New Jersey S4342 mandates emergency departments to inform parents of children in mental health crises about care management organizations.
New Jersey S4342 requires emergency departments in general hospitals to provide parents or guardians of children experiencing a mental health crisis with information about care management organizations. These organizations are county-based, nonprofit entities that offer face-to-face care management for youth with complex needs and their families. The information must include contact details for nearby local care management organizations. The act will take effect 90 days after its enactment.
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