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MURPHY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PARTNERSHIP TO BOLSTER
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY

News provided by

Uwill, Inc

May 23, 2023, 2:43 PM ET

Partnership to Provide Free Access to Tele-Mental Health Platform 24/7/365 and
Diverse Team of Providers for Students at 44 Institutions of Higher Education

TRENTON, N.J., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the Murphy
Administration's ongoing efforts to address the growing youth mental health
crisis, Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges
today announced a partnership with Uwill – a mental health and wellness platform
that will support students at 44 institutions of higher education throughout New
Jersey. Beginning this month, this first-in-the-nation partnership will provide
24/7 access to free mental health support throughout the entire year for
students enrolled in one of the eligible institutions that have opted into this
program.



While most institutions of higher education previously offered some level of
mental health support to students, a rapidly growing need for these services has
strained the capacity of many campuses to continue providing care to every
student in need of mental health support in recent years. By partnering directly
with Uwill, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to offer comprehensive
mental health and wellness support to college students through a statewide
approach that spans both public and private institutions of higher education.

"With the challenges these past few years have presented, young people around
New Jersey and the nation are facing a mental health crisis like never before.
It is incumbent upon us to do everything in our power to provide young people
with access to the support they need, which is something my Administration will
continue to prioritize," said Governor Murphy. "Making teletherapy services
available to countless college students on campuses throughout our state is a
key component of our ongoing efforts to address the mental health needs of our
young people and promote safe and inclusive learning environments in New
Jersey."

A core focus of the partnership with Uwill is to provide students with access to
a diverse network of licensed and qualified mental health providers to ensure
the needs of underrepresented students will be met. Mental health and wellness
support will be available from Uwill's team of providers all hours of the day,
365 days a year, at no cost to students or the institution of higher education
itself.

"Our higher education institutions have been doing their very best to assess,
prioritize, and expand the services necessary to address the mental health and
wellness needs of their diverse student populations following the pandemic, but
the reality of this mental health crisis leaves current initiatives and on-site
services stretched beyond their capacities," said Secretary Bridges. "This
partnership will provide highly accessible, free, and equitable support to all
students, regardless of their circumstances, where they need it most. We
appreciate the Governor's fervent efforts on behalf of young people across New
Jersey."

In a Fall 2021 questionnaire conducted by the Office of the Secretary of Higher
Education (OSHE), over 70 percent of New Jersey students rated their stress and
anxiety levels as higher or much higher than the previous year, with 40 percent
of students indicating they were concerned about their mental health in light of
the pandemic.

These numbers reflect a national trend of rising mental health challenges among
young people that were only exacerbated by the challenges of the COVID-19
pandemic, which is why Governor Murphy has made youth mental health the focus of
his Chair's Initiative as head of the National Governors Association and has
instructed his Administration to work to address the mental health needs of New
Jersey residents.

"Our mission is to expand mental health care so that every student has access to
quality mental health support. We're committed to removing obstacles to therapy
while also complementing existing campus offerings so every student has the
resources and support they need to thrive," said Michael London, Uwill Founder
and CEO. "I commend Governor Murphy and Secretary Bridges for making such a
commitment to the mental health of New Jersey college students."

The services offered through this partnership are made possible by $10 million
in American Rescue Plan funds that were allocated to OSHE in the State's Fiscal
Year 2023 budget for tele-mental health support. The funding complements the
State's $16 million investment for institutions of higher education to develop
community provider partnerships and build multicultural competency among faculty
and staff through professional development opportunities.

All public and independent institutions with a public mission that receive State
operating aid are eligible. Of these, 96 percent have chosen to participate in
the partnership, including: Atlantic Cape Community College,  Bergen County
Community College, Bloomfield College, Brookdale Community College, Caldwell
University, Camden County College, Centenary University, County College of
Morris, Drew University, Essex County College, Farleigh Dickinson University,
Felician University, Georgian Court University, Hudson County Community College,
Kean University, Mercer County Community College, Middlesex College, Monmouth
University, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, New Jersey
Institute of Technology, Ocean County College, Passaic County Community College,
Princeton University, Ramapo College, Raritan Valley Community College, Rider
University, Rowan College at Burlington County, Rowan College of South Jersey,
Rowan University, Rutgers University (Camden, Newark, New Brunswick), Saint
Elizabeth University, Saint Peter's University, Salem County Community College,
Seton Hall University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Stockton University,
Sussex County Community College, The College of New Jersey, Union College of
Union County, New Jersey, Warren County Community College, and William Paterson
University of New Jersey.

About Uwill  

Uwill has become the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges
and students. The most cost-effective way to complement a college's mental
health offering, Uwill partners with more than 150 institutions including Babson
College, University of Michigan, Dartmouth College, and Columbus State Community
College. Uwill is also the teletherapy education partner for NASPA. For more
information, visit uwill.com

Contact:
Brett Silk
bsilk@uwill.com



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