Establishes pilot program to refer certain emergency department patients for development of coordinated behavioral health care treatment and support services plan.

This bill establishes a pilot program requiring New Jersey emergency rooms to refer patients with mild-to-moderate mental health or substance use concerns (who do not need inpatient care) to coordinated community behavioral health services. Participating hospitals must connect patients to local treatment options through Regional Health Hubs, which will develop protocols for timely referrals, follow-up care, transportation assistance, and coordination with services like housing support or medication-assisted treatment. The State Medicaid program will cover these services under the pilot, with state funding supporting Regional Health Hubs to manage the program. The initiative targets individuals seeking emergency care for behavioral health needs to improve access to ongoing support.