N.J. Stat. tit. 30, ch. 9B

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 30:9B-1 Findings, declarations

The Legislature finds and declares that: there is a great need to foster innovative, cost-effective social and health services; self-help and mutual aid groups are based on a long-standing and deeply rooted American tradition of local, volunteer initiatives; there is increasing scientific evidence that self-help activities have long-term health benefits; the President's Commission on Mental Health has recommended the establishment of self-help clearinghouses to promote the development, coordination and public awareness of self-help groups; and the creation of a Statewide Self-Help Clearinghouse would be an invaluable resource for the citizens of this State. L. 1985, c. 296, s. 1, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.

N.J. Stat. § 30:9B-2 Self-Help Clearinghouse

2. The Commissioner of the Department of Human Services shall establish a Self-Help Clearinghouse in the Division of Mental Health Services. L.1985,c.296,s.2; amended 1995,c.4,s.8.

N.J. Stat. § 30:9B-3 Guidelines; funding

a. The commissioner shall prepare guidelines for the Self-Help Clearinghouse. b. The commissioner shall solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations interested in establishing a Statewide Self-Help Clearinghouse, review the proposals, and approve and fund within the limits of moneys allocated to the department the proposal which best meets the objectives of the program. c. The Self-Help Clearinghouse shall assist in the development of self-help groups throughout the State by providing technical assistance to communities including, but not limited to, consultation, training and technical assistance; collect, integrate and make available self-help information and resource material; and publish and distribute a Statewide directory of self-help groups. L. 1985, c. 296, s. 3, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.

N.J. Stat. § 30:9B-4 Rules, regulations

4. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall adopt the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. 1985, c.296, s.4.

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