FY2024 Annual Report

43 NJAMHAA Annual Report FY 2024 Looking Ahead For 73 years, NJAMHAA has continually evolved to enable provider organizations to thrive in a constantly changing and increasingly challenging environment. Surmounting funding limitations, regulatory and legal restrictions and an ongoing workforce crisis, NJAMHAA and its members are revolutionizing and strengthening the system in order to transform the lives of an ever-growing number of individuals needing integrated health care and services to address social determinants of health. Through meaningful and impactful partnerships, effective advocacy, and convening and educating the entire behavioral health system, NJAMHAA provides transformational leadership with powerful results. “ As we look toward the future, I have no doubt that our leaders, members, staff and partners will continue to make powerful and lasting impacts to improve the lives of children, youth and adults in New Jersey and beyond. ” Debra L. Wentz, PhD President and CEO