Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) is excited to be marking more than eighty years of service for people with behavioral health challenges. MHANJ had humble beginnings in the 1940s, but a big voice even back then! It all started with launching statewide advocacy to improve conditions for tens of thousands of patients warehoused in county and state hospitals. Through the years, we have charted a path for transforming our mental health system toward wellness and recovery.