NJ Helps is designed to give New Jersey residents a “one-stop” shopping resource for the wide range of programs, information and services provided by the state’s Department of Human Services and its partners. See if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). From there you can apply for services or learn more about additional resources.

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing education, information, advocacy, and support for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. We believe in improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. (CSP-NJ) is a private not-for-profit organization. The agency is directed, managed and staffed through the collaborative efforts of mental health consumers, survivors, and non-consumers. CSP-NJ has a robust substance use recovery program that strives to provide individualized, flexible community-based services that promote responsibility and wellness.

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to strive for children and adults to achieve victory over mental illness and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training and services. The MHANJ breaks down stigma and other barriers that prevent people from seeking treatment. It builds a strong base of support and network of services for people coping with behavioral health issues and their family members.

Need help? Call (866) 202-HELP (4357). Daily from 8am - 8pm.

Concerned about a loved one’s substance use? Call (855) 652-3737. Weekdays from 8am - 8pm. Weekends from 10am - 4pm.

The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services serves individuals and with mental health and/or substance abuse problems and assists their family members.

ReachNJ, New Jersey’s Addiction Helpline is a central call-in line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help with a substance use disorder (SUD). Each call to ReachNJ is answered by a live person in the first 30 seconds. Trained staff will screen callers to identify their exact needs, are able to provide referrals to supportive services and a seamless connection to a local treatment provider. ReachNJ serves NJ residents of all ages regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s Treatment Referral Routing Service Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information in English and Spanish about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention and recovery.

The New Jersey Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention serves to increase community awareness of bullying as a common serious problem of school-age children and to advocate for the implementation of effective bullying prevention approaches in the State of New Jersey. Core objectives of the organization are to: encourage all adults, especially parents and all members of school communities, to advocate for and help implement school-based bullying prevention programs; promote awareness of the most effective approaches to bullying prevention; advocate for increased funding for bullying-related research and prevention; support school-based bullying prevention initiatives through legislation, public policy, community-wide education and program development.

New Jersey Department of Education’s Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) provides information and resources to aid schools in the establishment of HIB policies, the adoption of HIB program strategies, the implementation of proactive responses to HIB and the adoption of effective HIB reporting procedures.

Stop Bullying is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and provides information from various government agencies on the definitions of bullying and cyberbullying, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) New Jersey is our state chapter of DBSA National. They provide education, support, outreach, and advocacy for people living with mood disorders in New Jersey. They serve individuals with the disorders, family members, others who are in a supporting role, and mental health professionals with: online community support, in-person meetings and conferences, networking opportunities, education resources, and serve as a link between the DBSA National office and its affiliated chapters and local support groups in New Jersey.

180 Turning Lives Around provides 24-hour support hotlines for those experiencing sexual (1 888 264 7273) and domestic (1 888 843 9262) violence. We believe in your strength and courage as a survivor, and we offer hope and support as you overcome domestic violence. Our caring and experienced counselors will listen, discuss your options, and provide resources to guide you. You can always have a fresh start. We’re here to help you find it.

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. (ANAD) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization working in the areas of support, awareness, advocacy, referral, education, and prevention. ANAD is the oldest organization aimed at fighting eating disorders in the United States, assists people struggling with eating disorders, and provides resources for families, schools and the eating disorder community.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), or an Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED). Find support todday at 1 800 931 2237.

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is a directory service for assistance and information regarding treatment of anorexia, bulimia, and related disorders.

The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death, and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. Through the collective voice of our members and partners, we educate, advocate and raise awareness about childhood bereavement. Our Vision is for no child to have to grieve alone. All bereaved children, no matter where they live or their circumstances, should have the support and resources they need to positively adapt to a loss in their lives.

Community Health Law Project is a New Jersey statewide not-for-profit advocacy and legal service organization. They provide services, training, education, and related activities to persons with disabilities, chronic health conditions, low-income individuals, and the frail elderly, with an emphasis on those most vulnerable and needy. They can support you in the following areas, including, but not limited to: Social Security Disability Insurance; Supplemental Security Income; public entitlements; landlord-tenant matters; family law; Medicaid/Medicare; home care issues involving private duty nursing, personal care assistance, and durable medical equipment; consumer law; foreclosure; reverse mortgage issues; barrier-free accessibility; housing discrimination; guardianships; and document drafting such as Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney.

PFLAG is the largest national organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ people and their families. With local chapters throughout the country, individuals can access community-specific resources and support to help them with whatever they may be facing. At Tree of Life Counseling Center, we often refer individuals to the Jersey Shore and Robbinsville PFLAG chapters. 

Garden State Equality serves to lift up the diverse voices of LGBTQIA+ communities through education and advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally. They are the largest LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization in New Jersey, with over 150,000 members, and are now one of the most successful statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organizations in the nation. Services include: advocacy, policy work, and trainings.

The Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides trans peer support (emotional, social, and financial) for our community. We’re run by and for trans people.

The Trevor Project provides information and support to LGBTQIA+ young people 24/7, all year round. Their trained counselors understand the unique challenges young members of the LGBTQIA+ community face, and are here to listen without judgment. All of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like. The Trevor Project also provides tools and resources if you are looking to support someone else facing these kinds of struggles. The Trevor Lifeline, for immediate crisis intervention, can be reached at 1 866 488 7386.

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. (CSP-NJ) is a private not-for-profit organization. The agency is directed, managed and staffed through the collaborative efforts of mental health consumers, survivors, and non-consumers. CSP-NJ strives to provide individualized, flexible community-based services that promote responsibility, recovery, and wellness. This is done through the creation and administration of self-help centers, supportive housing, advocacy and entrepreneurial programs for adults with mental health issues and other special needs.

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to strive for children and adults to achieve victory over mental illness and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training and services. The MHANJ breaks down stigma and other barriers that prevent people from seeking treatment. It builds a strong base of support and network of services for people coping with behavioral health issues and their family members.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI is an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. They can be reached at 1 800 950 6264.

The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services serves individuals and with mental health and/or substance abuse problems and assists their family members.

The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma was formed to combat mental health stigma as a top priority in New Jersey’s effort to create a better mental health system. Through outreach and education, the Council sends a message that mental health stigma must no longer be tolerated.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s Treatment Referral Routing Service Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information in English and Spanish about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention and recovery.

International OCD Foundation serves to help everyone affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Their aim is to increase access to effective treatment, end the stigma associated with mental health issues, and foster a community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them.

OCD New Jersey (OCDNJ) is a nonprofit organization sanctioned by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). They are committed to the IOCDF goals of educating the community about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), offering support to sufferers and their families, and supporting research. Members include mental health professionals as well as OCD sufferers, their families, and friends.

Are you here because you are in danger of hurting yourself or another person? DO NOT WAIT. DIAL 911 AND REQUEST IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.

If you are in crisis, you may also text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to connect with a Crisis Counselor. This free 24/7 support service is here for any crisis. A live, trained counselor will receive your text and respond immediately from a secure online platform.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formally the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. Simply dial “988.” The Lifeline also provides prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Since its inception, the Lifeline has engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention.

New Jersey Hopeline at 1 855 654 6735 is New Jersey's 24/7 peer support and suicide prevention hotline. The specialists at the NJ Hopeline are available to provide confidential phone counseling, support and referrals to local resources to help youth and families get through difficult times. Whatever you’re going through, feeling, or thinking, we are here to listen and support you. Being silent isn’t being strong. Don’t face it alone.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formally the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. They have a dedicated Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255. The Lifeline also provides prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Since its inception, the Lifeline has engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention.

2NDFLOOR 888-222-2228 YOUTH HELPLINE is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. 2NDFLOOR is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to youth and young adults ages 10 – 24. They’re available to help find solutions to the problems they face at home, school or play. Calls to the helpline are anonymous and confidential, except in life-threatening situations.

New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families; children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families; and, children with substance use challenges and their families. CSOC is committed to providing services based on the needs of the child and family in a family-centered, community-based environment. They offer a wide range of services for children up to age 21, including community-based, in-home, out-of-home residential, and family support services. For questions about or to access services, call the 24-hour, toll-free access line at 1 877 652 7624.

The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death, and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. Through the collective voice of our members and partners, we educate, advocate and raise awareness about childhood bereavement. Our Vision is for no child to have to grieve alone. All bereaved children, no matter where they live or their circumstances, should have the support and resources they need to positively adapt to a loss in their lives.