Establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services in New Jersey.
The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services in New Jersey. The Governor appoints the ombudsman, who must be qualified by training and experience. The ombudsman's duties include helping individuals with mental illness and addiction find treatment, ensuring proper care, providing educational programs, and creating public information programs. The ombudsman must annually issue a written report to the Commissioner of Human Services, the Governor, and the Legislature, summarizing services provided and offering recommendations.
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