RESOURCES
If you or a family member are experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency or a behavioral health crisis that poses a risk of harm to yourself or others, please call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room immediately.
- If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a crisis counselor. Dial or text to 988.
- Chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/
- Behavioral health resources for families
- Intellectual and developmental disability resources for families
- Substance use resources for families
- Support resources for family and caregivers
- Resources for children, youth, and young adults
- Reporting provider fraud and abuse
- LGBTQIA+ resources (Updated 5/17/23)
- Transitioning to adulthood
Additional helplines
Family Helpline – 1-800-843-5437
This helpline is available for families feeling stressed out. Callers can talk with a trained volunteer who can provide support and refer to more resources in the community.
Crisis Text Line – Text NJ to 741741
The Crisis Text Line allows youth and adults to connect with a crisis counselor who is trained in active listening and collaborative problem solving, to help diffuse a crisis or difficult situation.
Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-572-7233
List of helplines from the Department of Children and Families (PDF)