Adult Services System

The Atlantic County Mental Health Administrator serves as the liaison between the Mental Health Advisory Board and county government, the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and other county, regional, state and federal mental health planning and policy groups involved with State funded mental health programs for adults. You may contact Kathy Quish, LCSW, Mental Health Administrator at (609) 645-7700, extension 4519.

In 2018, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution in support of the establishment of Stigma-Free communities throughout the county. This campaign is spreading throughout the state and Atlantic County is in full support of all attempts to reduce stigma associated with mental illness. The campaign has the goals of raising awareness of mental illness and creating a culture where residents feel supported by their community and neighbors and feel free to seek treatment without fear of stigma.

Here is a “Stigma-Free" Page that has further information and ideas about how to help spread the movement in your town, school, organization, club or religious congregation.

Children’s Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC)

The Atlantic County CIACC Coordinator staffs the Atlantic County Children's Interagency Inter Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC).

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Disaster Response Crisis Counselor

Become a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor to Assist During Emergencies

The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (NJ DMHAS) operates a unit called “Disaster and Terrorism Branch”. During a federally declared disaster, this unit is responsible for activating the state’s mental health disaster response plan in coordination with other emergency departments. Every county also has such a plan and maintains a list of Disaster Response Crisis Counselors (DRCCs) who are trained volunteers and can assist during an emergency.

To find out more about becoming a certified DRCC, follow this link to the state’s DRCC brochure, Applications, trainings and more details can be found at www.njdrcc.org. You may also call the Atlantic County Mental Health Administrator, Kathy Quish, with any questions at 609-645-7700 ext. 4519.