MHRO Resources
The following resources are to be used by those trained by the NJEMSTF Trained as NAEMT Mental Health Resource Officers
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NJ Mental Health Resiliant OrganizationS
See who at your agency is identified as a Mental Health Resiliency Officer to start your own journey
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County |
Mental Health Resilency Officer |
Peer Support Specialist |
South Branch Emergency Services |
Hunterdon |
Bucky B |
TBD |
Neptune EMS |
Monmouth |
Andy C. |
TBD |
MHRO Links To help
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CRC - Crisis Response Canines
https://crisiscanines.org/ 856-336-0330 |
The Code Green Campaign 206-459-3020 SafeCallNow |
SAMHSA's National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) |
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NJ Providers
List provided by The Code Green Campaign
First Responders Resilience Center
Little Falls, NJ – Dr. Pytal is a former law enforcement officer who specializes in public safety psychology and treating first responders.
Dr. Lee Picariello, PsyD (Mind Flex LLC)
Newtown, PA – Has experience treating first responders and comes recommended by a first responder who has been under his care
Princeton House Behavioral Health
Princeton, NJ – Their First Responder Treatment Services provides a full continuum of inpatient addiction and psychological specialty services within a confidential setting for law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and military veterans/personnel. We are an acute care facility with medical and psychiatric services specifically designed to treat PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and chronic and acute trauma associated with critical incidents that First Responders confront in the performance of their work.
Robert Watts, M.A., L.P.C, L.C.A.D.C
Mercer County, NJ. His practice is primarily first responders and he is private pay only with a sliding scale. He has experience treating first responders with various mental health conditions, including trauma, anxiety, and substance abuse. 267-799-3660
Dr. William Babula, Ph.D
Morris County, NJ – Has experience treating first responders, treating PTSD, and using CISD. 908-720-5090 https://www.drbabula.com/
Cop2Cop
NJ – A free and confidential help like for NJ Law Enforcement Officers. Offers 24/7 crisis counseling. Also available for question about family and financial issues. Phone: 1-866-cop-2cop (1-866-267-2267)
Little Falls, NJ – Dr. Pytal is a former law enforcement officer who specializes in public safety psychology and treating first responders.
Dr. Lee Picariello, PsyD (Mind Flex LLC)
Newtown, PA – Has experience treating first responders and comes recommended by a first responder who has been under his care
Princeton House Behavioral Health
Princeton, NJ – Their First Responder Treatment Services provides a full continuum of inpatient addiction and psychological specialty services within a confidential setting for law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and military veterans/personnel. We are an acute care facility with medical and psychiatric services specifically designed to treat PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and chronic and acute trauma associated with critical incidents that First Responders confront in the performance of their work.
Robert Watts, M.A., L.P.C, L.C.A.D.C
Mercer County, NJ. His practice is primarily first responders and he is private pay only with a sliding scale. He has experience treating first responders with various mental health conditions, including trauma, anxiety, and substance abuse. 267-799-3660
Dr. William Babula, Ph.D
Morris County, NJ – Has experience treating first responders, treating PTSD, and using CISD. 908-720-5090 https://www.drbabula.com/
Cop2Cop
NJ – A free and confidential help like for NJ Law Enforcement Officers. Offers 24/7 crisis counseling. Also available for question about family and financial issues. Phone: 1-866-cop-2cop (1-866-267-2267)
Sample Documents
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Bifold 8 1/2 x 11 Family Brochure (Courtesy of South Branch Emergency Services, formerly Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad).
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Other Providers
Reference Materials
Here is a list of Reference materials for the MHRO to utilize with your own departments.
Mental Health Association in New York State. (2026). EMS Mental Health & Wellness Toolkit, a basic framework for EMS agencies. https://mhanys.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EMS-Wellness-Toolkit.pdf