Morris County programs bring mental health and recovery support to Roxbury Municipal Court
ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — The Morris County Community Connections Program, in partnership with Hope One, visited Roxbury Municipal Court on Thursday to provide mental health and recovery support services to individuals in need.
During the outreach event, staff educated residents about available community resources and distributed lifesaving Narcan kits, raising awareness about recovery and mental health support available throughout the county. Narcan, an easy-to-use nasal spray that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, was provided to at-risk individuals, their families, and concerned community members.
By the end of the event, six Narcan kits had been distributed to court staff and individuals attending court.
“I’m really proud of the work our Sheriff’s Office does through Hope One and the Community Connections program — which has grown and continues to evolve in its fourth year,” said Morris County Commissioner Douglas Cabana, liaison to the Department of Law and Public Safety. “In Morris County, we like to help people.”
Roxbury Township Municipal Court Judge Ira A. Cohen also expressed his gratitude for the outreach effort, saying, “We’re grateful to everyone who came to the municipal court to provide their support and services to our community.”
Sheriff James M. Gannon, who launched both Hope One and Community Connections, praised the collaboration between law enforcement and social service partners.
“When we meet people where they are — whether that’s on the street, in a courthouse, or in a crisis — we can change lives,” said Sheriff Gannon. “These programs show what can happen when compassion and public safety work hand in hand.”
Launched in 2017, Hope One travels across Morris County to offer immediate access to recovery support and mental health services. Since its inception, the initiative has made more than 66,000 community contacts and distributed over 12,000 Narcan kits.
Community Connections, started by Sheriff Gannon in 2021, assists individuals facing municipal or state court charges by connecting them with mental health care, recovery resources, and social service benefits. The program works closely with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Superior Court, and Probation Services, including Recovery Court, and has helped more than 700 people since its launch.
Residents struggling with mental health or substance use — or those brought into court who need assistance — can visit a Hope One mobile unit in the community or contact the Morris County Community Connections Program for more information.
