988 (formerly National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting https://988lifeline.org/ will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress.
1–800–273–TALK (1-800-273-8255)
This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Crisis Text Line
Text “MHFA” to 741741
Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organization helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.
The Trevor Project
Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Helpline
This Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Text your zip code to: 435748 (HELP4U)
New Jersey Mental Health Cares
https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (New Jersey Chapter)
https://www.naminj.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE or TEXT: LOVEIS to 22522
https://www.thehotline.org/
Jersey Battered Women’s Services
JBWS is a private, confidential service welcoming ALL survivors of dating, domestic, or partner abuse (and their family members) regardless of severity of the abuse, marital status, income, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity.
https://jbws.org/
24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 1.877.R.U.ABUSED
or 1.877.782.2873
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Text 973.314.4192
Hablamos Español Interpreters Available
Alcoholics Anonymous Online
https://www.onlinegroupaa.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/
