Requires Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to facilitate establishment of four new recovery community centers.

This bill (A2971) requires New Jersey's Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to facilitate the establishment of four new recovery community centers. These centers provide non-clinical, peer-led support for people recovering from substance use disorders, offering services like recovery coaching, life skills training, job readiness programs, and community activities such as art therapy and social events. The division must accept funding from any source to support these centers and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing progress, including recommendations for expanding services. The bill aims to expand access beyond New Jersey’s current two recovery centers (Eva’s Village in Passaic and Living Proof in Camden).