Vision

NJPRA envisions a transformed public mental health system in New Jersey that is based upon the values of wellness and recovery.

Mission Statement

NJPRA is an association dedicated to promoting wellness and recovery by ensuring a strong, capable and committed professional workforce that provides psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery oriented services for people experiencing mental health illness.  The Association brings together individuals, agencies and organizations to promote hope, opportunity, and community inclusion for persons in recovery and coping with a disability.

 As part of this mission, NJPRA seeks to perform the following:

• Provide information sharing and training opportunities for people providing service to or otherwise interested in assisting individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
• Partner with and provide recommendations to governmental bodies and other organizations concerned with legislation and public policy with regard to the mental health system.
• Foster and support efforts within the community at large to improve the quality of life for people experiencing serious mental illnesses.