A $4 million state grant will help Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill establish a specialized mental health crisis unit.
A state Department of Health grant was presented Oct. 3 by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and representatives from the 6th Legislative District in South Jersey.
The funding will help implement the EmPATH model of care and also support the construction of a 4,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the hospital’s existing Emergency Department.
EmPATH, which stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing, provides specialized care for patients experiencing mental or behavioral health crises outside of traditional emergency rooms.
The EmPATH model allows mental health specialists to evaluate patients in crisis situations while coordinating with other mental health, behavioral health and addiction services.
The award makes Jefferson the first healthcare system in southern New Jersey to implement the innovative care model, according to a statement from county officials.
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