Families Push Back as N.J. Leaders Reject 40-Cent Phone Fee to Fund Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Families of mental health crisis patients in New Jersey are urging state lawmakers to reconsider a 40-cent monthly phone fee to keep vulnerable patients out of hospitals and reduce police violence. The Governor Phil Murphy-backed proposal was withdrawn during the parliamentary budget process, and activists warn state officials may regret it. Governor Murphy’s initial state…

