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

Children's System of Care

The Atlantic County CIACC Coordinator staffs the Atlantic County Children's Interagency Inter Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC). This Council serves as the county mechanism to advise the Department of Children and Families on the development and maintenance of a responsive, accessible and integrated Children’s System Of Care for children, adolescents and young adults with emotional and behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities and substance use services. (Video Tutorial about PerformCare) You may contact Kathyrn Granato, CIACC Coordinator at 609-645-7700 ext. 4507

CIACC is offering a free, Speakers Bureau on various topics offered by volunteer presenters from community agencies and CIACC partners. Contact CIACC Coordinator to request assistance in identifying a speaker.

Any member of the community may contact the CIACC Coordinator or Mental Health Administrator regarding:

• accessing mental health services for themselves, their children or others
• questions or concerns about the mental health system or services.
• information and referral to community based services/resources
• support services for consumers and families
• advocacy organizations

Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes 

The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County is offering classes on Youth Mental Health First Aid which aims to help parents, caregivers and professionals who work with youth age 12-18 to identify typical adolescent behavior as well as symptoms that require attention. Topics include: assisting a youth in crisis; identifying risk factors and warning signs for anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance abuse; and learning about and locating community resources.  National curriculum taught by certified trainers.  Through grant funding provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Red Cross, organizations and individuals qualify for no-cost scholarships.  Call Jaime Angelini (609) 652-3800 ext. 308.