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 delineates the responsibilities of stakeholders, including the Department of Human Services and mobile crisis response agencies. The system aims to prevent 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 for up to 72 hours, with the potential for extension through stabilization management services for up to eight weeks.

The bill also mandates the establishment of a designated crisis hotline center to coordinate services and ensure access to mobile crisis teams. It requires that mobile crisis response agencies be approved by the New Jersey Medicaid and FamilyCare programs and the Department of Human Services, and that they employ trained mental health professionals. Additionally, the legislation introduces a 9-8-8 trust fund to support the crisis system, funded by a fee assessed on mobile service users, and emphasizes the importance of training for direct care staff in group homes. The Act is set to take effect six months after enactment, with provisions for anticipatory administrative actions by relevant commissioners, ensuring a sustainable framework for mental health crisis management in the state.