We are intentional about mental, physical and emotional care for the clients we serve and our programs consider the mind, the body and the whole person.
Through various programs, studies, surveys and activities, Behavioral Health seeks to take care of our clients-physically, mentally and socially. Through programs that care for the body, we ensure that they are fed and have access to clean clothing and other resources.
With our social programs, we cover the concerns of the mental and emotional well-being of our clients by providing assistance that is well-rounded and focused on the full person.
Behavioral Health is about mental health and wellness, something that has become more and more important through recent years with pandemics and social collapse. We are invested in the entire body and we will ensure that the entire person has the opportunity to soar and exceed even their own expectations.
Meet Henry
As Director of behavioral health services, I am responsible for the overall oversight of the agencies OP, IOP, co-occurring disorders and medication assisted treatment programs. I also oversee the mental health services, which consist of therapy and psychiatric services. The harm reduction services under my supervision include a homeless drop-in center and the only syringe access program in Newark. I was the principal investigator for two federal grants, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and The Office of Minority Health (OMH), from 2018 to 2021. The purpose of the SAMHSA project was to provide medication assisted treatment and to assist clients in need of higher level to enter treatment. The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services project was on Opioid Reduction in Essex County, to provide support for minority and disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic, to prevent opioid abuse, increase access to opioid treatment and recovery services.
