The Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act establishes a comprehensive mobile crisis response system in New Jersey to provide immediate assistance to adults with disabilities facing behavioral health crises. The act defines essential terms such as "mobile crisis response team," "crisis bed," and "individualized crisis stabilization plan" (ICSP), and outlines the roles of stakeholders, including the Department of Human Services and mobile crisis response agencies. The system aims to minimize unnecessary hospitalizations by offering stabilization services in the least restrictive environment, with mobile crisis teams available 24/7 to respond to crises and provide ongoing support. Each region of the state will have at least one mobile crisis response agency and one temporary stabilization unit to meet the needs of individuals in crisis.

The act mandates that mobile crisis response services be available for up to 72 hours, with the potential for extension through stabilization management services for up to eight weeks. It requires mobile crisis response teams to conduct assessments, develop ICSPs, and provide necessary interventions. The legislation also emphasizes collaboration with the 9-8-8 crisis hotline and ensures accessibility for eligible adults covered by Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare. Additionally, the bill establishes a 9-8-8 trust fund to support the crisis system financially, outlines training requirements for direct care staff, and mandates ongoing oversight to ensure compliance with established standards. The provisions of the act will take effect six months after enactment, with anticipatory actions allowed prior to that date.