Mental Health Advocacy&Information New Jersey

04/12/2026

2026 marks 30 years of Intentional Peer Support and we are hosting a series of international events to showcase the amazing work of IPS globally.

All events will be open to attendance from the public through advance bookings and payment will be by "pay what you can afford" donation to keep the event accessible to our international community.

We have in person and virtual events (with live-streaming!) planned and developing across the globe.

Two events next week - Register Now!

~Utrecht, Netherlands, Europe - 16 April 2026 (also celebrating the launch of the IPS Hub and Dutch translation in the Netherlands!) Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIefWZVVGwuGoqKb_P6PRY6DPxuedjDuKMoacItj7EKGwz1g/viewform

~Maryland, USA - April 17 2026 - Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30th-anniversary-ips-symposium-tickets-1981439442712

Later this Summer:

~Colorado, USA - August 21 2026 (more details to follow)

~Melbourne, Australia - 20 June 2026 (more details to follow)

~Vermont, USA - July 10 2026 (more details to follow)

~Reykjavik, Iceland - 24 September 2026 (more details to follow)

~Seoul, South Korea, Asia - 25th July 2026 (more details to follow)

~Maine, USA - Aug/Sep 2026 - exact date TBD

Stayed tuned for details, exciting updates on ways to get involved and how to join us in celebrating our wonderful community!

03/02/2026

Women/womxn — particularly LGBTQIA+ women/womxn — make it happen. Often overlooked and under-appreciated, women/womxn have long been creators, uplifters, and visionaries of the harm reduction and other interconnected social justice movements. As we celebrate Women's/Womxn's History Month, we pay homage to those who came before us while honoring the tireless work and deep care of the womxn/women leaders of today, who create brighter, safer futures for us all.

03/02/2026

We’re helping share an important opportunity to make your voice heard in our community. 📢

The Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council is gathering public input to better understand the needs related to substance use services across Ocean County and to help guide how settlement funds are used to support recovery, prevention, and care.

Survey: https://forms.office.com/g/Cuf53YGey0

Your experiences and insights can help shape services and resources that make a difference in someone’s life. 💙

03/02/2026

02/08/2026

02/08/2026

Webinar: What We Do & Don't Know About "Assisted Outpatient Treatment"

With research & subject matter expert, Nev Jones

Thursday, Feb 12, 12pm Eastern
tinyurl.com/AOTNJ212

Join us for a critical examination of involuntary outpatient commitment (IOC) with researcher and subject matter expert Nev Jones. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of what we know—and critically, what we don't know—about IOC practices and their impacts on individuals subject to court-ordered intervention. In the presentation, Nev will address significant gaps in the existing research literature, including the striking under-development of research on due process protections and procedural justice in IOC proceedings, and systemic failures to adequately measure and document harms. The presentation will also examine IOC's broader impacts, discussing available research regarding effects on communities, service systems, and the mental health workforce.

Attendees will gain insight into the current state of evidence on IOC and there will be ample time for Q&A.



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02/01/2026

Nine states are once again attacking one of the most fundamental disability rights: the right to live in the community.

Texas and eight other states are asking a court to block protections that prevent unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These protections have been affirmed by the Supreme Court in Olmstead v. L.C. and have empowered disabled people to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate rather than being segregated or forced into institutions.

If this lawsuit succeeds, it could weaken enforcement of disability civil rights and push more people into segregated settings against their will.

Disabled people fought too hard for community integration to lose it now.
Learn how you can help stop it: https://bit.ly/section-504-attack

01/16/2026

PEOPLE POWER WIN! (Thank you for making this happen) ✊🏽🎉

We did it! After years of organizing and a year of strong community pressure, ALL THREE immigrant protection bills have PASSED the NJ Assembly and Senate.

This victory belongs to the people: to the families, workers, youth, allies, and organizations who made calls, sent texts, shared info, gave testimony, traveled to Trenton, packed the chambers, spoke with legislators, and stayed late to demand justice. Organizing works. People power delivers.

📌 The bills that passed:
✅ A6310 – Codifies the Immigrant Trust Directive and strengthens due process
✅ A6309 – Privacy Protection Act: protects sensitive personal data
✅ A6308 – Safe Communities Act: keeps schools, hospitals, libraries, and essential services as safe spaces

These protections set clear limits on ICE collaboration and defend the dignity and safety of our communities.

➡️ Final step: Governor Murphy’s signature.
📣 sign the immigrant protections package into law NOW. 🙏🏽

01/16/2026

01/14/2026

📣 Announcing a new webinar led by the Garden State Coalition For Care ( ) on the impact of to help individuals with disabilities and their support system "be aware, be alert, and be informed!"

🔹"Protecting Your Care: Medicaid & SNAP Changes and How They Impact You"
🔹Monday, January 26th, 1pm to 2:15pm

👉Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qV-NK_9cSvCOsdfQp6ZeUg #/registration

The impact of HR 1, previously called One Big Beautiful Bill, can be confusing and scary. Garden State Coalition for Care developed this webinar with the expertise of advocates who understand these systems firsthand and are committed to making this information clear, respectful, and useful for everyone.

This free webinar is for anyone who receives or (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, anyone who helps support them, and anyone who cares about protecting access to health care in New Jersey.

What You Will Learn:

☑️We will explain HR 1 and what changes may be coming, and what those changes could mean for your health care supports and services.

☑️Most importantly, we will share simple, practical steps you can take to protect your care, and if needed, organizations to reach out to for support.

☑️You will leave this webinar with information and tools you need to feel informed, prepared, and empowered.

Who Should Attend?

🔸People who currently receive Medicaid and/or SNAP
🔸Family members and caregivers
🔸People with disabilities of any kind
🔸People who use behavioral health, physical health, housing, or community services
🔸Advocates, peers, providers, and community supporters
🔸Anyone concerned about access to care in New Jersey, whether that be access to health care or nutritional care

At the conclusion of the information session, we will hold a to answer as many questions as we can. You may submit your questions in advance, upon registration.

👉You can also register and find more resources at disabilityrightsnj.org/GSCC/

12/20/2025

Peer support is all about community. We're so grateful for our partners at Prevention Links who generously donated 60 blessing bags to our members at Moving Forward CWC in New Brunswick!

These bags were full of hygiene products, blankets, gloves, hats, scarves, and other items that helped our residents keep up with their wellness.