The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) within the New Jersey Department of Human Services serves as the state’s Single State Agency for substance use and the State Mental Health Authority. It oversees New Jersey’s adult system of community-based behavioral health services.
What They Do for NJATOD Members
- Plan, fund, and oversee the public behavioral health service system for adults, including substance use and co-occurring mental health services.
- Provide statewide resources, guidance, and regulations that shape how addiction treatment and recovery services are delivered in New Jersey.
- Offer directories, crisis resources, and program information that NJATOD members can use to connect patients with appropriate levels of care.
Why It Matters
DMHAS is a central policy and funding partner for New Jersey’s behavioral health system. For NJATOD members, close alignment with DMHAS priorities and resources helps ensure that opioid treatment and recovery services remain integrated within the broader public system of care, advancing access, quality, and coordination statewide.
