Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy to Keynote First-Year Findings of Collaborative

BERLIN, N.J., April 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

WHAT: Presentation of results from first-year analysis of southern New Jersey's behavioral health and substance use disorder systems by the South Jersey Behavioral Health Innovation Collaborative, with a keynote from Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. Representative (D- R.I.).

WHO: Media Availability with:

WHY:  There is a recognized need to transform mental health and addiction services in South Jersey, and understanding the scope of the challenge ahead is the first step. A qualitative and quantitative analysis of the behavioral health and substance use disorder systems in the area is the basis of the findings released at this event. This first-of-its-kind report has striking examples of how the current resources are not matched with patients' needs, as well as recommendations of how to better eliminate gaps in care.

WHEN: Monday, April 18, 2016 – Noon to 4:30 p.m. Keynote Patrick Kennedy begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by a media break. Dr. Jeffery Brenner will begin presentation of findings at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Lucien's Manor, 81 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ

HOW: Parking on-site will be available.

The South Jersey Behavioral Health Innovation Collaborative was founded in 2014 to address the growing need for integrated mental health and substance use disorder healthcare. Founded by the CEOs of five hospital systems – Cooper University Health Care, Inspira Health Network, Kennedy Health, Lourdes Health System and Virtua – the collaborative is partnering with the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers and the New Jersey Hospital Association to improve quality, access, coordination and follow-up among patients in need of mental illness and addiction treatment.

SOURCE New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA)

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