Based at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson and funded by the NJ State Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ACCESS provides 24/7 community-based psychiatric and mental health services to deaf and hard-of-hearing people throughout New Jersey.

The offices are located at 621 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey.

• Outpatient Psychotherapy – provided at various locations throughout the state.
• Clinical consultations for psychiatric emergency services/screening centers (available 24/7 by phone) and on-site consultation when the commitment of a deaf person appears likely. For inpatient units, phone/on-site consultation is available to the treatment team: 
  • Communication/language assessment
  • Assistance in the assessment of mental status
  • Resources, linkages to ACCESS, and other services
• Training – 2-hour training sessions offered to staff who would like to develop cultural competency in working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Culture & Identity
  • How hearing loss impacts psychiatric assessment
  • What are the appropriate accommodations for people with hearing loss under the ADA?
• Residential Services
• ICMS Services
• Partial Hospitalization Services

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health Intellectual and Developmental Needs Assistive Technology Medical Deaf / Hard of Hearing Medical / Health Needs
Language Spoken	American Sign Language (ASL)

Last Updated: 05/30/25