New state mental health center set to open doors in Newark

The crisis receiving stabilization center is a final link in the crisis response system NJ launched four years ago with the 988 hotline.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 1,396

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Adults experiencing a mental health or drug-related crisis will soon have a new health care option in Newark where they can get medication, professional and peer support, and a comfortable place to rest for up to 24 hours.

New Jersey health care officials and leaders at Rutgers University gathered Tuesday on the University Hospital campus in Newark to cut a symbolic ribbon on the state’s first crisis receiving stabilization center, a final link …

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