Through the NJ4S Bergen program with Children’s Aid and Family Services and other community providers CarePlus NJ continues to offer support services to students and families.
Workforce Solutions and Social Impact
CarePlus Workforce Solutions, a non-profit subsidiary of CarePlus NJ, is dedicated to improving mental health through employment and training opportunities for individuals with disabilities and those facing economic challenges. By addressing social determinants of health, it offers comprehensive support services, including employment, education, housing, and financial assistance, to enhance overall community well-being.
Learn More About CarePlus NJ
CarePlus NJ’s Health Care Hero award from NJBIZ highlights our dedication to comprehensive care. Contact us today to discover more about our programs and services.
Source:
https://njbiz.com/lets-hear-it-for-the-2024-njbiz-health-care-heroes/
CarePlus NJ, INC. is dedicated to excellence in mental healthcare and has a commitment to life-long support needed by individuals and their families to ensure that they achieve their full potential and improve the quality of their lives.
