Resources

If you or someone you know has a medical or mental health emergency; please dial 911 or go to your nearest hospital.

 

The following resources provide free and confidential support.

  • Text HOME to 741741

    Crisis Text Line is a global not-for-profit organization providing free mental health texting service through confidential crisis intervention via SMS message. The organization's services are available 24 hours a day, every day.

    Crisis Text Line

  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in a national network of more than 150 crisis centers. The Lifeline's national network of local crisis centers provides crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night.

    Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • Call, text, or chat anytime you need support. If you are thinking about suicide, or feeling lonely, we’re here to listen.

    Text 678678

    Call 1-866-488-7386

    The Trevor Project

  • The NJ MentalHealthCares Help Line staff offers telephone counseling, information and referral and assistance in helping to get the behavioral health services needed by you or a loved one. For assistance or more information, please call our toll-free, confidential number: 866-202-HELP (4357) (TTY 877-294-4356).

    NJ Mental Health Cares