The Mental Health Association is an organization dedicated to improving the mental health of people in our community through advocacy, education and support services.

The Story of Our Symbol: The Mental Health Bell 
“Cast from shackles which bound them, this bell shall ring out hope for the mentally ill and victory over mental illness.” —Inscription on Mental Health Bell

What kind of services does MHAAC provide? 

  • Individuals Concerted in Effort (ICE) Wellness Program- Program that provides self-help groups that encourage personal empowerment & wellness 
  • Peer Outreach Support Team (POST)-Consumer-providers offer advocacy and peer counseling to mental health consumers in their communities 
  •  Family Member Support Programs (Intensive Family Support Services & Acute Care Family Program)- These programs assist family members of persons with mental illness
  • Recovery Peer Outreach Support Team (RPOST)- Disaster Case Managers for Superstorm Sandy Survivors 
  • New Jersey Mental Health Cares-A free, confidential mental health information & referral line
  • Sandy Stress Line- A free, confidential information & referral line for Sandy related issues 
  • Sandy Health & Well-Being Recovery Initiative- Grant from the Department of Health that provides Multilanguage resources, and hoarding education 
  • Healthy Homes Education- Creating a healthy home in the aftermath of a hurricane
  • Parent Education-Training that uses Active Parenting curriculum for parents 

Acute Care On-Call Phone Number: 
609-517-8614

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Available 7 days a week 8am-10pm for families of a family member in crisis and receiving services from the acute care system. Staff educate the families about the illness and the system and help them navigate their way towards the help their loved one needs.