Establishes "Senior Social Isolation Prevention and Mental Health Access Act"; makes $1.8 million appropriation.
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This bill, the "Senior Social Isolation Prevention and Mental Health Access Act," aims to improve the well-being of senior citizens in New Jersey by addressing social isolation and mental health challenges. It establishes several new programs within the Department of Human Services, including grant programs for friendly visitor services, mental health screenings at senior centers, and a social prescribing pilot program. The bill also expands the Statewide Respite Care Program to specifically support caregivers of dementia patients, and allocates $1.8 million to fund these initiatives.
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