The Office of Mental Health collaborates with state and local partners for the planning and resource development for our citizens with mental health issues. 

Stigma-Free Resource Guide

For information on a wide range of mental health and substance use resources, check out the latestStigma Free Resource Guide

Mental Health Board

The Mental Health Board members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.  The Administrator and the Mental Health Board work in close collaboration with the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) in developing a Mental Health Plan and scope of service.

The next Mental Health Board meeting is scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025    

2:30pm

• Microsoft Teams
• Meeting ID: 298 592 767 048 0
• Passcode: XH9m7WF3

***  NO ADMITTANCE AFTER 2:35pm  ***

Addiction & Mental Health Disorders

The Office of Mental Health Services and the Office of Addiction Services work in collaboration as needed. Addiction and mental health disorders may be co-occurring illnesses in some situations; therefore, necessitating integrated treatment options.

Mental Health Emergencies

If you or a loved one is experiencing thoughts of or has a plan of suicide or harm to self or others, due to mental illness, immediately call Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services at 856-845-9100. If you or your loved one is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.

NJ Disaster Response Crisis Counseling (NJDRCC)

If you want to learn more about the NJ Disaster Response Crisis Counseling (NJDRCC) volunteer program, please fill out the information below.  By filling out this form, you are giving permission to receive emails from the County of Gloucester regarding the NJDRCC – Gloucester County Chapter program.  

Disaster Response Crisis Counseling Form