2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE Mission Statement The Mental Health Association in New Jersey strives for mental health for children and adults through advocacy, education, training and services. Since 1948, the Mental Health Association in New Jersey has worked to fulfill its mission by responding to issues and concerns raised by consumers of mental health services. The Association works to promote policies that protect rights and fight stigma that surrounds mental illness. The MHANJ advocates for systems changes with elected and appointed government officials on the local, state and federal levels. Administrative, legal, budgetary and treatment issues that affect people with mental illness are all addressed. Download the full version of the MHANJ’s 2013 Annual Report, including additional financials and pictures. 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE Mental health has been in the forefront of the news over the last few years. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) emerges as a constant force, wherever and whenever we are needed, working to help assure the best possible mental health of adults and children in our state. Superstorm Sandy brought many challenges to all levels of the MHANJ. We took a leadership role, as a partner with the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesDisaster and Terrorism Branch and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), in providing a coordinated, statewide mental health response. Our involvement in the program, New Jersey Hope and Healing, engaged us in hiring, deploying, training and overseeing teams of crisis counselors across the state. This massive effort enabled us to facilitate over 250,000 encounters with Sandy survivors. Our discussions with community leaders have pioneered inroads to help to reduce the stigma of mental illness. The MHANJ’s NJMentalHealthCares Helpline ran the New Jersey Disaster Mental Health Helpline. It also served and continues its role as the gateway to additional mental health and substance use disorder services available to Sandy survivors, with Social Services Block Grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Generous grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Red Cross are enabling us to help address gaps, especially for the most vulnerable, in the behavioral health recovery services being provided for Sandy survivors in New Jersey. We continue to pursue the transformation of our mental health system toward wellness and recovery. Our public policy initiatives, advocacy efforts and program goals align with pivotal objectives: increasing access to services for those who need help and providing assistance with navigating the system, offering recovery and support services for mental health consumers and their family members, and advancing employment for those with emotional health problems. The future portends a greater emphasis on “peers”–people who are recovering from mental illness-participating in the workforce assisting others who struggle with mental health and substance use problems. The MHANJ is the leader in developing and providing innovative peer-to-peer services, peer work programs and training for consumers and mental health professionals. Our recent work has helped to increase our reach to more organizations which, in turn, supports the advancement of our policy and advocacy initiatives. Through the leadership of our Board of Trustees and senior staff, as well as the dedication of our employees, volunteers and supporters, the Mental Health Association in New Jersey has continued to focus on meeting the needs of New Jerseyans who have mental health and substance use disorders. 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE This past year, which marked the 65th anniversary of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, was replete with significant increases in both organizational growth and service. Our partnerships with public and private agencies including the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have significantly expanded to meet the mental health needs of New Jersey’s citizens. We are most proud of this growth and deeply appreciate the support of such outstanding partners. society to meet the mental health needs of our citizens, our voice of advocacy must continue to be robust and resilient. We must stand firm against those who advocate for more institutional care and diminished civil rights for affected individuals. We must continue the quest to have a full array of services and supports that promote wellness and recovery of individuals affected by mental illness. Underlying all of the programs described above and others that we operate, the core mission of our organization is advocacy for individuals affected by mental illness and our greatest challenges lie ahead. But our greatest challenges lie ahead. As the implementation of the Affordable Care Act plays out, as New Jersey fundamentally changes the manner in which mental health services are organized and funded, and as economic and workforce issues challenge our ability as a In today’s world of both business and human services, the focus on metrics or outcomes has become paramount. Stand with us to reduce the greater morbidity and mortality of those affected by mental illness in New Jersey; reduce stigma and create stronger pathways to achieve wellness and recovery; and enhance the opportunity for affected individuals to realize the full potential of their lives. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a state affiliate of Mental Health America, the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO Mental Health Association in New Jersey Statewide Headquarters 88 Pompton Avenue Verona, NJ 07044 800-367-8850 A Message From the Chairperson of the Board MHANJ in Atlantic County MHANJ in Ocean County 4 Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8 Galloway, NJ 08205 609-652-3800 MHANJ in Hudson County 880 Bergen Avenue, Suite 601, 6th Fl. Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-653-4700 226 Route 37 West, Unit 14 Toms River, NJ 08755 732-914-1546 MHANJ in Union County 2333 Morris Avenue, Building C, Suite 206/208 Union, NJ 07083 908-810-1001 Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE The MHANJ has the following independent entities that provide advocacy, programs and services on a county or regional level, which also support the statewide advocacy efforts of the MHANJ. MHA of Essex County MHA of Morris County 973-509-9777 - www.mhaessex.org 973-334-3496 - www.mhamorris.org MHA of Monmouth County MHA in Passaic County 732-542-6422 www.mentalhealthmonmouth.org 973-478-4444 - www.mhapassaic.org MHA in Southwestern New Jersey 856-522-0639 - www.mhaswnj.org 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates The Mental Health Association in New Jersey stepped in even before Superstorm Sandy began to provide assistance during evacuation of those who had emotional health concerns. Our staff then worked in shelters in the days and weeks that followed. As the storm and its after-effects became a reality, we were totally dedicated to helping meet the need for emotional support and guidance for Sandy survivors. Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees Public Partnerships From November 2012 to throughout 2013, the MHANJ took a leading role in the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ program, New Jersey Hope and Healing (NJHH), funded by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). We served as a primary provider of the program’s crisis counseling and outreach initiatives, training and managing over 180 staff in ten counties throughout all phases of recovery. We worked alongside first responders, county-based Long Term Recovery Groups and a wide array of provider organizations and agencies. We also coordinated the statewide promotional campaign for the project. The MHANJ’s NJHH staff facilitated over 250,000 encounters and opened up discussions with local leaders. We forged relationships with community partners, emerging as a “goto” resource for help with mental health and substance use issues. Through our efforts, we also helped to reduce the stigma of mental illness in many communities. The MHANJ also began to serve as the gateway to additional mental health and substance use disorder services available to Sandy survivors, with Social Services Block Grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Our involvement included expanding the NJ MentalHealthCares Helpline to increase its role as the established state-wide behavioral health resource. The line was employed to provide emotional support and referrals to new available services. We coordinated the statewide advertising and networking campaigns to raise awareness of these services. SHOWING LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISIS CONTINUES CLICK HERE DONATE 2013 Annual Report Showing Leadership In Times Of Crisis (continued) Private Partnerships Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE The MHANJ sought and received grant funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Red Cross to support projects in areas that complement the behavioral health recovery services being provided for Sandy survivors in New Jersey. Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognized education program that helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Red Cross made it possible for the MHANJ to provide MHFA training to organizations involved in disaster response and other community representatives in the counties most impacted by Sandy. Outreach to the Most Vulnerable: With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Red Cross, the MHANJ expanded its existing peer outreach in Atlantic and Ocean Counties to target those survivors who are among our most vulnerable — the elderly, disabled, homeless and those with severe mental illness. Working in partnership with community organizations, peer case managers from the MHANJ’s Recovery Peer Outreach Support Teams (RPOST) provided them with ongoing assistance and linkage to recovery and needed behavioral health services. Faith-Based Initiatives: The American Red Cross grant enabled us to reinforce our Mental Health First Aid training with a faithbased perspective from our Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality (PEWS) program. As the toll on the mental health of Superstorm Sandy survivors continues to unfold, the MHANJ remains committed to providing behavioral health solutions and building the mental health resilience of New Jersey residents. 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE The MHANJ’s Government Affairs Department works to protect the rights of all New Jerseyans who require mental health services. The MHANJ plays a major role in identifying statewide mental health needs and encouraging appropriate governmental responses. The Department coordinates and facilitates all aspects of the MHANJ’s legislative and public policy agenda at the state and national levels. An important component of the Government Affairs Department is the MHANJ’s Legislative Network of over 6,200 mental health advocates, professionals, consumers and families. • The MHANJ continued to publish a leading New Jersey mental health advocacy/government affairs newsletter, The Cutting Edge. The content highlighted key state and national advocacy issues. • The MHANJ was a leader in critical mental health policy discussions over the past year, addressing issues such as network adequacy and access to mental health treatment and educating legislators and policymakers about mental health needs and gaps in services for our populations. • The MHANJ testified before legislative committees on issues including mental health budgets, programs to avoid Emergency Room visits, hospitalization and stigma. The organization was instrumental in the passage of legislation eliminating pejorative language in all bills, which helps to reduce stigma. • The MHANJ studied managed care psychiatric networks in the private sector and identified a gap in both accuracy and adequacy of these networks. We met with and will continue to reach out to policymakers at the state and federal levels to share findings and advocate for solutions to these accessto-care problems for New Jersey citizens. • The MHANJ received a grant to provide interactive forums on mental health issues prominently facing New Jersey’s youth and families. The forums were made possible through a partnership with the New Jersey Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and funding from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. • Through full implementation of the Psychiatric Advance Directive Law, the MHANJ has enabled consumers to state treatment preferences when well in order to guide their treatment during a mental health crisis. The MHANJ helped to create a new user-friendly form and provided training for both providers and consumers that has led to an increased interest across the state. The MHANJ, along with community partners, continues to train, mentor and advocate for completion of Psychiatric Advance Directives as an important tool in wellness and recovery. 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees Leading the Way to Employment and Workforce Development The MHANJ’s leadership in employment services for persons with behavioral health issues is recognized at the state and national levels. We have engaged government officials, mental health providers and the business community at large in the expansion of employment opportunities for persons with mental illness. • The Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (CCERI) endeavors to expand employment opportunities for persons with mental illness and substance use issues by creating systems changes through the promotion of best practices. Our Tools for Success program helps mental health consumers get jobs by providing them with pertinent training in skills such as resume writing and techniques for overcoming barriers to employment. The MHANJ’s Retail Operations Course, which prepares consumers to receive a certificate from the National Retail Federation, began in Ocean County and was expanded to Atlantic County. In 2013, over 2,000 mental health and peer providers, consumers and family members attended CCERI trainings that covered a wide variety of employment-related topics, including new areas not previously covered. A total of 140 trainings was provided. • The MHANJ completed its third year of Employment Works!, a five-year Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant-funded program in collaboration with the Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey. In 2013, Employment Works! assisted 60 persons with mental illness in maintaining employment and 32 in gaining employment. A key focus of the grant is peer-to-peer support, as trained mental health consumers are invaluable members of the staff. • Now marking its 17th year of service, Consumer Connections is the only program in New Jersey designed specifically to prepare recovering consumers to work and become certified as Recovery Support Practitioners and Co-occurring Disorders Professionals. Created jointly by the MHANJ and the Certification Board of New Jersey, this peer certification 2013 PROGRAM AND SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUES CLICK HERE DONATE 2013 Programs And Services Highlights (continued) 2013 Annual Report training is increasingly important as Medicaid funding for peer-delivered services becomes a reality. Consumer Connections has partnerships with 65 agencies and organizations in 18 out of 21 New Jersey counties. Consumer Connections workforce development program’s employment fairs resulted in 88% job placement, while history indicates a 90% retention rate. Mission Statement Supporting Our Communities through the Call Center A Message From the President and CEO The MHANJ’s Call Center has grown into a hub for mental health and substance use disorder counseling, referral and support. A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights • The New Jersey MentalHealthCares Helpline, our 24/7 behavioral health information and referral service, provided referrals, psycho-education, supportive counseling, case management and follow-up, with approximately 18,000 calls and 486,000 Internet contacts in 2013. • The New Jersey MentalHealthCares Helpline also provides the New Jersey Disaster Mental Health Helpline for the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesDisaster and Terrorism Branch. • The MHANJ’s Call Center was selected to become one of two Sandy Affected Area Centers for the national Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) in December of 2013. • The Peer Recovery WarmLine, a toll-free, seven-day-per-week phone service, answered more than 13,500 calls from New Jerseyans seeking mental health support in 2013. It is staffed 80 hours weekly by Peer Specialists and volunteers who are mental health consumers trained in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan and Intentional Peer Support. Supporting Consumer Recovery and Growth Our services and programs are specifically designed to address the needs of those who have mental health and substance use disorders and their family members. • Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) in Atlantic and Union Counties provided support, education and advocacy services and had over 2,500 in-office and at-home contacts with people who have an adult family member with mental illness. The staff runs monthly support groups and offers extensive mental health education programs for families. The Acute Family Care Program in Atlantic and Union Counties assisted families through 400 in-office and at-home contacts while their loved one was in crisis and receiving services from the acute care system. • The MHANJ’s Wellness and Recovery Self-Help Centers include: Individuals Concerted in Effort (ICE) in Atlantic County; Journey to Wellness in Ocean County; and Esperanza in Union County, the only Spanish-speaking self-help center in New Jersey. These centers offered a wide array of peer-delivered wellness and recovery services to over 500 consumers. • Peer Outreach Support Teams (POST) in Atlantic, Hudson, Ocean and Union Counties provided service linkage and oneto-one peer support to over 280 individuals, and facilitated wellness and recovery-based education and support groups for hundreds more. The program provided outreach to homeless shelters, self-help centers and jails to connect consumers to entitlement and housing programs, community treatment, vocational opportunities and self-help services. Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees 2013 PROGRAM AND SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUES CLICK HERE DONATE 2013 Programs And Services Highlights (continued) Fighting Stigma and Promoting Wellness through Community Education 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE The Community Education Department is dedicated to promoting mental health and decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness by providing education to enhance awareness and understanding. • Educational presentations are available on-site at schools, health fairs, businesses and community organizations. Topics include: Hearing Distressing Voices, a simulated experience that promotes an understanding of challenges faced by those with psychiatric problems; mental health awareness; and many others. • Our Mental Health Players brought their unique interactive theatre presentations to over 2,100 people across 10 counties in a wide range of venues, with a special focus on criminal justice systems including police academies, courts and parole offices. • The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Program, which guides each participant in creating a personal roadmap for recovery, had more than 1,000 attendees at presentations and support groups. The MHANJ is the state’s leader in WRAP training. • In the Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality (PEWS) Program, communities of faith and mental health providers worked together to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. • Through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), the MHANJ provided information to over 1,500 people to help them better understand Medicare benefits and equip them to make informed choices. Disaster Response Work New Jersey is one of the first states in the nation to offer a comprehensive formal certification in disaster response for behavioral health and other human services professionals and para-professionals who wish to respond directly to disasters or are interested in supporting disaster response. • Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC) Certification continued as the only state-based mental health disaster response crisis counseling certification program in the nation. In partnership with the State of New Jersey, the MHANJ created and manages the DRCC by coordinating the certification and recertification process of approximately 650 crisis counselors. Training is provided in trauma and crisis management in preparation for meeting the state’s mental health needs following a disaster in coordination with the State of New Jersey Disaster and Terrorism Branch and county-based mental health services. 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE The Community Education Department is dedicated to promoting mental health and decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness by providing education to enhance awareness and understanding. • Educational presentations are available on-site at schools, health fairs, businesses and community organizations. Topics include: Hearing Distressing Voices, a simulated experience that promotes an understanding of challenges faced by those with psychiatric problems; mental health awareness; and many others. • Our Mental Health Players brought their unique interactive theatre presentations to over 2,100 people across 10 counties in a wide range of venues, with a special focus on criminal justice systems including police academies, courts and parole offices. • The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Program, which guides each participant in creating a personal roadmap for recovery, had more than 1,000 attendees at presentations and support groups. The MHANJ is the state’s leader in WRAP training. • In the Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality (PEWS) Program, communities of faith and mental health providers worked together to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. • Through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), the MHANJ provided information to over 1,500 people to help them better understand Medicare benefits and equip them to make informed choices. 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees DONATE New Jersey is one of the first states in the nation to offer a comprehensive formal certification in disaster response for behavioral health and other human services professionals and para-professionals who wish to respond directly to disasters or are interested in supporting disaster response. • Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC) Certification continued as the only state-based mental health disaster response crisis counseling certification program in the nation. In partnership with the State of New Jersey, the MHANJ created and manages the DRCC by coordinating the certification and recertification process of approximately 650 crisis counselors. Training is provided in trauma and crisis management in preparation for meeting the state’s mental health needs following a disaster in coordination with the State of New Jersey Disaster and Terrorism Branch and county-based mental health services. INCOME 1% 6% 1% % 1 1% 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement 90% A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates EXPENSES Showing Leadership Advocacy and Government Affairs 5% 2% 4%1% Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees 69% 19% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 90% Affiliate Support $48,088 Total: $11,643,262 19% 69% 5% 2% 4% 1% Total: DONATE Contributions $878,387 Special Events $68,393 Legacies and Bequests $140,845 Investment Income $72,844 Government Grants $10,434,705 Adult Services $2,142,231 Community Education $7,907,785 Family and Children’s Services $567,428 Public Education and Advocacy $264,047 Administration $495,921 Fundraising $124,875 $11,502,287 2013 Annual Report Mission Statement A Message From the President and CEO A Message From the Chairperson of the Board Mental Health Association In New Jersey and Affiliates Showing Leadership The Mental Health Association in New Jersey received many financial contributions in 2013. In addition to the generosity of our individual donors, the following corporations, foundations and community organizations supported us as well: Community Health Charities NJAMHAA Community Health Law Project Novartis ExxonMobil Foundation Otsuka Pharmaceutical Forest Laboratories, Inc. Pfizer Inc. Investors Bank The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Janssen Pharmaceutica The American Red Cross Mercurio Associates Trinitas Hospital Merck Employee Giving Campaign van Ameringen Foundation MWW Group Wakefern Food Corporation News 12 NJ Advocacy and Government Affairs Programs and Services Fighting Stigma Disaster Response Work Financial Highlights Corporate Supporters Board of Trustees CHAIRPERSON William Waldman, MSW, CSWM BOARD Paul A. Boudreau Andrea Lubin, MS VICE CHAIRPERSON Victoria Brown, MSW, LCSW Marna Brown-Krausz Ada Melendez Amy C. Conti, Esq. Robert A. Meyers, FACHE VICE CHAIRPERSON William P. Murray Jeff Doherty Calvin Souder, Esq. Richard Hlavacek, MS ACTING TREASURER Harold B. Garwin, Esq. Jillian Hudspeth PRESIDENT AND CEO Carolyn Beauchamp, ACSW, MSW Daniel Katz Annie Lachs DONATE Patrick Martin
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