ANGELINI NAMED “LEGISLATIVE CHAMPION” BY NJ ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION AGENCIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 9, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini is being honored by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) for her strong leadership in helping prevent and treat substance use and mental disorders in youth and adults throughout New Jersey. NJAMHAA will present Angelini with the “State Legislative Champion for Improving Treatment Award” on April 15, 2015 at its Compassion Awards Reception in Woodbridge, NJ.

Angelini will be recognized specifically for the passage of two of her bills (A-3722 and A-3175) that improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse treatment for inmates and conditions for residents of boarding homes and other shelters.

Mary Pat Angelini

“The work that NJAMHAA does to help fight stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness and addictions is invaluable,” said Angelini. “I am so honored to receive this leadership award from an association that works to create a face for the population of individuals with mental illness and/or addictions who don’t have a voice of their own.”

“It is a privilege to recognize Assemblywoman Angelini for her leadership in moving forward so many legislative bills that promote healthy, safe children, families and communities,” said CEO of NJAMHAA Debra L. Wentz, Ph.D. “She is an unmatched advocate in calling for prevention of addictions and the provision of quality treatment for all, wherever an individual is – at home, at school, in the community, or in a state or county correctional or psychiatric facility. With Assemblywoman Angelini bringing the same outstanding leadership to mental health treatment and services, residents of New Jersey are fortunate to benefit from her tireless efforts across the full spectrum of behavioral health services.”