Department of Human Services Directory
Mary Jo Buchanan, Director973-285-6868
Laura D'Agostino, Behavioral Health & Youth Services973-285-6844
Thomas Pollio, Juvenile Facilities973-285-2965
Olga Burns, Employment & Training Services973-285-6880
Gary Denamen, Temporary Assistance973-326-7240
Jack Patten, Workforce Investment Board973-829-8400 x232
Aging, Disabilities, and Veteran Services Directory
Mary Jo Buchanan, Director973-285-6868
Theresa A. Davis, Aging, Disabilities & Veterans973-285-6879
Cathy Engler, Administrator973-285-2800
Morris View Healthcare Center
Additional Resources
- Behavioral Health & Planning
- At-Risk Youth: 973-285-6864 or 6850
- Human Services: 973-285-6851
- Mental Health-Information & Referrals: 973-285-6852
- Municipal Alliances: 973-285-6860
- Substance Abuse-Information & Referrals: 973-285-6867
- Mental Health Administrator
- Laurie Becker
973-285-6852
Provides information, referrals to publicly funded services, and client advocacy for individuals in need of mental health supports and education. - Substance Abuse Coordinator
- Jennifer Carpinteri
973-285-6867
Provides information and referrals to publicly funded substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment services. - Municipal Alliance Coordinator
- Beth Jacobson
973-285-6860
Administers a grant from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA) to 30 Municipal Alliances throughout the county. The Municipal Alliances are community-based organizations, comprised mainly of volunteers, who provide substance abuse prevention programs in their communities. - Human Services Coordinator
- Shelia Carter
973-285-6844 x254
Provides oversight of the Morris County Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC).
The HSAC seeks to enhance deliver of human services through collaborative relationships within the county, and between counties and State agencies. Activities include identifying high priority needs related to low-income individuals/families at-risk of becoming homeless.
The HSAC plans, coordinates and implements department initiatives; provides input on funding priorities and allocations; and reviews and monitors existing purchase of service contracts. - Juvenile Justice Coordinator
- Kimberly Boralsky
973-285-6850
Responsibilities include oversight of the Youth Services Advisory Committee (YSAC) and its various subcommittees, monitoring subgrants through the Juvenile Justice Commission, and providing continual support and assistance to subgranted agencies.