NJ Department of Human Services invests $200,000 into substance use disorder recovery services

Yesterday, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) announced that it invested $200,000 to create two Community Peer Recovery Centers (CPRCs) in Salem and Mercer counties.

The grants are part of a larger grant issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), according to an email from the department.

The money will be split evenly between the two counties and will allow the recipients to procure necessary employees, stationery and technology to establish these CPRCs.

Sarah Adelman, the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, said CPRCs are considered designated spaces for individuals who suffer from substance use disorder to obtain a supportive community and a space to heal.

Along with these services, CPRCs can also offer training related to personal health and wellness, budgeting and household management. Individuals interested in procuring such resources can also obtain them virtually, according to the email.

Until these grants were issued, Salem and Mercer counties were the only areas in the state without CPRCs. The new centers will begin offering services as soon as possible.

"We are glad that now every county in the state will have a recovery-based center where people in recovery can learn about treatment options and services that can support their recovery from people who understand their struggle," Adelman said.