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 offering 24/7 screening, intervention and referrals for people facing psychiatric crises.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services
Due Dates: November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (Proposal receipt)
Funding Amounts: $10,083,749 in total annualized funding; six anticipated county awards
Summary: Supports round-the-clock psychiatric emergency screening, crisis intervention, referrals, and hotlines across six New Jersey counties.
Key Information: Applicants bidding for multiple county service areas must submit a separate proposal for each.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), funds 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.
Funded providers must offer prompt assessment, crisis intervention, and referral services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Each program must also operate a 24-hour hotline, with calls answered by trained clinical staff at all times. Funding is organized by county service area, with DMHAS anticipating one award for each of the six counties.
