NJ A1440

Adds veterans as a designated target population for New Jersey community mental health programs, requiring state grants to counties to fund mental health services specifically for veterans in need.

Prohibits county mental health programs from denying services to eligible veterans solely based on their veteran status or eligibility for VA services.

Requires county mental health programs to continue serving veterans while they await VA eligibility determinations or service availability, preventing gaps in care.

Mandates county programs to advise veterans of potential VA eligibility and refer them to county veterans' affairs offices for assistance with VA enrollment.

Authorizes county mental health programs to contract with community-based veterans' mental health organizations to provide veteran-specific services.