A 4482
Establishes Statewide tele-psychiatry program within DHS; appropriates $4 million.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a statewide tele-psychiatry program within the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS). It aims to provide timely psychiatric assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises through remote consultations. The program will require DHS to contract with a partner organization and undergo regular monitoring and reporting to ensure its effectiveness. The bill also appropriates $4 million to fund the program's implementation and operation.
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Kenyatta Stewart
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