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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

This page includes several mental health resources, including those on suicide prevention, social media, and sleep.

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Mental Health Hotlines

These are numbers you can call or text when you are in crisis or are searching for support.

988

You may call or text this number to be connected with a crisis counselor.

Your contact will be free and confidential - available 24/7.

988 - Spanish

To call a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor, dial 988 and then press 2.

 

To text with a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor, text AYUDA to 988. 

EMERGENCY CRISIS SERVICES

These are resources to contact crisis services as alternatives to calling the police.

Each New Jersey county has a 24-hour hotline for psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention services, information and referral.

Click on THIS LINK to find your local hospital contact information and hotline phone number.

These are additional mental health resources that focus on suicide prevention.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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Mental Health Resources

If you are a teenager or work with teenagers, this site has tons of resources for mental health concerns.

Click on THIS LINK to access this resource!

MHANJ is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy, education, training and services for individuals seeking treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders.

Suicide Hotlines

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National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline

988 (new direct crisis line)

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800-273-TALK (8255) 

NJ Hope Line (Suicide Prevention)

855-654-6735 

National Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

To speak with a counselor of color: Text STEVE to 741741

 

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ suicide/crisis hotline)

Call 866-488-7386

Text START to 678-678

Trans Lifeline

 

(877) 565-8860

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Complete List of Mental Health Resources

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Additional Suicide Prevention Resources

Emergency Crisis Services

Primary Screening Services in New Jersey Counties 

(For psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention services, information and referral)

Alternatives to 911

(Directory for mobile crisis numbers by state)

Don't Call the Police

(An online directory of local resources available as alternatives to contacting law enforcement)

Mental Health Resources

HGAPS High School Mental Health Resources

MHA Screening Tests

(Mental health tests that determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition)

ReachOut

Mindfulness for Teens

MHA Warmlines

How to Find a Therapist

Find more information about mental health and therapy options: 

EffectiveChildTherapy.org

Mental Health America: Therapy

Psychology Today

American Psychological Association 

SAMSHA: Treatment Locator

Rutgers Resources

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Crisis Mental Health Resources

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Fillable Safety Plan Card

Safety Plan Card

Resources for Gender
Diverse Youth

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Social Media Resources

Find more information about social media mental health information and resources: 

Social Media and Youth Mental Health Q&A Portal (aap.org)

New Jersey Mental Health 

Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ)

National Alliance on Mental Illness: New Jersey (NAMI)

 

Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Young Adults

CSPNJ

(Exists to provide consumer-driven mental health services that support recovery and promote community living)

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance New Jersey (DBSA NJ)

Garden State Equality

(Find an LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare provider in New Jersey!)

For more resources in New Jersey, click here!

BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Mental Health

The Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA)

The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+ suicide/crisis hotline)

Call 866-488-7386

Text START to 678-678

 

National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)

Ponte En Mis Zapatos

(Utilizes real stories from teens and young adults to teach youth about mental health challenges and mental wellness)

Q Chat Space

(Provides online discussion groups for LGBTQIA+ teens ages 13 to 19)

imi Guides

(Guides built for and with LGBTQIA+ teens for identity exploration and improving mental health)

Garden State Equality

(Find an LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare provider in New Jersey!)

For more BIPOC & LGBTQ+ resources, click here! 

Suicide Prevention Resources from the RISE Team

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Healthy Social Media Use
Tips- R.E.C.K.S.

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Sleep Resources

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