Union County, NJ
10/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/25/2024 13:13
Pediatric Behavioral Health Access Expansion
Who: Union CountyChairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded & The Union County Board of County Commissioners
Stephanie Schwartz, MHSA, FACHE, President of Overlook Medical Center
Lori Ann Rizzuto, LCSW, Executive Director, Atlantic Behavioral Health, Atlantic Health System
What: Pediatric Behavioral Health Access Expansion
The Pediatric Behavioral Health Access Expansion initiative, also known as the UPBEAT Program at Overlook Medical Center, will be a comprehensive support network for children and adolescents in Union County. Developed in collaboration with Atlantic Health System, this initiative will ensure that residents receive specialized behavioral health services promptly, reducing reliance on emergency departments and improving young patients' outcomes.
The program, operated by Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center in Summit, will function as a "One-Stop" resource, integrating services through school partnerships, primary care providers, and community outreach. Key elements include the development of in-person outpatient and intensive outpatient adolescent services at Overlook and a focus on culturally responsive training. The program also seeks to create a tele-consult access network for pediatric behavioral health and a telehealth referral database.. The initiative aims to address disparities, prioritize underserved communities, and provide coordinated care, emphasizing the link between mental health and overall well-being.
This initiative aligns with Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded's 2024 "Growing Together in Union County" initiative, aimed at developing a healthier, more inclusive, and supportive environment for Union County residents.
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Where: 99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
(Conference Room 1, Neuroscience Wing)
Contact: Kelly Martins, 908-527-4419; [email protected]
Director, Office of Communications & Public Information