Crisis & Safety

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    If you're in a crisis, or experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or substance use issues, you can call or text 988 for 24/7 support. You can also access online chat support through website.

    PHONE: 988

  • 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline

    Confidential and anonymous support for mental health issues to youth and young adults in New Jersey, ages 10-24

    PHONE: (888) 222-2228

    TEXT: 888-222-2228

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

    A voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

    PHONE: 800-333-2377

  • Get Smart About Drugs

    A Drug Enforcement Administration Resource for Parents, Educators, & Caregivers

  • Mental Health Association of Monmouth County

    A mission-driven 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey and the national nonprofit Mental Health America, dedicated to advancing mental health care and eliminating mental health discrimination. With over 15 free programs and services, they prioritize prevention, early intervention, and integrated care, working toward a society where all individuals are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive, free from stigma and prejudice.

    PHONE: 732-542-6422

  • Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

    Helps Children Ages 5-21 experiencing a behavioral or emotion crisis. Immediate in-home stabilization services available 24/7.

    PHONE: 877-652-7624

  • MonmouthACTS Navigation System Warm Line

    Speak to a compassionate, trained social worker who will discuss your needs and connect you to potential resources including Housing. Mental Health. Childcare. Domestic Violence. Food. Substance Use. Employment. And more

    PHONE: 732-683-8959

  • Monmouth Resource Net

    Provides a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for the residents of Monmouth County, NJ including outpatient therapeutic services for youth and their families.

  • NJ Children's System of Care-Perform Care

    NJ's public behavioral health system, CSOC, serves youth under 21 with emotional and mental health needs, substance use challenges, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities, and their families. They offer various services to help youth and their families navigate these challenges

    PHONE: 877-652-7624

  • New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition

    Free Narcan (Naloxone) & Education

    Works in coalition (which they define as “coming together for combined action”) to create a New Jersey that values the safety and dignity of all people who use drugs, and to make evidence-informed harm reduction public health resources widely available to everyone in the state of NJ.

  • Project Child Safe

    Gun Safety and Lockboxes

    Offers free educational resources to demonstrate the importance of firearm safety and to encourage the promotion and the practice of responsible firearm ownership.

  • RWJBH Monmouth Medical Center Child and Adolescent Crisis Diversion Program

    Monmouth Medical Center’s Child and Adolescent Crisis Diversion Program is a brief outpatient program that focuses on meeting the emotional, behavioral and psychiatric needs of children and adolescents between the ages of 5-17 and their families, by providing rapid access to mental health services

    ADDRESS: 3301 Highway 66, Building B, Neptune, NJ 07753

    PHONE: 732-922-2860

  • RWJBH Monmouth Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS): Child and Family Crisis Clinicians

    Crisis intervention, stabilization, mobile outreach, crisis hotline and family crisis services.

    ADDRESS: 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

    PHONE: 732-923-6999

  • Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

    SPTS is dedicated to increasing awareness, saving lives and reducing the stigma of suicide through specialized training programs and mental health resources that empower students, parents, school staff and community members with the skills needed to help youth build a life of resiliency.

    PHONE: 732-410-7900

  • United States Drug Enforcement Administration

    Fentanyl education to take action to protect the community and individuals from deadly fentanyl and fake prescription pills.