A 358 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Adds postpartum depression services to State's behavioral health crisis services system.

This bill adds postpartum depression services to New Jersey's statewide behavioral health crisis system. It requires the Commissioner of Human Services to contract with 24/7 crisis hotline centers that handle 9-8-8 calls, specifically including postpartum depression support, and coordinate mobile crisis teams for in-person help. The centers must meet national standards, provide culturally competent care, and refer callers with children to family services. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents experiencing postpartum depression who previously lacked dedicated crisis pathways within the behavioral health system.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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