MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Suicide Hotlines
Call
Text
Online Chat
National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline
988 (new direct crisis line)
or
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
(877) 565-8860
Mental Health Resources
HGAPS High School Mental Health Resources
(Mental health tests that determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition)
How to Find a Therapist
Find more information about mental health and therapy options:
Mental Health America: Therapy
American Psychological Association
Additional Suicide Prevention Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(Dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide)
(Skills and support for working with suicidal thoughts)
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
(A young person's guide for communicating safely online about suicide)
Depression & Suicide in Primary Care
Blueprint for Suicide Prevention
Hosted by AFSP and NIMH
Suicide Across the Lifespan (Briefings Book by ABCT)
Emergency Crisis Services
Primary Screening Services in New Jersey Counties
(For psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention services, information and referral)
(Directory for mobile crisis numbers by state)
(An online directory of local resources available as alternatives to contacting law enforcement)
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
(Exists to provide consumer-driven mental health services that support recovery and promote community living)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance New Jersey (DBSA NJ)
(Find an LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare provider in New Jersey!)
Quick Tips
Here are evidence-based tips and guidance on some common mental health and related issues.
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)
(Utilizes real stories from teens and young adults to teach youth about mental health challenges and mental wellness)
(Provides online discussion groups for LGBTQIA+ teens ages 13 to 19)
(Guides built for and with LGBTQIA+ teens for identity exploration and improving mental health)
(Find an LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare provider in New Jersey!)
Suicide Prevention Resources from the RISE Team
