Designated Screening Services for Burlington, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris and Sussex Counties
Designated Screening Services for Burlington, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris and Sussex Counties supports providers delivering 24-hour assessment, intervention and referrals for people in psychiatric crisis.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services
Due Dates: November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,083,749 in total annualized funding; six anticipated county awards, subject to State appropriations
Summary: Supports round-the-clock psychiatric emergency assessment, crisis intervention, referral services, and clinical hotlines in six New Jersey counties.
Key Information: Providers must be licensed by the Department of Health Certificate of Need Licensing Office before services begin.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), supports the continued provision of Designated Screening Services, also known as psychiatric emergency services, in Burlington, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris, and Sussex counties. The program serves people who may be approaching or are experiencing a psychiatric crisis, with an emphasis on prompt assessment, crisis intervention, and referral.
Funded county-based programs must provide these services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Each program must also operate a 24-hour hotline, with trained clinical staff answering calls at all times. DMHAS anticipates selecting one provider for each of the six county service areas.
