Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.
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Overview
This bill requires hospitals with emergency departments in New Jersey to inform parents or guardians when a child presents during a mental health crisis about available care management organizations. These organizations provide support and services for young people with complex mental health needs and their families. The goal is to connect families with resources quickly during a stressful situation. The law will go into effect 90 days after it is passed.
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