Strategic Agreement between The New Jersey Treatment Provider and the New Jersey Association of Mental Health

New Jersey – June 14

At a time when mental health has become both a public health and social justice priority across the United States, The New Jersey Treatment Provider is pleased to announce the signing of an institutional collaboration agreement with the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. (NJAMHAA)—a leading statewide entity dedicated to advancing policies, services, and partnerships that promote the psychosocial well-being of New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities.

This in-kind agreement enables reciprocal access to membership benefits, institutional resources, spaces for policy dialogue, and programmatic collaboration without financial obligation. Although neither party holds voting rights or board positions in the other organization, active participation in events, networks, and advocacy platforms represents a strategic step toward greater integration of the state’s behavioral health system.

• According to SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Barometer, over 1.1 million adults in New Jersey reported experiencing a mental illness in the past year.

• It is estimated that eight people die from overdose every day in New Jersey—underscoring both the impact of opioids and the urgent need for a robust system of prevention, treatment, and community integration.

• The recidivism rate exceeds 70% among individuals with substance use disorders who do not receive comprehensive treatment during reentry, according to the New Jersey Reentry Corporation.

• Only 41% of adults in need of mental health treatment in New Jersey receive it, as reported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI, 2024)—highlighting a structural gap that must be addressed through effective partnerships.

Through this agreement, The New Jersey Treatment Provider will integrate into NJAMHAA’s technical, policy, and professional network—participating in high-level spaces such as conferences, legislative forums, training opportunities, and data-sharing initiatives. In turn, NJAMHAA will benefit from the inclusion of a provider deeply committed to social reintegration, restorative justice, and direct services to historically underserved populations.

Statement from Daniel Regan, Chief Executive Officer

“This agreement is not merely symbolic; it represents a strategic alignment of missions, resources, and ethical commitments. In a state where behavioral health continues to be marginalized in resource allocation, and where thousands of citizens face barriers to accessing dignified care, our collaboration with NJAMHAA establishes a new architecture of collective action. This is a step toward a more just, more humane, and more effective ecosystem. We are honored to join an association that for decades has led with integrity, evidence, and compassion.”

— Daniel Regan

Chief Executive Officer, The New Jersey Treatment Provider

The agreement includes specific clauses requiring mutual review and approval of any promotional materials, publications, or public announcements using either party’s name or logo. It will remain in effect for an initial one-year term and will automatically renew unless formally terminated.