NJAMHAA Fall Conference 2026

The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) Fall Conference 2026 is designed to improve lives by transforming perceptions of mental health and addiction. The conference will address critical issues impacting the behavioral health sector in New Jersey. Key topics include an overview of Medicaid changes associated with H.R.1 and their impact on individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, behavioral health organizations, hospitals, and other safety-net providers. The event will also feature discussions on building resilient systems through cross-system collaboration among New Jersey state agencies, including the Departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Health. Breakout sessions will cover a range of clinical topics such as mental health and dual diagnoses, understanding substance use in neurodivergent adults, supporting undocumented students through migratory grief, clinical benefits of artificial intelligence in behavioral health care, the social determinants of health framework in pediatric patients, and an evidence-informed operational framework for behavioral health diversion. Attendees can expect to gain insights into policy alignment, funding strategies, provider partnerships, and practical interventions to strengthen integrated care within an evolving federal policy environment.