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Life can be full of challenges, but there is always hope for a better future. You are not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help. It can be helpful to talk to someone about your feelings, and to seek professional help if you need it. Remember that there are many resources available to help you cope with difficult emotions and thoughts, and to support you in finding hope and healing.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services via NJ Children’s System of Care (PerformCare) are available to New Jersey families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for children and youth facing emotional or behavioral crises. These services aim to de-escalate immediate crises, ensure the safety of both the children and their families, and enable the children to remain in their current living arrangements. PerformCare’s video helps explain their services.
Prevent Suicide NJ (PSNJ) is a comprehensive suicide prevention resource in New Jersey that collaborates with various organizations, schools, and families to reduce suicide rates, remove the stigma surrounding suicide, and support those affected by it. It is aimed at all New Jersey residents, including healthcare providers, educators, suicide prevention experts, parents, youth, and suicide loss survivors. PSNJ is maintained by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and funded by the NJ Department of Health.
Crisis Text Line provides a free, 24/7 texting service for individuals experiencing crisis. The service ensures that every texter is connected with a trained crisis counselor, who is a real-life human being capable of utilizing active listening and collaborative problem-solving techniques to assist texters in transitioning from a state of crisis to a state of calm. The text line can be accessed from any location within the United States.
2NDFLOOR is a 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 at home, at school or at play.
If you are between the ages of 10 and 24, live in New Jersey, and need to talk about an issue or problem that you are facing call 888-222-2228 anytime or text us at 888-222-2228.
Starting from March 6, 2023, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ pilot line is available 24/7 through text, online chat, and phone by pressing “3”. Callers can indicate their interest in LGBTQ+-affirming counseling by texting Q or indicating it in the pre-chat survey. This is part of an ongoing effort to improve access to crisis care for marginalized populations at higher risk of suicide.
Nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
Call 1-800-950-6264 | Text HEPLINE to 62640
NJ Hopeline’s mission is to provide support, assessment and, if needed, intervention in the most cooperative and least restrictive manner to New Jersey residents in emotional distress and suicidal crisis.
A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
NJ Poison Control Helps in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of poisoning for the general public and healthcare professionals across the state.
Call 8002221222 | Text 9733390702
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