MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
This page includes several mental health resources, including those on suicide prevention, social media, and sleep.
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.
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. Scroll through the list, and click on the links to be directed to their website.
Mental Health Resources
Not in a crisis but still want someone to talk to or resources to use? Click the links below.
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!
New Jersey Mental Health Resources
Each state may have unique resources to offer its residents. Scroll through and click the links below for New Jersey specific resources.
Therapy Resources
Not sure where to start when trying to find a therapist? The next couple of slides provide great places to start to learn more about mental health/therapy options!
BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
You can call, text, or interact with these community-specific resources when you are in crisis or searching for support.
(866) 488-7386
Call this number to be connected to a counselor trained to understand challenges LGBTQ young people face and are available for support 24/7.
TEXT 'START' TO 678-678
Text this number for the same trained counselors available for support 24/7 over text.
Infographic Resources
Check the tabs below to find easy-to-follow infographics full of mental health information.
Quick Tip Infographics
Here are evidence-based tips and guidance on some common mental health and related issues.
Social Media Resources
Find more information about social media mental health information and resources:
Sleep Resources
This post was co-authored by Jessica Leigh Hamilton, Ph.D. and Ryan Shintani.
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