Resources
*if Your Child Is Experiencing A True Mental Health Emergency Please Dial 911*
Emergency Resources
Local Mental Health Crisis Hospitals in our area:
St Clare’s Hospital: 973-625-6000
Mountainside: 973-429-6000
St Joseph’s Medical Center:973-754-2000
Resources/Hotlines:
2nd Floor NJ Youth Helpline:
Call: 888-222-2228
NJ Suicide Prevention Hopeline:
Call: 855-654-6735
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Call: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Essex Resource Net:
Offers wide range of information about support, resources, and services for families in Essex County.
NJ Mental Health Cares:
Free emotional support from trained staff. Multilingual services are available.
Call: 866-202-HELP (4357)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Call: 800-950-NAMI
Text: 'NAMI' to 741741
Visit: NAMI Website or NAMI NJ Website