FY2026 Annual Report

38 75 th Anniversary “ Our partnership with NJAMHAA has been invaluable. NJAMHAA provides a powerful voice for providers, bringing together hospitals and community- based organizations to advocate for sustainable funding, smart policy and systemwide solutions. Their leadership keeps members informed, engaged, and prepared in a rapidly changing regulatory and reimbursement environment. ” Deborah Visconi President and Chief Executive Officer Bergen New Bridge Medical Center “ NJAMHAA has been a great partner with us by providing training and legislative advocacy alerts. I absolutely love the tenacity this organization brings in its advocacy to legislators and policymakers. ” Kathy White-Thomas, MS NJAMHAA Board Member President and CEO Volunteers of America-Delaware Valley “ I’ve been a proud member of NJAMHAA since 1989. The reason I’ve been involved is because NJAMHAA gets the job done. They’re our voice in Trenton in good times and in bad. They are there for us when we need increases in funding, when we need to work on our workforce issues and in regards to regulatory issues. ” Bob Davison, MA, LPC NJAMHAA Board Member Chief Executive Officer Mental Health Association “ NJAMHAA has been steadfast at the forefront of promoting a valuable and full continuum of health care through coordinated efforts with provider agencies. ” Bonny Uchenna Life, PhD, MA, MPP Program Director, Developmental Disabilities Services - CARES Behavioral Health & Psychiatry Trinitas Regional Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health