NJAMHAA Celebrates 70 Years of Transforming Lives and Health Systems
May 20, 2021 Anniversary Event Features Keynote by Governor Richard J. Codey
and Remarks by Governor James E. McGreevey

WHO: The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA), a statewide trade association representing hospital-based and freestanding organizations that provide a broad range of treatment and support services to more than 500,000 children and adults with mental health, behavioral, emotional and substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders. NJAMHAA’s mission is to promote the value of its members as the highest quality behavioral healthcare providers for the residents of New Jersey through advocacy and professional development.

WHAT: 70th anniversary celebration, sponsored by Inperium, Johnson & Johnson, True Care Mental Health Clinic, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, CarePlus New Jersey, Mutual of America, Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services, Oaks Integrated Care, Ammon Labs, Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic, New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Ocean Mental Health Services, Integrity House, Community Hope, New Jersey Innovation Institute, Family Connections and CPC Behavioral Healthcare.

WHEN: Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Via Zoom. Click here to register.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

 10:00 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.: Welcome Remarks by Debra L. Wentz, PhD, President and CEO, NJAMHAA
 10:10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.: Remarks by Governor Phil Murphy via video
 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Keynote presentation by Governor Richard J. Codey
 10:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.: Remarks by Governor James E. McGreevey
 10:40 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Anniversary video highlighting NJAMHAA’s impact through advocacy over the years, including interviews with Governor Codey, Governor James E. McGreevey and Governor Chris Christie
 11:20 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.: Remarks by The Honorable Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner, Department of Children and Families
 11:25 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Remarks by Valerie Mielke, MSW, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

For more information: Contact Shauna Moses, Vice President, Public Affairs and Member Services, NJAMHAA at smoses@njamhaa.org or 609-903-1526.

The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. (NJAMHAA) is a statewide trade association representing more than 150 organizations that serve New Jersey residents with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, and their families. NJAMHAA members may be found in every county and almost every community statewide. They serve more than 500,000 children and adults each year and contribute to the economy through 61,000 direct and indirect jobs. NJAMHAA’s mission is to promote the value of its members as the highest quality behavioral healthcare providers for the residents of New Jersey through advocacy and professional development.