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NJ A149
Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, in conjunction with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, to establish a 24-hour, toll-free "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline. The division and university are to consult with representatives of certain fire and emergency services organizations when establishing the hotline. The hotline would be available to fire and emergency services personnel experiencing personal or job-related depression, anxiety, stress, or other psychological or emotional tension, trauma, pressure, or disorder. When necessary and appropriate, hotline operators would refer callers to further debriefing and counseling services. The division, after consultation with the university, is to establish guidelines for tracking any fire or emergency services caller exhibiting a severe emotional or psychological disorder or condition that may result in harm to the caller or others. The division and the university are to train the hotline operators. To the greatest extent possible, these operators are to be: (1) familiar with post trauma disorders and the emotional and psychological tensions, depressions, and anxieties unique to fire and emergency services personnel; or (2) trained and able to provide counseling services involving marriage and family life, substance abuse, personal stress management, and other emotional or psychological disorders or conditions that may adversely affect the personal and professional well-being of New Jersey's fire and emergency services personnel. The bill also directs the division, after consultation with the university, to prepare a list of licensed or certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers; qualified counselors; and experienced former fire and emergency services personnel who are willing to accept referrals and provide debriefing and counseling services.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Community Affairs, in conjunction with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, to establish a 24-hour, toll-free "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline. The hotline will be available to fire and emergency services personnel experiencing personal or job-related depression, anxiety, stress, or other psychological or emotional issues. The hotline operators will be trained to provide counseling services and refer callers to further debriefing and counseling services as needed. The bill also requires the division and university to establish guidelines for tracking severe cases and to prepare a list of licensed mental health professionals and experienced former fire and emergency services personnel who are willing to provide debriefing and counseling services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A149 |
BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A0500/149_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A0500/149_I1.PDF |
BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/149_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/149_I1.PDF |
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