Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Crisis Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  
  Call  988 or  800-273-8255​   
  "The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones."
• 2nd Floor Youth Helpline
  888-222-2228 (call or text)
  “Confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face and we are available 24/7 365 days a year.”
• The Trevor Project
  Call: 866-488-7386
  Text: 'START' to  678-678
  Support for LGBTQ+ young people "If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. "
• Mental Health Emergency Hotlines in NJ by County
• National Runaway Safeline
• Parents Anonymous
  24-hour Parent Stress line/Family Helpline  1-800-843-5437
  Parenting support groups

12-Step Groups & Self Help Groups

• Al-anon & Alateen
• Alcoholics Anonymous 
• Alcoholics Anonomous Women's Group 
• Clutterer's Anonymous 
• Debtors Anonymous 
• Narcotics Anonymous 
• Overeaters Anonymous 
• Sexaholics Anonymous
• NJ Self-Help Clearing House
  Listing of a broad range of self-help groups​

LGBTQ+ Resources

• Pride Center of NJ
  "safe and welcoming space for all individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ to find support, educational tools, health and education resources, and social opportunities within a community of acceptance. Comprehensive programming in support of this mission includes lesbian, gay, trans and family resources, social groups and free HIV testing. "
• The Trevor Project
  Resources & support for LGBTQ+ youth
• It Gets Better Project
  Media programming, educational resources and more to "to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ youth around the globe.
• LGBT Youth Resources
  Links to a variety of resources (published by the CDC)
• LGBTQIA Program at RWJ University Hospital
  Healthcare, support services and programs for New Jersey's LGBTQIA+ Community
• PFLAG
  Resources for LGBTQ+ people and their families
• LGBTQ Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of NJ
  

Mental Health Resources

• National  Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  Support groups for individuals & their families, advocacy, information about mental illness.
• Toll-free Helplines & Hotlines
• American Psychological Association
  Information on a variety of topics related to mental health & wellness, find a psychologist (national)
• American Psychiatric Association
  Information on a variety of topics related to mental health
• National Association of Social Workers
  Find a social worker
• New Jersey Psychological Association
  Find a Psychologist & other resources

Health and Wellness

• Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
  Comprehensive, accessible, affordable, high quality, community-based, primary care services to residents of Middlesex county. "Every person who seeks our care will be welcomed, comforted and assisted by our collective talents without regard to financial status." ​
• The Mayo Clinic
  Resource for healthy living, as well as to get more information about any health concerns
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
  Information on healthy living, diseases & other health conditions; emergency preparedness
• College Resources for Students With Disabilities
• NJ Family Care
  Low cost or no cost health insurance program for kids and certain low-income parents/guardians.
• The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
  Resources for empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education and health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth
• ​Interfaith Network of Care
  The mission of the Interfaith Network of Care (INC) is to give personal and social support to people coping with chronic conditions, disabilities, isolation, and other age-related disabilities and to help those responsible for their day-to-day wellbeing. Trained volunteer caregivers, agencies, and the community-at-large encourage people to continue to live independent, meaningful lives in their own homes.